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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...

American Murine Study Finds That SARS-CoV-2 Disrupts Brain Neuron Activity

Nikhil Prasad Nov 29, 2024 2 months ago

Medical-News: COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is commonly associated with respiratory and systemic symptoms, but growing evidence highlights its effects on the brain. A recent study conducted by American researchers from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Case Western Reserve University delves into how exposure to COVID-19 virus-like parti...

Role of IL-33/ST2 Signaling Axis in COVID-19 Pathogenesis

Nikhil Prasad Nov 29, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study involving scientists from the University of Virginia Health System-USA, University of Dundee-UK, and University of Manchester-UK has brought to light the significant role of the IL-33/ST2 signaling axis in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. Their findings covered in this Medical News report, offer a deeper understanding of how immune responses, specifically type 2 i...

NAD Metabolism and Its Emerging Role in COVID 19 Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Nov 29, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: As COVID-19 continues to challenge global health systems, researchers are exploring new therapeutic strategies beyond conventional antiviral treatments. While existing therapies such as monoclonal antibodies and JAK inhibitors show moderate success, their effectiveness is limited to about 20 to 40 percent of cases. This calls for innovative approaches that target the underlying mecha...

Coronaviruses utilize heme and red blood cells to spread throughout the body, causing multi-organ damage

Nikhil Prasad Nov 29, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Hematology and the Hidden Pathways of Coronavirus Infection Researchers from leading institutions, including the University of Buenos Aires-Argentina, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo-Uruguay, and the University of Ottawa-Canada, have unveiled groundbreaking insights into how coronaviruses, particularly SARS-CoV-2, impact the human body. Traditionally seen as a respiratory pathogen, th...

Malaysian Researchers Unveil the Role of DPPIV in COVID-19 Cerebrovascular Complications and Post-COVID Fatigue

Nikhil Prasad Nov 29, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A team of Malaysian scientists has provided significant insights into the lingering effects of COVID-19, particularly its role in cerebrovascular complications and post-COVID fatigue. Researchers from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Management and Science University, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and the Internationa...

Neutrophil Dysfunction Linked to Long COVID Symptoms in Children

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Long COVID syndrome (LCS), affecting children after recovery from COVID-19, has been a growing concern worldwide. This condition, marked by persistent symptoms lasting beyond the acute phase of the illness, impacts daily life, school performance, and overall well-being. Researchers from Semmelweis University in Hungary conducted an in-depth study to explore the role of neutrophilic g...

Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Long COVID Outcomes

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 2 months ago

AI in Medicine: A recent groundbreaking study by a collaboration of scientists from the University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Umeå University in Sweden, Fondazione Bruno Kessler in Trento, University of Trento-Italy, DeepTrace Technologies, and various prestigious Italian hospitals and institutions has shed light on the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict pulmonary complicatio...

Phytochemicals from Roots of Lespedeza bicolor Show Promise Against SARS-CoV-2

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 2 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from the Forest Bioresources Department at Baekdudaegan National Arboretum and Gyeongsang National University in South Korea, have discovered promising antiviral properties in the roots of Lespedeza bicolor. The team identified flavonoid compounds capable of inhibiting a critical enzyme, the papain-like protease (PLpro), essential for the replication of SARS-C...

Intranasal Chlorpheniramine as a Potential Solution for Long COVID Symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Even though the COVID-19 pandemic was declared no longer being a global public health emergency in May 2023, the aftereffects of the virus continue to haunt many. A condition known as Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), commonly referred to as long COVID, has emerged as a serious concern. Symptoms like fatigue, mental confusion, and difficulty performing daily tasks can persist l...

COVID-19 Causes Upregulation of Vimentin Expression and Reduced N-Cadherin Expression

Nikhil Prasad Nov 27, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A Groundbreaking Study on COVID-19’s Cellular Impact Researchers from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University and Yozgat City Hospital in Turkey have made a significant discovery about how COVID-19 affects our cells. This study uncovers how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, leads to major changes in proteins associated with cell structure and function - specifically, vime...

COVID-19 Can Cause Midventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy That Only Advanced Cardiac Imaging Can Unveil

Nikhil Prasad Nov 27, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has left an undeniable mark on global health, impacting virtually every organ system. A groundbreaking study now reveals a surprising cardiac complication linked to the virus: midventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, an atypical and severe form of heart dysfunction. This condition, which mimics the effects of a heart attack, was uncovered using a sophisticated i...

Whooping Cough Crisis in Queensland, Australia Claims Infant Life Amid Record Outbreak

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Australia is witnessing an unprecedented surge in whooping cough (Pertussis) cases, raising alarm among health officials as infection rates soar to record levels. The tragic death of a two-month-old baby in Queensland has spotlighted the urgency of addressing this highly contagious disease. Whooping Cough Crisis in Queensland, Australia Claims Infant Life Amid Record Outbreak ...

COVID-19 Linked to Relapse in Blood Cancers

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has impacted healthcare systems worldwide, but its influence on cancer treatment and progression, especially in blood cancers, remains a subject of intense study. A new investigation by researchers from Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and Research Centre and Jamia Hamdard in New Delhi, India sheds light on the intricate relationship between COVID-19, immune exh...

Study Finds That 60 Percent of COVID-19 Patients Have Elevated Blood Glucose Levels

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Wadi Alshatti University and the University of Tripoli, Libya, explored how COVID-19 impacts blood glucose levels, aiming to uncover biochemical factors associated with glucose elevation. The study involved 100 patients confirmed to have COVID-19 through PCR testing. Participants were categorized based on blood glucose levels - 60% exhibited elevated levels, while 40...

Italian scientists claim that reactivated latent infections are the cause of Long COVID symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), continues to affect millions worldwide, leaving researchers puzzled over its root causes. Persistent symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and respiratory problems linger for months after the acute phase of COVID-19. While much remains unknown, a groundbreaking review sheds light on the potential role of reactivated la...

How Viral RNA Triggers Immune Overdrive and Suppressed Antiviral Defenses

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University-USA, have made strides in understanding why some RNA viruses trigger excessive inflammation and weaken antiviral defenses. This imbalance, often seen in severe viral infections like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, is referred to as "dysregulated immunity." Using a...

SARS-CoV-2 infects iPSC-derived neurons and causes brain degeneration with cathepsin B playing a crucial role in viral entry

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and The University of Queensland, Australia, have unveiled groundbreaking findings on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, impacts the human brain. This study revealed the virus's ability to infect neurons derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and induce neurodegenerative effects, spotlighti...

Breakthrough in Autoimmune Treatment with Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A New Frontier in Autoimmune Care A team of international researchers has unveiled promising insights into the use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy for treating autoimmune diseases. This collaborative study involved experts from Università Politecnica delle Marche-Italy, University of Messina-Italy, and the Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases in Israel. The...

Lactate-to-Albumin Ratio - A New Prognostic Tool in Severe COVID-19 Cases

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, reveals a significant link between the lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) and mortality rates in patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This study highlights the potential of LAR as a reliable marker for predicting outcomes in critically ill individuals...

Lingering CD19+ B Cell Depletion Effects of COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study from Wenzhou Medical University, China, sheds light on the long-term immune changes in COVID-19 survivors, particularly those who were critically ill. Researchers investigated immune cell patterns 50 days after symptom onset to understand the lingering impact of SARS-CoV-2. Lingering CD19+ B Cell Depletion Effects of COVID-19 This Medical News report focu...

Breakthrough Lysosomal TRAP Technology Offers New Hope Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Revolutionary Breakthrough Against Viral Threats A cutting-edge study from leading research institutions, including the State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology-Japan, and Peking University-China, has unveiled a novel antiviral strategy: the lysosomal “TRAP” or lysoTRAP. This ground...

COVID-19 Alters Drug Effects Through CYP3A4 Enzyme Dysregulation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 and Drug Metabolism - A New Insight A recent study spearheaded by researchers from the University of Toronto-Canada, OneDrug Inc.-Canada, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto-Canada, and the University of Manchester-UK reveals how COVID-19 alters drug effectiveness through complex effects on a crucial enzyme called CYP3A4. This enzyme, pivotal in metabolizing various d...

Study Finds That the Anti-Aging Protein Klotho Plays a Role in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Costa Rica’s Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health-USA have explored the intriguing connection between severe COVID-19 outcomes and Klotho, a protein widely known for its anti-aging properties. The study proposes a "unifying hypothesis" suggesting that low levels o...

Russian scientists uncover why SARS-CoV-2 does not form cytoplasmic condensates readily unlike other coronaviruses

Niikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Recent research led by scientists from the Koltzov Institute of Developmental Biology, Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, and Lomonosov Moscow State University has shed light on a fascinating aspect of how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, interacts with human cells. Their study delves into the nucleocapsid (N) proteins of various human coronaviruses and ...

Study warns that COVID-19 is affecting semen quality

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Oxford (UK), Diponegoro University (Indonesia), and the Republic of Indonesia Defense University, an important link between COVID-19 and male reproductive health has come to light. The study delves into changes in semen parameters before and after COVID-19 infection, shedding light on its impact on male fertility. ...

Neurological Effects of Long COVID Hits Young Adults Harder Than Expected

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine in Chicago reveals surprising findings about the neurological effects of Long COVID, also known as Neuro-PASC (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection). While older adults are often more vulnerable to acute COVID-19 complications, this study uncovers how yo...