Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the Netherlands examined the role of inflammatory genes, cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CD8+  T cells), and pro-inflammatory cytokines in long-lasting severe fatigue experienced by a large number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Study: Severe fatigue as symptom of long COVID is characterized by increased … Read more

Can preclinical COVID-19 models help unlock mystery of long-COVID?

Can preclinical COVID-19 models help unlock mystery of long-COVID?

In a recently published article in the journal PLOS PATHOGENS, scientists have summarized acute and prolonged clinical manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The review also provides an overview of the potency and utility of preclinical animal models to understand the mechanistic details of acute and long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). … Read more

What is the effectiveness of fourth dose mRNA vaccination against Omicron type?

What is the effectiveness of fourth dose mRNA vaccination against Omicron type?

In a recently published study British Medical Journal (BMJ)Researchers evaluated the efficacy of a fourth dose of vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among long-term care residents. Study: Effectiveness of the fourth dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine against the Omicron variant among long-term care residents in Ontario, Canada: a trial negative design study. Image … Read more

The problem of dry eye syndrome is increasing rapidly, if you see these symptoms, go to the doctor immediately

The problem of dry eye syndrome is increasing rapidly, if you see these symptoms, go to the doctor immediately

It is very important to have a sufficient amount of tears in our eyes. When the eyes do not get full moisture for a long time, then problems like itching and watering of the eyes start. This is called dry eye syndrome. Nowadays people’s screen time has increased a lot. Be it studies, office work … Read more