Category: Kidney

Outcome of Glomerular Disease Manifesting After Vaccination Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

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Shuvam Roy • Anupma Kaul • Monika Yachha • et. al. Published: July 03, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63767  Abstract Introduction Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can upregulate the immune system and may contribute to glomerular disease (GD). Here, we describe a spectrum of GD that manifested following vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 vaccinations). Material and methods This was a descriptive study […]

Three-year outcomes of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19

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Miao Cai, , Yan Xie, Eric J. Topol & Ziyad Al-Aly Nature Medicine volume 30, pages1564–1573 (2024) Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection causes post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC) in many organ systems. Risks of these sequelae have been characterized up to 2 years after infection, but longer-term follow-up is limited. Here we built a cohort of 135,161 […]

Does COVID-19 Increase the Risk of Subsequent Kidney Diseases More Than Influenza? A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Real-World Data In the United States

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Yue Zhang, Nasrollah Ghahramani, Vernon M. Chinchilli, Djibril M. Badoi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.06.27.24309556 Abstract Background: Although case reports and observational studies suggest Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increases the risk of kidney diseases, definitive real-world evidence, especially in comparison with influenza, is lacking. Our study aims to assess the association between COVID-19 infections and subsequent kidney diseases, using influenza as a positive control and incorporating a […]

‘Bone-chilling’: Data expert says COVID shots triggered explosive surge in kidney failures

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Analysis shows 155,000 additional deaths reported after mRNA shots were unleashed on public By Bob Unruh, World News Daily A leading data expert has issued a “bone-chilling” warning after reviewing the numbers and causes of death across America since the COVID-19 pandemic and the mRNA shots – now proven to have many and dangerous side effects […]

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and the Endocrine System 

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Michelle D Lundholm, Caroline Poku, Nicholas Emanuele, Mary Ann Emanuele, Norma Lopez, Journal of the Endocrine Society, Volume 4, Issue 11, bvaa144, https://doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvaa14 Abstract As SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) overtakes the world, causing moderate to severe disease in about 15% of infected patients, COVID-19 is also found to have widespread effects throughout the body with a myriad of clinical manifestations including the […]

The knowns and unknowns of long COVID-19: from mechanisms to therapeutical approaches

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Roxana Gheorghita1,2Iuliana Soldanescu3Andrei Lobiuc2 , et. al., Front. Immunol., 03 March 2024, Sec. Viral Immunology, Volume 15 – 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1344086 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has been defined as the greatest global health and socioeconomic crisis of modern times. While most people recover after being infected with the virus, a significant […]

The Concealing Effect of COVID-19: Unveiling the Surge in Community-Acquired Infections and Its Association With Diabetic Ketosis During the Pandemic

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Abstract Background Some studies suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has contributed to diverting attention from other community-acquired infections (CAIs), leading to an increase in their incidence and severity. Our study aimed to describe and compare clinical features of CAI before and during the pandemic as a factor precipitating diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA). Methodology We included 250 […]

Reanalyzing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Kidneys

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February 26, 2024, by Serena Crawford In a new study, Yale researchers found that adults with COVID-19 who develop acute kidney injury (AKI) have a lower risk of kidney disease progression and mortality over the longer term compared to those with AKI related to other causes. When treating patients during the pandemic, Yale School of […]

COVID-19−Associated Acute Kidney Injury and Longitudinal Kidney Outcomes

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Abinet M. Aklilu, MD, MPH1,2; Sanchit Kumar, MD, MBBS1; James Nugent, MD, MPH1,3; et al JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(4):414-423. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.8225 Key Points Question  Are hospitalized patients who develop acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with COVID-19 at risk of worse kidney function trajectory and higher mortality than those with AKI associated with other illnesses? Findings  This multicenter cohort study using electronic health records of 9624 hospitalized patients with […]

COVID Vaccines Could Trigger Vasculitis, Damaging Multiple Organs

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Several case reports indicate the COVID vaccines may be associated with vasculitis, a condition that inflames and damages blood vessels. By Ellen Wan, 2024 The Epochtimes Various diseases associated with COVID-19 vaccines have been reported. A recent case study indicated that COVID-19 vaccination may trigger the development of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, potentially damaging multiple organs. […]