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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  Oct 02, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: In a recent retrospective study from Tianjin First Central Hospital-China, researchers discovered a significant relationship between mild or asymptomatic Omicron variant infections and changes in liver enzyme markers. The findings show that even people who don’t show strong symptoms of COVID-19 can still experience liver stress, a new area of concern for public health. This Med...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 01, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: As COVID-19 continues to make headlines globally, the Czech Republic is currently experiencing a sharp rise in new cases. Reports show that over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases are being recorded each day, and in September alone, more than 50 people succumbed to the virus. This Medical News report aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the current situation in the country and the k...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 01, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A new study conducted in Uganda has revealed how COVID-19 may lead to severe illness by promoting the overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the gut, specifically Enterococcus species. The research highlights the significant role the gut microbiome plays in how COVID-19 progresses, suggesting that this bacterial overgrowth could be linked to the worsening of symptoms in infected individua...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 01, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Recent research by scientists from Switzerland and the United States has provided fresh insights into the long-term cognitive effects of COVID-19, particularly memory problems experienced months after the initial infection. Researchers from the University of Geneva, the Lausanne University Hospital, and the University of Pennsylvania collaborated on a study examining the connection b...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 01, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers have uncovered new insights into how COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects the heart. A recent study has revealed that the virus can infect heart cells, potentially leading to serious heart problems. This Medical News Team aims to explain these findings in an easy-to-understand way, focusing on the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on heart health. The s...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 01, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the health of millions worldwide. While most cases of COVID-19 result in mild symptoms, a smaller but critical proportion of patients experience severe illness, often requiring intensive care. A recent study conducted by researchers from Guangzhou Medical University and affiliated institutions in China provides insight into the ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 30, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study has found that a deficiency in interferon lambda (IFN-λ) could be a crucial factor in determining the severity of COVID-19. Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University and the Medical University of Lodz-Poland have shown that patients with low or undetectable levels of IFN-λ in their blood are more likely to suffer severe outcomes from COVID-19. T...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 30, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from the Charité Universitätsmedizin in Berlin and other collaborators have made significant discoveries regarding the interaction of SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein with a key blood protein, fibrinogen. This interaction sheds light on the clotting problems and immune responses observed in COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 conditions. The findings not only provide d...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 29, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from several Italian institutions have identified a unique group of immune cells, TR3-56 cells, that could be a key factor in understanding why some patients develop severe COVID-19, while others do not. The study, conducted by teams from the University of Basilicata, the University of Naples "Federico II", and CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate, sheds new light on t...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 28, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A new study conducted by researchers from the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas in Mexico City, alongside collaborators from Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla-Mexico, sheds light on how extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from COVID-19 patients may contribute to inflammation and immune modulation. The study provides v...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 28, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: An alarming clinical case study challenges medical expectations with normal test results. A team of doctors in France recently reported a rare and life-threatening condition following a COVID-19 infection. A 32-year-old man, previously healthy, suddenly developed acute cerebellitis, a critical condition affecting the brain, after recovering from a mild COVID-19 infection. The case is...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 28, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: As the world continues to adapt to the long-term effects of COVID-19, researchers are now turning their attention to the lingering symptoms experienced by many who have recovered from the virus. One particularly troubling symptom is myalgia, or skeletal muscle pain, which has been reported by many individuals suffering from what is now known as "long COVID." A recent study ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 28, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: COVID-19 is continuing to surprise researchers with its potential complications even in vaccinated individuals. A recent case involving an elderly man treated for COVID-19 led to the discovery of significant thickening of his coronary arteries, raising concerns about the virus’s impact on the cardiovascular system. This Medical News report examines a study conducted by research...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 27, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, UK, and Rambam Healthcare Campus, Haifa, Israel, have explored the link between COVID-19 and unexplained sudden deaths, especially those related to coronary artery diseases. As the pandemic has led to a rise in unexpected cardiovascular deaths, understanding the role of infections, pa...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 27, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Uncovering a Key Mechanism in SARS-CoV-2 Replication Researchers from China and Hong Kong have made a groundbreaking discovery about how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, replicates and packages its RNA. The study highlights a crucial interaction between two viral proteins, shedding light on an essential part of the virus's life cycle. The research team includes exper...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 27, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The United Kingdom is witnessing a significant rise in COVID-19 positivity rates, with figures reaching 11.8% as a new variant, XEC, spreads rapidly across the nation. This rise comes at a time when many believed the pandemic's impact was finally easing, but health experts are raising alarms as the new SARS-CoV-2 XEC variant makes its presence known. As autumn approaches, the hea...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 27, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A new study conducted by researchers from Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center and Shanghai Qingpu District Zhujiajiao People’s Hospital has uncovered an important relationship between thyroid function and the severity of COVID-19 in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. This Medical News report explores their findings, shedding light on how thyroid disorders may impact the prog...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 26, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: An Overlooked Pathway for Virus Entry into the Brain While SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has largely been understood as a respiratory pathogen, its ability to invade the nervous system is becoming an area of growing concern. A leading researcher from Texas, Dr. Jason C. Hsu of the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, and his team have uncovered alarming n...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 26, 2024  2 months ago
A new study conducted by researchers from various Italian universities highlights a growing concern: the quality of sleep among people who contracted COVID-19 has significantly worsened. The study, conducted in Southern Italy, aimed to assess how sleep patterns have changed post-COVID-19 infection. The researchers focused on understanding the relationship between mental health and sleep quality am...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 26, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea have discovered how coronaviruses manipulate a key human protein to suppress the body’s immune response, ultimately enhancing viral survival and replication. This Medical News report reveals a major finding in the fight against human coronaviruses (HCoVs), which...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 26, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study by researchers from American institutions including Iowa State University, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Weill Cornell Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, and the U.S. National Institutes of Health has brought new light to the potential role of a small, overlooked gene called ORF10 in the progression of COVID-19. This Medical News report explores...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 25, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from several prominent institutions in China have uncovered a new mechanism behind the persistent pain experienced by many people who suffer from long COVID-19. This research could pave the way for better treatments for these lingering symptoms, which have become a major concern in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Graphical Abstract. New insights reveal how CO...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 25, 2024  2 months ago
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, researchers sought alternative methods to prevent and treat the disease. Among the various approaches, one natural protein, lactoferrin, gained attention for its potential in providing protection. Found naturally in human breast milk, lactoferrin has antimicrobial, antiviral, and immune-boosting properties. But does it hold the key to preventing CO...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 25, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A Growing Concern in the Post-Pandemic World While the world continues to cope with the immediate effects of COVID-19, researchers are uncovering a new set of concerns: long-term gastrointestinal (GI) complications following recovery from the virus. This Medical News report sheds light on a systematic review conducted by a team of international researchers exploring the variety and ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 24, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, new mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have emerged, particularly in the Omicron variant. One such mutation, G252V, has drawn the attention of scientists due to its significant impact on immune cells, particularly T cells and B cells. These cells play a critical role in the body's immune response, helping to recognize and fight off inf...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 23, 2024  2 months ago
Long COVID News: A new study conducted by researchers from various prestigious Canadian institutions has unveiled striking brain structural changes in patients suffering from long COVID. This groundbreaking research provides fresh insights into the lingering effects of COVID-19 on the brain, shedding light on possible causes such as edema or gliosis. The study could pave the way for new treatment ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 23, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The Intersection of COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients have long been known to face higher risks from infections due to their immune dysregulation and treatments that weaken immune responses. With the global COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc since 2020, researchers have been increasingly concerned about how this virus affects people with chronic infla...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 22, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Study sheds light on the link between COVID-19 and a rare but dangerous condition. COVID-19 has changed our understanding of how viruses affect the human body. While many people are aware of its impact on the respiratory system, the virus can also cause serious complications in other areas, such as the cardiovascular and digestive systems. One of these complications is portal vein t...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 22, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: As we continue to navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers worldwide are exploring ways to monitor and address long-term health impacts in those who survived the virus. One critical area of interest is the detection and management of lung damage that can persist long after the initial infection. Recent research has highlighted the potential of lung ultrasound (LUS...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 21, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A new study by an international team of scientists sheds light on how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is able to evade critical immune defenses. The study explores the role of "syncytia formation," a process where infected cells merge together, helping the virus resist key immune responses like interferons and neutralizing antibodies. Study rev...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 21, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has dramatically changed the world in ways we are still trying to fully understand. While most of the attention has been on its respiratory effects, growing evidence suggests that COVID-19 also affects the brain, leading to significant neuropsychological issues. A recent study led by researchers from City College University of Yo...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 21, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Reveal Shared Pathways A groundbreaking study has recently explored a critical and under-examined link between COVID-19 and gastric cancer (GC). While the coronavirus has predominantly affected respiratory systems, this study presents compelling evidence that COVID-19 might play a role in worsening or even promoting gastric cancer. Researchers from...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 21, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A Hidden Crisis Emerging Post-Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges in healthcare, one of which is the rise in antimicrobial resistance, particularly to macrolides like azithromycin, erythromycin, and clarithromycin. These antibiotics were used excessively during the pandemic, especially in countries like Brazil, where misinformation about their use was ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 20, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A Closer Look at COVID-19’s Immunity In a groundbreaking study led by a team of researchers from Osaka University, Japan, scientists have shed light on the clonal expansion of autoantibody-secreting plasmablasts in patients with severe COVID-19. The researchers examined how the body’s immune response, particularly through the generation of autoantibodies, plays a role in...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 20, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Unveiling a New Strategy Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants As COVID-19 continues to challenge healthcare systems globally, the emergence of more infectious SARS-CoV-2 variants has created new hurdles in transitioning from a pandemic to an endemic. Recent research reveals that blocking a key cell pathway, the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) pathway, can significantly reduce the infe...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 20, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from the University of Ferrara and University of Pisa in Italy have discovered a new antiviral approach using ADAM17 inhibitors to hinder the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.   The Role of ADAM17 in SARS-CoV-2 Infection A groundbreaking study has identified ADAM17, also known as tumor necrosis factor-α-converting enzyme (TACE), as a key...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 20, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)-USA, has unveiled that oral responses to SARS-CoV-2 could play a key role in predicting the early progression of COVID-19. The study focuses on oral biomarkers as a non-invasive, early indicator of the disease. By analyzing the presence of the virus and related immune responses ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 20, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from various leading Russian institutions have uncovered a link between extremely rare CD68-negative histiocytoses and COVID-19. This study focuses on four intriguing cases of cardiac involvement in patients with histiocytoses, a condition where abnormal histiocytes - immune cells originating from monocytes - accumulate in body tissues. These cases have raised significant...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 19, 2024  2 months ago
TCM News: In the relentless battle against COVID-19, researchers are exploring a range of treatments. One potential solution, Fufang Yinhua Jiedu (FFYH) granules (Also known as Fufang Xiling Jiedu and available in capsule formats), has recently caught the attention of the scientific community. FFYH granules, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have shown promising results in treating mil...
Nilkhil Prasad  Sep 19, 2024  2 months ago
Long COVID News: Scientists from various prestigious institutions have been working diligently to understand how long COVID affects the immune system, especially focusing on SARS-CoV-2-specific CD8+ T cells. These researchers have now uncovered valuable information about how these critical immune cells behave in people suffering from long COVID, and their findings could provide a new perspective o...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 19, 2024  2 months ago
Long COVID News: Long-COVID, a condition affecting individuals long after their recovery from an initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, continues to perplex medical researchers. With symptoms that can linger for months, if not years, long-COVID presents as a multi-organ disorder. Those affected often experience a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfuncti...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 19, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: How your genes may influence your response to COVID-19 As the world continues to navigate the ongoing impact of COVID-19, scientists are still working to understand why the disease affects people differently. While some recover quickly, others face severe or even fatal consequences. In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered crucial links between specific genes and the se...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 19, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant focus on understanding the virus's behavior and its effects on the human immune system. While the virus affects people differently, one of the major complications seen in severe cases is a condition known as Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). CRS can result in a life-threatening inflammatory response, leading to organ damage and even d...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 18, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Role of ANCA in Lung Diseases Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) are widely recognized for their association with vasculitis, a group of conditions that cause inflammation in small blood vessels. However, recent studies indicate that ANCA positivity can also be seen in various lung diseases, complicating diagnosis and treatment. In this new case series c...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 18, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact people globally, new and unexpected complications associated with the virus are emerging. One such rare complication is spontaneous esophageal rupture, a medical emergency that is rarely seen but can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. A recently documented case sheds light on this unusual condition, which arose in a patient infec...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 18, 2024  2 months ago
Long COVID, a condition where symptoms persist or arise months after the initial COVID-19 infection, has been a growing area of concern. While respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue are common, new research suggests that the heart may also bear the long-term brunt of the virus.   Researchers from several leading institutions, including the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institu...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 18, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Germany have uncovered how certain COVID-19 mutations can evade current antibody treatments, a discovery that may help scientists and doctors stay ahead in the fight against emerging strains. The study focuses on finding mutations that allow the virus to resist treatment, offering insights that could shape future therapies. New approach identifies antibody-resis...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 18, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The constant mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have posed an immense challenge for researchers around the world. This ongoing battle has led to the discovery of potential new targets that could help combat the virus. One such target is a host factor called ACTN4 (Alpha-actinin-4). A recent study, led by researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, University of Chinese Academy o...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The study of how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with human cells has yielded significant insights into how this virus reprograms cellular metabolism to ensure its replication and survival. Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the University of Würzburg, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich have come together to shed light on how SARS-CoV-2 exploits the metaboli...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, it has been revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a protein plays a pivotal role in inducing cellular stress and damaging lysosomes. Lysosomes are key cellular organelles responsible for breaking down waste materials and responding to cellular damage. The discovery highlights how the O...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are increasingly turning their attention to long COVID - a condition marked by persistent symptoms long after the initial infection has subsided. New findings shed light on the pivotal role that mitochondrial function may play in recovery from COVID-19, as well as the development o...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  2 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: A recent study explores the medicinal potential of five species of Pteris plants, traditionally used in herbal medicine, with a focus on their effectiveness against COVID-19. Conducted by researchers from the State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & P...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  2 months ago
Long COVID News: Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has become a pressing global health issue, leaving millions of patients struggling with persistent symptoms months after recovering from the acute phase of COVID-19. A significant number of these individuals experience ongoing fatigue and cognitive dysfunction, often without established treatment options...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  2 months ago
TCM News: The ongoing battle against COVID-19, especially the more contagious Omicron variant, has pushed scientists to explore various treatment options. One such treatment is the Lianhua Qingwen (LHQW) capsule, a traditional Chinese medicine that has shown promise in managing COVID-19 symptoms and aiding recovery. Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Hematology, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated ...
Charles Tee  Sep 16, 2024  2 months ago
Long COVID News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at Fudan University-China and Zhongshan Hospital in Shanghai reveals a strong link between liver function abnormalities at the time of COVID-19 admission and the development of long COVID symptoms, particularly in the digestive system. This Long COVID News report delves into the critical findings of this research and how they may influence t...

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