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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...

Ginseng and Its Antiviral Properties

Nikhil Prasad Dec 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea and University College London in the United Kingdom have collaborated on a groundbreaking study investigating ginseng's antiviral properties. The study explores how compounds from this ancient medicinal plant combat human pathogenic viruses like influenza, rhinovirus, hepatitis, and even COVID-19. Ginseng and Its Antivi...

French Scientists Discover That SARS-CoV-2 Envelope Protein-s PDZ Binding Motif Disrupts Host-s Epithelial Cell-Cell Junction

Nikhil Prasad Dec 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical-News: Scientists from several renowned institutions, including Institut Pasteur and Sorbonne Université in France, have made a groundbreaking discovery about the SARS-CoV-2 envelope (E) protein and its role in compromising the human epithelial barrier. This protein, a small yet multifunctional component of the virus, harbors a PDZ Binding Motif (PBM), which acts as a molecular weapo...

New Mutation Emerges in SARS-CoV-2 Nsp13 Protein That Allows Escape from NK Cell Recognition

Nikhil Prasad Dec 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A Novel Mutation Raises Alarm in Global Research A groundbreaking discovery in the field of immunology has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has developed a new mutation in its non-structural protein 13 (Nsp13). This mutation, first identified in the Omicron BQ.1 sub-variant, alters the virus’ ability to evade recognition by natural killer (NK) cell...

COVID-19 Causes Vascular Fibrosis and Vascular Remodelling!

Nikhil Prasad Dec 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on global health, and its aftermath continues to unravel new medical challenges. Among these, vascular fibrosis and vascular remodeling have emerged as critical concerns. Researchers from the University of Glasgow, West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre, and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital-UK have delved deep into these phenome...

University of California Study Finds That SARS-CoV-2 NSP4 Protein Alters Endoplasmic Reticulum Structure

Nikhil Prasad Dec 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, School of Biological Sciences have made groundbreaking discoveries about how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, alters human cells. Their recent study reveals that the virus's NSP4 protein plays a critical role in changing the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a vital component of human cells. The find...

COVID-19 Accelerates Brain and Immune Aging

Nikhil Prasad Dec 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19, the virus that changed the course of global health, is now revealing its long-term impact on survivors. Beyond the immediate respiratory symptoms, scientists are uncovering alarming connections between the virus and accelerated aging in the brain and immune system. A pivotal study by Ludmila Müller and Svetlana Di Benedetto of the Max Planck Institute for Human Develop...

Gilead That Gave the World the Toxic Useless COVID-19 Drug Remdesivir is Laying Off Staff

Nikhil Prasad Dec 10, 2024 2 months ago

Pharma News: Biotech giant Gilead Sciences, once hailed for its pharmaceutical advancements, is now in the spotlight for a different reason: significant layoffs and office closures. Known globally for its contributions to HIV treatment and its controversial COVID-19 drug, Remdesivir, the California-based company has announced plans to cut over 100 positions at its Foster City headquarters. Gilea...

Scientists From Finland Decode How SARS-CoV-2 Variants Hijack Human Cells

Nikhil Prasad Dec 10, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A team of researchers from prominent institutions, including the University of Helsinki, the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Turku, and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, have conducted a groundbreaking study to uncover how SARS-CoV-2 variants interact with host cells. Their work provides detailed insights into how the virus manipulates cellular mechanisms...

Cornell Study Finds That Glutamine Metabolism is Key to Coronavirus Survival

Nikhil Prasad Dec 10, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A breakthrough study has revealed the crucial role of glutamine metabolism in the replication of coronaviruses. This groundbreaking research was conducted by experts from Cornell University’s Department of Molecular Medicine and Microbiology-USA. Their findings could pave the way for a new class of antiviral drugs that target this essential metabolic process. Cornell Study...

New Diagnostic Potential of Hyaluronic Acid in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Dec 10, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has reshaped the global healthcare landscape, prompting extensive research into biomarkers that can enhance diagnosis and prognosis. One such emerging marker is hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural molecule in the human body. A study by researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok and the Provincial Welded Hospital in Poland highlights HA’s potential in diagnosing a...

Indian Study Finds That Berbamine Can Inhibit the Entry and Transmission of SARS-Cov-2

Nikhil Prasad Dec 10, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19 and its emerging variants, scientists are exploring innovative solutions to enhance our arsenal against the virus. Berbamine, a naturally occurring phytochemical compound extracted from the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Berberis amurensis, has caught the attention of researchers. A recent study conducted by scientists from the Tra...

Italian Study Finds That COVID-19 Vaccines Can Cause Autoimmune Blistering Skin Diseases (AIBDs)

Nikhil Prasad Dec 09, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In a systematic review led by researchers from the University of Naples Federico II and the University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, a connection between COVID-19 vaccines and autoimmune blistering skin diseases (AIBDs) was explored. The study synthesized findings from 62 research papers, documenting 142 cases of AIBDs, including pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid. These findings reveal ...

Threonine 25 in SARS-CoV-2 NSP5 Protein Plays Key Role in Viral Replication

Nikhil Prasad Dec 09, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Key Discovery in SARS-CoV-2's Machinery A groundbreaking study by researchers at Gunma University, Japan, has unveiled the critical role of a specific amino acid in the SARS-CoV-2 virus: threonine at position 25 (T25) in its non-structural protein 5 (NSP5). This protein, often referred to as the virus’s "main protease," is essential for its replication and abilit...

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Golgi bound PI4P to trigger activation of DNA damage response kinase ATM in cytoplasm

Nikhil Prasad Dec 09, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A collaborative study led by scientists at the Université de Montpellier in France has uncovered a remarkable tactic employed by SARS-CoV-2 to hijack human cellular machinery. The virus, known for causing COVID-19, manipulates key lipid transport systems within human cells to facilitate its replication. This finding not only deepens our understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 operates...

Cornell Study Finds That CD8+ T Cell Exhaustion Plays a Critical Role in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Dec 08, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a severe condition affecting millions globally. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, cognitive challenges, muscle pain, and worsening symptoms after physical or mental exertion, known as post-exertional malaise. Despite its debilitating nature, no FDA-approved treatments exist, and the underlying cause remains elusive. ...

COVID-19 Causes Gene Expression Changes in Immune Cells

Nikhil Prasad Dec 08, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Universidad de Antioquia, and Corporación Universitaria Remington in Medellín, Colombia, has provided novel insights into the intricate immune responses triggered by SARS-CoV-2. Through detailed analysis of gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), the team...

The Role of G3BP in SARS-CoV-2 Replication

Nikhil Prasad Dec 07, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, University of Copenhagen in Denmark, and University of Tartu in Estonia have unveiled pivotal insights into how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, manipulates human cellular mechanisms to replicate efficiently. The study provides a deep dive into the interaction between the virus's nucleocapsid (N) protein and a h...

German Scientists Call for Recognition of Post-Acute COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome (PACVS) as a Medical Condition

Nikhil Prasad Dec 07, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Introduction to PACVS German researchers from the Central Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics at the Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, are urging global health authorities to officially recognize a chronic condition known as Post-Acute COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome (PACVS). This condition, they argue, shares striking similarities wit...

COVID-19 increases the risk of lung cancer!

Nikhil Prasad Dec 07, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers are uncovering new health concerns about COVID-19 beyond its acute symptoms. Recent studies suggest the possibility of a link between COVID-19 infection and an increased risk of lung cancer. A new study explores the connection, delving into long-term effects, molecular pathways, and shared mechanisms between the two conditions. The findings are from Northern Border ...

Hospitals Strain Under Rising Respiratory Infections in Cyprus

Nikhil Prasad Dec 06, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: As winter deepens, hospitals are grappling with an increasing load of respiratory infections that are filling both adult and children’s wards across Cyprus. Emergency departments are seeing a surge in daily cases, putting immense pressure on healthcare facilities. Hospitals Strain Under Rising Respiratory Infections in Cyprus Seasonal Infections on the Rise Public hosp...

COVID-19 Causes Dyslipidemia in Those with Diabetes, Increasing Risk for Atherosclerotic Complications

Nikhil Prasad Dec 06, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: New research sheds light on a concerning link between COVID-19 and metabolic health in individuals with diabetes. The study highlights how the infection can lead to long-term cholesterol imbalances, increasing the risk of heart and vascular diseases. COVID-19 Causes Dyslipidemia in Those with Diabetes, Increasing Risk for Atherosclerotic Complications Diabetes and COVID-19: A Risk...

Latest American Study Validates That Brain Changes Linked to Long COVID Symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Dec 06, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-USA has shed light on how Long COVID is linked to structural changes in the brain caused by SARS-CoV-2. By using advanced imaging techniques, the team discovered structural changes in the brains of individuals with Long COVID, including increased cortical thickness and gray matter volume in sp...

Italian Study Highlights Increased Intracranial Abnormalities in Newborns Exposed to SARS-CoV-2

Nikhil Prasad Dec 06, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted at San Marco University Hospital in Catania, Sicily, Italy, has revealed new insights into the potential impacts of SARS-CoV-2 on newborns. Researchers from this hospital and the University of Ferrara carried out an ultrasonographic analysis on newborns exposed to the virus, highlighting a significant incidence of minor intracranial abnormalities comp...

Post COVID Fever and Autonomic Dysfunction

Nikhil Prasad Dec 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A new study sheds light on a lesser-known aftereffect of COVID-19 infection. Conducted by researchers from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Shandong Rongjun General Hospital in China, the investigation focused on a unique post-COVID-19 condition: recurrent fever associated with autonomic dysfunction. This condition, which involves the autonomic nervous system responsible for ...

Spanish scientists identify plasma proteins that can be used as predictors of COVID-19 disease severity

Nikhil Prasad Dec 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and collaborators have identified a set of plasma proteins that could revolutionize how we diagnose and manage COVID-19. These proteins, 14 in total, demonstrate strong potential as prognostic markers for predicting disease severity. By leveraging advanced proteomics and machine learning, this st...

SARS-CoV-2 Uses Heme and Complement Factor H for Immune Evasion

Nikhil Prasad Dec 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study reveals a novel mechanism through which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, manipulates the human immune system. Researchers Stefanos A. Tsiftsoglou from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Eleni Gavriilaki from Hippocration General Hospital have uncovered a unique interplay between heme, a critical molecule in the body, and Complement Factor H...

S1 Subunit of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Can Impact Over 60,000 Human Proteins and 2,500 Biological Processes!

Nikhil Prasad Dec 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A revolutionary study led by Giovanni Colonna from the Unit of Medical Informatics at the University of Campania, Italy, has unveiled the astonishing impact of the S1 subunit of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein on human biology. This research sheds light on how a single viral protein engages with over 60,000 human proteins and influences more than 2,500 biological processes, offering new...

SARS-CoV-2 Can Infect the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Impair Vision Over Time

Nikhil Prasad Dec 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has revealed new insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, affects the eyes, particularly the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). The study was conducted by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-USA, including the Stein Eye Institute and the David Geffen School of Medicine, in collaboration with the University o...

Sri Lankan Case Study Shows That COVID-19 Can Cause Tracheobronchial Amyloidosis

Nikhil Prasad Dec 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Tracheobronchial Amyloidosis A rare and complex disease, tracheobronchial amyloidosis (TBA), has emerged in a medical case study as potentially linked to post-COVID conditions. Researchers from the University Medical Unit at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, the Respiratory Unit at National Hospital of Sri Lanka, and the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of ...

Case Study Highlights That COVID-19 Can Cause Massive Aortic Rupture!

Nikhil Prasad Dec 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent case report highlights an intriguing link between COVID-19 and a rare cardiovascular condition known as aortic dissection. The study, conducted by researchers from the Infectious Diseases Department at Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, and the Health Policy Center at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, describes the case of a 68-year-old Iranian...

ACE2 Role in Tumors and COVID-19 Explored

Nikhil Prasad Dec 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from prestigious institutions, including Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg-Germany, the University of Eastern Finland, Charité in Berlin-germany, and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf-Germany, have unveiled new insights into the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). This receptor, vital for SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells, also plays significant roles in t...

Identifying Long COVID with Blood-Based mRNA Signatures

Nikhil Prasad Dec 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Long COVID, a term many have become familiar with, refers to the lingering symptoms experienced by individuals after recovering from COVID-19. A new study has shed light on how molecular changes in the blood may help distinguish those suffering from Long COVID from those fully recovered. The study involved researchers from La Trobe University, Monash University, and the University of...

Dysfunctional Insulin Receptor Signaling System Found to Play Key Role in Chronic Pain and Diabetes in Long COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Dec 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A new study by researchers from Foshan University, China, and the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, delves into the intricate relationship between long COVID, diabetes, and chronic pain. The study emphasizes the role of the dysfunctional insulin receptor signaling system (IRSS) in exacerbating these conditions. Patients with diabetes and chronic pai...

New Approach to Combat Long COVID with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nikhil Prasad Dec 03, 2024 2 months ago

TCM News: COVID-19 recovery is often more complex than it seems. While many patients return home after hospitalization or treatment, a significant portion continues to face a host of residual symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, coughing, and mental fog. This condition, known as Long COVID, affects over 65 million people globally. Current medical interventions often fall short of addressing these prol...

The Deadly Connection of COVID-19 and RAAS Overactivation

Nikhil Prasad Dec 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Unveiling the Mystery of Severe COVID-19 The fight against COVID-19 has brought about countless studies aiming to understand how this virus wreaks havoc on the human body. A groundbreaking study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reveals new insights. Their research pinpoints how the overactivat...

Transgelin Emerging as a Key Biomarker for COVID-19 Severity

Nikhil Prasad Dec 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China, and Bozhou People's Hospital have uncovered an important finding regarding COVID-19. Their study highlights transgelin, a protein previously linked to various diseases, as a potential biomarker to predict the severity and prognosis of COVID-19. This Medical News report explores how their wo...

Researchers From Mexico Find That Calcium Dobesilate Helps in Treating COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Dec 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A Revolutionary Approach to COVID 19 Management Recent research has unveiled a promising new application for calcium dobesilate, a drug traditionally used to manage vascular diseases. This retrospective study, conducted by researchers from the Mexican Council of Angiology, Virgen del Puerto Hospital, and Anáhuac University, explored the efficacy of calcium dobesilate (CaD) in...

MicroRNA Found to Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Nikhil Prasad Dec 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against COVID-19. They have identified a small RNA molecule, miR-24-3p, that significantly inhibits the replication and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the pathogen responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. This study opens new avenues for anti...

Study Warns Silent Spread of COVID-19 is More Extensive Than Thought, Driven by Asymptomatic Infections

Nikhil Prasad Dec 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact lives globally, a groundbreaking study sheds light on an unsettling reality: the virus may be spreading silently and more extensively than previously understood, largely due to asymptomatic infections. This revelation comes from a detailed observational study conducted in Bahrain by researchers affiliated with the National Taskforce for Co...

Canadian Scientists Claim High Intelligence Quotient (IQ) May Increase Risk of Severe COVID-19 Sequelae in Children

Nikhil Prasad Dec 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: New Findings Link High IQ and COVID-19 Complications In a groundbreaking hypothesis, researchers from the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine - Canada have raised concerns about a potential link between high intelligence quotient (IQ) in children and an increased risk of severe COVID-19-related complications. Led by Pauline McDonagh Hull, Bonnie M. Lashewicz, and ...

Johns Hopkins Study Discovers That COVID-19 Alters Human Respiratory Cells in Surprising Ways

Nikhil Prasad Dec 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine-USA have revealed surprising details about how the COVID-19 virus affects human respiratory cells. This research uncovers how SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, impacts energy production in cells and changes their structure. These insights could help explain why the virus...