Dec 11, 2020 05:50 PM
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COVID-19 may also invade the central nervous system, cause neurological illnesses
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/...121020.php
In new review, Cleveland Clinic researchers note that recent case reports of COVID-19-associated neurological disorders demonstrate the virus' neuroinvasive potential
Dogs trained to detect people infected with COVID-19 - by sniffing their armpits
https://www.studyfinds.org/dogs-detect-c...g-armpits/
EXCERPTS: A new study that has seen pilot programs spring up around the world has discovered that dogs can sniff out coronavirus in the sweat of humans. Thanks to their famously acute sense of smell, dogs have been rooting out drugs, explosives, and even successfully pick up diseases like cancer for years. [...] The team behind the study hope their findings will mean dogs could help with COVID aid in parts of the world without the infrastructure for expensive mass testing programs. The loveable animals could be used anywhere however, with the hope that invasive nasal swabs could be replaced by a simple sweat sample taken from under the armpit for a dog to sniff... (MORE - details)
ISU study indicates diet may help reduce cognitive decline
https://www.research.iastate.edu/news/is...e-decline/
EXCERPT: Here are four of the most significant findings from the study:
1) Cheese, by far, was shown to be the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even late into life;
2) The daily consumption of alcohol, particularly red wine, was related to improvements in cognitive function;
3) Weekly consumption of lamb, but not other red meats, was shown to improve long-term cognitive prowess; and
4) Excessive consumption of salt is bad, but only individuals already at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease may need to watch their intake to avoid cognitive problems over time. (MORE - details)
People Claim Their Teeth Have Fallen Out Following Covid-19, So We Asked A Dentist If That's A Thing
https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-me...a-dentist/
EXCERPT: So far there is no solid evidence that Covid-19 can lead to tooth loss, other than anecdotes - such as those described in the New York Times piece - of people losing teeth after infection. Cases described included a 43-year-old woman with a history of dental problems, as well as a 12-year-old boy without any prior problems who lost one of his adult teeth.
While it's possible that Covid-19 could cause an exacerbation of previous dental conditions, there is no concrete evidence or data on the subject just yet. Many dental practices around the world remain closed or are operating at limited capacity due to the high-Covid risk of the work, as a lot of dental treatments will by their nature cause mouth fluids to fly just about everywhere. It's perfectly possible this lack of dental care could have caused an increase in tooth loss, as well as preventing dentists from getting the data we need to determine if this is an effect of Covid-19.
However, so that you don't freak out, dentists are sceptical that the virus could cause it, especially in people without prior gum disease... (MORE - details)
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/...121020.php
In new review, Cleveland Clinic researchers note that recent case reports of COVID-19-associated neurological disorders demonstrate the virus' neuroinvasive potential
Dogs trained to detect people infected with COVID-19 - by sniffing their armpits
https://www.studyfinds.org/dogs-detect-c...g-armpits/
EXCERPTS: A new study that has seen pilot programs spring up around the world has discovered that dogs can sniff out coronavirus in the sweat of humans. Thanks to their famously acute sense of smell, dogs have been rooting out drugs, explosives, and even successfully pick up diseases like cancer for years. [...] The team behind the study hope their findings will mean dogs could help with COVID aid in parts of the world without the infrastructure for expensive mass testing programs. The loveable animals could be used anywhere however, with the hope that invasive nasal swabs could be replaced by a simple sweat sample taken from under the armpit for a dog to sniff... (MORE - details)
ISU study indicates diet may help reduce cognitive decline
https://www.research.iastate.edu/news/is...e-decline/
EXCERPT: Here are four of the most significant findings from the study:
1) Cheese, by far, was shown to be the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even late into life;
2) The daily consumption of alcohol, particularly red wine, was related to improvements in cognitive function;
3) Weekly consumption of lamb, but not other red meats, was shown to improve long-term cognitive prowess; and
4) Excessive consumption of salt is bad, but only individuals already at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease may need to watch their intake to avoid cognitive problems over time. (MORE - details)
People Claim Their Teeth Have Fallen Out Following Covid-19, So We Asked A Dentist If That's A Thing
https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-me...a-dentist/
EXCERPT: So far there is no solid evidence that Covid-19 can lead to tooth loss, other than anecdotes - such as those described in the New York Times piece - of people losing teeth after infection. Cases described included a 43-year-old woman with a history of dental problems, as well as a 12-year-old boy without any prior problems who lost one of his adult teeth.
While it's possible that Covid-19 could cause an exacerbation of previous dental conditions, there is no concrete evidence or data on the subject just yet. Many dental practices around the world remain closed or are operating at limited capacity due to the high-Covid risk of the work, as a lot of dental treatments will by their nature cause mouth fluids to fly just about everywhere. It's perfectly possible this lack of dental care could have caused an increase in tooth loss, as well as preventing dentists from getting the data we need to determine if this is an effect of Covid-19.
However, so that you don't freak out, dentists are sceptical that the virus could cause it, especially in people without prior gum disease... (MORE - details)