David S. Oakley • Mo Mortazavi • Daniella K. Rivera • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88160 Abstract Introduction: Brain fog and cognitive dysfunction are frequently reported in post-viral fatigue syndromes such as long COVID, yet these symptoms remain […]
🧠 COVID-19 and Carotid Body Oxygen Sensing: Damage, Mechanisms, and Implications
The carotid body, a small cluster of chemoreceptive cells located at the carotid bifurcation, plays a critical role in detecting blood oxygen levels and regulating respiratory drive. Recent peer-reviewed research […]
🩸 COVID-19 and Blood Morphology: Insights from 2025 Peer-Reviewed Research
As the global understanding of COVID-19 deepens, 2025 research has illuminated how SARS-CoV-2 affects blood morphology, particularly red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin function, and hematopoiesis. These changes are not only […]
Digit Amputation Secondary to COVID-19-Induced Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Rui Carvalho • Joana Subtil • Elisa Macedo Brás • Jacinta Campos • Renata Silva, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76204 Abstract Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is characterized by episodic vasospasm of the small blood vessels, primarily affecting the fingers and toes. Management includes […]
COVID-19-Associated Encephalopathy: A Case Series Demonstrating the Rapid Deterioration of Mental Status and a Review of the Literature
Jacky Reny • Usman Siddiqui • Andrew Cox • et. a., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76005 Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is known for its severe inflammatory response, often leading to […]
Pathological findings in organs and tissues of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review
Authors: Sasha Peiris 1 2, Hector Mesa 3, Agnes Aysola 4, Juan Manivel 5, Joao Toledo 1 2, Marcio Borges-Sa 6, Sylvain Aldighieri 1 2, Ludovic Reveiz 2 7 Abstract Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 that has caused more than 2.2 million deaths worldwide. We […]
The pathophysiology of bronchiectasis
Authors : King P Abstract: Bronchiectasis is defined by permanent and abnormal widening of the bronchi. This process occurs in the context of chronic airway infection and inflammation. It is usually […]
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) – anatomic pathology perspective on current knowledge
Authors: Sambit K. Mohanty, Abhishek Satapathy, Machita M. Naidu, Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, Shivani Sharma, Lisa M. Barton, Edana Stroberg, Eric J. Duval, Dinesh Pradhan, Alexandar Tzankov & Anil V. Parwani Abstract Background The world is currently witnessing a major devastating pandemic of […]
COVID-19-driven endothelial damage: complement, HIF-1, and ABL2 are potential pathways of damage and targets for cure
Authors: Monia Marchetti 1 COVID-19 pandemia is a major health emergency causing hundreds of deaths worldwide. The high reported morbidity has been related to hypoxia and inflammation leading to endothelial dysfunction […]