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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: COVID-19 has left a wide trail of health complications beyond the lungs. Among its lesser-known effects is the risk of increased bone fragility, particularly among elderly patients. Researchers from the Università degli Studi di Milano, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, and IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano in Italy have explored the link between COVID-19 and bone health, f...
Medical News: Researchers from the Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology in Rome and the Department of Experimental Medicine at Sapienza University, Italy, recently explored the crucial role of nerve growth factors in understanding COVID-19's lingering neurological and immune effects. They focused on two proteins, NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) and BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), whi...
Medical News: How T Cells Could Hold the Key to Fighting Different COVID-19 Strains
Researchers from MiCAN Technologies Inc.-Japan, Osaka University’s Research Institute for Microbial Diseases-Japan, and HiLung Inc.-Japan recently uncovered a fascinating role played by a specific type of immune cell in fighting COVID-19. The study highlights how CD4+ T cells release interferon-gamma (IFN-&g...
Medical News: COVID-19’s Impact on Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
COVID-19 has brought various complications, especially for people with preexisting conditions like type 2 diabetes. A recent meta-analysis conducted by researchers from institutions in Malaysia, Pakistan, and the United States examined how COVID-19 affects kidney health in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study aime...
Medical News: COVID-19 and Stroke: A Troubling Connection
Researchers from Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Jiangsu Province People’s Hospital, and the Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College of Nanjing University in China, have uncovered critical genetic links between severe COVID-19 cases and ischemic stroke (IS), one of the most severe types of strokes. Using advanced genetic te...
Medical News: COVID-19 Severity and Immune System Changes
Researchers from George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology, Romania, have discovered that lymphocyte (white blood cell) shifts in COVID-19 patients can indicate disease severity and predict outcomes. This Medical News report explores their findings, which shed light on how immune cells respond in severe c...
Medical News: Researchers from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and Rabin Medical Center have conducted a study revealing that individuals recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19 can experience long-term respiratory issues. These findings challenge the belief that lasting lung problems are confined to those who suffered severe cases. For those affected by mild to moderate infections, the stud...
Medical News: A recent study delved into the association between an unhealthy plant-based diet (uPDI) and the likelihood of contracting COVID-19, analyzing data from 8,157 adults involved in the Yazd Health Study (YaHS) and Taghzieh Mardom-e-Yazd (TAMIZ) study in Yazd, Iran. Researchers from Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences joined forces to ...
Medical News: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, patients with cancer have faced new challenges in managing their treatment schedules. This issue is especially pressing for breast cancer patients, as surgeries were delayed to minimize COVID-19 exposure risks. However, with COVID-19 now a regular health concern, researchers from the Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute and Rizhao Central Hospital in...
Medical News: Vitamin D’s Role in Pregnancy
A recent study from researchers at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán and the Instituto Nacional de Perinatología Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes in Mexico suggests that vitamin D, particularly in its active form as calcitriol, could help protect the placenta from inflammation caused by...
Medical News: In the world of viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 M protein plays an essential role in assembling infectious virus particles. The M protein, which is the most abundant structural protein in coronaviruses, takes on two forms, or conformations - known as "Mshort" and "Mlong." This dynamic shift between the two shapes is essential for coordinating how the virus builds and rele...
Medical News: Uncovering a Key Protein’s Role in Lung Aging
In an intriguing study, researchers from Southern Medical University in China explored how a specific protein, known as the Cdc42 Protein, might accelerate aging processes in lung cells as a result of exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This discovery sheds light on why some individuals, especially older adults, experience se...
Medical News: As New Zealand steps into summer, a new COVID-19 wave fueled by the XEC variant is beginning to make its presence known across the nation. In just the past week, the country has seen 1,248 new infections and, tragically, 12 more deaths directly linked to the virus. With an average of 77 patients being hospitalized per day, epidemiologists are sounding alarms and it appears the pandem...
Medical News: Recent studies from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague have raised concerns about how commonly prescribed antidepressants affect mitochondrial functions. Researchers Matej L’upták, Zdeněk Fišar, and Jana Hroudová explored the impacts of various antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake i...
Medical News: A groundbreaking study led by the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia has shed light on why so many long COVID sufferers report ongoing heart issues. Research led by Associate Professor Kirsty Short focused on the cause of persistent chest pain and heart palpitations experienced by individuals struggling with long-term COVID-19 effects. By analyzing blood samples from long COVID...
Medical News: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts noticed how the virus affected existing health conditions, including migraine headaches. This study, conducted by researchers from the University of Palermo in Italy, explored the impact of COVID-19 on migraine patients. Their findings, gathered from 102 participants, offer insights into how the virus can worsen or, in rare cases, improve ...
Medical News: Genetic Link to COVID-19 Severity
A recent study reveals that genetics may hold key insights into why some people experience milder COVID-19 symptoms than others. This discovery centers on a specific genetic marker, known as the HLA-B-21M/T dimorphism, which affects the immune response of natural killer (NK) cells. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, along with collabora...
Medical News: Researchers Discover New Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Dual Viral Infections
In a new breakthrough, scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) could help reduce inflammation caused by a co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and the influenza virus. Such infections, when occurring together, are parti...
Medical News: The world has faced both the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread rollout of various SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, bringing up essential questions about how our immune systems respond to this virus and the vaccines designed to protect against it. T cells, a key part of the immune system, carry unique “fingerprints” called T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoires, specifically within a se...
Medical News: New research shows COVID-19 does more than just affect the lungs - it may also have serious effects on the liver, especially in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions. Researchers at the University of Campania in Italy found that the virus’s spike protein (specifically the S1 subunit) interacts with liver proteins, potentially worsening hepatitis B (HBV) and increasing ...
Medical News: In an exciting development, Hungarian researchers have uncovered a novel biomarker for mitochondrial dysfunction in patients suffering from Long COVID. This groundbreaking research reveals crucial insights into how SARS-CoV-2 impacts cellular structures and contributes to lingering symptoms that affect millions worldwide. Scientists believe this discovery could pave the way for bette...
Medical News: A team of researchers from Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS in Pavia, Italy, the National Research Council (CNR)-IASI in Rome, and other renowned institutions has revealed that COVID-19’s effects extend far beyond the initial infection. Their findings indicate that the virus leaves a lasting legacy on our DNA, specifically through epigenetic modifications such as DNA ...
Medical News: COVID-19 and Our Genes: How the Virus Affects Us at the Molecular Level
Researchers from multiple institutions, including the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, have released a study that dives deep into how COVID-19 affects our genes. The study sheds light on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, disrupts important gene networks within our bodies. By understan...
Medical News: Researchers from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital in Rome, and the University of Sassari-Italy have presented intriguing findings that may help unravel the mystery behind rare nasal tumors. This study brings to light how the delicate balance of microorganisms within our nasal cavities could play a critical role in the development of squamou...
Medical News: COVID-19 has had a massive impact globally, not only because of the infection itself but due to complications that can worsen outcomes, especially in those with existing health issues. One specific area of concern is how the virus affects the heart, particularly through elevated levels of troponin, a marker of heart injury. Researchers from multiple institutions, including Tanta Univ...
Medical News: Researchers from the University of Ferrara in Italy have made significant strides in understanding how interactions between Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) and SARS-CoV-2 may drive severe inflammatory responses in COVID-19 patients. By focusing on the role of microRNAs - small, non-coding RNA molecules involved in gene regulation - scientists believe they may have found a way to mitigate...
Medical News: COVID-19’s Impact on the Mouth
Since the emergence of COVID-19, scientists have noted a range of symptoms affecting various parts of the body. Among these, changes in the oral cavity have become increasingly apparent. This case study investigates a 35-year-old patient who experienced painful, aphthous-like lesions during two separate COVID-19 infections. The research provides i...
Medical-News: The relentless global pandemic has pushed scientists and researchers to explore both new and existing drugs to treat COVID-19. One such drug is Methylene Blue (MB), historically used in various medical treatments, including malaria and blood sterilization. In a recent clinical trial, researchers from the Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino, Switzerland, and the University of Applied Scienc...
Medical News: A recent study has revealed that the nucleocapsid (N) protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, may be more dangerous than previously understood. Scientists from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, and the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences have discovered that this protein not only contributes to the virus's infectious capabili...
Medical News: Kidney problems have become an unexpected but significant concern for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Nearly one-third of these patients experience some form of kidney complication, primarily acute kidney injury (AKI), leading to worsened health outcomes and greater risks of long-term kidney disease. This Medical News report highlights recent research findings on the types of ki...
Medical News: Recent years have highlighted the global need for antiviral drugs due to the impact of diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, Influenza, Zika, and Dengue. With this increased urgency, researchers are turning to compounds known as indoles for answers. This Medical News report delves into the potential of indole-based compounds in treating viral infections, a topic explored by research groups ...
Medical News: Researchers from various esteemed institutions, including Nursing and Medical Science Riyadh ELM University in Saudi Arabia, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmacy in India, Lalit Narayan Mithila University-India, The Glocal University in Saharanpur-India, UMM Matrix Innovations Private Limited-India, and the University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, have delved into a promising solution for ...
Medical News: A recent study led by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA, involving over 200,000 adults, has revealed an alarming link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of blood-fat disorders. This condition, known as dyslipidemia, involves abnormal lipid levels in the blood and serves as a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. T...
Medical News: COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects millions globally, presenting symptoms from mild to severe. While the disease is known to cause significant respiratory distress and even multi-organ failure in severe cases, researchers have been examining the immune response during and after recovery. The latest study, led by scientists from Almazov National Medical Rese...
Medical News: H5N1 Avian Flu Confirmed in Utah Dairy Farms
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has infected eight dairy farms in Cache County. This recent outbreak adds Utah to the growing list of 15 states in the U.S. dealing with H5N1 avian flu in cattle.
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Medical News: Researchers from the University of Miami and the Miami Veterans Administration (VA) Healthcare System have shed light on the potential of certain mental health medications to reduce the risk of developing Long COVID in veterans. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal COVID, examined how antipsychotic drugs might lower the risk of Long COVID, a condition known to affect pat...
Medical News: Researchers from top German research institutions have conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest SARS-CoV-2 variants, KP.2, KP.2.3, KP.3, and LB.1, uncovering a powerful potential for these lineages to evade antibodies generated by previous infections and vaccines. This study highlights how these variants have evolved to increase their efficiency in entering human cells and avoidi...
Medical News: A recent study from Norway highlights the significant relationship between COVID-19 and gut bacteria in young adults, linking specific bacterial imbalances with prolonged fatigue. The research team comprised scientists from Akershus University Hospital, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and the University of Oslo, focusing on young adults aged 12 to ...
Medical News: Viruses have long been known to manipulate host cells for survival, but new findings reveal they target one of the most critical components of our cells: the mitochondria. Recent studies led by researchers from the Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil in Argentina and the Medical University of South Carolina show that viruses can disrupt mitochondrial function and met...
Medical News: COVID-19, widely known for its respiratory impact, has proven to leave lingering symptoms in a large population, with many now suffering from what is termed as Post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS). Notably, PCS includes neurological impacts, which have gained attention in the scientific community under the term NeuroCOVID. This condition affects the central and peripheral nervous systems, le...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: A Promising Natural Solution for Viral Infections
A recent study dives deep into the antiviral potential of the leaves and fruit pulp of the Carica papaya - commonly known as papaya - as a natural remedy for human viral infections. Researchers from Pakistan’s National University of Sciences and Technology, Abdul Wali Khan University, and Atta-ur-Rehman School of Ap...
Medical News: COVID-19 Virus Exploits Human RNA Machinery for Survival, New Study Reveals
Researchers at the University of Montpellier and Institut de Recherche en Infectiologie de Montpellier (IRIM) in France uncover how SARS-CoV-2 exploits human cells’ RNA structures to increase its replication efficiency.
French Study Claims That SARS-CoV-2 Adapts to Human Cells by Hijacking RNA Pro...
Medical-News: Concern Over SARS-CoV-2 Sequences on GenBank
A recent study raises concerns about the reliability of some SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences uploaded to GenBank, a crucial database managed by the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Professor Xuhua Xia, from the University of Ottawa's Department of Biology and Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, has scrutinized ...
Medical News: Bialystok Researchers Reveal Respiratory Implications of Long COVID
A recent study by researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland uncovers that COVID-19 may result in significant diaphragmatic dysfunction, affecting breathing and overall health. The team, composed of Dr. Katarzyna Anna Pietranis, Dr. Amanda Maria Kostro, Dr. Zofia Dzięcioł-Anikiej, Dr. Diana Moskal...
Medical News: The human immune system has many defenses to protect against viruses and bacteria, and one of these is the complement system. It is a complex network of over 30 proteins in our blood and tissues that attack harmful pathogens. The system can destroy invaders by marking them for other immune cells to attack, calling for help from nearby cells, or directly breaking down the pathogens.
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Medical News: A new study by researchers from Mintek’s Biomedical Group in Randburg and the University of South Africa provides critical insights into how the human body naturally defends itself against the COVID-19 virus. The study team identified specific cellular mechanisms, known as restriction factors, that prevent the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. This ...
Medical News: Key Findings on ICU Mortality and COVID-19
Researchers from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Evangelismos” Hospital, Greece, recently explored the role of the lactate-to-albumin (L/A) ratio as a predictor of ICU mortality in severe COVID-19 patients. In this study involving 805 critically ill COVID-19 patients, they assessed how effectively the L/A ra...
Medical News: Recent findings suggest that COVID-19 might leave a mark on the spleen, potentially altering its dimensions and raising concerns about its impact on overall health. A study conducted by researchers from Green International University and the University of Lahore offers a closer look at how this virus may have long-term effects on our organs.
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Medical News: Understanding the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2 in Airway Cells
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center-USA and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-USA has uncovered potential drug solutions to mitigate the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on human airway cells. By analyzing how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with and reprograms various cells in the ai...
Medical News: Researchers from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an Central Hospital, Ankang Central Hospital, and the Staff Hospital of Changqing Oilfield in China have conducted an illuminating study on how COVID-19 might be associated with acute ischemic colitis - a condition where the blood supply to the colon is reduced, leading to inflammation and da...
Medical News: A new study conducted by researchers from Mansoura University in Egypt has provided a closer look at how COVID-19 impacts iron levels in children. Led by Dr. Mai S. El-Meshad, Dr. Angi Adel Alwakeel, Dr. Reham M. El-Farahaty, and Dr. Mayada S. Zeid, the study focused on 49 children between 1 month and 18 years old who were diagnosed with either acute COVID-19 or the related condition...
Medical News: A groundbreaking study has revealed a potential new approach to combatting COVID-19 by focusing on a particular protein structure in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Researchers from Aalto University (Finland), Simon Fraser University (Canada), the Centre for Advanced Technologies (Uzbekistan), National Research University TIIAME (Uzbekistan), Loughborough University (UK), and the University of...
Medical-News: University of Michigan researchers, in collaboration with Hartland High School in Michigan, have made a breakthrough in understanding why some COVID-19 patients experience severe blood clotting issues. This clotting, known as "immunothrombosis," is triggered by an immune response in the blood vessels, posing serious risks during SARS-CoV-2 infections. Led by Nathaniel Parch...
Medical News: A new study from researchers in Korea explored the potential for eye-related health risks following COVID-19 infection. Researchers from institutions including Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, and Kyung Hee University analyzed data to understand if COVID-19 raised risks for ocular issues such as retinal artery occlusion (RAO), retinal vein occlusion (RVO), optic neuri...
Medical News: A recent study reveals a deeper understanding of how the coronavirus manages to sidestep the body’s natural defenses, using its Spike (S) protein to manipulate key immune responses. This breakthrough research, conducted by a team of scientists from prestigious institutions such as Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Jiangsu University ...