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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...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 28, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), causing the COVID-19 pandemic, has spurred intensive research efforts to unravel the complexities of the virus and its varying effects on individuals. While the majority of COVID-19 cases manifest as mild illness, a puzzling 20% of patients experience a severe course with outcomes that are not entirel...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 28, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, continues to challenge global health systems and economies. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of viral replication and host immune responses is paramount for developing effective therapeutic strategies. Among the various viral components, non-structural proteins (NSPs) play pivotal roles in viral replication, wi...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The enduring impact of COVID-19 extends beyond the acute phase, with a subset of individuals experiencing persistent symptoms, a phenomenon known as Long COVID-19 or post-COVID conditions. In a groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain, corneal confocal microscopy has been employed to uncove...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has been marked by a mosaic of susceptibility, severity, and mortality rates, unveiling the complex interplay between the virus and the human immune system. Amidst this complexity, researchers at Bushehr University of Medical Sciences in Iran conducted an in-depth narrative review, probing the potential role of human leukocyte antigen ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grappled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became increasingly apparent that the aftermath of the virus brought its own set of challenges for survivors. Lingering respiratory symptoms, particularly breathing difficulties, have emerged as persistent issues affecting individuals long after the acute phase of the infection. Researchers from the University of Got...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the ongoing global struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Canadian study has unveiled promising revelations regarding the potential of quercetin, a plant flavonol, in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infection and preventing syncytium formation. This research covered in this COVID-19 News report, not only sheds light on quercetin's inhibitory effects but also delves into the i...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking study conducted at Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager and Hvidovre in Denmark, researchers have unveiled alarming findings regarding the long-term consequences of mild COVID-19 infection. The study covered in this COVID-19 News report aimed to characterize the dynamics of lung function in individuals with mild COVID-19, tracking changes from pre-infection thr...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the global community grapples with the multifaceted challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers worldwide are tirelessly working to unravel the intricate genetic factors that influence the severity of the disease. In a groundbreaking study conducted by the “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine in Romania, a team of researchers, in collaboration with vari...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 26, 2024  10 months ago
Medical News: In the realm of virology, the discovery of hidden viral proteins within the genomes of single-stranded RNA (+ssRNA) viruses has opened a new dimension, challenging long-standing beliefs about the coding capacity of certain viral intermediates. The implications of this revelation extend to viruses affecting both animals and plants, including the notorious SARS-CoV-2 responsible for th...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 26, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spurred relentless efforts to understand the virus-host interactions and develop effective therapeutic strategies. A recent breakthrough in the battle against the virus comes from the research conducted at the Institute of Virology and AIDS Research, The First Hospital of J...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 26, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has left an indelible mark on global health. While primarily known for its respiratory impact, emerging research suggests profound implications on vascular health, particularly within the microvasculature of the retinal bed in the eyes. The Methuselah study that is covered in this COVI...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 26, 2024  10 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: The relentless evolution of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the emergence of new variants have posed significant challenges in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the development of antiviral drugs, the continuous mutations of the virus demand innovative therapeutic strategies. This Herbs And Phytochemicals study de...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 26, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has presented an unprecedented global health challenge. Beyond its well-documented respiratory impact, emerging evidence suggests a significant association between COVID-19 and heart failure (HF). A groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report conducted by researchers at T...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 25, 2024  10 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: The relentless spread of COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has plunged the world into an unprecedented global health crisis. Among the myriad challenges faced by healthcare systems, patients with pre-existing conditions, particularly lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), stand out as a vulnerable population susceptible to severe outcomes when infected with COVID-19. While v...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 25, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred relentless research efforts to understand the intricate mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection and to develop effective broad-spectrum antiviral therapies. In a recent study conducted by the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, in collaboration with the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers have identi...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 25, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a recent development that has sparked conversations within the medical community, Thai doctors from the Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok have brought attention to a possible correlation between COVID-19 vaccines and the enlargement of pituitary adenomas. This revelation stems from a compelling case involving a 60-year-old woman who, after receiving her fourth dose of the Pfize...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 25, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The aftermath of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has given rise to a challenging and perplexing condition known as long COVID. A multifaceted syndrome, long COVID affects up to 10% of individuals following recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This prolonged multisystem disorder manifests with a range of debilitating symptoms, impa...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 25, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a shocking development, the Department of Pediatrics at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio, USA, has reported an alarming increase in the incidence of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in young children, even those as young as a few months old. The surge in cases is believed to be linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a concerning correlation between SARS-CoV-2 infe...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 24, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a recent development, several chemistry professors are urging the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut in Germany to conduct a thorough investigation into potential unintended proteins present in mRNA vaccines. The call for scrutiny comes after four renowned scientists raised concerns about the production process of Covid vaccines in a letter to BioNTech founder Ugur Sahin in January 2022. http...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 24, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, scientists at the University of California have unearthed a new facet of the SARS-CoV-2 virus - its ability to induce sneezing. Beyond the well-known severe respiratory symptoms, this breakthrough covered in this COVID-19 News report reveals a deeper understanding of the virus's mechanisms. The discovery of a specific ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 24, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: Since the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2020, the quest for effective antiviral therapies has been a focal point of medical research. As witnessed in previous viral outbreaks, such as Influenza and HIV, the development of potent antiviral treatments plays a pivotal role in managing public health crises. Initial hopes were pinned on the repurposing of broad-spectrum antivirals ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 24, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: Post–COVID-19 condition (PCC) has emerged as a complex and debilitating disease, characterized by persistent symptoms following the initial COVID-19 infection. The medical community has been actively exploring interventions to alleviate the symptoms of PCC, with limited success in randomized clinical trials (RCTs). This COVID-19 News report delves into a groundbreaking study c...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 24, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News - United States: Data from the U.S. CDC and from the new firm that the U.S. government has contracted for waste water surveillance i.e Verify…a company that belongs to Google!...claims that COVID-19 cases are declining nationwide, data from individual states and counties are showing the opposite!  Hospitals In Massachusetts On Verge Of Collapsing In the state of Massac...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 23, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: Affected citizens in Japan are reporting that in certain prefectures and even in Tokyo itself, access to doctors or a healthcare facility to see treatments for respiratory infections and even COVID-19 is difficult as not only are queues long for outpatient clinics but ERs are overwhelmed and hospitals beds are becoming scarce. 18,677 Japanese Hospitalized For COVID-19 As Of 17t...
James Rosh  Jan 23, 2024  10 months ago
Thailand COVID-19 News: Latest reports from Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) shows that COVID-19 hospitalizations have by about 12.8 percent in the past week when compared to the preceding week. Thailand Seeing An Uptick Of COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations   The latest figures from Thailand’s DDC though lacking total number of daily COVID-19 testing undertaken o...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 23, 2024  10 months ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges, not only due to the acute manifestations of the disease but also because of the lingering effects during the convalescent phase and in long COVID. A recent study conducted by the ARUP Laboratories Institute for Clinical and Experimental Pathology in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the University of Utah sheds light on the immune dysregulation obs...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 23, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has predominantly been on the immediate health implications of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, an emerging concern is the potential long-term impact on mental health. Beyond anxiety and depression, a novel and scarcely explored connection has surfaced - the potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and bipolar...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 23, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News - United States: As the winter season progresses, Maine is grappling with a surge in COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. Hospitals across the state are reporting alarming numbers, with some nearing bed capacity. The situation is particularly concerning given the simultaneous increase in hospitalizations for all three respiratory viruses. This COVID-19 Ne...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 23, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred relentless research efforts to comprehend the intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its impact on the human immune system. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) in São Paulo, Brazil, in collaboration with Cambridge University and the University of St Andrews in...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 22, 2024  10 months ago
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to unfold in South Africa, and while there may be no recent news of COVID-19 deaths or excess deaths in the country, several municipalities are grappling with a pressing cemetery crisis. The focus of this predicament is the Endumeni Municipality in the north of KwaZulu-Natal, where the shortage of burial space has become a critical issue due to t...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 22, 2024  10 months ago
The United Kingdom, like many nations, is grappling with the profound and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The toll on human life has been staggering, with a recent analysis revealing that excess deaths since the onset of the pandemic on March 27, 2020, have reached a concerning 171,376. Excess Mortality Continues To Remain High In United Kingdom  Beyond the immediate threat ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 22, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred intensive research efforts to decipher the molecular intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Recent strides in understanding the virus-host interactions have culminated in a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, and Institut Cochin in Paris, France. This stu...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 21, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News - United States: The relentless battle against COVID-19 continues to unfold in the United States, with the state of Illinois facing unique challenges in controlling the spread of the virus. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning trend - COVID-19 hospitalizations remain alarmingly high in 54 Illinois counties, pointing to the persist...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 21, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the world continues its battle against the persistent threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) presents a detailed and comprehensive epidemiological update in Edition 163, published on January 19, 2024. This report covered in this COVID-19 News report, delves into the global panorama over the 28-day period from December 11, 2023, to January 7, 2024, sh...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 21, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the ongoing global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination has been a critical weapon, with billions of doses administered worldwide. Among these, the Pfizer’s BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine has played a pivotal role in numerous vaccination campaigns, claiming to offer substantial efficacy against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Howe...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 21, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a startling turn of events, Portugal, once lauded for its effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic, now finds itself grappling with an unprecedented surge in excess mortality rates. Recent data reveals a staggering 28 percent increase in excess deaths from December 18, 2023, to January 14, 2024, thrusting Portugal into the unenviable position of having the highest mortality ra...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 21, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The next few coming weeks and months will see a new phase in the COVID-19 pandemic in which there is be not one or a few major variants playing a role in the surges or waves or wavelets or whatever else the clowns want to name them but rather the ongoing crisis will be led by hundreds of different BA.2.86 and JN.1 spawns or sub-lineages and even recombinant sub-lineages. Many A...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 20, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and researchers around the world are continuously striving to uncover the intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to develop effective treatments and strategies. One such breakthrough comes from the University of Pittsburgh, USA, where a comprehensive study sheds light on the role of the open reading frame 7b (Orf...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 20, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed a continuous evolution of preventive strategies, ranging from specific antiviral medications to non-specific measures such as personal protective equipment and environmental sanitation. The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants has necessitated the exploration of innovative chemoprophylaxis protocols to supplement existin...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 20, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has taken a new turn with the emergence of the Omicron variant, bringing with it a host of questions and challenges for researchers worldwide. A recent study conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York-USA has delved into the intricate interactions between the virus and the host antiviral factor BST2 (Bone Marr...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 19, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News - United States: The battle against COVID-19 in Indiana is reaching a critical juncture, as the latest data from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) reveals that COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to remain at high levels. The state's coronavirus dashboard, updated weekly on Wednesdays, paints a vivid picture of the escalating crisis. https://www.coro...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 19, 2024  10 months ago
Medical News: In the perpetual pursuit of effective treatments for sepsis, a recent breakthrough study conducted at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, USA, has revealed promising results in the use of Methoxy-Mycolic Acid (M-MA), a derivative of Mycobacterium Bovis Bacillus Calmette - Guérin (BCG). The research, which focuses on addressing monocyte exhaustion, a significant factor in sepsis-relat...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 19, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless pursuit of understanding the complex dynamics between viruses and host cells, recent breakthroughs in viral research have illuminated the involvement of iron–sulfur cluster proteins in viral pathogenesis. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, USA, and Johns Hopkins University in the USA have jointly e...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 18, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic extend beyond the acute phase, with emerging evidence suggesting lingering health issues for individuals, even those with mild symptoms during the initial infection. The phrenic nerve sends signals that cause the diaphragm to contract (become thicker and flatter). This movement gives the lungs room to expand and take in air (in...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 18, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented research efforts aimed at understanding the virus's long-term effects. A significant subset of individuals recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection experiences lingering symptoms, a condition termed Long COVID (LC). Recent studies have identified similarities between LC and myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatig...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 18, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the global scientific community races to uncover effective treatments for COVID-19, a groundbreaking study has emerged from the collaborative efforts of institutions such as the Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional-Mexico, Universidad La Salle-México, Universidad Tecnológica de Nezahualcóyotl-Mexico, and Hospital Regional de ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 18, 2024  10 months ago
Medical News: In a recent revelation, Singaporean doctors have sounded an alarm about the unforeseen consequences of acute COVID-19 infections on prostate cancer patients. A doctor form the Department of Neurology at the Singapore General Hospital highlights a critical learning point for clinicians, indicating that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can induce elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, ev...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 18, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented surge in scientific research to understand the multifaceted ways in which the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the human body. In a new study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-USA that also involved researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-USA and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physician...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 17, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed the emergence of various SARS-CoV-2 variants, with Omicron being the latest and a unique variant of concern (VOC). Recent research conducted by University College London, Imperial College London, and the UKMRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research sheds light on the evolutionary mechanisms of Omicron subvariants. The study which ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 17, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: As doctors and infected individuals deal with the persistent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging research sheds light on the long-term consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly in children. A recent study conducted by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS-Italy and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore explores the temporal evolution of...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 17, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been far-reaching, affecting various organ systems and prompting unprecedented research endeavors. Among the multifaceted consequences of the virus, emerging evidence suggests a potential link between mild COVID-19 cases and the onset of serious hematological issues, including pancytopenia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 17, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the fifth year of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico finds itself once again contending with a formidable surge in infections. With over 200,000 active cases reported as of January 11 2024, concerns are growing about the impact on the country's healthcare system. The National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) has been diligently tracking the spread, revealing a w...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 16, 2024  10 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has brought to light various facets of the disease, extending beyond the initially recognized respiratory symptoms. Among these manifestations, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms have gained prominence, revealing their association with an elevated risk of disease severit...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 16, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global battle against COVID-19 has seen significant strides, with quarantines, vaccination campaigns, and antiviral measures successfully mitigating the spread and severity of acute infections. However, a lingering and perplexing aftermath, known as Long COVID or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), has emerged as a formidable challenge. PASC presents a complex multi-organ sy...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 16, 2024  10 months ago
COVID-19 News: About 11 days ago, Thailand Medical News covered about the emergence of a new worrisome JN.1 spawn that had many mutations on it that was discovered by a variant hunter from Tsinghua University-China. The worrisome JN.1.11 variant from India Image credit: Rodrigo de Matos - remodified This new sub-lineage contained multiple mutations that are concerned with immune evasion in...

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