The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptoms
Abstract Public health experts are looking into the current coronavirus outbreak to see if there are any ways to prevent potentially fatal symptoms. Low-Dose Radiotherapy (LD-RT) induces anti-inflammatory cytokine responses that act as a counterweight to pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially provi...
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| description | Abstract Public health experts are looking into the current coronavirus outbreak to see if there are any ways to prevent potentially fatal symptoms. Low-Dose Radiotherapy (LD-RT) induces anti-inflammatory cytokine responses that act as a counterweight to pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially providing therapeutic benefits for COVID-19-related diseases associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study will look into positive immuno-radiological reactions to see if they are feasible, practicable, and effective in lowering the critical inflammatory condition of the crucial stage COVID-19. This study aims to investigate the use of low-dose lung radiation in bacterial and viral pneumonia, as well as to provide a treatment plan for COVID-19-associated pneumonia. This article discusses the evidence for and against LD-RT theories in COVID-19 patients. The use of LD-RT at various stages of COVID-19 appears to be beneficial, with fewer side effects than other currently being studied treatments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c9595536d4040f5afb3285978088cba2023-02-12T12:07:29ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2023-02-012811710.1186/s40001-023-00999-7The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptomsSoha M. Hussien0Radiation Safety Department, Nuclear and Radiological Safety Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy AuthorityAbstract Public health experts are looking into the current coronavirus outbreak to see if there are any ways to prevent potentially fatal symptoms. Low-Dose Radiotherapy (LD-RT) induces anti-inflammatory cytokine responses that act as a counterweight to pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially providing therapeutic benefits for COVID-19-related diseases associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study will look into positive immuno-radiological reactions to see if they are feasible, practicable, and effective in lowering the critical inflammatory condition of the crucial stage COVID-19. This study aims to investigate the use of low-dose lung radiation in bacterial and viral pneumonia, as well as to provide a treatment plan for COVID-19-associated pneumonia. This article discusses the evidence for and against LD-RT theories in COVID-19 patients. The use of LD-RT at various stages of COVID-19 appears to be beneficial, with fewer side effects than other currently being studied treatments.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-00999-7COVID-19ImmunomodulatoryAnti-inflammatoryRadiotherapyLow-dose |
| spellingShingle | Soha M. Hussien The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptoms European Journal of Medical Research COVID-19 Immunomodulatory Anti-inflammatory Radiotherapy Low-dose |
| title | The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptoms |
| title_full | The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptoms |
| title_fullStr | The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptoms |
| title_full_unstemmed | The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptoms |
| title_short | The immunomodulatory properties of low-level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for COVID-19’s life-threatening symptoms |
| title_sort | immunomodulatory properties of low level ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for covid 19 s life threatening symptoms |
| topic | COVID-19 Immunomodulatory Anti-inflammatory Radiotherapy Low-dose |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-00999-7 |
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