The World Health Organization (WHO) believes that the omicron coronavirus strain is more infectious than the delta variant, and the effectiveness of vaccines against the new strain may be reduced. At the same time, the organization confirmed that most omicron infections are mild. This is stated in a statement by the WHO, the agency reports. … Read more
The Indian Times – The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) as an oral drug against the coronavirus. – GridHEALTH.id – As all countries fight the second wave of infections corona virus the vicious, The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization … Read more
Scientists from the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have tried to figure out how the coronavirus affects the brain. “We performed high-resolution postmortem magnetic resonance imaging of the brains of patients with Covid-19 and histopathological examination aimed at microvascular changes,” the publication said. New England Journal of Medicine. Brain scans using MRI … Read more
A study conducted at the Tongji Clinical Hospital (Wuhan, China) proved the effectiveness of Russian Arbidol for the prevention of coronavirus infection. KP.Ru with reference to the scientific journal Frontiers in Public Health. It is reported that specialists followed the condition of 63 men and 101 women with an average age of 37 years for … Read more
WHO has expressed concern about reports of a decrease in the effectiveness of PCR assays aimed at detecting the S-protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This is stated in the official statement released today. “Laboratories using commercial PCR kits for which the target viral genes are not clearly identified in the manufacturer’s instructions are encouraged to … Read more
Taking vitamins is dangerous during viral diseases, including coronavirus, since they only make the infection stronger, and do not speed up the healing process. The director of the Khazamova Immunocorrection Center, therapist Lyudmila Lapa, spoke about this. “Viruses also receive energy from vitamins. When a person falls ill, they should not be used. But as … Read more
A study by German scientists showed that coronavirus can enter the human brain after inhaling it through the nose and getting stuck in the nasal mucus. This is the first scientific evidence that the coronavirus can infect brain neurons through the mucous membrane. During the pandemic, it became clear that the coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, was … Read more
In St. Petersburg, on November 23, new restrictions are introduced due to the spread of coronavirus infection. They will concern shopping centers, sports events and the work of cultural institutions, reports administration of St. Petersburg. In particular, from November 23, sports events will be held without spectators. Some restrictions will apply to rollers. One person … Read more
“At present, interest in vitamin D has increased significantly. The fact is that Russia is located in a zone of low insolation, therefore its deficiency is very common among various segments of the population,” Mikhail Kagan explained to Rossiyskaya Gazeta. “Considering the important physiological role of this vitamin in body, a number of researchers suggest … Read more
Kursk State Medical University has developed a drug that can shorten the recovery process of patients with COVID-19 by several days. According to Leonid Yampolsky, Associate Professor of the Department of General and Bioorganic Chemistry of the KSMU, the new drug helps to quickly get rid of breathing and lung problems typical for those infected … Read more