The delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 seems to be highly transmissible than the original strain. A new research has given some insights into the combination therapies that can work effectively against COVID infections caused by beta and delta variants.
Japanese Food Natto Might Help in COVID-19 Treatment
Natto, the traditional Japanese food, contains substances that can serve as potential antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2. Researchers suggest the potential antiviral activities of natto extracts along with the other health benefits of this food.
Natto, the traditional Japanese food, contains substances that can serve as potential antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2. Researchers suggest the potential antiviral activities of natto extracts along with the other health benefits of this food.
‘Molnupiravir is an antiviral drug that interferes with a part of the SARS-CoV-2 enzyme, which is used to make copies of its genetic material. It can treat SARS-CoV-2 infections caused by variants when given in combination with baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug.’
The investigation found that a combination of molnupiravir and baricitinib can treat COVID-19 infection even if it occurs by the Beta and Delta variants of the virus. "Molnupiravir interferes with a part of the virus that is conserved across different variants, specifically, the enzyme that it uses to copy its genetic material for replication. It has a strong backbone drug candidate from which multiple combinations can be derived," said Dr. Conrad Chan, laboratory director at the Defence Medical and Environmental Research Institute from DSO.
However, there is no data yet from clinical trials to support the efficacy of this drug combination in all phases of Covid-19 disease so, the team is now planning to conduct clinical trials for molnupiravir and its drug combinations probably on vaccinated individuals with mild to moderate disease.
Coffee May Strike Down the COVID-19 Risk
Coffee helps in lowering down the risk of COVID-19 up to 10% by drinking one or more cups of coffee per day.
Coffee helps in lowering down the risk of COVID-19 up to 10% by drinking one or more cups of coffee per day.
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Do Pets Catch Covid-19 from Their Owners?
Pet dogs and cats do catch Covid-19 from their owners. Covid-19 rates are higher in pets that have been in contact with Covid-19 people than in pets without such contact.
Pet dogs and cats do catch Covid-19 from their owners. Covid-19 rates are higher in pets that have been in contact with Covid-19 people than in pets without such contact.
COVID-19 Could Affect Your Cognitive Abilities
People who previously had COVID-19 show measurable cognitive deficits, found a new study. Nervous system disorders can arise from stroke, inflammations, and autoimmune responses among COVID survivors.
People who previously had COVID-19 show measurable cognitive deficits, found a new study. Nervous system disorders can arise from stroke, inflammations, and autoimmune responses among COVID survivors.
