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Six Ways Fluvoxamine May Act To Prevent Severe Covid-19
Fluvoxamine has the potential to reduce the chance of progression to severe Covid-19. Here we describe the mechanisms that enable this ability.
SARS-CoV-2 Actively Infects And Kills Lymphoid Cells
A recent paper published in the journal Nature describes how SARS-CoV-2 infection induces a serious medical condition called lymphopenia by directly attacking and killing our immune T cells.
New Analysis Shows Fluvoxamine Has The Potential To Reduce Covid-19 Hospitalizations By More Than 90%
There is an ever-expanding need for SARS-CoV-2 antivirals. A recent analysis suggests fluvoxamine may greatly reduce the risk of hospitalization in Covid patients.
Remdesivir Resistance Reported Upon Treatment Of An Immunocompromised Patient
One of the questions that arises with any single drug treatment of an RNA virus is the level of resistance. Remdesivir has been approved as a stand-alone therapy for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.
New Research Provides Hope In The Search For A Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine- Part I
Respiratory syncytial virus is one of the leading causes of death for infants globally, and a safe vaccine is badly needed.
Two Emerging Viral Adversaries—Nipah And Hendra Virus—May Soon Meet Their Match
Nipah and Hendra Virus are two dangerous emerging pathogens that may cause serious damage if left unchecked. Here we analyze antibody candidates that may impede these threats.
In the Eye of the Storm: How Covid-19 Impacts the Eye
While Covid-19 is commonly associated with infection of the lungs, heart and other vital organs, a growing body of evidence suggests that infection can also impact the eye. Thanks to a recent study by researchers in Germany we may now have a better pic…
S100s: A Blunderbuss Approach To SARS-CoV-2 Defense
Scientists have recently discovered that a family of proteins called S100s may simultaneously protect us from SARS-CoV-2 whilst amplifying the severity of SARS-CoV-2 symptoms. Here, we provide an in-depth look at the complex relationship between S100s …
Head in the Clouds: Living with Covid-19
“Living with Covid” will not look the same for everyone. Some are already experiencing noticeable impairments in memory, executive function and attention. Guiding care for these individuals needs to be a priority as this pandemic transitions into an en…
Innate Lymphoid Cells And Covid-19 Severity: Chicken Or The Egg?
New research suggests that decreased levels of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in age may contribute to the increased risk of developing severe Covid-19. Low ILC levels may also be behind the worse disease outcomes seen in males.
