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Iqra Farooq
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Journalist, BBC World Service
London
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I cover anything that is worth coverage.
Content
Cytokine Profile Associated with COVID-19 Severity and Outcome: A Hospital-Based Study from Kashmir, North India
By Iqra Farooq Verified, Inaamul Haq, Saleem Hussain, Rafiqa Eachkoti| EMJ- European Medical Journal Verified 1. Cytokine storm is the key pathophysiology underlying COVID-19. 2. In a cohort of 100 hospitalised patients with COVID-19 from Kashmir, India, cytokine profiling was carried out and correlated (by univariate and multivariate analysis) with COVID-19 severity and outcome. 3. The authors found ‘IL-6, IL10, vascular endothelial growth factor, and IL-8’ as particularly significant inflammatory cytokines of prognostic and predictive relevance.
By Iqra Farooq Verified| Yahoo Entertainment Verified Last week, Beyoncé made history on the US country charts - becoming the first black woman to score a number one single, with her latest single Texas Hold 'Em.The release is the first taste of an entire country album - a follow-up to the house music-focused Renaissance - which Beyoncé has referred to as Act II. But while she's blazing trails in a genre where black artists have traditionally struggled to gain recognition, there are a handful of black women who've walked that path before her.
Cytokine Profile Associated with COVID-19 Severity and Outcome: A Hospital-Based Study from Kashmir, North India
By Iqra Farooq Verified, Inaamul Haq, Saleem Hussain, Rafiqa Eachkoti| EMJ- European Medical Journal Verified 1. Cytokine storm is the key pathophysiology underlying COVID-19. 2. In a cohort of 100 hospitalised patients with COVID-19 from Kashmir, India, cytokine profiling was carried out and correlated (by univariate and multivariate analysis) with COVID-19 severity and outcome. 3. The authors found ‘IL-6, IL10, vascular endothelial growth factor, and IL-8’ as particularly significant inflammatory cytokines of prognostic and predictive relevance.
Company Info
BBC World Service
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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Founded: 1922