Direct effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the kidney

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the causative virus of the current global pandemic. Research suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection affects organs other than the lungs despite its initial manifestation as pulmonary disease. The clinical picture of COVID-19 has been improved thanks to autopsy research, case […]

EU regulator finds mRNA COVID-19 shots safe during pregnancy

FILE PHOTO: A pregnant woman receives a vaccine for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Skippack Pharmacy in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, U.S., February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File Photo(Reuters) – COVID-19 vaccines made using mRNA technology do not cause pregnancy complications for expectant mothers and their babies, the European Union’s drug regulator said on Tuesday, following a detailed […]

Video: How to decide what mask is best for you

When it comes to masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, many options are available. How do you decide what mask is right for you? Dr. John O’Horo, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, provides a demonstration of various mask options available and how to properly wear them. Wearing a mask serves two purposes, says […]

Barbara Streisand: Star ‘shocked’ by ‘lady killer’ disease – symptoms

Barbara Streisand opens about her friendship with Prince Charles We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In 2014, the Oscar award winning […]

'I was told it was irresponsible': Women on antidepressants and pregnancy

While, as a society, we are getting better at talking about mental health in general, there is still a lot of misunderstanding around antidepressants and pregnancy. But it’s an important conversation to be having, with one in five pregnant women being affected by depression and anxiety. All too often, those who are pregnant or trying […]

Social media: Benefits vs. negative impact

Over the last 20 years, social media has risen from relative obscurity to become a fully accepted and integrated part of everyday life. However, despite social media’s ubiquity, the research on how it affects mental health remains inconclusive. So far, most research investigating the effects of social media on mental health has focused on the […]

Experimental Drug Targets COVID-19 From Two Angles

(Reuters) – An experimental drug originally being developed to treat influenza is showing promise against SARS-CoV-2 and might defend against COVID-19 from two different directions, researchers said. The drug, called zapnometinib or ATR-002, could potentially curb the proliferation of the virus in cells and also reduce the exaggerated immune response that contributes to critical illness […]