Long Haul COVID-19, an Overview of Current Research
As many have contracted covid-19 and fully recovered, another concerning question is if covid-19 will cause long-term damage? This question remains unclear due to the
World Malaria Day – 2021
25th April is internationally observed as World Malaria Day, a day to draw attention to a disease which still threatens half of the global population.
Tuberculosis – The Invisible Pandemic
March 24th, World Tuberculosis Day, marks the anniversary of a momentous occasion- the discovery of the bacterium which causes tuberculosis in 1882. More than a
Organs affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 is not just a respiratory disease, it affects a multitude of other organs. Beyond common cold symptoms, it can impact the heart, gastrointestinal system
Moderna and Pfizer mRNA Vaccine, from What’s in it to Side Effects
What does an mRNA vaccine contain?The active ingredient is mRNA which is contained in liposomes (fat vesicles). The genetic material (mRNA) will transcribe part of
Does the BCG Vaccine Protect Against COVID-19?
The year 2020 started with the buzz of a new disease in town, now known to everybody as COVID-19. Give or take, the year has
Genetically Modified Viruses as Vaccines for SARS-CoV-2
One traditional vaccine strategy is to use weakened viruses to induce a protective immune response. A more recent approach is a viral vector platform whereby
Convalescent Plasma and Passive Antibody Therapy
No vaccine has yet been created for COVID-19, but one treatment has been gaining more and more attention in the fight against this disease: passive
COVID-19 Around the World – Kim in Thailand
COVID-19 Around the World Kim in Thailand Stories about COVID-19 from different corners of the world Share on twitter Share on facebook Share on reddit
Diabetes and COVID-19
As of 2014, more than 422 million people suffer from the chronic condition of diabetes. Being such a prevalent condition in today’s world, the question
