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Unraveling COVID-19: Understanding Population Disparities and Immune Responses

Variations in immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 across populations are influenced by latent cytomegalovirus infection and human genetic factors shaped by natural selection, according to a study by researchers from the Institut Pasteur, CNRS, and the Collège de France. The study analyzed immune responses to the virus among populations in Central Africa, Western Europe, and East Asia, finding that differences in blood cellular composition and the expression of certain genes contribute to the varying severity levels of COVID-19. These findings could aid in improving patient management during future epidemics and pave the way for precision medicine strategies.

via SciTechDaily|

#covid-19 #genetic-factors #health

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No Link Found Between Acute Kidney Injury and Worsening CKD

A study challenges the widely held belief that episodes of mild-to-moderate acute kidney injury (AKI) trigger accelerated loss of kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study found no independent association between mild-to-moderate AKI and subsequent decline in kidney function. The researchers suggest that preventing mild-to-moderate AKI may not prevent the accelerated progression of CKD. However, AKI still serves as a warning sign for individuals at higher risk of kidney issues in the future, and patient management should focus on optimizing kidney health through tight blood pressure control, the use of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors, and avoiding nephrotoxic exposures.

via Medscape|

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