😡 LONG COVID : 43% (NOT 10%) of those infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop LONG COVID SYMPTOMS on a period between 90 to 120 days ! 😡
(Meta-analysis 41 STUDIES)
WHY SUCH DIFFERENCES IN THE FIGURES?
2) There are 3 main reasons that can explain the differences in the figures provided.
A. THE BASELINE is NEVER the SAME !
Sometimes the study is carried out on those hospitalized, or asymptomatic, or children, or on questionnaires where only a small % of people answered ...
3) B. THE REFERENCE PERIOD IS NEVER THE SAME !
In some studies the period is 2 months, or 6 months, or 1 year and more, and sometimes they mixed several periods.
Yet precise criteria exist and were recently proposed by a group of 200 scientists. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34951953/
4) C. THE SYMPTOMS STUDIED ARE NEVER THE SAME !
Depending on the studies, some are studying, one or more symptoms, or deciding on a minimum number of symptoms for LONG COVID.
We have everything, from neurological and cardiac symptoms, to studies combining up to 50 symptoms !
5) In the jungle of studies (I have read 30 studies, line by line) there is, in my opinion only one, which is a meta-analysis of 41 studies, which offers reliable values, with criteria for inclusion or exclusion that make sense.
7) Forest plot for worldwide post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition prevalence.
8) Forest plot for post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition prevalence by hospitalization status, region, follow-up time, and sex, as well as symptom-specific prevalence.
NIPAH VIRUS
Jumping to conclusions during outbreaks only fuels panic and misunderstanding; NOT EVERY VIRUS OUTBREAK is a PANDEMIC.
We raised the alarm about Nipah in 2023, but it’s essential not to confuse an epidemic related to this virus, ...
2) ...like the one in India, with a pandemic risk or a situation like COVID-19.
Nipah virus is transmitted primarily from animals, especially bats, to humans. It spreads through direct contact with infected animals, their secretions, or contaminated foods.
3) Human-to-human transmission occurs only through close contact, such as touching or caring for an infected person, as well as sharing fluids like saliva or blood.
We cannot equate a virus transmitted through fluids with a respiratory virus like SARS-CoV-2.
"70% to 90% of our CELLS are completely RENEWED in less than 5 YEARS!
So If we’re mostly "New", why are so many still struggling with SARS-CoV-2?
We will tackle this question, which is more complex than it seems, in several posts.
2) First, let's say a few words about cell renewal.
70% to 90% of our cells are renewed over time. This turnover occurs in various cell types, including skin, blood, and immune cells, allowing the body to replace damaged or aged cells. sciencefocus.com/the-human-body…
3) For instance, red blood cells have a lifespan of about 120 days, while skin cells regenerate every few weeks.
Even with significant cell renewal, aging persists due to changes in our DNA. sciencefocus.com/the-human-body…
2) Co-infection occurs when a person is infected by more than one virus at the same time. This can lead to interesting and sometimes complex interactions between the viruses
3) In one study about SARS-CoV-2, researchers found that when different versions of this virus infect the same person, they can mix their genetic material through a process called recombination. This means that the new version of the virus can have traits from both parent viruses
For more than three years, we have been emphasizing that the envelope protein is an essential component and that we cannot limit our focus to just the spike protein. We are now uncovering its role in long COVID.
3) The Envelope (E) protein of SARS-CoV-2 plays a crucial role for several reasons:
▶️ Virus Assembly and Release: The E protein is essential for the virus's assembly and budding from infected cells, contributing to its stability and infectivity.
In 2022, COVID-19 was the second leading cause of death globally, with the repercussions of the virus far from over. The lasting impact of the pandemic continues to affect lives around the world.
Recent research may have identified a key factor contributing to long COVID: microscopic clots intertwined with immune system debris in the blood. These unusual structures were found to be nearly 20 times more prevalent ...
2) ...in long COVID patients compared to healthy individuals. The clots, associated with neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), suggest a potential biological marker for persistent symptoms.
3) These microclots could impede blood flow in small vessels, leading to issues like brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath.