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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...

Cyprus Reports Rising COVID-19 Infections and Hospitalizations

Nikhil Prasad Jun 15, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Summer Activities Drive COVID-19 Cases Upward Cyprus is experiencing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as summer social activities increase. Official data from the Health Ministry reveals a worrying trend: COVID-19 cases have climbed from 194 in the week ending June 2nd to 248 in the following week. However, the true number of infections is likely much highe...

COVID-19 Hospital Consultations And Emergency Department Caseloads On The Rise In France

Nikhil Prasad Jun 14, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: France is witnessing a significant increase in COVID-19 hospital consultations and emergency department visits, according to the latest weekly epidemiological bulletin from Santé publique France (SPF) and SOS Médecins. The report, released on June 12, highlights a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases, even as other respiratory illnesses remain stable. COVID-19 Hospit...

Link Between Antinuclear Antibodies and COVID-19 Severity

Nikhil Prasad Jun 14, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Foggia-Italy, a surprising link has been discovered between autoantibodies and the severity of COVID-19. This study covered in this COVID-19 News report and conducted at the Policlinico Riuniti Hospital-Italy, sheds light on how the body's immune response can turn against itself, worsening the outcomes...

Could Human Lung Mast Cells Be Reservoirs For SARS-CoV-2?

Nikhil Prasad Jun 13, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Our lungs are lined with various cells, one of which plays a crucial role in our immune system: the mast cells. These cells act as sentinels, always on the lookout for pathogens like viruses and bacteria. Recently, researchers have been exploring a fascinating possibility - could these very cells be harboring the COVID-19 virus, contributing to the disease's severity? Human l...

More Than 20,000 Hospitalized With COVID-19 in Russia!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 13, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: Current COVID-19 Situation in Russia Russia is currently facing a significant COVID-19 challenge, with more than 80,000 people infected with the virus. Of these, over 20,000 individuals are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. This information was confirmed by Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko during an interview with TASS at the St. Petersburg International E...

Taiwan Faces Rising COVID-19 Cases With 328 New Cases And 20 Deaths Reported For Last Week

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 epidemic is once again on the rise in Taiwan. According to the Taiwanese Department of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 328 new confirmed local COVID-19 cases last week (June 4-10), marking a significant increase from the 263 cases reported the previous week (May 28-June 3). The majority of these cases, 79%, were among elderly individuals over 65 years o...

Most Long COVID Patients Likely To Develop New Onset Psychiatric Disease!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 7 months ago

Long COVID: A recent study has uncovered a significant link between post-COVID physical symptoms and the emergence of new psychiatric conditions. This groundbreaking research highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and monitoring of mental health among individuals recovering from COVID-19. Most Long COVID Patients Likely To Develop New Onset Psychiatric Disease Image Credit: Donke...

COVID-19 Shrinks Your Brain!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: A team of researchers from Istanbul University, led by Professor Dr Haşim Gezegen, conducted a groundbreaking study to investigate the long-term effects of COVID-19-induced hyposmia on brain structure and cognitive function. The study that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, involved 36 COVID-19 patients with hyposmia (h-COV), 21 patients without smell loss (n-COV), and 25 heal...

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleoprotein's Role in Virus Assembly and Membrane Interaction

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, continues as scientists uncover the intricate details of its structure and function. A recent study by researchers from the University of Chicago-USA, Purdue University-USA and Guangxi University-China that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, has shed light on the critical role of the SARS-CoV-2 nucl...

COVID-19 Infections rises in Johor and the rest of Malaysia

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Johor is experiencing a troubling increase in COVID-19 cases, with a consistent rise over the past eight weeks. According to Ling Tian Soon, the State Health and Environment Committee chairman, there were 263 new COVID-19 cases recorded between June 3 and June 9, representing a 5.6% increase from the previous week's 249 cases. This upward trend has been evident since mid-April. ...

COVID-19 Infections Surge in Portugal Amid June Festivities. COVID-19 Positivity Rates Hit 30 Percent In Northern Portugal!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Northern Portugal is experiencing a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases, with positivity rates climbing to 30%. https://x.com/RPLerias/status/1799384571244601564 https://covid19.min-saude.pt/numero-de-novos-casos-e-obitos-por-dia/ The latest data, recorded last Thursday, revealed 304 new cases, a stark increase from the 96 cases reported just a week earlier. This s...

MASP-2 and SARS-CoV-2 N Protein’s Role in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: In the quest to understand the complexities of COVID-19, scientists have turned their attention to the complement system, a crucial component of our innate immune defense. This system, when activated, orchestrates a powerful immune response aimed at eliminating pathogens. However, in the case of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, this system can sometimes go into overdr...

COVID-19 Accelerates Biological Aging!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented global impact, not just in terms of immediate health consequences but also on long-term biological effects. One such effect is the acceleration of biological aging, a topic explored in a recent study review by researchers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha-Qatar that is covered in this COVID-19 News report. COVID-19 Accelerate...

BREAKING! Thailand Medical Authorities Report That Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations Have Shot Up To 2,762! KP.3 Likely At Play!

James Josh Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Thailand Medical: Medical authorities from the Department of Disease Control of Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reported that there were 2,762 new COVID-19 hospitalizations for the week 2nd to 8th of June 2024. This works out to about 395 hospitalizations per day. Thailand Medical Authorities Report That Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations Have Shot Up To 2,762 (Pic- Old Stocksho...

COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Reaches 43.2% In Madrid-Spain!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 09, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: While many are assuming that COVID-19 is over or that COVID-19 is simply mild now, SARS-CoV-2 infection rates are simply rising across many countries in the world with governments, health authorities, mainstream media, social media platforms and even search engines trying to conceal or down play the situation. COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Reaches 43.2% In Madrid-Spain! In the ca...

COVID-19's Effect on Breast Cancer Cells

Nikhil Prasad Jun 09, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has turned the world upside down in countless ways. While its primary target is the respiratory system, scientists have discovered that this virus can also affect other parts of the body, including breast cancer cells. A recent study by Italian researchers that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, has revealed some surprisin...

TENS Therapy Shows Promise for Long COVID Pain Relief

Nikhil Prasad Jun 09, 2024 7 months ago

Long COVID News: Pilot Study Suggests Non-Invasive Treatment Could Help Those with Persistent Symptoms. As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of individuals are dealing with long-term effects even after recovering from the initial infection. This condition, known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), commonly referred to...

SARS-CoV-2 E Protein Triggers Neuron Cell Death via Calcium Release

Nikhil Prasad Jun 07, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to widespread health issues, including significant neurological complications as seen in previous studies, cases reports and COVID-19 News coverages. Recent research highlights the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein (E protein) as a key player in these neurological effects. The E protein, a viroporin, forms ion channels in cell membranes...

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Enhances Carboxypeptidase Activity of ACE2

Nikhil Prasad Jun 07, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, driven by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has disproportionately affected individuals with underlying health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Central to the virus's pathology is its interaction with the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which acts as a receptor for SARS-CoV-2. Recent research highlights how the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein...

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise in British Columbia - Canada

Nikhil Prasad Jun 07, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19-News: Highest Hospitalization Numbers Since March The number of COVID-19-positive patients in British Columbia (B.C.) hospitals has seen a significant increase, marking the highest level since March. Data released by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) on Thursday reveals a 67 percent surge in hospitalizations during May. This alarming rise brings the total number of hospitalized...

Hyaluronic Acid as a Key Biomarker for COVID-19 Mortality

Nikhil Prasad Jun 07, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, understanding the factors that influence disease severity and patient outcomes is crucial. A recent study by researchers from Beijing Ditan Hospital that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the role of hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with COVID-19, particularly focusing on its clinical and prognostic implications in both reinfec...

COVID-19 on the Rise Again in Ireland

Nikhil Prasad Jun 06, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19-News: Ireland is experiencing an increase in Covid-19 activity, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). Despite the rise in cases, there have been no ICU admissions or deaths reported in the last week, and no new variant of concern has been identified. A comprehensive overview of the current situation in Ireland is covered in this COVID-19 News report. COVID-19...

CFTR's Role in Reversing Senescence in SARS-CoV-2 Infected Cells

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, driven by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has affected millions globally, but its effects on cellular mechanisms are still being unraveled. Recent studies have highlighted how SARS-CoV-2 induces cellular senescence, a state where cells stop dividing and undergo distinctive biochemical changes, in vivo. Cellular senescence is often associated with aging and chronic disea...

Hesperidin's Role in Combating COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus, has triggered an unprecedented global health crisis since its emergence in late 2019. Originating in Wuhan, China, the virus rapidly spread worldwide, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a pandemic in March 2020. COVID-19, characterized by symptoms ranging from mild respiratory distress to severe pneum...

World News Briefs: COVID-19 And Respiratory Infections Rising-Paraguay, United States, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Bolivia, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 7 months ago

Paraguay - More Than 200 Hospitalizations Due To Respiratory Infections I A Week. Health authorities in Paraguay reported more than 200 hospitalizations due to various respiratory infections in a week. 46% of these were young children. In the last 3 weeks more than 665 individuals were hospitalized for H3N2, H1N1, Rhinovirus and SARS-CoV-2. 125 of these needed ICU care. https://www.abc.com.py/na...

Study Finds That Blueberry Consumption Significantly Improves Endothelial Function

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 7 months ago

Nutrition News: In a significant development for heart health enthusiasts, recent research from West China Second University Hospital and Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, has revealed that blueberry consumption can significantly improve endothelial function. This revelation comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis focused on the impact of blueberries on endothelial function in adults....

ATP2B1 Inhibition Could Revolutionize SARS-CoV-2 Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against COVID-19 has witnessed significant strides in understanding the virus and developing vaccines and treatments. Among the latest findings, a team from the 'Federico II' University of Naples and CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate in Naples, Italy, has identified a promising therapeutic approach involving the inhibition of the ATP2B1 protein, a known regula...

Chinese Scientists Uncover How COVID-19 Triggers Arrhythmia

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking study, scientists from Southwest Medical University and its affiliated hospital in Luzhou, China, have unveiled the complex mechanisms behind how COVID-19 triggers arrhythmia, a severe and life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. This research covered in this COVID-19 News report, sheds light on the intricate interplay of factors that lead to arrhythmias in COVID-...

BREAKING NEWS! Cancer Risk from Face Masks Reported!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from Ankara University, Turkey, have raised alarms over a potential health risk linked to the prolonged use of medical face masks. The researchers documented five cases of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) that developed behind the ears, in areas subjected to repeated trauma from the cords of these masks. This shocking discovery has sparked concer...

BREAKING! German Study Finds That SARS-CoV-2 Is Using Endosomes For Viral Entry!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a significant scientific breakthrough, a German research team has identified a novel pathway through which the SARS-CoV-2 virus enters host cells. This discovery, spearheaded by Dr Richard Brown and Dr Daniel Todt's Computational Virology group at Ruhr University Bochum, in collaboration with the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, has profound implications for our understanding of COVID-...

Dutch Study Sheds Light on Hemoglobin Levels and Fatigue in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 7 months ago

Long COVID: As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges arise, particularly concerning the long-term effects experienced by survivors. A recent Dutch study has brought attention to a potential link between hemoglobin levels and the persistent fatigue seen in Long COVID patients. Conducted by researchers from several prominent institutions, includin...

Thailand Medical Authorities Report A Mere 1,863 New Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Only 6 Deaths! How Reliable Are These Figures?

James Josh Jun 03, 2024 7 months ago

Thailand Medical: The Department of Disease Control of Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reported that there were only 1,863 new COVID-19 hospitalizations for the week 26th of May to 1st of June 2024. This works out to an average of about 266 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per day. Thailand Medical Authorities Report A Mere 1,863 New Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Only 6 Deaths...

Romanian Autopsy Study Reveals Extensive Multi-Organ Damage Caused By COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, driven by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has revealed that the disease’s impact extends well beyond the respiratory system. As medical professionals around the world continue to study the virus, new evidence suggests that COVID-19 can cause significant damage to multiple organs. A team of researchers in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, has conducted an in-depth histopatholo...

What's Happening in Italy? Almost 200,000 Cases Of Respiratory Infections In The Last Week!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 02, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Italy Witnesses a Strange Anomaly of Rising Respiratory Infections in Spring. Italy is currently grappling with an unexpected surge in respiratory infections, an unusual occurrence for the spring season. Nearly 200,000 cases have been reported in the past week alone, a stark deviation from the norm for this time of year. This surge is raising concerns among health experts a...

Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations in France Surge by 35% Amidst Rising Infections

Nikhil Prasad Jun 01, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: France has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations throughout May as the new KP variants becomes the dominant strain globally. Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations in France Surge by 35% The latest figures from Santé publique France (SPF), released on May 28, indicate a sharp rise in hospitalizations due to COVID-19. From May 20-26, emerg...

How SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Triggers Neurodegenerative Diseases and the Potential of Metformin as a Therapeutic Remedy

Nikhil Prasad Jun 01, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Neurodegenerative diseases, particularly those characterized by the abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein, are a growing concern in the medical community. These diseases, known as α-synucleinopathies, include Parkinson's disease (PD), Lewy body dementia, and multiple system atrophy (MSA). Recent studies have suggested a potential link between SARS-CoV-2, the virus resp...

Migraine Medication Olcegepant Shows Promise In Reducing COVID-19 Symptoms In Older Mice

Nikhil Prasad Jun 01, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Cornell University have discovered a promising new application for a migraine medication, olcegepant. Known for its effectiveness in treating migraines, olcegepant may also mitigate some of the more debilitating symptoms of COVID-19. This study covered in this COVID-19 News report, highlights olcegepant's potential to ...

Protein From Sweet Potato Can be Used To Treat COVID-19!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 01, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Asia University, and China Medical University in Taiwan have discovered that a naturally occurring protein in sweet potatoes may help combat COVID-19. The protein, known as Sweet Potato Trypsin Inhibitor (SWTI), appears to downregulate two key proteins involved in the virus's entry into huma...

T Cell Responses to Initial COVID-19 Severity Influence Long-term Immunity and Reinfection Risk

Nikhil Prasad Jun 01, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The severity of initial COVID-19 infection plays a crucial role in shaping long-term immunity and the risk of reinfection. A study conducted by researchers at the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province and Guangzhou Medical University in China that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, delves into this relationship. They analyzed SARS-CoV-2-specific immune responses dur...

Herbs and Phytochemicals: Emodin Derivatives as Potential Weapons Against SARS-CoV-2

Nikhil Prasad Jun 01, 2024 7 months ago

Herbs and Phytochemicals: The global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to challenge health systems worldwide, necessitating the development of new antiviral drugs. Despite the availability of vaccines, the high mutation rate of the virus means that effective medications are still in demand. Phytochemicals, known for their safety and efficacy, are being explored for their potential to combat ...

TLR2 And TLR4 Are Novel Activating Receptors For SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein In NK Cells

Nikhil Prasad Jun 01, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has profoundly impacted global health, affecting millions of people worldwide. While initially identified as a respiratory virus, COVID-19 is now recognized as a complex, multi-organ disease with significant immune system involvement. A critical aspect of the body's defense against viral infections involves natural killer (N...

BREAKING! From Victoria To South Australia and New South Wales, SARS-CoV-2 KP Variants Are Making Hospitals Go Down Under!

Nikhil Prasad May 31, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Australia's healthcare system is grappling with a surge in COVID-19 cases, driven by new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The latest, FluQE KP.3, is causing significant strain on hospitals in Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales. https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/forget-about-sars-cov-2-flirt-variants-kp-1-1-and-kp-2-new-fluqe-variant-kp-3-expected-to-rapidly-become-globally-...

A New Pediatric Threat - PD-1 in Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome Post-COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad May 31, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been grappling with numerous complications stemming from the virus. Among the most alarming in children is the Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 (PIMS-TS), a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. This syndrome, also known as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (M...

BREAKING! Japanese Doctors Warn of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage Linked to COVID-19 in Children!

Nikhil Prasad May 31, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been marked by various neurological and psychiatric symptoms. These symptoms often persist long after the acute phase of the infection, leading to a condition known as long COVID or post-COVID-19. While much of the focus has been on adult patients, recent findings from Japan sugges...

The Role of ADAM-17 in Severe COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad May 31, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for COVID-19, has presented a wide range of clinical outcomes, from mild symptoms to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Understanding the molecular mechanisms that lead to severe COVID-19 cases is crucial for developing effective treatments. One area of research focuses ...

Substance P Plays A Key Role In COVID-19 Pathogenesis!

Nikhil Prasad May 31, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: In late 2019 and early 2020, the world faced an unprecedented health crisis as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, spread rapidly, leading to a global pandemic. This virus wreaks havoc on the human body by damaging endothelial cells, causing microthrombosis, capillary constriction, and pericyte malfunction. These disruptions lead to impaired oxygen exchange in the lungs,...

Mitochondrial Dysfunction Biomarkers and Curcumin: New Hope for Severe COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad May 31, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global health, with severe cases causing significant morbidity and mortality. Despite advancements in treatment and vaccination, the virus continues to mutate, posing ongoing risks of severe infection. One critical aspect of severe COVID-19 is the impairment of mitochondrial function in monocytes, leading to metabolic and immune dys...