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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...

Study Surprisingly Finds Omicron Variant Causes More Serious Issues in Infants, Children and Teens Compared to Delta!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 06, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: The Hidden Dangers of Omicron in the Youngest Patients Since its emergence, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has been widely perceived as a milder form of COVID-19 compared to previous strains. However, a surprising new study conducted by researchers from the University of Ioannina in Greece suggests otherwise - especially when it comes to infants, children, and teenagers. The find...

Health Officials Sound Alarm Over Rising Flu and COVID-19 Infections in Texas

Nikhil Prasad Feb 06, 2025 3 months ago

U.S. Medical News: Health experts are warning of a significant surge in respiratory illnesses across Texas, with flu and COVID-19 cases increasing at an alarming rate. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, emergency room visits linked to respiratory illnesses have spiked, indicating that more people are experiencing severe symptoms requiring medical attention. Health Off...

New Hope for Lung Cancer Treatment with Isorhapontigenin

Nikhil Prasad Feb 05, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A Natural Compound with Powerful Anti-Cancer Potential Lung cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) making up the majority of cases. While existing treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted drugs have improved patient survival, they often come with significant side effects and limitations. Scientists from The First...

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

Nikhil Prasad Feb 05, 2025 3 months 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...

COVID-19 is Driving a Silent Health Crisis as it Rapidly Causes a Unique Form of Lethal Atherosclerosis in Many!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 05, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A Hidden Threat COVID-19 has long been associated with respiratory complications, but recent research has unveiled an alarming connection between the virus and cardiovascular health. Scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai, China, have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 infection can accelerate the development of a unique and dangerous form of atherosclerosis, a condition where arteries...

SARS-CoV-2 Also Targets the Nervous System of Eyes, Causing Ocular Neuroinflammation

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Since the emergence of COVID-19, the world has primarily focused on its respiratory complications. However, mounting evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 does not restrict itself to the lungs. It can infiltrate various organs, including the nervous system of the eyes, leading to neuroinflammation and other ocular complications. Recent research from the Department of Glaucoma, The Second...

Host Factor PLAC8 Plays a Critical Role in Pancreas Infection by SARS-CoV-2

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Since the emergence of COVID-19, scientists and medical professionals have primarily focused on its effects on the respiratory system. However, recent research has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus also targets other organs, including the pancreas. A team of researchers from multiple institutions, including Ulm University, Universität Regensburg, and Carl Gustav Carus Universit...

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

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 3 months 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...

New Biomarker Offers Insight into COVID-19 Effects on Bone Health

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Connection Between COVID-19 and Bone Health The impact of COVID-19 on the human body has been widely studied, with much focus placed on respiratory complications, immune responses, and long-term health implications. However, recent research has revealed another potential consequence of the disease - its effect on bone health. A team of researchers from IRCCS Ospeda...

Regorafenib Inhibits Inflammasome Activation and Shows Potential for Treating Severe COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Scientists Explore Regorafenib as a Possible Treatment for Severe COVID-19 A team of researchers from Chungbuk National University College of Medicine and Medical Research Center in South Korea has been investigating the potential of regorafenib, a well-known cancer drug, as a treatment for severe COVID-19. Their study, recently published in a peer-reviewed journal, suggests that re...

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

Nikhil Prasad Feb 04, 2025 3 months 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 3 months 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...

CD147 and Cyclophilin Enables SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Human Monocytes and Activation of Toll-Like-Receptors

Nikhil Prasad Feb 03, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding How SARS-CoV-2 Infects Monocytes A new study conducted by researchers from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, has unveiled a critical pathway that enables SARS-CoV-2 to infect human monocytes. This groundbreaking research provides new insights into how the virus evades immune responses and contributes to inflammation in COVID-19 patients. This Medical News repo...

Blood Oxygen Levels (SpO2) Offer New Insights on Resilience in Acute COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Feb 03, 2025 3 months ago

Medical-News: Understanding Patient Resilience in the Fight Against COVID-19 Medical researchers from Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands have uncovered a novel way to assess how COVID-19 patients respond to acute health stressors. Their latest study explores the use of dynamic biomarkers to evaluate patient resilience through continuous monitoring of blood oxygen levels (SpO2). ...

Comparisons of Fatigue Intensity in Post COVID Condition, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis

Nikhil Prasad Feb 03, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Researchers Compare Fatigue Across Three Chronic Conditions Fatigue is a debilitating symptom that affects millions of people suffering from various chronic conditions. In a recent study, researchers from Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain sought to understand the differences in fatigue experienced by individuals with Post-COVID Conditi...

Small Fiber Neuropathy in Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Feb 02, 2025 3 months 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 ...

Cells That Survive Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection Play a Role in Lung Inflammation and Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Feb 02, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A team of researchers from the University of Iowa-USA has made significant discoveries about how certain lung cells survive acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and play a role in both inflammation and lung regeneration. Their findings provide a new understanding of the aftermath of severe COVID-19 cases, particularly how the body recovers and why some patients experience long-term symptoms. T...

The Key Factors Driving SARS-CoV-2 Virulence

Nikhil Prasad Feb 02, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019, scientists have been trying to unravel the secrets behind its ability to cause disease. While some people experience only mild symptoms, others suffer from severe complications such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and even death. What makes the virus so dangerous in some cases? A team of researchers, led by Yi ...

COVID-19 Infections and More Notably COVID-19 Vaccines Are Triggering New Onset Autoimmune Hepatitis!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 02, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: The Rising Concern of Autoimmune Hepatitis Cases Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare but serious chronic liver disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks liver cells, leading to inflammation, liver damage, and potential liver failure if left untreated. Typically, AIH has been associated with genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers, but recent scient...

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

Nikhil Prasad Feb 01, 2025 3 months 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...

U.S. CDC Warns That COVID-19 Cases Are Starting to Rise Across America Amidst an Alarming Flu Surge

Nikhil Prasad Feb 01, 2025 3 months ago

U.S. Medical News: The Quad-demic - Four Major Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise The United States is experiencing a troubling surge in respiratory illnesses as four major viruses continue to spread rapidly across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over a "quad-demic" - a term being used to describe the simultaneous rise in cases of COVI...

Emergence of Antisperm Antibodies Causing Infertility Issues in Men Who Had COVID-19 Infections or Vaccines

Nikhil Prasad Feb 01, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai Medical University in the UAE has brought to light potential concerns regarding male fertility following COVID-19 infections or COVID-19 vaccination. The study suggests a possible link between the development of antisperm antibodies (ASA) and infertility in men who have received ...

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

Nikhil Prasad Feb 01, 2025 3 months 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...

Inhaled Aviptadil Brings New Hope for COVID-19 Lung Damage Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Jan 31, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A new study has found that inhaled aviptadil could be a game-changer in treating lung damage caused by COVID-19. This Medical News report highlights a clinical trial that demonstrated the effectiveness of aviptadil in reducing lung damage and improving recovery rates among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Researchers from multiple institutions, including Baskent University, Kocaeli Un...

Phytochemicals From Pomegranate Peel Can Help Fight Lung Cancer and COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 31, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Scientists Discover the Healing Power of Pomegranate Peel A new study has revealed that natural compounds found in pomegranate peel may have the potential to combat both lung cancer and COVID-19. Researchers from multiple institutions, including King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia and Era University in India, have examined the bioactive compounds in pomegranate peel and their eff...

Understanding How COVID-19 Alters Airway Stem Cells and the Potential of Stem Cell Therapy

Nikhil Prasad Jan 31, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Since the emergence of COVID-19, scientists and doctors have been trying to understand the long-term effects of the disease. Many people who have recovered from the virus continue to suffer from respiratory issues, a condition known as long COVID or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). One of the critical elements in the recovery process of the lungs is airway basal stem cells (BS...

Reasons for White Lung Manifestation in COVID-19 Finally Uncovered After 5 Years!

Nikhil Prasad Jan 31, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the White Lung Complication in Severe COVID-19 Cases While many individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience only mild symptoms or remain asymptomatic, some develop severe and even fatal complications. One of the most concerning conditions seen in critically ill COVID19 patients is the development of what doctors call "white lung," a term referring to the ...

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

Nikhil Prasad Jan 30, 2025 3 months 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 3 months 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...

New Insights into How COVID-19 Affects Lung Cancer Patients in the Short and Long Term

Nikhil Prasad Jan 30, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding The Link Between COVID-19 And Lung Cancer Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019, scientists and doctors have been studying its impact on various health conditions, including cancer. Lung cancer, a disease that directly affects the respiratory system, shares some common risk factors with COVID-19, which primarily targets the lungs. Researchers have been ...

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

Nikhil Prasad Jan 30, 2025 3 months 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...

CT Scans of Chest Muscles Could Help Predict COVID-19 Outcomes

Nikhil Prasad Jan 29, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding How Chest Muscles Relate to COVID-19 Severity A new study has revealed an important connection between the pectoralis muscles in the chest and the severity of COVID-19 cases. Researchers from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China conducted a sy...

Natural Compounds Help Reduce Lung Inflammation and Improve Recovery in Acute Lung Injury and ARDS

Nikhil Prasad Jan 29, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are severe lung conditions that occur due to infections, trauma, or other medical complications. These conditions cause inflammation in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and, in many cases, life-threatening complications. Researchers have been searching for effective treatments to reduce inflammation an...

Glutathione Depletion Worsens Tuberculosis in Liver and Spleen

Nikhil Prasad Jan 29, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), is often associated with the lungs. However, approximately 17% of TB cases globally involve other parts of the body, known as extrapulmonary TB (EPTB). Immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV or diabetes, are particularly susceptible to this form of Tuberculosis. A new study sheds light on how...

TNF and IFN-Gamma Co-Signaling in COVID-19 Patients Reveals New Insights into Disease Progression

Nikhil Prasad Jan 29, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: The global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has brought forth a multitude of challenges, not only in managing the virus but also in understanding the factors influencing patient outcomes. A recent groundbreaking study delves into the roles of two critical cytokines, TNF (tumor necrosis factor) and IFN-γ (interferon-gamma), in shaping the immune responses of COVID-19 patients. This...

When to Start Immunosuppressive Treatment for COVID-19?

Nikhil Prasad Jan 28, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Study Explores Timing of Corticosteroid Use A recent study conducted by researchers from Bellvitge University Hospital and Parc Sanitari Hospital del Mar in Barcelona, Spain, has raised critical questions about the timing of immunosuppressive treatments, specifically corticosteroids, in patients with COVID-19. The research aimed to clarify whether the initiation of corticosteroid th...

SARS-CoV-2 N Protein Associates with Multiple RNA Fragments

Nikhil Prasad Jan 28, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, the Department of Chemistry, and the Graduate School of Life Sciences at Tohoku University, Japan, has shed light on how the nucleocapsid (N) protein of SARS-CoV-2 interacts with viral genomic RNA. These findings bring us closer to understanding how this virus assembles and ...

Getting A Thyroid Ultrasound in the Post COVID Era is a Must

Nikhil Prasad Jan 28, 2025 3 months ago

Thailand Hospital News: The COVID-19 pandemic has left a profound and lasting impact on global health. While most people are now familiar with the respiratory effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, fewer are aware of its potential to cause thyroid-related complications. Numerous studies have shown that the virus can infect the thyroid gland due to the abundance of ACE2 receptors present in this small bu...

The Epigenetic Link Between COVID-19 and Atopic Dermatitis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 28, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Recent research has illuminated an intriguing link between COVID-19 and atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic skin condition. The study, conducted by researchers from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Xiangya Hospital at Central South University-China, explores how COVID-19-related epigenetic changes may influence the onset and severity of AD. T...

Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in Cadaveric Tissues and Transmission Risk

Nikhil Prasad Jan 28, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has profoundly impacted global healthcare, sparking extensive studies into its transmission methods. Among these, the post-mortem infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in cadaveric tissues remains a lesser-explored but critical topic, carrying implications for both public health safety and forensic practices. A recent systematic review...

SARS-CoV-2 and Anorectal Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jan 28, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Valencia and the Hospital Clínico Universitario of Valencia in Spain has raised critical questions about the potential connection between SARS-CoV-2 infection and colorectal cancer (CRC) especially anorectal cancer, in patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Led by Dr. M.M. Boscá Watts and a ...

Phytochemicals Nobiletin and Eriodictyol Can Help Suppress Neuroinflammation Caused by SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has introduced unprecedented challenges to global healthcare. Beyond the well-documented respiratory effects, SARS-CoV-2 has been shown to have profound neurological impacts. These effects, particularly in the form of neuroinflammation, have become an area of critical concern for researchers. Phytochemicals Nobiletin and Eri...

Doctors Warn That COVID-19 Can Cause Severe Central Nervous System Injury in Children

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted global health, with researchers continuously uncovering new information about the virus and its effects. Recent findings now suggest that COVID-19 can lead to severe central nervous system (CNS) injuries in children, a revelation that is as alarming as it is critical for pediatric healthcare. A team of researchers from the Affiliated Hos...

The Genotoxic Effects of Viral Infections Including COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: The Impact of Viral Infections on Human DNA Integrity The global threat of viral diseases is an ever-evolving challenge, impacting human health in multifaceted ways. Beyond the immediate effects of viral infections, certain viruses have the potential to cause lasting damage to the genetic material within human cells, leading to severe health complications, including cancer. A recent...

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

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 3 months 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...

Structural Proteins S, M, and E of SARS-CoV-2 Distinctly Influence Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Responses

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Liverpool-UK, University of Aljouf, Najran University-Saudi Arabia, and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (UK) sheds new light on the molecular mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The study focuses on how the structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 - namely, spike (S), membrane (M), and envelope (E) - i...

Scientists in Belgium Find That Cytomegalovirus DNAemia Drives COVID-19 Severity

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Cytomegalovirus and its Impact on Severe COVID-19 A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNAemia and severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia in critically ill patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Conducted by researchers from the Critical Care Department at Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique...