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Linking Cancer, Schizophrenia And MS To Viral Infections

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller

A study has discovered a new link between bladder cancer and infection with a common virus.

Mouse study suggests viral infections can lead to autoimmune diseases

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller

"Human autoimmune disease also may occur via viral infection that gets cleared but leaves damage that can cause autoimmunity," said Wayne Yokoyama, senior author of the study.

How To Predict Who Is Most Likely To Develop Long COVID

Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller

If those most susceptible to the chronic condition can be identified early, then treatments can be tested to hopefully prevent it from developing.

Will The Coronavirus Evolve To Be Less Deadly?

Posted in Medicine on 16th Nov, 2020
by Alex Muller

Regular boosters may be necessary as the virus cycles, not because the virus is rapidly evolving, but because human immunity may wane.

500 People Will Get Ten Day Clinical Trial for Antiviral Drug Versus Coronavirus

Posted in Medicine on 8th Feb, 2020
by Alex Muller

Doctors in Washington State gave remdesivir (Gilead antiviral drug) to the first coronavirus patient in the United States last week after his condition worsened and pneumonia developed when he’d been in the hospital for a week. His symptoms improved the next day.