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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...
Medical News: A team of international researchers has shed new light on the behavior of proteins that play a key role in the interaction between SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 and human cells. Their findings may help explain why SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, spreads more easily than SARS-CoV-1. By studying the folding pathways of these viruses' receptor binding domains (RBD), the ...
Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave its mark not only through its acute effects but also through lingering immune impacts that are still being uncovered. Researchers from the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Central Lancashire in the UK, and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil, have conducted a new study that reveal...
Medical News: To date, several prominent American institutions has uncovered an alarming link between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the formation of dangerous blood clots. A news research, conducted by scientists from Marshall University-USA and the University of Kansas Medical Center-USA, reveals that a specific enzyme called thymidine phosphorylase (TYMP) plays a crucial role in how the virus...
Medical News: As COVID-19 continues to leave lasting impacts on people’s health, researchers are looking deeper into the factors that could predict how patients recover after severe infections. A recent study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University Hospital of Padova, Italy, shines a light on the significant role that a specific type of white blood cell, eosinophils, plays in...
Medical News: A new study by researchers from Mount Sinai's Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness-USA, NYU Grossman School of Medicine-USA, and the Polybio Research Foundation-USA sheds light on the nature of long COVID pain, highlighting differences between neuropathic and non-neuropathic pain and their impact on quality of life and cognitive functioning. The research finding...
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from McGill University, Canada, and Western University, Ontario, sheds new light on the role of the immune system in severe COVID-19 cases. The study focuses on a specific protein called IL-17F, which appears to play a key role in worsening COVID-19 symptoms. This Medical News report delves into the research findings and their implications for ...
Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from top institutions in Sweden have uncovered the widespread presence of autoantibodies - proteins that mistakenly attack the body's own cells - in people who had COVID-19 even in merely mild infections. These autoantibodies, which are newly formed due to the infection, have shown to persist in the body for at least a year. This Medical New...
Long COVID News: Researchers across several prominent Chinese institutions have conducted the most extensive survey to date on long COVID, shedding light on its prevalence, symptoms, and impact among the Chinese population. This large-scale online survey, conducted with over 74,000 participants, aimed to explore the lingering effects of COVID-19, also known as long COVID, particularly in relation ...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Papaya Leaves as a Potential Antiviral and Anti-inflammatory Agent
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore has uncovered that papaya leaf extract holds significant antiviral properties, particularly against coronaviruses, and has potent anti-inflammatory effects. This revelation could open doors to alternative treatments for vi...
Medical News: COVID-19 has had a profound impact on public health, with millions of cases worldwide. While many patients recover within weeks, some continue to experience symptoms for months, known as long COVID. A groundbreaking study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Clalit Research Institute in Israel now sheds light on how SARS-CoV-2 infection affects common biomarkers...
Medical News: A new study offers important insights into how proteins from the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) could be affecting the brain. Researchers from the University Medical Center Göttingen-Germany, China Medical University, and Lund University-Sweden have found that certain viral proteins may trigger inflammation and damage to brain cells, potentially leading to neurodegenerative disease...
COVID-19 News: As COVID-19 continues to circulate across communities, numerous hospitals across Canada have declared outbreaks, forcing some of them to halt admissions temporarily. This concerning trend is a stark reminder that despite the world moving forward, the virus is far from gone, and healthcare facilities remain vulnerable.
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Medical News: COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United Kingdom (UK) are rising sharply as a new variant, known as XEC, makes its way through the population. This Medical News report explores the details of this alarming trend, including the symptoms associated with this new variant and how people can protect themselves.
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Medical News: Researchers at Nova Southeastern University in Florida-USA have recently reported a fascinating case that highlights a rare neurological complication following COVID-19 infection. This case study, published in a peer-reviewed journal, explores the onset of a neuromuscular disease in an 81-year-old man, months after he recovered from COVID-19. This Medical News report delves into the ...
Medical News: A new study sheds light on how severe COVID-19 affects the immune system, with a focus on the roles of T cells and macrophages. Researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease and the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, along with teams from the Guangzhou National Laboratory in China, investigated how immune cells react in cases of severe COVID...
Medical News: A recent study has shed new light on how our immune system, particularly a type of immune cell known as cytotoxic CD8+ T cells, responds to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Researchers from various top institutions, including the University of Science and Technology of China and the MD Anderson Cancer Center in USA, collaborated to investigate the complex molecular int...
Medical News: New Zealand is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the new XEC variant, a highly transmissible recombinant strain. In the past week alone, 886 new cases, 89 hospitalizations, and 6 deaths have been reported. The rise in infections has caused concern among health authorities, especially with the arrival of this new variant, which has already spread to over 30 co...
Medical News: Researchers have uncovered a link between COVID-19 infections in the lungs and inflammation in the brain, even when the virus itself isn't detected in brain tissue. This discovery opens up new understandings of how the virus affects different organs, which could explain the neurological issues that many patients with COVID-19 experience, such as confusion, memory problems, and br...
Medical News: Doctors from Taiwan are raising concerns about the potential for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to trigger Kaposi Sarcoma (KS), a rare form of cancer typically caused by the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). This Medical News report sheds light on a recent case study reported by researchers in Taiwan, which suggests a possible link between the AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 nCov-19) vaccine and t...
Medical News: As the world continues to battle the effects of COVID-19, scientists and healthcare professionals are constantly searching for ways to improve patient outcomes. Beyond the virus’s devastating impact on the respiratory system, it has been linked to severe cardiovascular complications, making early detection of heart issues crucial. This Medical News report will explore the assoc...
Medical-News: Saliva as a Critical Marker in Early COVID-19 Immune Response
A recent study by researchers from multiple institutions has uncovered how SARS-CoV-2 disrupts the immune system in the oral cavity during early infection. By studying saliva samples, the team highlighted significant immune dysregulation that could play a role in how the virus evades the body's defense mechanisms. This...
Medical-News: The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
A recent Vietnamese study has brought to light the disturbing connection between COVID-19 and the onset of depression among those recovering from the virus. As the pandemic continues to impact lives, many are now grappling with long-term effects that extend far beyond the physical symptoms of the disease. This Medical News report explores a hos...
Medical News: A team of researchers has made groundbreaking discoveries about the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in COVID-19. They investigated how specific miRNAs enclosed in exosomes, tiny vesicles released by cells, are linked to inflammation and the progression of the disease. This Medical News report dives into the study, which focuses on four key miRNAs: miRNA-21, miRNA-218, miRNA-155, and miRNA...
Medical News: Understanding the Role of Coronary Artery Calcium in COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most important questions has been: why do some patients suffer more severe outcomes than others? Scientists have identified many factors, such as age, obesity, and underlying conditions like diabetes and hypertension. However, new research is shedding light on another factor - coro...
Medical News: COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of human health beyond the typical respiratory symptoms. Emerging research highlights how the virus, specifically through cytokine storms, can severely affect the thyroid gland, causing various dysfunctions. This Medical News dives into the connection between COVID-19 and thyroid disorders, shedding light on how the immune system's hyperactive r...
Medical News: The Marburg virus, a deadly disease closely related to Ebola, has struck Rwanda for the first time, leaving health officials scrambling to contain the outbreak. With 14 deaths reported and 61 confirmed cases, including three new infections in the past few days, the situation has drawn global attention.
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Medical News: Researchers have found a crucial link between severe COVID-19 infections and the development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a condition that includes heart attacks. The study reveals how the inflammatory response caused by COVID-19, especially high levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), can increase the risk of heart complications. This Medical News report explores the details of this re...
Medical News: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, it has been well-documented for its impact on respiratory health, leading to symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and in severe cases, pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, medical researchers have increasingly recognized that COVID-19 does not limit its assault to the lungs alone. It has shown the ability to af...
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has left us with more questions than answers, especially when it comes to the long-term effects of the virus. One rare and concerning possibility is the development of angioedema - a condition characterized by sudden swelling in various parts of the body. This Medical News report explores a case where a previously healthy individual developed angioedema after re...
Medical News: COVID-19 has affected millions globally, with severe cases often leading to respiratory distress and even death. Recent research has identified a potential biomarker that could help doctors predict patient outcomes in critical cases. The study focuses on bioactive adrenomedullin (bio-ADM), a hormone involved in regulating blood vessels, which may serve as a key indicator of mortality...
Medical News: A new study has revealed that patients suffering from Post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS) show long-lasting metabolic disturbances, particularly in their ability to oxidize fat during physical exercise. This has significant implications for those experiencing fatigue, exercise intolerance, and other symptoms linked to PCS. Researchers from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Un...
Medical News: Researchers and variant trackers have detected the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 strain, XEC.2, which carries the NSP5 mutation V73F. This strain was identified by a researcher in Arkansas within the past 24 hours.
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New SARS-CoV-2 XEC.2 strain with NSP5 mutation V73F detected in
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Herbs And Phytochemicals: An international team of researchers from recently investigated the potential of Rue herb (Ruta graveolens) as a treatment for COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report highlights the key findings from the study, which focused on evaluating certain compounds found in this herb and their effectiveness in inhibiting the virus's ...
Medical News: Researchers from Hangzhou City University and Zhejiang Normal University in China have uncovered a new mechanism used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to evade the body’s immune defenses. The findings may offer fresh opportunities for developing treatments that target this viral strategy.
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Medical News: COVID-19 has brought various health complications since it first emerged in December 2019. While initially considered a respiratory illness, research has uncovered its impact on multiple organs, including the heart. This Medical news report delves into the possibility of COVID-19 causing a condition called "myocardial fibrosis," a thickening of the heart tissue that can res...
Medical News: Researchers from Shandong University’s Qilu Hospital in China have discovered a potential link between COVID-19 and the onset of psychiatric disorders in children. The study, conducted by a team of pediatric neurologists, raises awareness about how the SARS-CoV-2 virus may trigger mental health issues in children who experience mild symptoms of the virus. This Medical News repo...
Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Oxford has discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus causes damage to the brainstem, potentially leading to the persistent symptoms associated with Long COVID. The brainstem, a critical region of the brain responsible for regulating essential bodily functions, has shown abnormalities in COVID-19 survivors...
Medical News: Researchers from Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital have conducted an important study to assess the effectiveness of azvudine in treating patients with severe and non-severe COVID-19. This Medical News report examines the findings of the study, which focused on whether azvudine could reduce mortality, lower ICU admissions, and shorten hospital stays among COVID-19 patients. The...
Medical News: A recent study sheds light on early lung damage mechanisms in COVID-19 pneumonia, pointing to the role of oxidative stress and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) activation. Conducted by a team of international researchers from the University of Debrecen in Hungary and Newcastle University in the UK, the study provides valuable insights into how the virus affects the lungs, potential...
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Research Center for Preventive Medicine (NRCPM) in Moscow, Russia, has revealed a surprising link between the protein Parkin, commonly associated with Parkinson's disease, and COVID-19 infection. This Medical News report uncovers the elevated levels of Parkin found in patients with COVID-19 and explores its potential impli...
Medical News: A groundbreaking study has recently uncovered the intricate and concerning relationship between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the human proteome. Researchers from several leading institutions have discovered that the spike protein, particularly the S1 subunit, interacts with more than 60,000 proteins in human cells, potentially leading to long-term cellular dysfunction and even tr...
Medical News: Recent research highlights a significant connection between certain genetic markers and the severity of COVID-19 in children. This Medical News report focuses on a study conducted by a team of researchers from Minia University’s Faculty of Medicine, Egypt, which sheds light on how specific interleukin-6 (IL-6) polymorphisms and inflammatory markers can help predict the severity...
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has led researchers across the world to explore various treatments that could potentially help reduce the severity of the disease. One such potential treatment is Vitamin C. This essential nutrient, commonly used to boost the immune system, has been investigated for its effects on patients hospitalized with COVID-19. A recent study explored whether Vitamin C cou...
Medical News: When the body detects a viral infection, the immune system quickly responds by identifying harmful invaders. The retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I) and melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5 (MDA5) are key sensors that help detect viral RNA in cells, triggering an immune response. However, while these defenses are vital, excessive immune responses can damage the body.
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Medical News: A groundbreaking study has uncovered a link between a protein in the body known as Interleukin-26 (IL-26) and severe COVID-19 cases, especially in patients with obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, the University of Gothenburg, and Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC., USA, led the study, shedding light on how this protein c...
Medical News: France is witnessing a notable increase in COVID-19 infections as the latest data reveals a steady upward trend in cases across the country. Public health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with concerns heightened as the virus's circulation intensifies, particularly among older adults. This Medical News report will explore the current state of COVID-19 in France, ...
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges to the healthcare system, particularly when managing patients with severe respiratory complications. Among these, COVID-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) stands out for its high mortality rate. A recent study, led by researchers from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece and Mc...
Medical News: COVID-19 and sepsis are two medical conditions that share some similarities, especially in how they can lead to organ failure and death in severe cases. Both diseases cause an exaggerated immune response, often leading to life-threatening complications like respiratory failure and multi-organ dysfunction. However, a recent study led by researchers from institutions across Europe, inc...
Thailand Medical: In an exciting new study, researchers from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, have uncovered crucial insights into how iron overload in beta-thalassemia patients affects neutrophils.
Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, play a crucial role in the body's defense against infections. For beta-thalassemia patients, whose inherited blood disorder condition...
Medical News: A recent case study has sparked concerns about the possible connection between COVID-19 and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. This Medical News report discusses findings presented by researchers Mehri from the Biochemistry Laboratory at the Faculty of Medicine, Tunisia, and Finsterer from the Neurology & Neurophysiology Center in Vienna...
Medical News: A team of researchers from Mercer University and South University in Savannah, Georgia-USA, has uncovered alarming evidence that the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, may significantly increase the risk of stroke and related neurological issues. This Medical News report delves into how the viral spike protein exacerbates clotting problems, leading to hi...
Glaucoma News: Recent research sheds light on a fascinating connection between gut health and glaucoma. A group of scientists has discovered that intestinal inflammation and increased intestinal permeability could be contributing factors to the development and progression of glaucoma. This Glaucoma News report explores these groundbreaking findings and how they could pave the way for new treatment...
Medical News: A recent medical report from Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital in China has uncovered a rare yet critical case of branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) in a 76-year-old man, potentially linked to a mild COVID-19 infection. This condition, which led to sudden vision loss in the patient's left eye, involved three retinal arteries and has been attributed to elevated levels of inflamm...
Medical News: A groundbreaking study has brought to light the possibility that COVID-19 could be causing a form of neurodegeneration different from Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from prominent institutions in China and Guizhou Medical University in Guiyang have found that post-COVID-19 patients show unusual signs of brain degeneration, with tau hyperphosphorylation and neuroinflammation, ...
Medical News: The aftereffects of COVID-19 have been well-documented, with a range of lingering symptoms observed in patients who have recovered from the acute phase of the disease. Among these symptoms, cognitive impairments, particularly related to language, have garnered increased attention from researchers. A study led by researchers from the Department of Psychology at the University of Ovied...