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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 News: The relentless evolution of viruses presents a constant challenge to our efforts to combat infectious diseases. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has proven to be no exception. Emerging in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 swiftly spread globally, infecting over 780 million people and causing over 7.2 mi...
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) remains a prevalent respiratory disease affecting pediatric patients, with the causative agent, Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, accounting for a significant portion of community-acquired pneumonia cases. Despite its common occurrence, the intricacies of MPP's etiology and pathogenesis pose challenges for targeted therapeutic development. The interplay of host immun...
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against COVID-19 has prompted a continual exploration of preventive measures, with a recent study from University College London shedding light on an unexpected yet crucial aspect - the use of eyeglasses. The study, part of the Virus Watch prospective community cohort, delves into the role of eyewear in reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, presenting finding...
Medical News: In a concerning turn of events, the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, has reported cases of a mysterious white lung pneumonia, suspected to be linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The outbreak comes just days after the Health Ministry's call for increased surveillance against this bacterium, believed to be the culprit behind a recent pneumonia outbreak in northern China.
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COVID-19 News: In a shocking turn of events, the United States is currently grappling with an astronomical surge in COVID-19 infections, reaching a staggering 1.2 million new cases daily. Disturbingly, this nightmare is predicted to escalate further, with an alarming projection of 1.8 million daily infections by the dawn of the New Year, raising questions about the efficacy of current containment ...
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has led researchers from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Laser Centre-South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal-South Africa, and University of Cape Town-South Africa to investigate a groundbreaking alternative treatment. This study covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the potential of Low-Level L...
COVID-19 News: SARS-CoV-2 infections in Thailand have witnessed a concerning surge, as health authorities report over 536 new infections and three deaths in the last week alone. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) in Thailand revealed a sudden spike in weekly cases, encompassing the period from November 26 to December 2. According to the report, there were 88 cases of pneumonia among COVID-19 ...
Medical News: In a startling turn of events, Ireland has become the latest European nation grappling with a surge in pneumonia cases, echoing the haunting memories of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://promedmail.org/ (Scroll down and refer to report on Ireland)
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/children-in-ireland-among-small-rise-in-cases-of-lung-infection-causi...
The phytochemical Bakuchiol from the herb Psoralea Corylifolia was found to reduces the severity of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced pneumonia in mice by attenuating inflammatory responses
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae: Pneumonia, a respiratory ailment marked by acute inflammation of the lungs, poses a significant global health threat, particularly due to its escalating morbidity rates and the surge i...
Mycoplasma Pneumonia: Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) stands as a formidable atypical bacterial pathogen, exerting its influence as the primary agent responsible for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) predominantly in school-aged children and young adults. The intricate interplay between M. pneumoniae and the host's immune system often results in a cascade of proinflammatory cytokines, i...
Medical News: Despite claims by many agencies including the WHO and the U.S.CDC and so called ‘experts’ that the so-called ‘mysterious pneumonia’ that seems to be spreading fast globally and currently wreaking havoc in China, Netherlands and Demark with manifestations of ‘white lungs’ on X-rays is not caused by any new pathogens and that the public should not be...
COVID-19 News: In a stark and concerning development, Malaysia is grappling with a substantial surge in SARS-CoV-2 infections, with a notable 57.3% increase in COVID-19 cases reported during the 47th epidemiological week (ME47/2023).
The Health Ministry's announcement of 3,626 new cases between November 19 and 25 has raised urgent concerns, prompting health authorities to reassess...
COVID-19 News: In an alarming revelation, researchers from the Department of Oral Medicine at Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, and the Faculty of Dentistry at Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia, have issued a stark warning regarding the potential development of oral pemphigus vulgaris (PV) in individuals during post-COVID-19 infection phases. This autoimmune life-threatening mucocutaneous d...
COVID-19 News: In the ongoing pursuit of comprehending the intricacies of SARS-CoV-2, a recent study by Heidelberg University in Germany has provided unparalleled insights into the virus's replication process. The research covered in this COVID-19 News report, focusing on non-structural proteins (nsps) 3 and 4, has unveiled the formation of replicopores within the double-membrane vesicles (DMV...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of frontline workers, particularly firefighters, whose demanding duties necessitate optimal cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Recent research by esteemed institutions, including Skidmore College, the University of Oregon, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, delves into the longitudinal changes in CRF among active firefigh...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: As the relentless march of SARS-CoV-2 variants prolongs the global COVID-19 pandemic, the quest for effective antiviral agents remains imperative. While vaccines and therapeutics primarily target viral proteins, the initial immune pathogenesis induced by SARS-CoV-2 involves inflammation. A recent groundbreaking Herbs And Phytochemicals study by researchers from China Medi...
COVID-19 News: In a startling turn of events, a mysterious pneumonia, identified as "white lung" syndrome, has rapidly spread across the globe in a matter of days, raising concerns about its origins and potential implications for public health.
Contrary to initial suspicions of Mycoplasma Pneumonia as the primary culprit, emerging evidence suggests a new coronavirus reassortant ...
COVID-19 News: While China has made claims to international media and also reported to the WHO that the current mysterious pneumonia crisis in the country is not due to the emergence of any novel pathogens and are simply due to an increased of various normal pathogenic respiratory infections including RSV, Flu, Mycoplasma Pneumoniae and also SARS-CoV-2 and that it has the situation under control, ...
COVID-19 News: In a startling development, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a nationwide alert on Friday, revealing a significant and widespread resurgence of COVID-19. This marks the first substantial increase in virus transmission seen in several months, with the most alarming spikes observed in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Virtually all areas of the coun...
SARS-CoV-2 News: The global impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, has been unprecedented. Beyond its well-documented effects on human health, recent research that is covered in this SARS-CoV-2 News report, conducted by the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, and the Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of...
Medical News: In a startling turn of events, a pronounced surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections has emerged as a global health concern, with alarming outbreaks reported in various regions, including China, Denmark, Taiwan, and even Ohio in the United States. This breaking Medical News report underscores the need for a comprehensive examination of the epidemiological landscape surrounding Mycop...
COVID-19 News: In a significant breakthrough, the University of Washington in Seattle, USA, has conducted a groundbreaking study shedding light on the intricate dynamics of immune responses following the administration of the latest monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine. This research, published in this COVID-19 News report, delves into the phenomenon of immune imprinting, revealing crucial details ...
COVID-19 News: In a pivotal turn of events, a recent study conducted by the prestigious University of Tokyo has shed light on potential challenges regarding the efficacy of the XBB.1.5 monovalent mRNA vaccine against circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants and sub-lineages, particularly the concerning Omicron XBB subvariants. Introduced in September 2023 to address the evolving threat of SARS-CoV-2, the X...
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spurred extensive research to comprehend the intricate pathogenesis of the virus. A groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted at the Children's Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, delves into the specific interplay between ...
COVID-19 News: In a concerning turn of events, Luxembourg is witnessing a significant surge in respiratory infections, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Social Security. The weekly retrospective report for week 47, spanning from Monday, November 20, to Sunday, November 26, 2023, reveals a distressing uptick in COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. This sud...
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an urgent search for effective treatments. Recent research from Uzbekistan and China has brought Rutan into the spotlight, derived from the tannic sumac plant Rhus Coriaria (Totum). This COVID-19 News report delves into Rutan's antiviral mechanisms, clinical trial results, and its potential implications for long ...
COVID-19 News: The relentless pursuit of effective COVID-19 therapeutics has led researchers to explore new avenues beyond the conventional targets of spike and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase proteins. In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology at Shahid Beheshti University in Iran, a spotlight has been cast on Open Reading Frame 8 (ORF8), a specific access...
RSV News: While there was recently a lot of unnecessary ‘noise’ in Western mainstream media about a surge in respiratory infections and a “mysterious pneumonia” in China and with the WHO even getting involved and asking China for more details, ironically, the same surge in respiratory infections has been unfolding in many other countries since the start of Autumn, with coun...
COVID-19 News: As the global community grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia has emerged as a beacon of transparency in reporting and effectively managing the recent surge in infections. In stark contrast to some of its ASEAN counterparts who are either concealing or downplaying the surge of COVID-19 infections in the region, Malaysia has openly acknowledged...
COVID-19 News: The relentless quest to understand the dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has taken an intriguing turn with recent findings from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The research sheds light on the potential susceptibility of bovines to SARS-CoV-2, driven by interactions with the AXL and NRP1 receptors.
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The study findings could possibly explain the increased COVID-19 susceptibility in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
Medical News: As the global medical community continues to grapple with the complexities of COVID-19 and its implications, a recent study conducted by Alcalá University, Spain, in collaboration with the Health Research Institute of Castilla-La Mancha, Ram...
U.S. Medical News: In a disconcerting revelation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has disclosed a substantial surge in SARS-CoV-2 infections in the United States, with the BA.2.86 variant now responsible for nearly 10% of new COVID-19 cases. This marks a threefold increase in prevalence within a mere two weeks, prompting heightened concerns among health officials and the ...
COVID-19 News: In a recent health bulletin released on November 22, Santé Publique France (SPF), the French public health agency, has issued a warning regarding the resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the country. While there is currently 'no signal of concern,' the latest epidemiological indicators reveal a rising trend that demands attention.
https://www.santepubliquefrance.fr/ma...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a myriad of challenges, affecting individuals across the globe with a range of symptoms, from mild viral illness to severe respiratory distress. Beyond the well-documented respiratory impact, emerging studies are shedding light on the diverse effects of the virus on various organ systems, including the eyes. Recent research from Recep Tayyip E...
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, a new frontier of challenges emerges as medical researchers from the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology in Wenshan, China, and The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China, report a startling case. A 31-year-old female patient, initially diagnosed with relapsing-remitting...
COVID-19 News: In the post-pandemic era, as the global community strives to regain a semblance of normalcy, the impact of COVID-19 on children continues to be a subject of intense scrutiny. Despite the World Health Organization's declaration of the pandemic's conclusion, a lingering shadow persists in the form of ongoing cases, particularly those affecting children. This COVID-19 News repo...
COVID-19 Supplements: In the relentless battle against viral infections, particularly the formidable SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are exploring unconventional avenues to identify potent antiviral agents. Recent research conducted by the Center of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Viruses in Egypt, in collaboration with Cairo University, the National Research Centr...
COVID-19 News: In a concerning development, COVID-19 infections have surged once again in Italy, marking a 31% increase in cases over the past week, as reported by the weekly monitoring conducted by the Italian Institute of Health (ISS).
The total number of cases in the last two weeks has risen to 44,953, compared to 34,314 in the preceding week. The weekly incidence rate per 100,000 ...
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has led researchers worldwide to delve into the intricate details of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its impact on human health. A recent study that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by the Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil has shed light on a critical aspect of severe COVID-19 cases - the p...
COVID-19 News: The ever-evolving landscape of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has introduced new challenges in understanding its pathogenicity and potential impact on human health. In a groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, University of Queensland, and the Australian Infectious Disease Research Centre in Brisbane-Australia, res...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has evolved into a global health crisis since its emergence in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. While primarily recognized for its severe respiratory manifestations, there is mounting evidence that COVID-19 can significantly affect the central nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms and complications.
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COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the persistent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, an alarming revelation emerges from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Uttarakhand. Indian medical researchers issue a stark warning about a rare but potentially severe complication - Fungal Endogenous Endophthalmitis (EE) - in individuals recovering from COVID-19. This condition, c...
COVID-19 Herbs: The persistent threat of the global COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an insatiable quest for effective antiviral treatments. In this pursuit, researchers from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, AlbaNova University Centre in Sweden, and the National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine (NRICM) in Taiwan have collaborated to explore the potential of Citrus depressa Hayata, a traditio...
The novel hybrid coronavirus that first emerge in early 2023 in Cyprus has killed thousands of cats and has now been found in UK as well and could be spreading silently across Europe and is also possibly evolving!
Medical News: In a shocking turn of events, a novel coronavirus is wreaking havoc among the feline population, with a particularly devastating outbreak on the Mediterranean isla...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, continues to present unprecedented challenges to global health. As the scientific community races to find effective treatments, a team of researchers at the Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Surabaya in Indonesia, has embarked on a groundbreaking study to investigate the biosurfactant potential and antiviral activity of mu...
COVID-19 News: The global fight against COVID-19 has prompted intense research efforts to uncover novel insights into the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A study conducted by researchers at University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the UK that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, delves into the intricate world of salivary immunological factors and proteins to determ...
Medical News: As the world grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the persistent threat of respiratory viral infections, there is a growing demand for effective antiviral solutions. The Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria, in collaboration with CEBINA GmbH in Vienna, sheds light on a potential game-changer in the fight against respiratory viruses - the antihistamine azelastine hydr...
COVID-19 News: The global health crisis triggered by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has brought the intricate dance between the virus and the human body into sharp focus. Among the myriad clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), cardiovascular complications have emerged as significant hallmarks. In the quest to understand the mechanistic det...
COVID-19 News: In the midst of the ongoing global health challenges posed by respiratory infections, Spain is witnessing a notable surge in cases, with a specific emphasis on influenza, SARS-CoV-2 (commonly known as COVID-19), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The latest comprehensive report for week 46 from the esteemed Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) provides an in-depth exploration ...
Medical News: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about indoor air quality skyrocketed, prompting widespread calls for improved ventilation and the use of air purifiers. The belief was that these measures would mitigate the risk of respiratory infections, particularly the transmission of the virus. However, a groundbreaking study conducted in the UK has shed light on a startling revelat...
COVID-19 News: Variant hunters and researchers in the last 20 hours have identified yet another worrisome SARS-CoV-2 saltation with numerous mutations on it that could result in enhanced pathogenesis.
While at present, the various SARS-CoV-2 variants and sub-lineages already in circulation are still evolving and mutating at a rapid rate and spawning many newer sub-lineages, some with or w...
Medical News: In a concerning turn of events, a potential ‘new’ strain of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is wreaking havoc among Chinese children, especially those with compromised immune systems due to prior exposure to the SARS-CoV virus. This onslaught on children's health is opening the door for opportunistic infections, particularly Mycoplasma pneumoniae, leading to sev...
COVID-19 News: As the world grappled with the evolving landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, China witnessed a significant shift in its approach to managing the crisis in December 2022. The discontinuation of the dynamic zero policy resulted in a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Particularly vulnerable to the severe consequences of the virus, elderly individuals bore the brun...
COVID-19 News: In the relentless pursuit of understanding the intricate facets of COVID-19, a recent study conducted at The Affiliated Ganzhou Hospital of Nanchang University in Jiangxi, China, and the Guangzhou Medical University in Guangdong, China, has unearthed a groundbreaking revelation. The research covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 nucleo...
Medical News: In a shocking revelation, an extensive study conducted by a team led by Dr Lucinda Hiam of the University of Oxford and histopathology registrar Dr Theodore Estrin-Serlui of Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust has unearthed a disconcerting rise in the number of individuals whose bodies are discovered in a state of decomposition at home in England and Wales. This groundbreaking rese...