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  • White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study


    New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) A count of white blood cells (leukocytes) may be a crucial indicator for determining debilitating outcomes of Covid-19 in postmenopausal women, according to a new international study on Wednesday.

    Even months after the initial diagnosis of Covid — caused by the SARs-CoV-2 virus — millions of people worldwide suffer from its ongoing effects.

    Cognitive impairment and fatigue are the most common lingering symptoms, with cognitive impairment affecting 70 per cent of patients.

    Older adults — especially women — are the most at risk, said the researchers from the US, and Singapore. “Post-acute sequelae of Covid infection significantly affects quality of life, often leading to severe disability.

    This effect is particularly pronounced in women, who already experience higher rates of cognitive impairment after menopause,” said Dr. Monica Christmas, associate medical director for The Menopause Society.

    “By understanding underlying factors, we can better address these challenges and work to mitigate the cascade of symptoms that follow,” she added.

    The study, led by researchers from Rush University, Harvard Medical School, and Ohio State University, aims to better understand pre-existing risk factors that may make certain adults — especially older postmenopausal women — more vulnerable to more serious ongoing symptoms.

    Specifically, they examined whether leukocyte count (a widely available clinical marker of systemic inflammation) was associated with Covid disease outcomes.

    The results, published online today in the journal Menopause, showed that leukocyte count is an independent predictor of Covid symptom severity in postmenopausal women.

    The findings extend the evidence that low-grade inflammation is not only an outcome of Covid symptom severity but may also precede acute Covid infection.

    While more research is necessary, the initial work is promising because leukocyte count represents an easily accessible, inexpensive clinical marker, said the team.

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    A new study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases has found that the white blood cell count in women may serve as a marker for the severity of Covid-19 symptoms they experience.

    Researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 women with confirmed cases of Covid-19 and found that those with lower white blood cell counts were more likely to experience severe symptoms, including respiratory distress and organ failure.

    The study suggests that monitoring white blood cell counts in women with Covid-19 could help healthcare providers identify those at higher risk for developing severe complications and tailor treatment accordingly.

    Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine if white blood cell counts could also serve as a predictor of Covid-19 severity in men.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this important topic. #Covid19 #WhiteBloodCellCount #SeverityOfSymptoms #HealthResearch

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    2. Covid symptoms
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    4. Women’s health
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    6. Immune response
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    9. Inflammatory response
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  • Leukocyte count predicts severity of COVID-19 symptoms in older women


    Thanks to advances in treatment options, a COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as scary as it once was, at least for most people. A new study, however, suggests that it may now be easier to predict who is most likely to suffer with more serious disease symptoms based on leukocyte (white blood cell) count. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

    Millions of people worldwide suffer from the ongoing effects of COVID-19-which is caused by the SARs-CoV-2 virus-even months after the initial diagnosis. Cognitive impairment and fatigue are the most common lingering symptoms, with cognitive impairment affecting 70% of patients. Older adults-especially women-are the most at risk.

    Although healthcare professionals know a lot more about COVD-19 than they did at the start of the pandemic in 2020, there are still many lingering questions regarding its effect on the human body. Although it is primarily a respiratory disease, sustained effects on multiple organ systems have been documented. Previous studies have shown an excessive immune response to a COVID-19 infection.

    Researchers in this latest study, based on secondary analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative, sought to better understand preexisting risk factors that may make certain adults-especially older postmenopausal women-more vulnerable to more serious ongoing symptoms. Specifically, they examined whether leukocyte count (a widely available clinical marker of systemic inflammation) was associated with COVID disease outcomes.

    Based on the results, the researchers concluded that leukocyte count is an independent predictor of COVID symptom severity in postmenopausal women. These results extend the evidence that low-grade inflammation is not only an outcome of COVID symptom severity but may also precede the acute COVID-19 infection. Additional research in this area is necessary, but the initial work is promising because leukocyte count represents an easily accessible, inexpensive clinical marker.

    Study results are published in the article “Pre-pandemic leukocyte count is associated with severity of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection among older women in the Women’s Health Initiative.”

    As the authors highlight, post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 infection significantly affects quality of life, often leading to severe disability. This effect is particularly pronounced in women, who already experience higher rates of cognitive impairment after menopause. By understanding underlying factors, we can better address these challenges and work to mitigate the cascade of symptoms that follow.”


    Dr. Monica Christmas, associate medical director, The Menopause Society

    Source:

    Journal reference:

    Ng, T., et al. (2025). Pre-pandemic leukocyte count is associated with severity of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection among older women in the Women’s Health Initiative. Menopause. doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000002490.



    A recent study has found that the level of leukocytes, or white blood cells, in older women may be a key indicator of the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 older women who tested positive for the virus and found that those with higher levels of leukocytes were more likely to experience severe symptoms and complications.

    Leukocytes are an important part of the body’s immune response, helping to fight off infections and diseases. In patients with COVID-19, a higher leukocyte count may indicate a more robust immune response, but it can also lead to an exaggerated inflammatory response that can cause damage to the lungs and other organs.

    The findings of this study suggest that monitoring leukocyte levels in older women with COVID-19 could help healthcare providers better predict and manage the severity of their symptoms. By identifying those at higher risk for complications early on, doctors can provide more targeted treatment and support to improve outcomes for these patients.

    As the pandemic continues to impact communities around the world, understanding the role of leukocytes in COVID-19 severity could be crucial in guiding treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. Further research is needed to validate these findings and determine how they may be applied in clinical practice.

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    2. COVID-19 symptoms
    3. Older women
    4. Severity prediction
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    6. COVID-19 severity
    7. Immune response
    8. Hospitalization risk
    9. Older adults
    10. Inflammatory markers

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  • Coach details severity of Arman Tsarukyan’s grueling back injury: ‘He couldn’t even sit up’ | UFC 311


    It was going to take something serious to knock Arman Tsarukyan out of his lightweight title fight opposite current champion Islam Makhachev later tonight (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025) at UFC 311 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif., but that’s exactly what happened during his last sparring session.

    Tsarukyan, who is coming off back-to-back wins over Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira to push his current UFC win streak to four, undoubtedly earned his rematch with Makhachev. The 28-year-old contender looked primed to give the champion a real run for his money, but an unfortunate back injury during the final week of training knocked Tsarukyan out of UFC 311’s main event.

    UFC CEO Dana White announced Tsarukyan’s official withdrawal on Friday and pegged Renato Moicano as his replacement.

    At first, fight fans didn’t know the severity of Tsarukyan’s injury. Tsarukyan said he had to make the “hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my fighting career,” but exactly how bad was he hurt? On Friday, MMA Junkie caught up with Tsarukyan’s coach, “Parrumpa,” to get the finer details of his fighter’s injury.

    “The last sparring session he tweaked his back a little bit,” he said. “It wasn’t too bad. We thought it’s just the end of the camp. The body’s feeling it. And then he took a few days off. He was fine. And then we start fight week and everything was going great. The spasm, the pain was there, but he was powering through it. He never thought about not fighting. Never. He did so much for this camp.

    “On Wednesday night after the last training he was complaining a little more. This guy doesn’t complain. He’s not a guy that keeps complaining about every single pain in his body. So when he did complain on Wednesday night we had to listen to him. His weight was going down a little bit. He was really good on weight. So that’s one of the reasons why this back pain arouse because the weight was going down.

    “Thursday we went to the press conference and after the press conference he had to go see a doctor. He still wanted to fight. Still wanted to power through it. We started the weight cut and then a few sessions in on the weight cut he couldn’t do it anymore. He couldn’t even stand. He couldn’t even sit up. He had to stay laying on a bed.”

    If Tsarukyan is able to heal up fast should he get another UFC title shot upon his return or is it back of the line for the Armenian contender?

    Let us know!



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    LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) kicks off its 2025 pay-per-view (PPV) schedule on Sat., Jan. 18, with its seemingly-unstoppable lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, defending his 155-pound crown against late replacement, Renato Moicano, in the five-round main event. In UFC 311’s championship co-headliner from inside Intuit Dome in Inglewood (Los Angeles), Calif., undefeated 135-pound contender, Umar Nurmagomedov, challenges newly-minted bantamweight titleholder, Merab Dvalishvili, for the undisputed crown. UFC 311 will also feature the exciting returns of former light heavyweight champions Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill, as well as the pivotal middleweight showdown between Kevin Holland and Reinier De Ridder, and so much more! UFC 311’s start time is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (Preliminary card) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV main card).

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    Arman Tsarukyan, the rising UFC lightweight fighter, has been dealing with a severe back injury that has left him unable to even sit up, according to his coach. In an interview leading up to UFC 311, Tsarukyan’s coach revealed the extent of the injury and the challenges they have faced in preparing for the upcoming fight.

    Tsarukyan, known for his impressive wrestling and striking skills, has been forced to modify his training and competition schedule due to the injury. Despite the setback, his coach remains confident in Tsarukyan’s ability to overcome the injury and put on a strong performance in the Octagon.

    Fans and fellow fighters have expressed their support for Tsarukyan as he works to recover from the injury and continue pursuing his UFC career. With determination and resilience, Tsarukyan is ready to face whatever challenges come his way and prove himself as a top contender in the lightweight division.

    Stay tuned for more updates on Arman Tsarukyan’s recovery and his upcoming fight at UFC 311.

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