Thailand Medical News

COVID-19 infections now hitting new records in Netherlands

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

COVID-19 News: The Netherlands is currently grappling with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, as the highly infectious virus shows no signs of abating. According to recent surveillance reports, the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 remains elevated across the country. The national average viral load detected in wastewater has surged by 18% in the week spanning from 8 to 14 July 2024. This increase aligns wit...

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accelerates aging of blood vessels

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

COVID-19-News: The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Blood Vessels A recent study has uncovered alarming details about the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, specifically its spike protein, on human endothelial cells - the cells that line blood vessels. Researchers from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid-Spain and their collaborators found that the spike protein can induce premature aging in these cells, ...

After a June COVID-19 peak, hospitalizations in UK rises again as positivity rate hits 15.86 percent

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

COVID-19 News: Amid Waning Immunity and Euro Football Fever, Hospitalizations Increase by 17 percent Within A Week Rising Cases and Hospitalizations COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are once again on the rise in the United Kingdom, with the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showing a significant increase. Hospital admissions jumped by 17% in the week ending Sunday...

Understanding Type II Endoleaks

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Type II endoleaks are a common complication after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). This Medical News report explores whether these leaks are a serious health risk or just a harmless imaging finding. Researchers from Aristotle University Medical School in Greece and Stony Brook University Hospital in the USA delve into the complexities of this...

The role of Phenylalanine in heart failure

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

Cardiology Updates: Heart failure (HF) remains a leading cause of illness and death worldwide, affecting millions of people. Despite advances in medical treatments, the need for better tools to predict outcomes in HF patients is crucial. A recent study sheds light on phenylalanine (PHE), an amino acid, as a significant marker in understanding and predicting heart failure outcomes. The role of...

Gut health and inflammation are also risk factors for stroke

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Stroke - More Than Just a Brain Problem Stroke remains one of the most serious health threats worldwide, being a leading cause of death and long-term disability. While we often think of stroke as a purely brain-related issue, new research highlights that the roots of stroke can extend far beyond the brain, involving complex interactions between metabolic health, gut mi...

The phytochemical Erianin found in Dendrobium orchids shows promise in fighting gastric cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: In an exciting development in cancer research, a team of scientists from several leading institutions in China has discovered that Erianin, a natural compound found in Dendrobium orchids, shows significant potential in inhibiting the growth of gastric cancer. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report delves into the details of their findings and what it means for future c...

Non-invasive ultrasound treatment shows promise for Desmoid tumor patients

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive fibromatosis, are a rare type of growth that occurs in connective tissues. These tumors are notorious for their ability to infiltrate surrounding tissues and their high recurrence rates. While they don't metastasize like other cancers, their aggressive nature can cause significant problems, including chronic pain, functional impairments, a...

New immune protein UBXN3B identified as playing a key role in B cell development and immunity

Nikhil Prasad Jul 23, 2024 4 months ago

Immunology Updates: Researchers from the University of Connecticut-USA, Yale University-USA, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine-China, and Tsinghua University-China have made a significant discovery about a protein called UBXN3B. This protein plays a crucial role in the development of B cells, a type of white blood cell essential for the adaptive immune system. This Immunology Upda...