Yixin Huang, Tongyun Wang, Lijie Zhong, et. al., Nature (2024) Abstract Coronaviruses remodel the intracellular host membranes during replication, forming double-membrane vesicles (DMVs) to accommodate viral RNA synthesis and modifications1,2. SARS-CoV-2 non-structural protein 3 […]
Dermatologic Manifestations of COVID-19 Can Become “Long-Hauler” Symptoms
Journal Published, The Lancet Infectious Disease Key findings “Long-haulers” are COVID-19 patients with symptoms that persist 60 days after they first test positive, and this affects 66% to 87% of […]
Autonomic Imbalance and Elevated Inflammatory Cytokines in Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study
Lakshmi Jatiya • Jothi Marie Feula • Latha R, et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66971 Abstract Introduction: Following an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many individuals fully recover. On the other […]
COVID-19-Vaccination-Induced Localized Lichen Planus Successfully Treated With Phototherapy
Mahdi Al Dhafiri,, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66907 Abstract Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory autoimmune mucocutaneous disease with different forms and presentations. It mainly affects the skin and oral mucosa but could also […]
The Continuous Adverse Impact of COVID-19 on Temporomandibular Disorders and Bruxism
Tamar Shalev-Antsel, Orit Winocur-Arias, Pessia Friedman-Rubin, et. al. BMC Oral Health volume 23, Article number: 716 (2023) Abstract Introduction Some of the conditions affected by the COVID-19 pandemic were Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and bruxism. The present study compares […]
COVID-19 symptom load as a risk factor for chronic pain: A national cross-sectional study
Jamie L. Romeiser , Sunitha M. Singh, et. al. https://doi.org/10.1371/ journal.pone.0287554 Abstract Introduction Emerging evidence suggests that a COVID-19 infection with a high initial severity may be associated with development of […]
Real-World Treatment Outcomes in the First and Subsequent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hospital Clusters
Yoshinobu Ohsaki • Takaaki Sasaki • Yasuhiro Umekage • Hiraku Yanada • et. a.l., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78981 Abstract Objectives: We experienced 10 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospital clusters between November 2020 and September 2023 and retrospectively examined whether the introduction […]
Louisiana To End Mass Vaccine Promotion, Surgeon General Announces
Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times The Louisiana Department of Health said it will no longer promote mass vaccination, according to a memo released by the state’s surgeon […]
Persistent clotting protein pathology in Long COVID/Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is accompanied by increased levels of antiplasmin
Etheresia Pretorius, Mare Vlok, Chantelle Venter, Cardiovascular Diabetology volume 20, Article number: 172 (2021) Abstract Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2)-induced infection, the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is characterized by acute clinical pathologies, […]
Impact of Vitamin D Levels on Clinical Outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Mouad Najih • Rihab Boussettine • Mohamed S. El Kehel •et. al, Cite this article . Cureus 17(1): e78291. doi:10.7759/cureus.78291 Abstract Background and aim: Since its emergence in 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has caused the global COVID-19 […]