Cytokine Storm
Authors: David C. Fajgenbaum, M.D., and Carl H. June, M.D. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has reminded us of the critical role of an effective host immune…[...]
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Ivermectin
Authors: NIH Ivermectin is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antiparasitic drug that is used to treat several neglected tropical diseases, including onchocerciasis, helminthiases, and scabies.1 It is also being evaluated…[...]
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OBGYN explains why a COVID vaccine might affect menstrual cycles
Authors: Kate Larsen SAN FRANCISCO -- Anecdotal evidence from women around the country has led to questions about how COVID-19 vaccines may affect women's menstrual cycles. When ABC7 News reporter,…[...]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Authors: Nicholas J. Beeching, MA, BM BCh, FRCP, FRACP, FFTM RCPS (Glasg), FESCMID, DCH, DTM&H, Tom E. Fletcher, MBE, PhD, MBChB, MRCP, DTM&H, Robert Fowler, MDCM, MS (Epi), FRCP(C) ©…[...]
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COVID-19 (coronavirus): Long-term effects
Authors: Mayo Clinic Staff COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems. Most people…[...]
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Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on mental health of children and adolescents: A narrative review with recommendations☆
Authors: Shweta Singh,a Deblina Roy,b,⁎ Krittika Sinha,c Sheeba Parveen,c Ginni Sharma,c and Gunjan Josh COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has brought about a sense of fear and anxiety around the globe. This phenomenon has led to short…[...]
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Features, Evaluation, and Treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Authors: Marco Cascella; Michael Rajnik; Abdul Aleem; Scott C. Dulebohn; Raffaela Di Napoli. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the highly contagious infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has had a…[...]
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COVID-19 pathophysiology: A review
Authors: Koichi Yuki,⁎ Miho Fujiogi, and Sophia Koutsogiannaki In December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now named as SARS-CoV-2, caused a series of acute atypical respiratory diseases in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The…[...]
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COVID-19 and mental health: A review of the existing literature
Author: Ravi Philip Rajkumar The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis affecting several nations, with over 720,000 cases and 33,000 confirmed deaths reported to date. Such widespread outbreaks are…[...]
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Clinical Presentation of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Focusing on Upper Airway Symptoms
Authors: Andrea Lovato 1, Cosimo de Filippis Abstract Pharyngodynia, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, smell, and taste dysfunctions could be the presenting symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome…[...]
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