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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...

New insights reveal how COVID-19 causes persistent pain and inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Sep 25, 2024 3 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...

Italian study explores Lactoferrin potential in preventing or treating COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Sep 25, 2024 3 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...

COVID-19 causes a variety of long-term digestive complications

Nikhil Prasad Sep 25, 2024 3 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 ...

Omicron variants with G252V mutation show greater impact on T cells and B cells

Nikhil Prasad Sep 24, 2024 3 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...

Canadian study finds brain structural changes in Long COVID patients that are possibly induced by edema or gliosis

Nikhil Prasad Sep 23, 2024 3 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 ...

Impact of COVID-19 on rheumatoid arthritis, insights from Romanian hospitals

Nikhil Prasad Sep 23, 2024 3 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...

Doctors warn of hidden threat of COVID-19 involving Portal Vein Thrombosis

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 3 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...

Lung ultrasound proves effective in identifying long-term post-COVID-19 lung damage

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 3 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...

Study reveals how syncytia formation induced by SARS-CoV-2 virus helps evade immune responses

Nikhil Prasad Sep 21, 2024 3 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...

Study review validates that COVID-19 causes a variety of neuropsychological issues

Nikhil Prasad Sep 21, 2024 3 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...

New study explores the genetic connection between COVID-19 and gastric cancer

Nikhil Prasad Sep 21, 2024 3 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...

Macrolide resistance after COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Sep 21, 2024 3 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 ...

New findings on plasmablasts and autoantibodies in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 3 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...

Blocking EGFR pathway reduces SARS-CoV-2 infections

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 3 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...

ADAM17 inhibitors show promise in blocking SARS-CoV-2 virus entry

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 3 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...

New study reveals oral markers may predict COVID-19 disease course

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 3 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 ...

COVID-19 and the mystery of CD68-negative cardiac histiocytoses

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 3 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...

Traditional Chinese medicine formulation called Fufang Yinhua Jiedu granules shows promise in COVID-19 treatment

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 3 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...

Long COVID study shows persistent T-cell responses over two years

Nilkhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 3 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...

New study finds no link between mast cells and Long-COVID symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 3 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...

The role of host genes IFNAR2 and TYK2 in COVID-19 disease severity

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 3 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...

How T cells and IL-2 drive dangerous immune reactions in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 3 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...