Thailand Medical News

How Tuberculosis Manipulates Human Genes for Survival

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health threat, claiming millions of lives despite ongoing efforts to combat it. Researchers from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in India, CHRIST University in India, and the University of Florida in the USA have collaborated on a study uncovering how the TB-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), manipulates the human immune system using epi...

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein Found to Worsen Chronic Pain in Those Exposed to COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study has revealed that the nucleocapsid (N) protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, may be more dangerous than previously understood. Scientists from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, and the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences have discovered that this protein not only contributes to the virus's infectious capabili...

Cordyceps Polysaccharides for Immunity Enhancement

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Cordyceps, a unique fungus primarily found parasitizing insects, is gaining increasing attention for its health-boosting properties. This peculiar mushroom genus, with species like Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia. As scientific research expands, modern studies are uncovering how the comp...

Thyroid Hormone Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer’s-like Symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Universidad de La Frontera (Chile), Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil), and Universidad Santo Tomás (Chile) have conducted a promising study on the potential neuroprotective effects of thyroid hormone therapy in addressing Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent form of dementia, primarily affects cognitive functio...

How Influenza A Virus Manipulates Host Metabolism for Faster Replication

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Scientists from Nanjing Agricultural University and the Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Herbivorous Animal Diseases (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs) collaborated with the Xinjiang Animal Disease Research Key Laboratory to explore how Influenza A virus (IAV), specifically the WSN strain, manipulates the metabolic pathways of host cells to increase its replicati...

Norovirus GII.17 Strain Causing Massive Outbreak Across the United Kingdom

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

UK Medical News: Highly Contagious Norovirus Strain Sparks Widespread Outbreak The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a substantial outbreak of the norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently reported a staggering 41% increase in cases over a short two-week period, ending on October 20...

New Targeted Therapy Shows Promise Against Mpox (Monkeypox) Virus Through Enhanced Immune Response

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers Uncover Key Antiviral Mechanism In an exciting new development, scientists from various esteemed institutions have discovered a promising new approach to fighting the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The breakthrough, spearheaded by researchers from the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences-China, the University of Science and Technology of C...

Nearly One-Third of Individuals Exposed to COVID-19 Experience Kidney Complications

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Kidney problems have become an unexpected but significant concern for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Nearly one-third of these patients experience some form of kidney complication, primarily acute kidney injury (AKI), leading to worsened health outcomes and greater risks of long-term kidney disease. This Medical News report highlights recent research findings on the types of ki...

Thailand Medical Study Reveals Plant Extract Formula as Potential Relief for Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Thailand Medical: Researchers from Rangsit University, Thailand, investigated a novel approach to long COVID relief involving the usage of locally available herbs. Their study focused on a Combined Plant Extract (CPE) formula containing extracts from lime, bamboo grass, cannabis leaves, galangal, and black pepper, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This Thailand Medical ...

Landiolol Shows Promise as a New Treatment for Heart Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Landiolol, a unique beta-blocker, is gaining attention for its effectiveness in managing heart rate for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT). This new treatment has shown promising results for those with heart failure conditions where controlling the heart rate can be challenging. A recent study led by researchers from Miyazaki Medical Association Hospit...

Indoles Offer New Antiviral Potential

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Recent years have highlighted the global need for antiviral drugs due to the impact of diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, Influenza, Zika, and Dengue. With this increased urgency, researchers are turning to compounds known as indoles for answers. This Medical News report delves into the potential of indole-based compounds in treating viral infections, a topic explored by research groups ...

AMP Kinase as a New Hope for Tackling Long-Term COVID-19 Complications

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from various esteemed institutions, including Nursing and Medical Science Riyadh ELM University in Saudi Arabia, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmacy in India, Lalit Narayan Mithila University-India, The Glocal University in Saharanpur-India, UMM Matrix Innovations Private Limited-India, and the University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, have delved into a promising solution for ...

Antibiotics During Flu May Harm Lung Immunity and Increase Bacterial Pneumonia Risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-USA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine-USA, and the University of Pittsburgh-USA have revealed that using antibiotics during influenza infections may actually impair the body’s ability to fight off bacterial pneumonia that can follow a viral infection. The study dives deep into how antibiotics may disrupt lung immun...

COVID-19 Causes Blood-Fat Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study led by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA, involving over 200,000 adults, has revealed an alarming link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of blood-fat disorders. This condition, known as dyslipidemia, involves abnormal lipid levels in the blood and serves as a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. T...

New Study Warns of Heart and Kidney Risks Associated with the Common Pain Reliever Etoricoxib

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In recent research from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, scientists have taken a closer look at the effects of etoricoxib, a widely used anti-inflammatory drug. With a growing demand for medications that relieve pain without severe side effects, etoricoxib has been a go-to choice for people dealing with chronic pain. However, researchers are now examining its safety for heart and kidney heal...

Russian Study Finds That Immune-Regulating T Cell Subsets Show Delayed Recovery for a Year Following Acute COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects millions globally, presenting symptoms from mild to severe. While the disease is known to cause significant respiratory distress and even multi-organ failure in severe cases, researchers have been examining the immune response during and after recovery. The latest study, led by scientists from Almazov National Medical Rese...

Utah Becomes 15th U.S. State with H5N1 Infections in Dairy Farms While More Farmworkers Get Infected in Washington

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: H5N1 Avian Flu Confirmed in Utah Dairy Farms The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has infected eight dairy farms in Cache County. This recent outbreak adds Utah to the growing list of 15 states in the U.S. dealing with H5N1 avian flu in cattle. https://ag.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PR-Avian-Influenza-C...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Combined with Modern Biomedicine Shows Promise in Treating Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

TCM News: Researchers from Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing, China, have delved into the effectiveness of combining Chinese herbal medicine with conventional biomedicine in treating idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). IMN, a severe kidney condition marked by the thickening of kidney membrane walls, is ofte...

Miami study finds that antipsychotics show promise over SSRIs in reducing Long COVID risk for veterans

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Miami and the Miami Veterans Administration (VA) Healthcare System have shed light on the potential of certain mental health medications to reduce the risk of developing Long COVID in veterans. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal COVID, examined how antipsychotic drugs might lower the risk of Long COVID, a condition known to affect pat...

Unprecedented Dengue Outbreak Hits Los Angeles as Climate Change Fuels Aedes Mosquito Surge

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Dengue on the Rise in LA County Los Angeles County is witnessing an “unprecedented” increase in locally transmitted dengue fever cases, marking a shift in how the mosquito-borne illness affects California. Health officials recently confirmed two additional cases, raising the total to eleven for the year, primarily in Baldwin Park and Hollywood Hills, with additional case...

Japanese doctors find that Gamma-Glutamyltransferase levels can be used as biomarkers for colorectal cancer risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Colorectal cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers worldwide, and a recent study by researchers from Saitama Medical University in Japan has shed light on a new factor that could help in early identification of high-risk individuals: Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels. GGT, an enzyme linked to liver function, has been found to have a significant relationship with colorectal...

Study Finds New Link Between Sugar Metabolism and Stress-Related Depression

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Chronic stress is a familiar challenge in today’s fast-paced world, impacting mental health and leading to conditions like depression. New research from Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and South China University of Technology suggests a groundbreaking way to combat this impact: blocking the body’s use of sugar in the brain. Study Finds New Link Between Su...

German Study Finds That Emerging COVID-19 Variants Show Strong Resistance to Antibodies and Heightened Cell Entry

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from top German research institutions have conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest SARS-CoV-2 variants, KP.2, KP.2.3, KP.3, and LB.1, uncovering a powerful potential for these lineages to evade antibodies generated by previous infections and vaccines. This study highlights how these variants have evolved to increase their efficiency in entering human cells and avoidi...

Norwegian Study Links Mild COVID-19 and Gut Bacteria to Fatigue in Young Adults

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study from Norway highlights the significant relationship between COVID-19 and gut bacteria in young adults, linking specific bacterial imbalances with prolonged fatigue. The research team comprised scientists from Akershus University Hospital, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and the University of Oslo, focusing on young adults aged 12 to ...