Category: Blood

Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Hematological Markers as Predictors of ICU Admission in COVID-19 Patients: A Case-Control Study From a Tertiary Hospital

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…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Role of MicroRNA-21 in Regulating Intracellular Pathways Associated With Phagocytosis in Human Macrophages: An In Vitro Study

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,…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein 1 Activates Microvascular Endothelial Cells and Complement System Leading to Platelet Aggregation

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein 1 Activates Microvascular Endothelial Cells and Complement System Leading to Platelet Aggregation

Authors: Luca Perico1†, Marina Morigi1†, Miriam Galbusera1, et. al. Frontiers in Immunology March 2922 Microvascular thrombosis is associated with multiorgan failure and mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although thrombotic complications may be ascribed…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Dynamic Assessment of Hematological Parameters as Predictive Biomarkers for Disease Severity and Prognosis in COVID-19 Patients: A Longitudinal Study

Dynamic Assessment of Hematological Parameters as Predictive Biomarkers for Disease Severity and Prognosis in COVID-19 Patients: A Longitudinal Study

Aparna P. Patange • Jabbar V. Desai • Bhupal Pujari • Aparna Marwah • Animesh Dey, Published: July 01, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63593  Abstract Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Clinical Significance of CBC and WBC Morphology in the Diagnosis and Clinical Course of COVID-19 Infection 

Clinical Significance of CBC and WBC Morphology in the Diagnosis and Clinical Course of COVID-19 Infection 

Olga Pozdnyakova, MD, PhD, Nathan T Connell, MD, MPH, Elisabeth M Battinelli, MD, PhD, Jean M Connors, MD, Geoffrey Fell, MS, Annette S Kim, MD, PhD, American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Volume 155, Issue 3,…[...]

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A Case Report Highlighting the Significance of COVID-19 Unveiling Megaloblastic Anemia and Worsening Dementia in the Elderly

Pooja Reddy • Pradeep Kumar Devarakonda • Gregory Gotlieb • Pedro Moreno: June 21, 2024,DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62836  Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in substantial lifestyle changes with significant implications for nutritional health. Factors such as movement restrictions and…[...]

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