Category: Coronavirus
Managing the Flu in a COVID World: Prevention, Treatment, Warning Signs, and What Still Works
Key Takeaways Most flu cases resolve in 7–10 days, but high-risk groups should watch for signs of complications. Antivirals like Tamiflu may help if taken within 48 hours, but …The Role of Type I Interferon Autoantibodies in Exacerbating Influenza and COVID-19 Cases
Why do some people get “severe flu” or “severe COVID”? French researchers have found the answer. More precisely, they have understood the biological mechanism underlying the predisposition to severe …
SARS-CoV-2 Directly Infects Coronary Arteries, Exacerbating Plaque Inflammation and Elevating Cardiovascular Risk
The complexities surrounding the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, appear to be unceasing. As we continue our endeavors to map out its effects, we’re reminded that its implications are …
Unusual Post-COVID Symptom: 33-Year-Old Man Experiences Rapid Blue Discoloration in Legs Upon Standing, Highlighting Acrocyanosis Link
A 33-year-old man has developed a strange condition after being infected with COVID-19. When he stood up, his legs turned blue within minutes! A doctor at the University of …
Shifting Symptoms: Evolving COVID-19 Variants No Longer Impact Taste and Smell, But Fatalities Persist
As the COVID-19 virus evolves, so do the symptoms. In fact, the new variants currently in circulation no longer cause loss of smell or taste. Even though the current …
Disulfiram (Antabuse) A Cheap 70 Year Old Alcoholism Drug May Protect the Lungs from COVID-19 Damage
Disulfiram, sold under the name of Antabuse, is prescribed to treat alcoholism, but researchers at Weill Medical College have also found that it reduces coronavirus damage in hamster lungs. …Paxlovid (Ritonavir an HIV Drug), Pfizer’s COVID-19 Pill, Prevents 9 Out of 10 Hospital Admissions
Paxlovid, the trade name of a new drug by Pfizer that is based on ritonavir, an already available AIDS drug, could be a game-changer in the fight against SARS-CoV-2. …TikTok May Have Unintentionally Amplified the Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome in Teenage Girls
Key Takeaways: Doctors report a rise in sudden-onset tics among teenage girls during the pandemic, with TikTok use potentially playing a role. Stress, anxiety, and social media exposure may …