Ileocecal Intussusception in the Era of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): A Case Report and Literature Review

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Niharika Alla • Thaer Abdul-Hadi • Florentina Litra: June 19, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62731  Abstract Ileocecal intussusception (ICI) is the most common abdominal emergency and cause of intestinal obstruction in young children, carrying a high risk of mortality and morbidity. Enteric viral infectious and inflammatory syndromes are known triggers for intussusception (ileoileal and ileocolic) by causing mesenteric lymphoid hyperplasia that may act as […]

Study: COVID Vaccine Won’t Trigger MS Relapse

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Newsmax Health Multiple sclerosis makes people vulnerable to more severe cases of COVID-19, but a new study finds that getting the COVID vaccine won’t trigger a relapse of MS symptoms. “People with MS have an increased risk of severe COVID infection due to their level of motor disability or exposure to treatments that suppress their […]

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

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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 disruptions in food supply chains led to the restricted availability of primary sources of essential micronutrients. To highlight this, we present the case of an […]

China’s CDC Reports New COVID-19 Cases Hit Nearly 20 Percent

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Authored by Alex Wu via The Epoch Times, The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that new COVID-19 infections in the country of origin have increased to nearly 20 percent in the past few weeks, as two new Omicron subvariants spread across the country. But while increases to China’s official COVID-19 test […]

Ask the Expert: How COVID-19 Affects the Eyes

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Last updated April 26, 2024, News & Magazine NewsroomHSC NewsUSC Health, Interviewed by Eric Weintraub, Additional Expertise Contributions by Dr. Brian Toy Much continues to remain unknown about the constantly evolving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, more information has become available in the past 1.5 years regarding COVID-19’s effects on one of the most sensitive parts […]

How wave of new dementias may be fueled by surprising culprit every home has been touched by

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By Maiya Focht, A new study has added fuel to concerns that America could face a surge in dementias in coming years and decades due to COVID.  The research found that nearly two-thirds of people over 65 who were hospitalized with the virus went on to suffer cognitive decline, which can be a precursor for dementia, weeks […]

Two-Year Longitudinal Study Reveals That Long COVID Symptoms Peak and Quality of Life Nadirs at 6–12 Months Postinfection 

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Zoe O Demko, Tong Yu, Sarika K Mullapudi, et. al., Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 11, Issue 3, March 2024, ofae027, https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofae027 Abstract Background Few longitudinal studies available characterize long COVID outcomes out to 24 months, especially in people with nonsevere acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study sought to prospectively characterize incidence and duration of long COVID symptoms […]

Molecular architecture of coronavirus double-membrane vesicle pore complex

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Yixin Huang, Tongyun Wang, Lijie Zhong, et. al., Nature  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 (nsp3) and nsp4 are the minimal viral components required to induce DMV formation and to form a double-membrane-spanning pore, essential for the transport of newly […]

Risks of digestive diseases in long COVID: evidence from a population-based cohort study

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Yuying Ma, Lijun Zhang, Rui Wei, et. al, BMC Medicine volume 22, Article number: 14 (2024) Cite this article Abstract Background In the post-pandemic era, a wide range of COVID-19 sequelae is of growing health concern. However, the risks of digestive diseases in long COVID have not been comprehensively understood. To investigate the long-term risk of digestive diseases among COVID patients. Methods In this […]

Sleep and Long COVID—A Review and Exploration of Sleep Disturbances in Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-COV-2 (PASC) and Therapeutic Possibilities

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Volume 10, pages 169–180, (2024), Elliott K Lee & R. Robert Auger  Abstract Purpose of Review Post Acute Sequelae of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2), also known as PASC, and frequently referred to as “long-COVID,” is estimated to afflict over 65 million people worldwide. Sleep disturbances and fatigue are some of the most frequently cited PASC symptoms, and […]