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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...

COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations rising across all prefectures in Japan

Nikhil Prasad Jul 14, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Japan is experiencing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all its prefectures, with the latest data from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealing alarming trends. From July 1st to July 7th, a total of 39,874 new COVID-19 cases were reported by approximately 5,000 designated medical facilities nationwide, translating to 8.07 cases per facility...

The role of coronavirus proteins in apoptosis or cell death

Nikhil Prasad Jul 14, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a recent study, scientists from Zhejiang University-China have delved into the complex mechanisms by which highly pathogenic coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV, manipulate host cell death processes to enhance their survival and propagation. This COVID-19 News explores the intricate interplay between these deadly viruses and apoptosis, shedding light on pote...

Singapore study provides new insights on how prior Dengue infection influences COVID-19 risk and severity

Nikhil Prasad Jul 14, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by a group of researchers from various prestigious institutions in Singapore has brought to light some fascinating insights about the interplay between dengue fever and COVID-19. This Medical News report delves into the study’s key findings and explores how a previous dengue infection could potentially impact the risk and severity of subsequent COVID-19...

To evade the immune system and antibodies, SARS-CoV-2 RBD switches to the down conformation

Nikhil Prasad Jul 14, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle between the human immune system and the SARS-CoV-2 virus has revealed a complex game of hide and seek. New research has unveiled a fascinating tactic employed by the virus to evade immune detection, involving a conformational switch of its spike protein. This COVID-19 News report delves into the intricate details of this discovery, explaining how the virus outmane...

LincRNA-EPS could revolutionize wound care for the elderly - New insights on skin healing

Nikhil Prasad Jul 13, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Aging Skin Problem As the population ages, a growing concern among researchers and healthcare professionals is the challenge of chronic wounds, which are notably common among the elderly. These include pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers, affecting about 3% of individuals over the age of 65 in the United States. Chronic wounds not only caus...

New insights from an experimental study on the hypertension drug Lisinopril and COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jul 13, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: A new study has provided intriguing insights into the effects of the ACE inhibitor, Lisinopril, on COVID-19. The research was conducted by a team from various prestigious institutions including the University of São Paulo-Brazil, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation-Brazil, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the United States. This COVID-19 News report ai...

Key positive residues in SARS-CoV-2 fusion domain are crucial for membrane fusion

Nikhil Prasad Jul 13, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: In the fight against COVID-19, understanding how the virus enters and infects human cells is crucial. Researchers from the University of Maryland-USA, have made significant strides in this area. This COVID-19 News report delves into their recent findings on the SARS-CoV-2 fusion domain (FD) and its role in membrane fusion, a key step in the viral infection process. The structure ...

Amidst increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations, UK records 168 COVID-19 deaths in a week

Nikhil Prasad Jul 12, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase across the United Kingdom, new data reveals a concerning rise in deaths attributed to the virus. In the week leading up to June 28, the UK recorded 168 COVID-19 deaths, marking a significant spike in fatalities. Experts warn that the current high pollen counts may be causing confusion, as many Brits could mistake COVID-19 symptoms for hay ...

New Insights into Zinc's Role in Fighting COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jul 12, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Amid the global pandemic, researchers from RWTH Aachen University in Germany have explored a potential new ally in the fight against COVID-19: zinc supplementation. This COVID-19 News report delves into their findings, which suggest that zinc could play a significant role in both preventing and treating COVID-19. The study discusses the importance of zinc for the immune system...

SARS-CoV-2 Orf8 protein forms intracellular aggregates and disrupts lung cell immunity

Nikhil Prasad Jul 12, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a recent study, researchers have discovered crucial insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, manipulates lung cells to evade the immune system. This COVID-19 News report explores the findings of this study, which highlight the significant role of the ORF8 protein in disrupting antiviral defenses in human lung epithelial cells. SARS-CoV-2 Orf8 protein fo...

New insights into SARS-CoV-2 spike protein binding mechanisms

Nikhil Prasad Jul 12, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Researchers from the University of Texas at El Paso-USA and Howard University-USA have uncovered fascinating details about the binding mechanisms of spike proteins from SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19) to the human ACE2 receptor. This COVID-19 News report delves into their discoveries and what it means for future treatments. New insights into SARS-Co...

COVID-19 can cause Cerebellitis especially in males

Nikhil Prasad Jul 12, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, known for its devastating respiratory effects, has been linked to a variety of neurological complications. Recent research now highlights cerebellitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the cerebellum, as a potential consequence of COVID-19 infection, particularly affecting males. This COVID-19 News report delves into these study findings and their ...

COVID-19 infections rising in Portugal, Italy and Spain

Nikhil Prasad Jul 11, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are once again rising in various parts of Europe. Despite the warmer climate as summer sets in, COVID-19 infections rates are hitting new records in some European countries due the new KP variants that are behind the summer surge. Local COVID-19 News coverages have indicated that Portugal, Italy and Spain are witnessing the start of a...

Arctigenin found in Forsythia Viridissima shows promise against human coronavirus

Nikhil Prasad Jul 11, 2024 6 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Forsythia viridissima, a plant widely used in traditional medicine across Korea, Japan, and China, might hold the key to a new treatment for coronavirus infections. Researchers from Yonsei University, the National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, and Yong-In University in South Korea have discovered that arctigenin, a phytochemical compound extracted from ...

IFITM proteins can protect against viruses

Nikhil Prasad Jul 11, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: A new study from researchers at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Guangdong, China, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts, USA, and the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT-USA has unveiled an innovative approach to combat viral infections. The study highlights the role of interferon-induced transmembrane proteins (IFITMs) in preventing viruses from entering host cell...

Protease Inhibitor Aprotinin Shows Promise in COVID-19 Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Jul 11, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Understanding COVID-19 Mechanisms Recent research by scientists from the University of Castilla-La Mancha-Spain, Universidad Camilo José Cela-Spain, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales-Spain and the University General Hospital and Research Institute of Castilla-La Mancha (IDISCAM)-Spain have unveiled crucial insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which ...

Previous or existing COVID-19 infection increases Dengue disease severity

Nikhil Prasad Jul 10, 2024 6 months ago

Dengue News: A recent study highlights a concerning connection between past or current COVID-19 infections and increased severity of dengue fever. Researchers from Quaid-i-Azam University-Pakistan, Princeton University-USA, Rutgers Global Health Institute-USA, University, and Universidad del Norte-Colombia discovered that individuals who have previously contracted COVID-19 or are co-infected with ...

Interferon Lambda Boost Immune Response Against SARS-CoV-2

Nikhil Prasad Jul 10, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Researchers from The Ohio State University-USA have made a groundbreaking discovery about the role of interferon lambda (IFN-λ) in fighting COVID-19. This COVID-19 News report delves into their findings, which could pave the way for new treatments and vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The study reveals how IFN-λ can boost the body's immune re...

Antithrombin III binds to Syndecan-4 protein, inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 cellular entry

Nikhil Prasad Jul 10, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Understanding Antithrombin III Antithrombin III (ATIII) is a powerful natural anticoagulant produced in the liver. Its primary role is to inhibit blood clotting by interacting with specific enzymes in the coagulation system. Additionally, ATIII has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a key player in controlling inflammation in the body. This COVID-19 News report delves into the...

Long-term lung healing even after mild or moderate COVID-19. Many could develop lung fibrosis

Nikhil Prasad Jul 10, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News - Months of Healing Even After Mild COVID-19 COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the world, affecting millions of lives. While much attention has been given to severe cases, a new study sheds light on the long-term lung repair that continues months after recovery, even in mild to moderate cases. This research led by scientist from the U.S. NIH that is covered in this COVID-19 News ...

COVID-19 Causes Changes To Ocular Microbiome Which Can Affect Eye Health

Nikhil Prasad Jul 09, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Unveiling COVID-19's Impact on Eye Health The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on many aspects of health, including our eyes. This COVID-19 News report explores the findings of a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University in China, which reveals how COVID-19 affects the ocular surface microbiome (OSM...

Vitamin E Restores Altered Lipid Profiles In COVID-19 Patients And Reduces Disease Severity

Nikhil Prasad Jul 09, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a recent study, researchers explored the potential benefits of vitamin E in restoring the balance of essential fats in the blood of COVID-19 patients. This COVID-19 News report delves into the findings and implications of this preliminary research, shedding light on how a simple vitamin could play a role in combating the effects of COVID-19. Vitamin E Restores Altered Lipid ...

Yet Another Study Extols The Benefits Of Quercetin With Regards To COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jul 08, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: A Promising Natural Compound As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are tirelessly seeking effective treatments to mitigate its impact. In this pursuit, quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, has emerged as a promising candidate. This COVID-19 News report explores the potential of quercetin in reducing the ...

Unknown To Many Including Doctors, COVID-19 Causes Parsonage Turner Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Jul 08, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: What is Parsonage Turner Syndrome? Parsonage Turner Syndrome (PTS), also known as neuralgic amyotrophy, is a rare and painful condition that affects the nerves controlling the muscles in your shoulders, arms, and chest. It can cause sudden and severe pain, followed by weakness and muscle wasting. This condition often strikes out of the blue, but it's sometimes triggered by infec...

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Reach Record Highs in British Columbia, Canada

Nikhil Prasad Jul 08, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: British Columbia is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, reaching levels not seen since January. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) released its latest monthly data, revealing 204 test-positive patients currently in provincial hospitals. This marks only the second time this year that hospitalizations have exceeded 200, with the first instance occurring in earl...

The Role of Autoantibodies In Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Jul 08, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of survivors are grappling with long-lasting symptoms, a condition commonly referred to as long COVID or post-COVID-19 syndrome. This COVID-19 News report delves into a new systematic review that investigates the persistence of autoantibodies in COVID-19 survivors and their potential role in post-COVID symptoms. The Role of Autoant...

Traditional Remedies in Gabon: How Medicinal Plants Helped Combat COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jul 08, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Researchers from various institutions in Gabon conducted an ethnobotanical survey to document the plants used during the pandemic and identify potential species for further investigation. This COVID-19 News report sheds light on their findings and the significance of these plants in Gabonese culture and health practices. Medicinal Plants Helped Combat COVID-19 In Gabon ...

The HUWE1 - A Host Protein That Is An Ally Of SARS-CoV-2

Nikhil Prasad Jul 07, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has wreaked havoc globally, affecting millions of lives and economies. Despite the development of vaccines and antiviral drugs, the virus remains a formidable opponent due to its ability to mutate and evade the immune system. Recent research that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, has shed light on a previously unknown mechanism that t...

Dysregulated Proteasome Activity and Steroid Hormone Biosynthesis: Key Factors in COVID-19 Mortality

Nikhil Prasad Jul 07, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Understanding COVID-19 Mortality COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has profoundly impacted global health since its emergence. Despite the development of vaccines and antiviral treatments, the disease continues to pose significant challenges, especially in predicting and managing severe cases in hospitalized patients. Recent research by medical scientists from Beijing Chao-Y...

New York Governor Warns Of Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations In The State

Nikhil Prasad Jul 07, 2024 6 months ago

U.S. Medical News: Increase in Hospitalizations Compared to Last Year COVID-19-related hospitalizations are rising across New York state compared to this time last year, according to a statement from Governor Kathy Hochul. This uptick is primarily attributed to new COVID variants circulating in the region. "While we are well below the figures seen during the pandemic, we are closely monitor...