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Researchers at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences have conducted a study to describe the epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, and imaging features of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Iranian children. The study aimed to compare parameters between hospitalized patients with and without severe disease, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), and
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Researchers from the China University of Geosciences have published a new study on the COVID-19 vaccination behavior among frontline healthcare workers in Pakistan. The investigation found that healthcare workers in Pakistan are still fighting at the frontline to control the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and have
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Researchers at the Gottingen University Medical Center in Gottingen, Germany, have described a rare case of acquired haemophilia A following mRNA-1273 booster vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 with concurrent diagnosis of pleomorphic dermal sarcoma. The case report highlights the challenges in rare events occurring in association with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the need
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Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology have found that cold atmospheric pressure (CAP) plasma has a profound effect on protein-protein interactions, specifically in the deactivation of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This discovery could lead to the development of plasma-based disinfection systems that are environmentally safer
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Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have made significant findings in the study of COVID-19, identifying sulforaphane as a potential treatment for the virus. According to their research, sulforaphane exhibited antiviral activity against six strains of SARS-CoV-2, including Delta and Omicron, as well as the seasonal coronavirus HCoV-OC43. Sulforaphane was also
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Research from Johns Hopkins University has provided fresh insights into the mechanisms underlying severe COVID-19. The study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, compared cytokines and chemokines in patients with COVID-19 and influenza, identifying distinct inflammatory pathways and a cytokine mediator of the effect of BMI. The findings highlight
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A team of researchers from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in Medunsa, South Africa, has been studying the potential of medicinal plants in managing viral-induced diseases, including COVID-19. The research team, led by Idris O Raimi, examined 106 plants consumed in Africa as food or medicine, and found that they
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A new study published in the Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine sheds light on the management of arrhythmias during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the research, respiratory failure is the leading cause of mortality from COVID-19, while cardiovascular manifestations, including arrhythmias, are also significant causes of death. The study emphasizes
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A new study on cannabidiol (CBD) suggests that it may inhibit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and act as a potential preventative agent for early-stage COVID-19 infection. This research, conducted by a team at the University of Chicago, highlights the importance of finding new treatments for the ongoing COVID-19
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New research has shed light on the reasons behind the increased virulence of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, with findings showing that its spike protein has an enhanced affinity for the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) receptor. This increased binding affinity is attributed to several mutations in the Omicron'
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According to a new study published in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers at Emory University have found that mRNA-vaccinated individuals have significantly reduced neutralizing activity against the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant. The study used serum from mRNA-vaccinated individuals to measure neutralizing activity against omicron in a live-virus assay. The research was supported
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Researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center conducted a study to identify preinfection risk factors for adverse outcomes among veterans with diabetes and COVID-19 infection. The study analyzed data from 64,892 veterans with diabetes who contracted COVID-19 between March 1, 2020, and March 10, 2021. The research found that higher
