Long COVID

Long COVID

A section specially dedicated to Long COVID or PASC ie Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19. The section on Long COVID will cover all the latest research and developments about Long COVID or PASC and also provide guidelines to all long haulers about the new treatment protocols and therapeutics available for long COVID or Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Long COVID is expected to become a major h...

Key Biomarkers of Inflammation and Tissue Damage in COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Feb 24, 2025 3 hours ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara, Romania, has made significant progress in identifying biomarkers associated with inflammation and tissue damage in patients suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19. The research provides a clearer understanding of how the virus impacts multiple organs even afte...

Enlarged Perivascular Spaces in the Brain Linked to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Feb 24, 2025 5 hours ago

Medical News: Scientists Discover Possible Brain Changes in Long COVID Patients A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from multiple prestigious institutions has revealed structural brain changes in individuals suffering from neuropsychiatric post-COVID syndrome, commonly referred to as long COVID. The study, which involved experts from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, O...

Virus Induced Pathogenic Antibodies - Lessons from Long COVID and Dengue

Nikhil Prasad Feb 23, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: Understanding How the Immune System Can Turn Against the Body The immune system plays a critical role in defending the body against viruses and infections. However, in some cases, the body's own defense mechanisms can become harmful. Scientists have been closely studying how virus-induced antibodies, which are normally beneficial, can sometimes worsen diseases instead of fighting...

New Study Links Long COVID to Reduced Natural Killer Cell Activity

Nikhil Prasad Feb 22, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Link Between Long COVID and the Immune System A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has uncovered new insights into the lingering effects of COVID-19, commonly referred to as Long COVID. The research suggests that individuals who continue to experience symptoms months after their initial SARS-CoV-2 infection...

Blocking the Kinin B1 Receptor Can Reduce Persistent Heart and Blood Vessel Issues Caused by COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Feb 22, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID, characterized by persistent symptoms following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, has been associated with significant cardiovascular complications, including fibrosis, functional impairment, and chronic inflammation. Emerging evidence suggests that the kinin B1 receptor (B1R) plays a pivotal role in mediating these long-term cardiac pathologies. Thailand Medical News hypothesiz...

The Critical Oversights in Long COVID Research

Nikhil Prasad Feb 21, 2025 3 days ago

Editorial: I have mentioned these concerns in several articles before, yet crucial issues regarding SARS-CoV-2 - ones that fundamentally challenge the current school of virology - continue to be ignored. The approach researchers are taking will never lead to a cure for Long COVID. Instead, the number of people developing Long COVID will only increase. The Critical Oversights in Long COVID Resear...

COVID-19 Alters the Human Spleen and Can Cause Spleen Ruptures!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 21, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: SARS-CoV-2 Induces Significant Morphological Changes in the Human Spleen The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has primarily been associated with respiratory complications. However, emerging research indicates that the virus also affects various extrapulmonary organs, including the spleen. Understanding the morphological alterations in the spleen due to SARS-CoV-2 in...

Oral Cavity Identified as Long Term COVID-19 Reservoir That Increases Risk of Oral Health Issues

Nikhil Prasad Feb 21, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: Recent scientific findings have revealed that the oral cavity serves as a long-term reservoir for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, potentially contributing to prolonged health complications, including increased susceptibility to periodontal diseases and other viral infections. A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago has provided valuable insights i...

Traditional Japanese Medicine Hochuekkito Shows Promise in Treating Fatigue in Long COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Feb 20, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people worldwide have struggled with lingering symptoms even after recovering from the initial infection. One of the most common and debilitating symptoms of long COVID is general fatigue, which can persist for months or even years. Patients suffering from this condition often find it challenging to return to their daily routi...

Autoantibodies Targeting Endothelin Type A Receptor Possibly Behind Orthostatic Intolerance in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Feb 19, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Shedding Light on a Lingering Mystery Long COVID has emerged as a complex and perplexing condition, affecting millions worldwide. One of its persistent and troubling symptoms is orthostatic intolerance, a condition in which individuals experience dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and other symptoms upon standing. Scientists at the Medical University of Vienna in Austria have now identifie...

Post-COVID Individuals with Shortness of Breath, Chest Pain or Palpitations Were Found to Have Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Nikhil Prasad Feb 18, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the long-term consequences of COVID-19, emerging research sheds light on an alarming trend among individuals who have recovered from the virus. A new study conducted by researchers from the Department of Critical Care Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt, has found that post-COVID individuals who experience persistent sho...

American Study Alarmingly Finds That Non-Hospitalized Long COVID Patients Show Reduced Retinal Blood Flow!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: A New Discovery in Long COVID Research A new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine-USA and the Medical College of Wisconsin-USA has uncovered an important link between long COVID and reduced blood flow in the eyes. This Medical News report focuses on a condition known as Neuro-PASC, a neurological subset of long COVID, and how ...

Rheumatoid factors linked to rheumatoid arthritis found in some individuals after COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Feb 16, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: Scientists uncover links between COVID-19 and rheumatoid arthritis A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin Madison and the William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital has shed light on the potential connection between COVID-19 and rheumatoid arthritis. The findings suggest that some individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 may develop rheumatoid...

Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and Its Role in Long COVID and Persistent Antigens

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Recent research has revealed that some individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 continue to experience persistent symptoms long after the initial infection. Scientists have identified one major factor that may explain why certain people develop Long COVID while others do not: the role of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) in the immune system’s response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus ...

New Study Shows That SARS-CoV-2 Infects the Brain via ACE2, CD147, and NRP1 Receptors and Exhibits Neurotoxic Effects

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and healthcare professionals have observed a concerning trend: many patients experience neurological symptoms, including memory loss, brain fog, headaches, and even severe conditions like strokes and encephalopathy. A new study has now provided crucial insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infiltrates the human brain and the devas...

COVID-19 Damages Human Blood Vessels

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: A new study by researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Naval Medical University, Tongji Medical College at Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Nankai University, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has uncovered a troubling mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, weakens the body's natural defense systems and causes...

Study Warns That Mild to Moderate COVID-19 is Causing Long-Term Mental Health Disorders in Young Adults

Nikhil Prasad Feb 13, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: The Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Young Adults A new study has shed light on the long-term mental health consequences of COVID-19, particularly among young adults who experienced mild to moderate infections. Conducted by researchers from Charles University in the Czech Republic, the study explores how the severity of COVID-19, the time since recovery, and biological sex influence psy...

University of Otago Study Alarmingly Finds That COVID-19 Damaged the Brain Cognitive Function of Infected Undergraduates

Nikhil Prasad Feb 10, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand has unveiled concerning evidence that COVID-19 may have lasting effects on the brain function of young adults. The study focused on undergraduate students who had recovered from the virus, revealing subtle yet significant changes in their cognitive abilities and brain activity patterns. These findings r...

Stellate Ganglion Block Helps Reduce Symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 Induced Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Feb 10, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Introduction to a New Treatment Approach Millions of people worldwide are struggling with long-term symptoms after recovering from COVID-19, a condition often referred to as Long COVID. Many of these individuals experience a set of symptoms that closely resemble those of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), a complex and disabling illness that affects the ner...

COVID-19 Impairs Ovarian Function and Causes Premature Ovarian Failure in Women Below 40!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 09, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: In the first few years since SARS-CoV-2 made its debut, the world was misled by ‘garbage’ researchers who claimed that the virus does not affect the reproductive system of females and that only the fertility and sexual functions of males were being affected. However new emerging studies and data are alarmingly indicating that a lot of young women are becoming infertile du...

COVID-19 Makes Monocytes Dysfunctional Post-Infection Raising Risk of Opportunistic Infections or Pathogen Reactivation

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 16 days ago

Medical News: Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Immune System A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Brighton and Brighton and Sussex Medical School has revealed that COVID-19 can leave long-lasting effects on the immune system, particularly by altering the function of monocytes - key cells responsible for responding to infections. This means that even months after recoveri...

Children Face Long Term Gastrointestinal Issues After COVID-19 Infection

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 16 days ago

Medical News: Recent research has revealed that children who contract COVID-19 may continue to experience persistent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms for an extended period, lasting up to two years after the initial infection. These findings provide new insights into the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on children's digestive health and raise concerns about post-viral complications in yo...

Two Years After Infection, COVID-19 Found to Have Restructured the Brain, Making it Dysfunctional!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 05, 2025 19 days ago

Medical News: The Lingering Impact of COVID-19 on Brain Health In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that COVID-19 can cause long-term structural changes in the brain, leaving many individuals struggling with persistent cognitive impairments and fatigue even two years after the initial infection. The study, conducted by a team of scientists from RWTH Aachen University and Charit&e...

Bucillamine Shows Promise for Long COVID Treatment as Revive Therapeutics Expands Research

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 20 days ago

Pharma News: Revive Therapeutics, a specialty life sciences company, has intensified its research and development efforts to explore the potential of Bucillamine for treating Long COVID and other medical conditions. Bucillamine, an oral drug with strong anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, has been used for over 30 years in Japan and South Korea for rheumatoid arthritis. Recent studies sugg...

Belgium Scientists Provide New Insights into DNA Methylation, Telomere Length and Immune Function in Long COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 20 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, continues to puzzle scientists and healthcare professionals worldwide. It affects millions of people, leaving them with persistent symptoms that can last months or even years after the initial infection. Researchers from KU Leuven, UZ Leuven, and other institutions in Belgium have recently conducted an in-depth st...

More Than 50 Percent of Individuals Exposed to COVID-19 Will Develop Antiphospholipid Autoantibodies!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 20 days ago

Medical News: A Growing Concern in COVID-19 Research As the world continues to study the long-term effects of COVID-19, scientists are uncovering more about how the virus impacts the human body. One important discovery is the potential role of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) in COVID-19 patients. These antibodies are known to cause excessive blood clotting, which can lead to serious health pro...

Innovative Oronasal Drainage Therapy Offers Hope for Long COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 20 days ago

Medical News: A Novel Approach to Addressing Persistent Long COVID Symptoms Long COVID remains a debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide, with symptoms persisting months or even years after an initial COVID-19 infection. A team of researchers from the University of Marburg and the University Medical Center Giessen and Marburg in Germany has introduced an innovative treatment method kn...

Small Fiber Neuropathy in Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Feb 02, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Link Between Small Fiber Neuropathy and Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A recent study by researchers from multiple institutions in Spain has revealed crucial insights into the neurological complications associated with post-COVID condition (PCC) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). These conditions, known for causing persistent ...

Study Shows That Individuals Who Have Recovered from COVID-19 Are More Likely to Develop Antinuclear Antibodies

Nikhil Prasad Feb 01, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: The Link Between COVID-19 and Autoimmunity A new study has found that individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 are more likely to develop antinuclear antibodies (ANA), a type of autoantibody associated with autoimmune diseases. The research, conducted by scientists from Bingöl University and İnönü University in Türkiye, shows that ANA positivity is significan...

Indonesian and Malaysian Researchers Find That the Phytochemical Apigenin Shows Promise in Managing Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Feb 01, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: The world has been battling the effects of COVID-19 for several years now. While most people recover within a few weeks, many continue to experience lingering symptoms that persist for months. This condition, commonly known as Long COVID-19, includes fatigue, difficulty breathing, brain fog, and muscle pain. Scientists have been investigating ways to manage these prolonged symptoms, ...

SARS-CoV-2 Infects Microglia, the Immune Cells of the Brain, Affecting Long-Term Cerebrum Health

Nikhil Prasad Feb 01, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Microglia are the immune cells of the brain that constantly monitor the environment for infections, damage, or unwanted substances. These cells play a critical role in protecting the brain from harmful invaders and are essential for maintaining normal brain function. Unlike neurons, which do not replicate, microglia can proliferate, particularly in response to injury or infection. Th...

Canadian Study Reveals That Long COVID Continues to Cause Physical Impairments in Many Individuals

Nikhil Prasad Jan 30, 2025 25 days ago

Medical News: Researchers Unveil New Insights into Long COVID and Its Physical Toll A new study conducted by researchers from multiple institutions in Canada has shed light on the persistent physical impairments experienced by individuals suffering from Long COVID. The study involved experts from the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Réactualisation and Social Integration, CIUSSS de...

New Study Links COVID-19 to Increased Risk of Brain Degeneration

Nikhil Prasad Jan 30, 2025 25 days ago

Medical News: Researchers Uncover Long Term Effects of COVID-19 on the Brain A groundbreaking study has revealed a potential link between COVID-19 and increased risks of brain degeneration, raising concerns about the long-term effects of the virus on cognitive health. The research, conducted by scientists from Imperial College London, University College London, the University of Gothenburg, the U...

Case Studies and Research Validate That COVID-19 Causes Adrenal Insufficiency

Nikhil Prasad Jan 30, 2025 25 days ago

Exclusive Medical News: Understanding the Connection Between COVID-19 and Adrenal Insufficiency The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed numerous complications linked to SARS-CoV-2, and one of the emerging concerns is its impact on the adrenal glands. Recent case studies and research findings indicate that the virus not only affects the respiratory system but also directly targets the adrenal glands, po...

Gut-Brain Axis and Neuropsychiatric Health

Nikhil Prasad Jan 28, 2025 27 days ago

Medical News: The gut-brain axis, a remarkable communication pathway linking the gastrointestinal system and the central nervous system (CNS), has captured the attention of scientists and health professionals worldwide. This intricate bi-directional network allows the brain to influence gut functions, such as digestion and immune response, while the gut microbiota plays a crucial role in regulatin...

Swiss Study Finds That COVID-19 Infection Increases the Risk of New Chronic Conditions

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 28 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at Geneva University Hospitals, the University of Geneva, and other collaborating Swiss institutions, has shed light on the profound, long-term effects of COVID-19. This comprehensive investigation links SARS-CoV-2 infections to an increased risk of new chronic health conditions, offering critical insights for healthcare professionals and polic...