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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  Nov 20, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, introducing new variants that challenge existing immunity and public health strategies. In a recent study conducted by researchers from Columbia University's Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center along with assistance from scientists from the University of Michigan, alarming insights have emerged regarding two new SARS-CoV-2 subvariants: KP.3....
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 20, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-USA and various prestigious institutions worldwide have unveiled compelling findings about the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in severe COVID-19 cases. These tiny, naturally occurring particles, which transport proteins and other molecules between cells, may be critical players in the progression of COVID-19. COV...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 19, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Exercise intolerance is a troubling problem for many living with long COVID, a condition officially known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). Researchers from Yale School of Medicine recently published a groundbreaking study shedding light on why even mild physical activity can feel like an uphill battle for long COVID patients. The findings provide insights into t...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 19, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Aging and Immune Vulnerability Aging not only increases susceptibility to severe illnesses but also impacts recovery, especially when viral infections like coronaviruses are involved. Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte-USA explored why older adults are at higher risk for complications from respiratory viruses and potential long-term brain-related symptoms. U...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 19, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Long COVID, a condition where symptoms persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of COVID-19, continues to baffle scientists worldwide. While most discussions focus on fatigue, brain fog, or breathlessness, new research highlights something unexpected - changes in the very cells that carry oxygen throughout our bodies. Long COVID and the Hidden Changes in Red Blood Cells T...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 19, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: A New Concern Arises from COVID-19 Complications COVID-19, primarily known for its respiratory symptoms, has continuously revealed its complex and far-reaching effects on the human body. From neurological complications to cardiovascular disruptions, the virus has been associated with an array of health issues. Now, researchers have uncovered yet another alarming concern - cervical a...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 18, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The fight against COVID-19 continues to unravel hidden facets of how the virus wreaks havoc in the human body. Recent research spearheaded by scientists from the University of Sistan and Baluchestan and Zahedan University of Medical Sciences in Iran has unveiled a groundbreaking link between the virus and mitochondrial dysfunction. Their study dives into the effects of mitochondrial ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 17, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, new research highlights a startling link between the virus and metabolic disorders. A study conducted at the "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara, Romania, reveals how COVID-19 can trigger insulin resistance, even in individuals with no prior history of diabetes. This development sheds light on the lon...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 17, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Scientists from the University of Catania in Italy have made intriguing discoveries about the antiviral properties of heparan sulfate (HS) and enoxaparin sodium (EX) against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Their groundbreaking study explores how these substances, known for their roles in other medical applications, could potentially help mitigate the spread of the vir...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 17, 2024  1 month ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: A Natural Remedy with a Long History Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), has been valued for centuries in traditional medicine. Known for its calming properties, it has been widely used to reduce stress, promote sleep, and treat minor ailments. Originating from the Mediterranean region, lemon balm's applications have extended glo...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 17, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Doctors Warn of Alarming Ocular Condition While most of the world is familiar with the respiratory implications of COVID-19, its effects on other organ systems remain an evolving story. Among these, the virus's impact on ocular health has gained increasing attention. The latest report, led by researchers from Dalhousie University's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Scien...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 17, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital-USA and Harvard Medical School-USA have revealed significant insights into long-term liver damage following COVID-19 infection. Utilizing ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE), the study highlights a notable increase in liver stiffness among post-COVID patients - a potential marker for lingering liver injuries like inflammation or fi...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 16, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The lingering effects of COVID-19 have left millions of patients struggling with long-COVID, a condition marked by persistent inflammation, fatigue, cognitive challenges, and musculoskeletal pain. For these individuals, the road to recovery often seems unclear. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the IMDEA-Food Institute (Madrid), the International University of La ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 16, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: For millions recovering from COVID-19, the virus leaves behind more than just memories of fever and fatigue. Many survivors report taste disturbances, particularly in the form of bitter taste dysfunction, a hallmark symptom of long COVID. Researchers from Indiana University School of Dentistry-USA and Purdue University-USA sought to uncover the biological roots of these symptoms, ide...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 16, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok, Poland, have unveiled key insights into post-COVID-19 brain alterations using advanced imaging techniques. The study employed Vessel Wall Imaging (VWI) and other MRI methods to assess lingering neurological effects in patients recovering from COVID-19. Axial MIP reconstruction of the post-contrast 3D T1-weighted images at the...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 16, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Emerging Link Between COVID-19 and Eye Health A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, and People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University in China has uncovered alarming evidence about how COVID-19 infection affects eye health. The study examined 48 patients who experienced acute visual impairments shortl...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 15, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers have been exploring new and existing drugs to manage the devastating effects of COVID-19. A recent clinical study conducted at the Egyptian Armed Forces Fever Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, has brought exciting findings to light. It focused on comparing the antiviral drug triazavirin (TZV) with the widely used oseltamivir (Tamiflu). The team, led by scientists from institution...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 15, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The global scientific community is raising fresh concerns about the ongoing evolution of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19. Researchers from Inner Mongolia University and Inner Mongolia University of Technology in China have uncovered an alarming trend: the number of mutation sites in SARS-CoV-2 variants is increasing steadily over time. This discovery has significant implication...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 15, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: American Researchers Investigate the New XEC Variant A team of scientists from The Ohio State University-USA and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-USA recently examined the new SARS-CoV-2 variant known as XEC, a recombinant strain combining the properties of two other variants, KS.1.1 and KP.3.3. The study, led by Shan-Lu Liu at the Center for Retrovirus Resea...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 15, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Scientists Uncover New Insights Into COVID-19 and Cholesterol A groundbreaking study has revealed how SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, disrupts cholesterol transport within human cells. Researchers from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center-USA and UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine-USA discovered that the virus's ORF3a protein interferes with cell...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 15, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from several prestigious Mexican institutions have shed light on a complex complication in COVID-19 survivors - pulmonary fibrosis. This condition, often a sequela of severe infection, has been linked to increased mast cell (MC) activity in the lungs. Led by Yatsiri G. Meneses-Preza and colleagues from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Médico Naval,...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from Zhejiang Provincial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Hangzhou, China, have uncovered evidence that individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may face a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. Using a mix of Mendelian randomization and genetic analysis, the study sheds light on how GERD could play a role in making COVID-19 infections more s...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Discovery of a Highly Lethal Feline Coronavirus In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers in China have identified a new strain of feline coronavirus known as FCoV HL2019, found to be highly lethal among cats. The discovery, led by scientists from the Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Research Center of General...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: New Hope Against COVID Variants: A Breakthrough Study on Nitric Oxide Plasma-Activated Water Researchers from Kwangwoon University, University of Suwon in South Korea, KIIT University in India, and King Saud University in Saudi Arabia, have developed an innovative approach to combat COVID-19 variants using nitric oxide plasma-activated water (NOx-PAW). The D614G mutation, commonly f...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Study Overview: How Zinc Sulfate Impacts COVID-19 in the Brain A recent study explores the potential for zinc sulfate to shield the brain from COVID-19’s severe effects. Researchers at Konkuk University, Seoul National University, Yonsei University College of Medicine, and the KU Center for Animal Blood Medical Science in South Korea utilized K18-hACE2 transgenic mice to exami...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Necrotizing pneumonia (NP) is a severe form of lung infection that, while rare, can turn deadly if not managed promptly. First identified in the 1940s, this aggressive pneumonia has been linked to mortality rates as high as 45% in severe cases. Unlike typical pneumonia, NP causes lung tissue destruction, leading to complications that often require specialized treatment. Despite its s...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Unveiling TIM3 as An Immune Checkpoint Marker in Viral Response Research institutions, including Charles University in Prague and the Czech Academy of Sciences-Czech Republic, have recently explored the role of TIM3, a unique immune checkpoint protein, in COVID-19 patients. While immune checkpoint proteins like PD-1 have been well-studied, TIM3’s implications, particularly in s...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 13, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Respiratory Viral Infections Surge in Popular Vacation Spots Holidaymakers planning winter getaways to the Canary Islands - home to Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and other sunny destinations - are being urged to take precautions due to a concerning rise in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. In recent months, cases of these illnesses have surged acr...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 13, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from multiple institutions, including the University of Padua, ETH Zurich, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and the University Hospital of Padova, have uncovered a novel mechanism by which the main protease (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2 actively induces blood clotting. This discovery sheds light on why COVID-19 patients often face severe blood clotting issues, contributing to ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 13, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Introduction to the Apelinergic System and COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant attention to how viruses, like SARS-CoV-2, impact our bodies in surprising and complex ways. One such pathway involves the apelinergic system, which plays a crucial role in maintaining cardiovascular health, fluid balance, and metabolic regulation. This system includes apelin (AP), a hor...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Scientists from Tsinghua University, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Southern University of Science and Technology, and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China have recently uncovered a significant finding about SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Their focus was on a specific mutation in the spike protein of the virus, called P1263L, that seems to make the virus m...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The global landscape of SARS-CoV-2 variants continues to evolve, with the latest updates suggesting that a new SARS-CoV-2 variant called MV.1 may soon pose a significant challenge to the current dominant XEC variant. https://cov-spectrum.org/explore/World/AllSamples/Past6M/variants?nextcladePangoLineage=MV.1&   Latest updates show that a new SARS-CoV-2 variant called MV...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted not only the respiratory system but also other organs, particularly the kidneys. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in COVID-19 patients, leading to serious consequences. Researchers from Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul have examined the potential benefits of Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug, on ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Garlic, a common culinary ingredient, has been used for centuries not only for its flavor but also for its medicinal properties. Aged garlic extract (AGE), a concentrated form of garlic obtained through an aging process, is believed to have health benefits that include immune support, anti-cancer effects, and particularly anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are increasingly int...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  1 month ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: The Rise of Acute Lung Injury and the Quest for Natural Treatments Acute Lung Injury (ALI) and its severe manifestation, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), are life-threatening conditions triggered by infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and systemic inflammation. Characterized by intense lung inflammation, Acute Lung Injury or ALI leads to complications such as fluid...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has not only challenged healthcare systems but also raised many questions about its long-term effects on patients. Among the lesser-known impacts is small fiber neuropathy (SFN), a condition affecting the small nerves responsible for sensations like pain and temperature and often linked to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Italian researchers from the IRCCS ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from St George’s Hospital London and St George’s University London have reported a compelling case of adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) possibly triggered by the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This rare inflammatory condition, marked by fever, arthritis, and distinctive skin rashes, has garnered attention as it seems linked to environmental triggers like...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 11, 2024  1 month ago
TCM News: Understanding Acute Lung Injury and the Role of Liang-Ge-San Acute Lung Injury (ALI) is a critical health concern worldwide, especially in cases of viral infections like COVID-19 and influenza. The condition often leads to complications such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) that can become life-threatening. Conventional treatments, including mechanical ventilation and medic...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 11, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Persistent Breathing Difficulties in Long COVID A recent study by researchers from Germany and Italy shines a light on a pressing issue affecting many COVID-19 survivors even two years post-recovery: persistent breathing difficulties, often described as "exertional dyspnea." While lung and heart functions often appear normal in these individuals, a distinct problem with th...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 11, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Alpha-synucleinopathies refer to a group of neurodegenerative diseases marked by the accumulation of alpha-synuclein (α-syn) proteins within the brain and nervous system. Under typical circumstances, α-syn helps maintain cellular health, but when these proteins clump together, they can disrupt cell function, contributing to diseases like Parkinson's disease (PD), deme...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 10, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers from Harokopio University in Athens, Greece, and Nova Southeastern University in Florida, USA, are investigating the role of a molecule called platelet-activating factor (PAF) in the connection between COVID-19 and atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries. This molecule, known for driving inflammation and blood clotting, is attracting attention...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 10, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: A team of researchers from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, Medical University of Plovdiv-Bulgaria, Kyung Hee University-Korea and Immunosciences Lab, Inc-USA, recently released a study that brings fresh insights into the lingering effects of COVID-19, specifically in individuals experiencing what is commonly known as...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 10, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A recent study by researchers from Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain, explores how genes linked to immune and inflammatory responses react in mild COVID-19 cases. Focusing on the initial infection stage, the study analyzed samples from the upper airways and blood, aiming to understand why COVID-19 affects people differently based on individual genetic responses. This Me...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 09, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine in South Korea have uncovered troubling insights into the long-term impact of COVID-19, revealing that the virus may increase susceptibility to a range of autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders. In a large-scale study, they tracked millions of individuals with confirmed COVID-19 infections and compared them to a control ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 09, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The recent study conducted by researchers from Lausanne University Hospital-Switzerland, Lausanne University-Switzerland, and the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University-USA reveals how COVID-19 impacts the immune system’s organization within lymph nodes. These findings, centered on the role of the Bcl6 protein within lung-draining lymph nodes, give us a glimpse ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 09, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers at the General Hospital of the Southern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Guangzhou and Kunming Medical University, China, have uncovered a rare and complex health issue in a COVID-19 patient. This report highlights a case where a 64-year-old man experienced severe symptoms linked to antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), an autoimmune disorder th...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 09, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Yale University-USA, Khyber Medical College, and the Cleveland Clinic-USA have turned their attention to a novel method called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to alleviate persistent symptoms associated with long COVID. This new approach, non-invasive and generally well-tolerated, is gaining traction as a way to help those who continue to suffer even months after initi...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 09, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause severe inflammation in small blood vessels. This inflammation can affect various organs, often leading to kidney damage, which is a particularly serious complication. The traditional treatment for AAV typically involves high doses of glucocorticoids (steroids) and ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: As scientists continue to explore ways to manage COVID-19, one area of interest is how the immune system's response could be modulated to prevent severe symptoms. Researchers from Spain's Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Research by Fiorella Carnevali from the ENEA Research Centre in Rome and Sara Mangiaterra and Giacomo Rossi from the University of Camerino, Italy, explores a fascinating but complex topic - xenosialylation. This unique process may help us understand the immune system’s responses to both infections and vaccinations. Xenosialylation, or the integration of non-human sialic acid, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light various complications that can arise from the infection. Among these complications, the reactivation of latent infections, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), has become an emerging concern. CMV is typically dormant in the body but can reactivate in individuals with weakened immune systems. When it does, it can result in severe complications, par...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Amphotericin B Shows Unexpected Effects on COVID-19 Severity Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Centre for Human Genetics and Pandemic Sciences Institute, the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, the UK Health Security Agency, the University of Bristol’s School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and King&rs...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Uncovering New Details on COVID-19 Using Proteomics A recent study from researchers affiliated with ISGlobal at the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, IrsiCaixa, and other Spanish institutions sheds light on the complex interactions of COVID-19 in the human body. The focus was on circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs), tiny structure...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has been under intense study to understand its effects on the human immune system. Among the viral proteins, ORF6 stands out for its ability to disrupt essential cell functions. This Medical News report highlights findings from researchers at Kyoto University-Japan, revealing how ORF6 blocks the export of specific RNA types, which plays...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Long COVID continues to baffle scientists and frustrate patients. Many individuals who had mild or moderate COVID-19 report persistent symptoms that affect their daily lives. Among these lingering issues, cognitive problems - often referred to as "brain fog" - are widely reported. This Medical News sheds light on a recent study conducted by researchers from the Montreal Hea...

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