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U.S. Medical News: As the summer heat continues to scorch the nation, New York has found itself in the grip of a summer surge of COVID-19 infections. Health officials are sounding the alarm as hospitalizations have spiked by 22% in the past week, with more than 100 admissions per day statewide. Reported cases have also risen by 55% over the same period, although experts believe that the true numbe...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tumultuous time for humanity, prompting global efforts to develop effective vaccines to combat the spread of the virus. Among the vaccines that have been deployed in tackling the pandemic are the mRNA-based vaccines, such as Pfizer-BioNTech's BNT162b2 and Moderna's mRNA-1273. There have been reports of rare side effects involving these vaccin...
Thailand Medical: In a concerning development, the United Kingdom is grappling with an outbreak of a rare strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that has already has 6 out of 24 infected individuals hospitalized. There was one case of death with STEC but is was not possible to comment if the E.Coli infections was a contributory factor or not, given the inquest process needs to be...
Thailand Medical: In a new discovery, researchers from Purdue University and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shed light on 14 understudied T-regulatory (T-reg) proteins that play crucial roles in disease onset and immune system regulation. The study, led by Dr Majid Kazemian, an associate professor of biochemistry at Purdue, and NIH's Dr Jorge Trujillo-Ochoa and Dr Behdad (Be...
Thailand Medical: In recent years, low-dose aspirin has been widely prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, including strokes, in both primary and secondary prevention settings. The evidence supporting its use, particularly in younger populations, has been encouraging, leading to its widespread adoption.
However, the risks and benefits of aspirin therapy become more nuance...
Asymptomatic COVID-19 individuals display elevated vascular endothelial cell turnover and erythropoiesis according to epigenetic liquid biopsies!
COVID-19 News: In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the intricate mechanisms behind SARS-CoV-2 infection. Their study, which ...
COVID-19 News: Pulmonary fibrosis, a condition characterized by the destruction of lung tissue, has been observed as a common consequence of severe COVID-19 infection. It can lead to significant morbidity and mortality among patients recovering from the virus. As researchers explore potential factors that contribute to the development of post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis, they have turned their att...
Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations increase for the second consecutive week as the nation grapples with potential summer surge.
U.S. Medical News: In a concerning development, COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States have risen by over 12% in the past week, according to recent data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracke...
U.S. Medical News: A concerning medical trend is emerging in Florida, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is making a troubling comeback in the state, with a high concentration of cases reported in Central Florida. Experts warn that the disease may be on the path to becoming endemic in the region, meaning it could h...
Has the H5N1 virus evolved to be able to remain infectious over a longer period of time and is able to withstand extreme conditions?
H5N1 News: While South Korea's agriculture ministry on Wednesday claimed that it has detected an H5 avian influenza (AI) strain in cat food, and ordered its manufacturer to recall and destroy the affected products, question are arising about the vi...
Medical News: China is facing a new public health challenge, as cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, are rapidly increasing. While not as contagious as COVID-19, the disease is causing concern due to its spread among specific vulnerable populations and the Chinese government's response, which has been criticized for its lack of transparency and action.
The World Health Organiza...
COVID-19 News: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has been one of the most challenging global health crises in recent history as seen in various COVID-19 News reports over the last three and a half years. As researchers and medical professionals around the world strive to understand the virus and its potential long-term effects, a group of South Korean physicians from Chonnam National University Medical Scho...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant global health threat, with variable disease severity and long-term consequences in survivors. The immune response of the host is believed to play a critical role in determining the outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this new study, an international collaboration between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Military Medical Academy-Bulgar...
Interestingly, the same British Medical Journal claims was not able to disclose the true COVID-19 death rates in the United Kingdom!
COVID-19 News: In a startling revelation, the British Medical Journal has claimed that an estimated 1.5 million people lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the short span of during the first three months of 2023. These findings were further supported by recentl...
COVID-19 News: Reports are emerging that COVID-9 cases are once again rising in Mexico.The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) also known as University of Mexico has issued the warnings to its student and staff population, and even to the general community to start starting preventive measures including the use of mask. The start of the 2023/2024 school term across the country is also ...
Hydrogen sulfide extended healthspan and improved mitochondrial integrity, indicating potential benefits for aging individuals
Anti-Aging News: Medical advances have undoubtedly increased human lifespan, but they have also led to a longer period spent in a frail and "poor health" state, burdening healthcare systems and affecting the quality of life for many. Therefore, finding int...
COVID-19 News: In a new study conducted by the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), researchers have made a alarming discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of Long COVID. The study sheds light on the puzzling phenomenon where some individuals fail to return to their baseline health following SARS-CoV-2 infection, experiencing a myriad of unexplained symptoms collectively kn...
Ensuring Patient Safety and Protecting Healthcare Workers Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Circulation
COVID-19 News: As Australia grapples with the ongoing waves of COVID-19 transmission, an alarming trend is raising concerns among healthcare authorities and experts. OzSAGE, the Australian Strategic Advisory Group on Emergencies, has issued a critical warning that more Australians are acquiring C...
Eased Restrictions and Waning Immunity Contribute to the Growing Challenge
COVID-19 News: South Korea is facing a concerning situation as new COVID-19 cases have been soaring for five consecutive weeks, recording the highest daily infections in six months.
https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/south-korea
As the nation lifted all antivirus curbs earlier this year, h...
HIV News: Chile, a vibrant and diverse South American country, is facing a concerning surge in HIV cases, with health authorities reporting a 7% increase in infections in just one year. According to the Institute of Public Health (ISP), 5,401 new HIV cases were confirmed in 2022, leading to 644 associated deaths, while an estimated 84,000 people are living with the disease. The data reveals the hi...
Medical News: Wound healing is a complex process that plays a crucial role in the body's defense against infection and tissue repair. Advancements in medical research have continuously sought new materials and substances to enhance wound healing and promote faster recovery. A recent study conducted by researchers at University College London has brought to light an unexpected hero in the world...
COVID-19 News: The battle against Acute Lung Injury (ALI) has been a longstanding challenge for healthcare systems worldwide, and with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency to find effective treatments has intensified.
The detrimental effects of iron overload in the development of ALI. Overloaded iron in the lung, including alveolar epithelium and macrophages, can accelerate the pr...
COVID-19 News: Long COVID, characterized by persistent symptoms following the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, presents a growing concern for individuals recovering from COVID-19. This study investigates the pathophysiological changes in the kidneys during long-term post-infection, focusing on fibrogenesis factors and their potential role in the development of kidney fibrosis.
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U.S. Medical News: In a shocking turn of events, investigators stumbled upon an enigmatic and clandestine medical lab housed within an unassuming warehouse in Fresno, California. The discovery sent waves of concern through the local community and captured the attention of state and federal authorities. The lab was teeming with nearly 1,000 bioengineered mice and a multitude of samples harboring in...
H5N1 News: In an alarming development, South Korea has been hit by an unexpected outbreak of H5N1 Avian Influenza in cats, raising concerns among both animal lovers and health officials. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs made a startling announcement on Saturday after confirming the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type) in a cat shelter located in Gwanak-gu, S...
COVID-19 News: As Japan faces the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent data has revealed a worrisome uptick in infections. On July 28th, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare disclosed crucial information regarding the country's COVID-19 situation during the week of July 17th to 23rd. The number of new COVID-19 cases reported from approximately 5,000 designated med...
Alterations in glycosylation patterns can affect virus binding efficiency, host cell entry, virus replication, and exocytosis.
COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking research effort by AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, and the Federal Research Institute for Animal Health in Germany, a significant breakthrough has been made in understanding the pathophysiological p...
COVID-19 News - Human Intestinal miRNAs - SARS-CoV-2 Evolution Jul 30, 2023 1 year ago
The signature of SARS-CoV-2 evolution reflects selective pressures within human guts where viral persistence is an issue!
COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking collaboration between researchers from HSE University in Moscow-Russia, Sun Yat-Sen University in Shenzhen-China, and George Mason University in Virginia-USA, a remarkable discovery has been made about the role of human intestinal mic...
U.S. Medical News - Summer COVID-19 Surge Jul 30, 2023 1 year ago
U.S. Medical News: As the summer sun shines across the United States, there's a growing concern amid a significant rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, marking the largest percent increase since December. The latest data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that weekly COVID-19 admissions have surged by more than 10% nationwide. While this wavelet is far ...
COVID-19 News: As the world yearned for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, recent data reveals that the virus remains a looming presence, with a surge in COVID-19 cases being recorded across various geolocations in the world including Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Romania.
The United Kingdom is not spared from this surge either. The latest figures from the...
COVID-19 News - Navarra - Spain Jul 30, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As we had warned about two weeks ago about a potential rise in COVID-19 cases in Spain…Navarra, a region in Northern Spain is now witnessing an alarming rise in COVID-19 infections along with a rise in hospitalizations.
It is not just COVID-19 cases that are rising in the Northern region in Spain, but also other respiratory infections including flu, RSV and adeno...
COVID-19 News - SARS-CoV-2 Envelope Protein Mutations – Pathogenicity - Omicron XBB Jul 30, 2023 1 year ago
Study found that T9I mutation was associated with milder variants, while mutations such as P71L, correlated with more severe variants.
COVID-19 News: The emergence of various Omicron variants following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions raised concerns about their transmission, immune escape, and pathogenicity. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, the Universit...
COVID-19 News - SARS-CoV-2 - Bacterial Co-Infections - Autoimmune Cardiopathies Jul 30, 2023 1 year ago
Research revealed that cardiac proteins and their mimics, whether from the virus or bacteria, often had complementary relationships.
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, medical researchers raced to understand the mysterious complications arising from SARS-CoV-2 infections and vaccinations. Among these perplexing phenomena were autoimmune cardiopathies (AC)- a rare but...
COVID-19 News - Genes - COVID-19-Associated Heart Failure - PYGM - BLM Jul 30, 2023 1 year ago
Scientists identify 11 genes associated with COVID-19 associate heart failure including ALPK3, RAB15, ANKRD1, XIRP2, GSG1L, PYGM, WDR62, FNDC5,BLM, LINC009 6 And ALKBH7
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has wreaked havoc globally, leading to millions of infections and deaths. As scientists race to understand the...
COVID-19 News - Butyrate - Antiviral Properties - Reduces Oxidative Stress -Cell Survival Jul 30, 2023 1 year ago
Butyrate exhibited an effective prevention against SARS-CoV-2 by upregulating antiviral immune responses and promoting cell survival
COVID-19 News: The ongoing global battle against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has seen researchers and scientists tirelessly working to develop effective therapies to combat the devastating effects of COVID-19. While various...
COVID-19 News - Terrifyingly Mutated SARS-CoV-2 Variant - 113 Mutations - Indonesia Jul 29, 2023 1 year ago
Scientists Alarmed by Record-Breaking 113 Mutations In New Variant That Has 37 Spike Mutations And Numerous Mutations In the N-Proteins!
COVID-19 News: In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples of concern across the global scientific community, a newly identified SARS-CoV-2 variant with a staggering 113 mutations has emerged in Indonesia. This mysterious strain, collected from a patien...
COVID-19 News: There are lots of Zero COVID-19 zealots out there promoting masking and a whole range of respirators, often meaning well or simply trying to get some kind of exposure in society or online to make themselves important although they have no clue about the dynamics and kinetics of the current COVID-19 situation or are they even up to date with the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Thailand Medical - COVID-19 Infections - Adrenal Insufficiency Jul 29, 2023 1 year ago
Many Post-COVID Individuals could be suffering from hypocortisolism that is contributing to Long COVID manifestations.
Thailand Medical: In a groundbreaking study conducted by medical scientists from Chulabhorn Hospital in Thailand, a leading hospital and research center, it has been revealed that COVID-19 infections may have far-reaching consequences beyond the acute phase of the illness. The re...
COVID-19-Genetics - CD147 rs8259T>A Variant - Risk Factor - COVID-19 - Mexican Jul 29, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19-Genetics: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed a significant global health challenge caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 has become a global public health crisis, leading to millions of deaths worldwide.
The virus exhibits a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild flu-like symptoms to severe respiratory...
COVID-19 News - Myocardial Injury - Elevated IL6 Expression - Decreased Lymphocyte Counts Jul 29, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019, the world has been grappling with the devastating impact of COVID-19. Among its numerous complications, myocardial injury has emerged as a serious concern, contributing to adverse outcomes and increased mortality rates.
Myocardial injury in COVID-19 patients presents a complex scenario involving exces...
Thailand Medical - lncRNAs - miRNAs - SARS-CoV-2 Jul 28, 2023 1 year ago
Thailand Medical: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to a global pandemic, leaving devastating effects on human health and economies worldwide. To combat this formidable pathogen, scientists have delved into understanding the intricate interactions between non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and viral infections. ...
COVID-19 News - Antiviral - Persimmon - Candies - SARS-CoV-2 Delta Jul 28, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to be a global health crisis. One of the significant challenges in controlling the spread of the virus is its transmission through dispersed saliva. In response to this concern, researchers at Nara Medical University in Japan have been investigating the potential of per...
COVID-19 News - mRNA-1273 Vaccine-Associated Myocardial Injury Jul 28, 2023 1 year ago
Study by the University of Basel shows that one in 35 people who received the COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccinations had vaccine-associated myocardial injury!
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, and the development of vaccines became a global priority to combat the deadly virus. Among these vaccines, the mRNA-based ones, such as the mRNA-1273 vaccine, has b...
COVID-19-News - Diabetic-Ketoacidosis Jul 28, 2023 1 year ago
African Study Showed Alarming Rise In The Life Threatening Condition Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis As A Result Of COVID-19 Surges
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the world, leaving devastation in its wake. Not only has it affected millions of lives directly through infection, but it has also had far-reaching consequences on various health conditions. One alarming concern th...
COVID-19 News - Neural Autoantibodies - Psychiatric Symptoms - COVID-19 And Post-COVID Jul 28, 2023 1 year ago
The study also raised concerns about potential brain damage in patients with autoantibody-associated COVID-19 and Long COVID.
COVID-19 News: A new study conducted at the University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany, has revealed a startling connection between neural autoantibodies and psychiatric symptoms in patients affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study delved into the phenomeno...
COVID-19 News - Mild COVID-19 Infections - Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation Jul 27, 2023 1 year ago
More reported cases of Hepatitis B activation in COVID-19 patients and Post COVID individuals are raising alarms!
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in late 2019 has proven to be a global public health crisis, affecting millions of people worldwide. While the primary impact of the virus is on the respiratory system, researchers have also observed its effect on other organs, i...
COVID-19 News - Cytolytic CD8+ T Cell Response - Severe COVID-19 Jul 27, 2023 1 year ago
It was found that severe disease patients had higher numbers of SARS-CoV-2 reactive CD8+ T cells with cytolytic function and the ability to produce inflammatory cytokines simultaneously.
COVID-19 News: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, with a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild cases to severe illness and even fatalities...
COVID-19-Drugs - N-Acetylcysteine - Sulodexide Jul 27, 2023 1 year ago
Study Finds That Both N-Acetylcysteine And Sulodexide Has Protective Properties On Endothelial Cells After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
COVID-19 Drugs: The world was taken by storm when the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged, causing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Beyond its devastating impact on the respiratory system, this novel virus also wrea...
COVID-19 News - Hyperendemic Jul 27, 2023 1 year ago
Various SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages are prevalent across various geolocations literally everywhere across the world but most are causing asymptomatic infections initially!
COVID-19 News: Many of you might be confused as to why governments around the world are trying to play down the ongoing COVID-19 situation and also as to why they are relaxing all measures despite stories of people still gett...
Medical News - Drug News - Metformin - Muscle Atrophy Jul 26, 2023 1 year ago
Study found that metformin helps muscle cells better remodel and repair tissue during periods of recovery after inactivity.
Drug News: When you hear about diabetes medications, muscle function might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, groundbreaking research from the University of Utah Health has revealed that the common diabetes drug, Metformin, has unexpected applic...
COVID-19-Pregnancy - Lipid Metabolism - Newborn Health Jul 26, 2023 1 year ago
Some of these lipid metabolism disruptions can result in non-proper brain development of the newborns, auto-immune and inflammatory issues!
COVID-19-Pregnancy: This is our 7th installment of a series of 25 articles as to why couples should not conceive while the COVID-19 crisis is still ongoing. The links to the previous 6 articles can be found at the end of the article.
The COVID-1...
COVID-19 News - BA.5 sub-lineages Jul 26, 2023 1 year ago
BA.5 sub-lineages like BA.5.2, BA.5.2.1, BA.5.2.6, BF.7.15 and BF.7.4.1 are causing the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations not the XBB variants or EG.5.2
COVID-19 News: Contrary to misconceptions that perhaps some new XBB sublineages such as EG.5.1 etc could be driving disease severity and also COVID-19 hospitalizations in Japan, China and South Korea, the actual SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages causing th...
MERS News - New Mers Variant Jul 26, 2023 1 year ago
THE MERS coronavirus could have mutated to give rise to new variants that are better for human-to-human and airborne transmissions. Studies currently underway.
MERS News: The recent media frenzy about the isolated case of a 28-year-old man in the Al Ain city in Abu Dhabi-UAE who contracted the MERS coronavirus and is currently in the ICU in a hospital fighting for his life is not only baffl...
COVID-19 News: Total Deaths In the UK For the Week Ending 14 of July Has Increased to 10,030 Deaths!
Latest released data from the ONS in UK shows that there were 10,030 deaths were registered in England and Wales in the week ending 14 July 2023 (Week 28).
This represents 4.2% above the five-year average. While the total deaths increased, COVID-19 deaths were also rising in parallel....
SARS-CoV-2 News - SARS-CoV-2 Y505H Spike Mutation - ACE2 - NRP1 Receptors Jul 25, 2023 1 year ago
Pakistani study reveals that I210T, V213G, S371F, S373P, T478K, F486V, Y505, D796Y mutations enhances SARS-CoV-2 binding with ACE2 and NRP1 and enhances viral transmission.
SARS-CoV-2 News: Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019, the world has been grappling with an unprecedented global health crisis. The virus responsible for COVID-19 has rapidly spread across...