James Ducker
News Medical
Hong Kong
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Enzyme related to rattlesnake neurotoxin linked with COVID-19 infection severity
Study shows that an enzyme may be a key mechanism driving COVID-19 severity and could provide a new therapeutic target. → Read More
Learning disabilities increase the vulnerability to COVID-19 infection and severity of symptoms
Researchers have found that individuals with learning disabilities are more likely to suffer from severe cases of COVID-19 infection. → Read More
Replication of SARS-CoV-2 in nasal ciliated cells could provide a new vaccination target
Researchers have found that nasal ciliated cells are targeted at the onset of COVID-19 infection, which may help to establish nasal mucosal immunity. → Read More
Airborne pollen grains facilitate spread of COVID-19 by carrying SARS-CoV-2 particles
Computer models simulating the movement of pollen grains from trees in crowded areas could accelerate the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Effects of COVID-19 infection persist in patients even post-treatment
Patients infected by COVID-19 suffer cognitive and behavioral problems lasting even 2 months post-hospital release. → Read More
First insights into human prion disease could help tackle neurodegenerative diseases
Surface features of human prions have been identified for the first time, which may provide key information into treatments of neurodegenerative diseases. → Read More
Fighting the good fight –a new protein found in red blood cells linked to limiting cognitive decline
A new study shows that depleting mouse blood of the protein ADORA2B led to faster declines in memory, and increased brain inflammation. → Read More
Mental health effects common among mild and severe cases of COVID-19
Findings on mental health outcomes of COVID-19 infection show frequent symptoms associated with lasting neurological symptoms. → Read More
OCD linked to higher stroke risk in later life
New findings indicate that the risk of developing ischemic strokes is increased in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). → Read More