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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  Dec 16, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless march across the globe, the scientific community remains vigilant in the face of new challenges posed by emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. A recent collaboration between Jena University Hospital in Germany and the University of California San Francisco in the USA has brought to light a groundbreaking discovery - the omicron variant's...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As winter blankets Japan, the nation finds itself grappling with a perilous convergence of escalating COVID-19 and influenza infections, a dire situation described by health officials as a catastrophic twindemic. The latest reports from Japan's health ministry paint a concerning picture, with both viral outbreaks intensifying at an alarming rate.   COVID-19 Surge The...
James Rosh  Dec 15, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In response to a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases over the past week, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) is intensifying efforts to combat the spread of the virus. The latest data, released on Friday (15 December), revealed a substantial increase in weekly infections, reaching 56,043 cases during the epidemiological week 49. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/upd...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As Germany grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the latest data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) sheds light on the intricate dynamics of respiratory infections in the country. The prevalence of acute respiratory diseases, fueled by both COVID-19 and traditional respiratory infections, underscores the challenges faced by healthcare systems. https://influenza.rki.de/Woch...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Sialic acid (SiA) plays a crucial role in the glycosylation of cell membrane surfaces, influencing various physiological and immunological processes. This COVID-19 News report delves into the intricate relationship between dietary xenosialylation and its potential implications on viral infections, specifically focusing on severe outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infections and post-vaccination...
James Rosh  Dec 15, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As Malaysia grapples with a worrying surge in COVID-19 cases, citizens find themselves increasingly concerned about the potential impact of human vectors from various countries, such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom and Thailand where COVID-19 preventive measures, testing and surveillance are lax, and the escalating situation in Singapore. The surge in h...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  1 year ago
Excess Mortality: The specter of excess mortality looms ominously over the United States and the United Kingdom, transcending the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent figures reveal a distressing surge in early deaths, particularly among young adults, necessitating urgent scrutiny from public health officials, insurers, and policymakers. This Excess Mortality news report delves deeper into t...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the quest to understand and combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers from Sapienza University of Rome-Italy and the National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS-Italy, have uncovered a perplexing connection between certain cancer drugs and an increased susceptibility to SA...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been staggering, with the World Health Organization classifying it as a pandemic, leading to numerous fatalities and hospital admissions worldwide. While the majority of COVID-19 cases are considered mild, severe cases have been associated with various complications, including respiratory failure, septic shock, and multiple organ dysfun...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless pursuit of unraveling the mysteries surrounding the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers at the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine in Moscow, Russia, alongside collaborators from various esteemed institutions, have made a groundbreaking discovery. Their study covered in this COVID-19 News report, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has posed unprecedented challenges to global health, leading researchers to delve deep into the molecular intricacies of the virus. Among the critical players in viral entry and immune response is the spike protein, which has now become the focus of an intriguing study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: JN.1 and its sub-lineages are driving a worrisome SARS-CoV-2 surge in Russia with hospitals in Moscow and St. Petersburg running short of hospital beds and outpatient clinics witnessing a constant stream of sick individuals.   According to local Russian COVID-19 News, coverages, data from official Russian sources shows that for the epidemiological week of 49 of 2023 spanning ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  1 year ago
Stringent Healthcare Screenings Should be Imposed On Indian Travelers As Well As Chinese, Singaporeans, British And Other Europeans! If fact considering the current dire situation with regards to the COVID-19 crisis, travel bans should be actually adopted by countries wanting to protect its citizens.   COVID-19 News: Governments and health authorities around the world are having a field day...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth numerous challenges, and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, continues to reveal intriguing facets of its behavior. Recent research has unveiled a potential reservoir of the virus that may contribute to its persistence and reoccurrence: extracellular vesicles (EVs). These microscopic particles, released by c...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The rapidly evolving BA.2.86 variant and its first offspring, JN.1 is evolving and mutating at an unprecedented rate never seen before history of virology! Since its identification in mid-August 2023, the BA.2.86 and its main offspring JN.1 has spawned more than 370 different sub-lineages that have been identified. (Actual numbers could be far much more as due to low genomic surveil...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a concerning turn of events, COVID-19 infections in the Philippines have witnessed a notable surge, escalating by 36 percent over the last week. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a staggering 1,821 new cases, raising the nation's total active cases to 3,876. This surge was documented from December 5 to 11, indicating a significant increase compared to the 1,340 cases re...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the multifaceted aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Tomsk State University in Russia, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian State Medical University, and the University of Washington in Seattle, USA has unveiled a startling correlation between post-COVID depression and widespread brain demyelination...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the 48th Epidemiological Week (ME48/2023), Malaysia experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, with the numbers nearly doubling from 3,626 to 6,796 between November 26 and December 2. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan revealed this concerning surge in a recent update, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance among healthcare professionals. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As New Zealand confronts a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Health's latest figures reveal a concerning trend with 7880 new cases and 27 additional deaths reported in the past seven days. This surge represents a notable increase from the previous week, which recorded 6656 new cases and 20 deaths. The seven-day rolling average now stands at 999 new cases per day, signalin...
James Rosh  Dec 12, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Singapore, a country with among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world and a healthcare system that is very vigilant, responsive and highly efficient is at present witnessing a sudden high surge in COVID-19 infections and rising hospitalizations. While Singapore has also strict laws and stringent media censorships to use to manage any kind of health crisis and even expe...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into an unprecedented global health crisis, prompting intensive research to unravel the intricate molecular mechanisms employed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to subvert host defenses. Severe cases of COVID-19 are characterized by a compromised interferon (IFN) response, allowing unchecked viral replicat...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has presented unprecedented challenges to global health. Understanding the intricate interactions between the virus and host cells is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies. Recent research covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted at the Versiti Blood Research I...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In an alarming revelation, scientists from the Faculty of Medicine at TOBB University of Economics and Technology in Ankara, Turkey, have issued a dire warning about the insidious, long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the human brain. Despite the World Health Organization's stupid declaration of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 5, 2023, a silent and potentially devastating ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, researchers worldwide are striving to deepen our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to pave the way for more effective treatments. A recent groundbreaking study conducted at Boston University in the United States has unraveled a novel aspect of the virus's pathogenicity, shedding light on the critical role played by calreticulin (CALR) in SA...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against global public health threats posed by coronaviruses, a groundbreaking study by the University of Bristol has unveiled a promising contender in the form of an HIV drug called Cobicistat. The research covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the potential of Cobicistat to serve as a broad-spectrum antiviral, capable of inhibiting various coronavi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  1 year ago
Expect A Situation Worse Than During The Delta Surge In The Next Few Weeks. Hospitalizations And Deaths Expected To Rise Exponentially Along With Severe Long COVID Issues! Besides JN.1, Expect Sudden Emergence Of Other Fast Spreading Sub-lineages Of BA.2.86 and JN.1 That Are More Pathogenic. Surge Also Expected To Last For A Longer Period This Time Round!   COVID-19 News: When the hyper...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 09, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, new revelations about the persistence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, shed light on the intricacies of the human immune response. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institut Pasteur, specializing in HIV, in collaboration with the French public research institute CEA, ha...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 09, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a startling turn of events, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new report suggesting that the new SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages, JN.1, a spawn of the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant that emerged in August 2023 is potentially more transmissible than its predecessors and is also highly immune evasive, causing a significant uptick in COVID-19 in...
James Rosh  Dec 08, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a recent and alarming development, Singapore is grappling with the rapid spread of the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which now constitutes a staggering 60 percent of all new COVID-19 infections in the country.   Channel News Asia (CNA), a Singapore government-owned and controlled news outlet, reported this breaking news just two hours ago, highlighting the concerni...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 08, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless march across the globe, researchers are unravelling the intricate web of symptoms and complications associated with this novel coronavirus. Amidst the predominant respiratory manifestations, a recent case report from the Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orthopedic Department in Otwock, Poland, has brought to light a previous...
James Rosh  Dec 08, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Antara, the Indonesian news agency has reported that Batam, a famous destination for international travelers including Singaporeans is currently tightening entry controls including introducing stringent health screenings after it claimed that COVID-19 infections are rising in neighboring Singapore. https://en.antaranews.com/news/300441/batam-tightens-entry-controls-as-singapore-covi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  1 year ago
Study also found that current mRNA vaccines also bring about immunological responses targeting unintended proteins rather that SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins!   Medical News: In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a previously undisclosed facet of mRNA vaccines, shedding light on a phenomenon known as "Ribosomal Frameshifting." This di...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a trail of lingering health concerns, even among those who experienced only mild symptoms during the initial infection. Recent research covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by a collaborative team from The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, the Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  1 year ago
China suddenly bringing back mandatory COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 preventive protocols and focusing on COVID-19 is indicting that a new SARS-CoV-2 variant or sub-lineage is behind the surge of “white lung” pneumonia cases!   COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with a new surge of a mysterious white lung pneumonia outbreak that is currently wreaking havoc in China, Netherland...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  1 year ago
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. https://www.thej...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  1 year ago
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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  1 year ago
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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 04, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 04, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 04, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 04, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 03, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 03, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 03, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 02, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 02, 2023  1 year ago
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 ...
Patrick Llyod  Dec 02, 2023  1 year ago
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, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 02, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 02, 2023  1 year ago
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...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
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...

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