Coexistence of Cold Agglutinin and Cryoglobulin in a Patient With Severe Anemia Following COVID-19 Infection


Masahiko Kaneko • Yuya Masuda • Kenichi Ishikawa • Hisaharu Shikata, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75257  Abstract We report a case of coexisting cold agglutinin and cryoglobulin in a patient with severe anemia following COVID-19 infection, in whom direct antiglobulin…[...]

A Review of the Hematological Picture of Severe COVID-19 Infection


Dominga Amoroso • Stefania Bongo • Anna Copponi • et, al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78797  Abstract Numerous hematological abnormalities have been documented in COVID-19 patients. We conducted an analysis of 82 articles from PubMed, focusing on the hematological characteristics…[...]

How a COVID-19 infection changes blood cells in the long run


Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Summary: New research suggests that a coronavirus infection alters the biomechanical properties of red and white blood cells, in some cases for months -- a possible explanation for long…[...]

People with Long COVID Have Distinct Hormonal and Immune Differences From Those Without This Condition


Research conducted at Mount Sinai and Yale confirms long COVID is a biological disease by showing blood biomarkers that can predict who has it Long COVID patients have clear differences…[...]

New Study Finds Potential Cause of Long COVID Symptoms—Experts Explain


Researchers say this could lead to diagnostic tests and treatments. Global Center for Health Security Long COVID has mystified the medical community for years, making it a tough condition to diagnose, let…[...]

Hematological Markers as Predictors of ICU Admission in COVID-19 Patients: A Case-Control Study From a Tertiary Hospital


Nor Hayati Ismail • Alaa Siddig • Muhammad ‘Akif, et. al. Published: July 10, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64213  Abstract Background: COVID-19 illness severity ranges from mild- to life-threatening cases necessitating critical care. Rapid prediction of disease severity…[...]

Role of MicroRNA-21 in Regulating Intracellular Pathways Associated With Phagocytosis in Human Macrophages: An In Vitro Study


Natsuki Anada • Yoshinobu Nakayama • Jun Takeshita • Kyoko Kageyama • Hiroatsu Sakamoto • Takahiko Kamibayashi • Yasufumi Nakajima 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63736  Abstract Introduction The efficient clearance of bacteria by macrophages is crucial for the timely resolution of inflammation. In this study,…[...]