Myocarditis following mRNA vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, a case series

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Authors:William W.KingaMatthew R.PetersenaRalph M.MatarbJeffery B.BudwegaLydaCuervo PardocJohn W.Petersenb American Heart Journal Plus: Cardiology Research and Practice Volume 8, August 2021, 100042 Abstract Introduction mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have emerged as a new form of vaccination that has proven to be highly safe and effective against COVID-19 vaccination. Rare adverse events including myocarditis have been reported in the literature. […]

Pulmonary Vascular Endothelialitis, Thrombosis, and Angiogenesis in Covid-19

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Authors.Maximilian Ackermann, M.D., Stijn E. Verleden, Ph.D., Mark Kuehnel, Ph.D., Axel Haverich, M.D., Tobias Welte, M.D., Florian Laenger, M.D., Arno Vanstapel, Ph.D., Christopher Werlein, M.D., Helge Stark, Ph.D., Alexandar Tzankov, M.D., William W. Li, M.D., Vincent W. Li, M.D., et al. July 9, 2020 N Engl J Med 2020; 383:120-128 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2015432 Abstract BACKGROUND Progressive respiratory failure is the primary cause of death in the coronavirus disease […]

COVID-19 booster shot can cause irregular menstrual periods – Health Ministry

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Women and young people are more susceptible to experiencing the side effects of the booster shot, a Health Ministry study showed. Authors: JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: FEBRUARY 9, 2022 16:52 Some 10% of Israeli women experienced irregular menstrual periods after receiving the COVID-19 booster shot, a new Health Ministry study on the side effects of the third vaccine […]

A Review of COVID-19 Chilblains-like Lesions and Their Differential Diagnoses

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Authors: Sachdeva, Muskaan BHSc; Mufti, Asfandyar MD, BMSc; Maliyar, Khalad BA; Lara-Corrales, Irene MD, MSc; Salcido, Richard MD, EdD, FAAPMR; Sibbald, Cathryn MD, FRCPC Abstract GENERAL PURPOSE  To familiarize wound care practitioners with the differential diagnoses of chilblains-like lesions that could be associated with the complications of COVID-19. TARGET AUDIENCE  This continuing education activity is […]

The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 induces endothelial inflammation through integrin α5β1 and NF-κB signaling

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Authors: Juan Pablo Robles 1Magdalena Zamora 1Elva Adan-CastroLourdes Siqueiros-MarquezGonzalo Martinez de la EscaleraCarmen Clapp Open AccessDOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbc.2022.101695 Vascular endothelial cells (ECs) form a critical interface between blood and tissues that maintains whole-body homeostasis. In COVID-19, disruption of the EC barrier results in edema, vascular inflammation, and coagulation, hallmarks of this severe disease. However, the mechanisms by which ECs […]

Resolving “Long-Haul COVID” and Vaccine Toxicity: Neutralizing the Spike Protein

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Authors: Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, June 21, 2021 Although the mainstream media outlets might have you believe otherwise, the vaccines that continue to be administered for the COVID pandemic are emerging as very substantial sources of morbidity and mortality themselves. While the degree to which these negative outcomes of the […]

A New Study Pinpoints a Cause of Long-Haul COVID Symptoms

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An Attack on Mitochondria? Authors:  MAGGIE RYAN February 2, 2022 As the pandemic continues, long COVID-19 remains very prevalent (affecting between 31 and 69 percent of COVID-19 patients) and somewhat bewildering because there’s no clear connection between the severity of a patient’s initial symptoms and how long they might linger. That was one thing that Irina Petrache, MD, chief of the […]

Do vaccines protect against long COVID? What the data say

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Vaccines reduce the risk of developing COVID-19 — but studies disagree on their protective effect against long COVID. Authors: Heidi Ledford Physiotherapist David Putrino’s neurological rehabilitation clinics used to treat about 50 people each week with conditions such as chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease and sports injuries. Then came long COVID. Now, Mount Sinai Hospital’s Abilities […]

New Study Shows Insomnia More Common in COVID-19 Survivors

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Authors: Sarah Shoen Updated October 27, 2021 Home / Sleep News / New Study Shows Insomnia More Common in COVID-19 Survivors COVID-19 infection may have a large neurological and psychiatric impact on as many as one-third of its survivors. A study published by Lancet Psychiatry finds that insomnia may be one of the most common neurological and psychiatric outcomes from COVID-19. […]