- In viral games, refs go to the replay: The direct ancestors of SARS-CoV-2 remain unidentified, but molecular epidemiology suggests that close relatives of SARS-CoV-2 with high zoonotic potential were circulating prior to the start of the pandemic. Understanding where these relatives originated and how they evolved is essential for preventing future pandemics.
- SARS-CoV-2-related bat virus behavior in human-relevant models sheds light on the origin of COVID-19: BANAL-236 is a bat sarbecovirus related to SARS-CoV-2, which infects human cells and replicates efficiently in mice and macaques. It causes pauci-symptomatic infection and leads to protection against superinfection by a virulent strain. No evidence of antibodies recognizing bat sarbecoviruses have been found in populations in close contact with them.
- Priapism in an otherwise healthy man with SARS-CoV-2: case report and literature review: A young man with COVID-19 symptoms developed ischemic priapism, likely due to thrombosis of penile vessels caused by the virus. Prompt treatment with punctures and irrigation was successful in resolving the priapism.
- Vitamin C promotes ACE2 degradation and protects against SARS-CoV-2 infection: Vitamin C administration can reduce ACE2 protein levels and prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Low hanging fruit for combatting SARS-CoV-2: In a study by Zuo et al. (2023), it was found that vitamin C can target ACE2, the cellular receptor for SARS-CoV-2, for ubiquitin-dependent degradation, resulting in the inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Sensitive SARS-CoV-2 detection, air travel Covid-19 testing, variant determination and fast direct PCR detection, using ddPCR and RT-qPCR methods: We developed ddPCR and RT-qPCR methods for sensitive SARS-CoV-2 detection, and analyzed 10 swab/saliva samples from 5 Covid-19 patients.
- Metabolomics as a powerful tool for diagnostic, pronostic and drug intervention analysis in COVID-19: COVID-19 is a major health challenge worldwide, and its systemic character allows for the investigation of SARS-CoV-2 infection using multi-omic techniques such as chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry or NMR spectroscopy.
- Study characteristical and regional influences on postpartum depression before vs. during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis: This meta-analysis investigated the association between postpartum depression symptoms and the COVID-19 pandemic by comparing data from pre-pandemic and post-pandemic timeframes and exploring influencing factors.
- Reported COVID-19 vaccines side effects among Algerian athletes: a comparison between inactivated virus, adenoviral vector, and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: This study evaluated the self-reported post-vaccination side effects of inactivated virus, adenoviral vector, and mRNA COVID19 vaccines among Algerian athletes. A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted in Algeria between March 01 and April 4, 2022. The study used a validated questionnaire with 25 multiple-choice items to assess the side effects experienced by athletes after receiving the vaccine.
- Effects of COVID-19 on brain and cerebellum: a voxel based morphometrical analysis: This study aims to determine the morphological and volumetric changes in cortical and subcortical structures in recovered COVID-19 patients, as it is believed that the virus has a long-term effect on these structures. 50 post-COVID-19 patients and 50 healthy volunteers participated in the study.
- The risks of attrition bias in longitudinal surveys of the impact of COVID-19: We conducted a longitudinal online survey study to assess the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We found that those with a history of depression were more likely to be lost to follow-up, highlighting the need for special attention to ensure their participation in future studies.
- Case report: Immunological characteristics of de novo ulcerative colitis in a child post COVID-19: The mechanisms of de novo IBD following SARS-CoV-2 infection are unknown, but cases of coexisting IBD and MIS-C have been reported, suggesting a shared underlying dysfunction of immune responses. Immunological analyses of a Japanese patient with de novo ulcerative colitis following SARS-CoV-2 infection suggest that an abnormal immune response may be involved in the development of this condition.
- Guillain-Barre syndrome following COVID-19 vaccines: A review of literature: This study aimed to analyze reported cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after COVID-19 vaccination. Case reports published before May 14, 2022 were retrieved from PubMed and analyzed for characteristics, vaccine types, number of doses before onset, clinical manifestations, laboratory test results, neurophysiological examination results, treatment outcomes, and follow-up.
- What is holding back business process virtualization in the post-COVID-19 era? Based on process virtualization theory (PVT): The post-pandemic COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation and business process virtualization, but the lack of physical interaction and psychological requirements of communication between teleworkers have hindered this process. Studying the relationship between organizational member interaction and job performance is important to understand how to improve virtual working environments.
Daily News Pulse for March 13, 2023
Summary: Princeton students have seen an overall improvement in course satisfaction since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan, many people are still wearing masks despite the government’s easing of guidelines.
