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Coronavirus News is a section dedicated to the new coronavirus that is causing an epidemic in China and fast spreading globally. The strain of coronavirus called Covid-19 or also commonly called the Wuhan coronavirus is genetically more potent and faster spreading than the SARS coronavirus. Currently teams are working to develop a new vaccine for this new coronavirus while other teams are trying t...

Phytochemicals as potential saviors against COVID-19-associated sepsis

Nikhil Prasad Aug 04, 2024 5 months ago

Sepsis: COVID-19 has had a staggering global impact, with millions affected and a broad spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild respiratory issues to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). One of the critical complications that have emerged is COVID-19-associated sepsis, a life-threatening condition that disrupts the normal function of multiple organ systems, leading to in...

U.S. Medical News - COVID-19 hospitalizations rising in Arkansas

Nikhil Prasad Aug 03, 2024 5 months ago

U.S. Medical News: As the summer progresses, Arkansas is witnessing a concerning increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The rise in infections has sparked renewed discussions about public health measures and the potential strain on the state's healthcare system. This U.S. Medical News report delves into the latest statistics, the factors contributing to this surge, and the implicatio...

New study reveals how COVID-19 variants differently impact heart cells

Nikhil Prasad Aug 03, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: The Heartbreaking Side of COVID-19 In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered how different variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, affect heart cells, known as cardiomyocytes, in both laboratory settings and living organisms. This Medical News report delves into the fascinating findings from scientists at the University of Hong Kong, Chinese Universit...

COVID-19 infection linked to rare vision loss, a case study

Nikhil Prasad Aug 03, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Sudden Vision Loss Post COVID-19 Infection In a compelling case from Japan, a 53-year-old woman experienced a sudden decrease in visual acuity just days after contracting COVID-19. This COVID-19 News report explores the findings of researchers from the National Defense Medical College in Saitama, Japan, detailing the patient's journey and the intricate immune responses observed....

New study reveals the role of autoantibodies in post-COVID-19 vaccination syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Aug 03, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: The Challenge of Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, and vaccines have played a crucial role in controlling the virus's spread. However, some individuals have reported persistent neurological symptoms following vaccination, a condition now referred to as post-COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome (PCVS). This COVID-19 News report d...

U.S. Medical News - San Diego's COVID-19 positivity rate reaches 20.5 percent

Nikhil Prasad Aug 03, 2024 5 months ago

U.S. Medical News: San Diego's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Near Record High San Diego County is witnessing a significant resurgence in COVID-19 cases, with the positivity rate nearing its highest recorded levels. The county's current seven-day test positivity rate stands at 20.5%, just below the peak of 29% seen in January 2022. This alarming trend underscores the ongoing challenges posed by...

BREAKING! Even mild COVID-19 can cause microvasculature changes of the optic nerve!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 02, 2024 5 months ago

Ophthalmology News: As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, researchers are uncovering new ways the virus impacts our health. A recent study sheds light on how even mild cases of COVID-19 can affect the optic nerve, providing crucial insights into the broader implications of the virus on eye health. This Ophthalmology News report delves into the findings of this study, whic...

COVID-19 surge in France amid ongoing Olympic Games and controversies in sports

Nikhil Prasad Aug 02, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: As France hosts the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the country is grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 cases. The incidence rate has reached 55 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, leading to around 36,935 new cases. This resurgence poses challenges not only for public health but also for the smooth conduct of the international sporting event. COVID-19 surge in France amid ongo...

Taiwanese study finds that all types of COVID-19 vaccines increase risk for glomerular disease

Nikhil Prasad Aug 01, 2024 5 months ago

Vaccine News: A groundbreaking study conducted by Taiwanese researchers has discovered that all types of COVID-19 vaccines can potentially lead to a serious kidney condition known as Vaccine-Associated Glomerular Disease (CVAGD). This Vaccine News report explores the study’s findings and what they mean for the millions of people who have received COVID-19 vaccinations. All types of COVI...

U.S. Medical News - COVID-19 positivity rate in Nebraska reaches 18.4 percent

Nikhil Prasad Aug 01, 2024 5 months ago

U.S. Medical News - Surge in Positivity Rate As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Nebraska has seen a significant increase in its positivity rate. As of August 15, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported that the positivity rate for COVID-19 tests reached 18.4 percent for the week ending July 20, 2024. This marks a 2.4 percent increase from the previous week, reflec...

New genetic insights show that HLA-G variant linked to post-COVID exercise breathing issues

Nikhil Prasad Aug 01, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Understanding the HLA-G Gene and COVID-19 In an intriguing study, researchers have discovered a genetic variant that may play a critical role in how some people recover from severe COVID-19. This COVID-19 News report focuses on the HLA-G 14-bp variant and its association with exercise-induced oxygen desaturation in post-COVID-19 patients. The study was conducted by scientists from t...

Persistent Heart Issues In Post COVID Linked To Immune Dysregulation

Nikhil Prasad Aug 01, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has unveiled crucial insights into the persistent heart issues experienced by individuals recovering from COVID-19. This research covered in this Medical News report, provides a comprehensive analysis of the long-term cardiac complications linked to COVID-19, highlighting the role of immune dysregulation...

New breakthrough in COVID-19 treatment involving a dual inhibitor blocking virus entry

Nikhil Prasad Aug 01, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: In an exciting development, scientists from Korea have discovered a promising new compound that could potentially halt the entry of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, into human cells. This COVID-19 News report will delve into the groundbreaking findings of a study conducted by researchers from Chungnam National University, the Institute for Basic Science, and the Korea...

Quebec faces a steep rise in COVID-19 Cases and hospitalizations

Nikhil Prasad Aug 01, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Quebec is currently experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, primarily driven by the highly transmissible KP.3 variant. The province's positivity rate has surged from 2.3% in March to a staggering 16.3% by early July. This spike has been attributed to a combination of factors, including summer gatherings, increased travel, and the relaxed public health measures tha...

SARS-CoV-2 KP variants seems to be evolving towards causing chronic infections. KP.3.3 with ORF1a I1367L debuts in Europe

Nikhil Prasad Jul 31, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: A Rising Concern in Europe A newly identified sub-lineage of SARS-CoV-2, KP.3.3, has emerged with a distinctive mutation ORF1a:I1367L is raising alarms among experts across Europe. SARS-CoV-2 KP variants seems to be evolving towards causing chronic infections. KP.3.3 with ORF1a I1367L debuts in Europe This sub-lineage, which was first sequenced in Luxembourg on May 13, 2024 (EPI_I...

Italian researchers uncover neurotoxic effects of coronavirus

Nikhil Prasad Jul 31, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, and the University of Bologna has unveiled alarming findings about the potential neurotoxic effects of coronaviruses. This Medical News report delves into their discovery that the human coronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43) can infect...

U.S. medical news - Connecticut faces rising COVID-19 cases

Nikhil Prasad Jul 31, 2024 5 months ago

U.S. Medical News: Rising Hospitalizations Amid Summer Surge Connecticut is currently witnessing an increase in COVID-19 cases, marking a significant change from the previous summer. According to Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford Healthcare, the state has seen a considerable rise in hospitalizations this summer. “It’s a lot more than we would expect at this time in the summe...

Cytokines from COVID-19 spike-activated macrophages present a new threat to blood vessel health

Nikhil Prasad Jul 31, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Recent research from the University of Parma, Italy, sheds light on the complex interplay between COVID-19 and vascular health. This COVID-19 News report explores how cytokines released by macrophages activated by the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can impede the growth and functionality of endothelial cells, leading to severe complications. Cytokines from COVID-19 spike-activated ma...

WARNING - Post-COVID-19 interstitial lung disease worsens over time and there is little hope of recovery

Nikhil Prasad Jul 30, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical community is uncovering alarming long-term health impacts. One such concern is interstitial lung disease (ILD) that emerges post-COVID-19, affecting many who had severe cases of the virus. WARNING - Post-COVID-19 interstitial lung disease worsens over time and there is little hope of recover...

Inhaled nitric oxide shows promising results for COVID-19 pneumonia patients

Nikhil Prasad Jul 30, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: In the ongoing battle against COVID-19, researchers are continuously seeking effective treatments for severe cases of viral pneumonia caused by the virus. A recent study has shed light on the potential benefits of using high-dose inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) for treating adults hospitalized with viral pneumonia. This COVID-19 News report explores the findings of this study and what it...

Circulating DNA levels linked to COVID-19 severity and respiratory support needs

Nikhil Prasad Jul 30, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact lives globally, researchers are constantly seeking new ways to predict and manage severe cases. A recent study conducted by researchers from Showa University Hospital in Tokyo, Japan, and Nara Medical University in Kashihara, Japan, has brought to light a potential biomarker that could help in early identification of patients who might re...

SARS-CoV-2 virulence is enhanced by key protein interactions

Nikhil Prasad Jul 30, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Introduction to SARS-CoV Virulence Mechanisms A recent study delves into how the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) increases its virulence through specific protein interactions. Researchers from the Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB-CSIC) and the Universidad Católica de Valencia in Spain investigated how the virus's PDZ-binding motifs (P...

U.S. Medical News - New Jersey faces new COVID-19 wave, elderly and vulnerable at risk

Nikhil Prasad Jul 30, 2024 5 months ago

U.S. Medical News: New Jersey is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly among individuals over 65 with pre-existing health conditions. Summer Gatherings and New Variants Drive Infections This increase in COVID-19 cases is attributed to several factors. Summer travel and large gatherings have facilitated the spread of the virus. The recent heat wave has also driven pe...

Individuals who had COVID-19 without pneumonia at higher risk for pulmonary fibrosis than those with pneumonia

Nikhil Prasad Jul 30, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: In an eye-opening study that sheds new light on the long-term effects of COVID-19, researchers from several prominent institutions have discovered that individuals who contracted COVID-19 but did not develop pneumonia are at a higher risk of developing pulmonary fibrosis compared to those who experienced severe pneumonia. This Medical News report dives into the key findings and impli...

Long COVID is a real condition, not just in your head

Nikhil Prasad Jul 29, 2024 5 months ago

Long COVID News: A recent study has highlighted that Long COVID should not be mistaken for a functional neurological disorder (FND). This Long COVID-19 News report aims to break down the findings, making it easy to understand for everyone. The study, conducted by researchers from various institutions, delves into the complexities of Long COVID and explains why it is a genuine condition with physic...

COVID-19 impairs artery flow-mediated dilation, increases systolic blood pressure and arterial stiffness in young adults

Nikhil Prasad Jul 29, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Long-term Vascular Effects of COVID-19 COVID-19, the global pandemic that has affected millions worldwide, continues to reveal its long-term impacts on various aspects of health. Recent research has shown that the virus doesn't just affect the respiratory system; it also has significant and lasting effects on the cardiovascular system, particularly in young, healthy individuals....

COVID-19 hospitalization rates increase by 3.5 times in South Korea Amidst KP.3 variant surge

Nikhil Prasad Jul 29, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: South Korea has witnessed a dramatic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, with rates tripling over the past month. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the number of hospitalized patients surged approximately 3.5 times from the fourth week of June to the third week of July. https://www.phwr.org/main.html https://www.phwr.org/journal/archiv...

KP.3 variant causing rising COVID-19 cases and deaths in the United Kingdom

Nikhil Prasad Jul 29, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: The United Kingdom is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions, driven by a new variant known as KP.3. The latest data reveals a worrying 20% increase in weekly deaths, with the infection rate rising significantly. This COVID-19 News report delves into the current situation, exploring the impact of the KP.3 variant, the response from health authorities, and wha...

One-third of all exposed to COVID-19 likely to develop cerebral microbleeds

Nikhil Prasad Jul 29, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19’s Hidden Threat - Cerebral Microbleeds A recent study from researchers at the Tianjin Neurological Institute-China and Tianjin Medical University General Hospital-China reveals that up to one-third of individuals exposed to COVID-19 may develop cerebral microbleeds (CMBs). This startling discovery sheds light on the potential long-term neurological impact of the virus,...