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Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  18 days ago
U.S. Medical News: In a comprehensive study from researchers at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Penn State College of Medicine, cases of babesiosis - a parasitic disease transmitted by ticks - were found to be rising at an average annual rate of 9% in the United States from 2015 to 2022. Babesiosis, often likened to "American malaria," can be dangerous, particu...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  18 days ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study led by the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia has shed light on why so many long COVID sufferers report ongoing heart issues. Research led by Associate Professor Kirsty Short focused on the cause of persistent chest pain and heart palpitations experienced by individuals struggling with long-term COVID-19 effects. By analyzing blood samples from long COVID...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  18 days ago
Medical News: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts noticed how the virus affected existing health conditions, including migraine headaches. This study, conducted by researchers from the University of Palermo in Italy, explored the impact of COVID-19 on migraine patients. Their findings, gathered from 102 participants, offer insights into how the virus can worsen or, in rare cases, improve ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  18 days ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Natural Compound Iberverin Targets Liver Cancer Cells for Self-Destruction A groundbreaking study by researchers from Jiangxi Medical College at Nanchang University and Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation suggests that iberverin, a phytochemical compound derived from cabbage, might offer a potent treatment against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common t...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: Genetic Link to COVID-19 Severity A recent study reveals that genetics may hold key insights into why some people experience milder COVID-19 symptoms than others. This discovery centers on a specific genetic marker, known as the HLA-B-21M/T dimorphism, which affects the immune response of natural killer (NK) cells. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, along with collabora...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: Researchers Discover New Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Dual Viral Infections In a new breakthrough, scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) could help reduce inflammation caused by a co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and the influenza virus. Such infections, when occurring together, are parti...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: The world has faced both the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread rollout of various SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, bringing up essential questions about how our immune systems respond to this virus and the vaccines designed to protect against it. T cells, a key part of the immune system, carry unique “fingerprints” called T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoires, specifically within a se...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: New research shows COVID-19 does more than just affect the lungs - it may also have serious effects on the liver, especially in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions. Researchers at the University of Campania in Italy found that the virus’s spike protein (specifically the S1 subunit) interacts with liver proteins, potentially worsening hepatitis B (HBV) and increasing ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: In an exciting development, Hungarian researchers have uncovered a novel biomarker for mitochondrial dysfunction in patients suffering from Long COVID. This groundbreaking research reveals crucial insights into how SARS-CoV-2 impacts cellular structures and contributes to lingering symptoms that affect millions worldwide. Scientists believe this discovery could pave the way for bette...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: A team of researchers from Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS in Pavia, Italy, the National Research Council (CNR)-IASI in Rome, and other renowned institutions has revealed that COVID-19’s effects extend far beyond the initial infection. Their findings indicate that the virus leaves a lasting legacy on our DNA, specifically through epigenetic modifications such as DNA ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: COVID-19 and Our Genes: How the Virus Affects Us at the Molecular Level Researchers from multiple institutions, including the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, have released a study that dives deep into how COVID-19 affects our genes. The study sheds light on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, disrupts important gene networks within our bodies. By understan...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: Rising Mpox Cases in the UK The United Kingdom has reported two more cases of a potentially deadly variant of mpox, a viral disease known for causing high fever, severe rash, and, in some cases, death. These additional cases, identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), were found among household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case, raising the total number o...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: The alarming surge of H5N1 avian flu cases among humans, dairy farms, and poultry farms across the United States has become a pressing issue for both public health and agricultural sectors. With a steady rise in reported infections, the virus has begun spreading through multiple states, including California, Washington, and Oregon, affecting not only poultry and livestock but also po...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: A new study from the Federal University of Ouro Preto in Brazil has found that piperine, a natural compound found in black and long peppers, could protect the liver from damage caused by excessive paracetamol intake. Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is widely used for pain relief, but overdosing on it can lead to severe liver injury, making piperine’s poten...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: Understanding How Blood Cells Respond to pH Changes A new study from researchers at the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology in Moscow, alongside collaborators from the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” -Russia and the Sarov Physics and Technology Institute, MEPhl-Russia, explores how shifts in blood acidi...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: Researchers from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital in Rome, and the University of Sassari-Italy have presented intriguing findings that may help unravel the mystery behind rare nasal tumors. This study brings to light how the delicate balance of microorganisms within our nasal cavities could play a critical role in the development of squamou...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: Researchers from Taipei Medical University, Cardinal Tien Hospital-Taiwan, and National Taiwan University have unveiled new insights into the role of methylglyoxal (MGO) in diabetic retinopathy, a major cause of vision loss worldwide. MGO, a reactive byproduct of glucose metabolism, has been pinpointed as a key contributor to the damage seen in the retinas of diabetic individuals. Th...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: As women transition into menopause, their bodies undergo significant changes, with oxidative stress becoming a major health concern. Increased oxidative stress can lead to damage in cells and contribute to aging-related diseases. This is particularly troubling for postmenopausal women, who face heightened risks for conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Recent research has explo...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: A recent study sheds light on the unexpected link between insulin resistance - a condition often associated with diabetes and obesity - and brain health, especially regarding memory loss and mood disorders. Conducted by researchers from the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto in Canada, this study reviews how both peripheral and central insulin resistance could impact...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  19 days ago
Medical News: Understanding the Impact of Glucocorticoid Receptors on Breast Cancer A recent study from researchers at the National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Semmelweis University-Hungary, Eötvös Loránd University-Hungary, and ImmunoGenes-ABS Ltd-Hungary, highlights the importance of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) isoforms in breast cancer, particularly in aggressive subtype...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers Discover Cancer-Inhibiting Peptides in Soybean and Cowpea Proteins In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the Federal University of Bahia and São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil, along with colleagues from Università degli Studi di Milano in Italy, have unveiled promising evidence that certain peptides derived from soybean and cowpea...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: COVID-19 has had a massive impact globally, not only because of the infection itself but due to complications that can worsen outcomes, especially in those with existing health issues. One specific area of concern is how the virus affects the heart, particularly through elevated levels of troponin, a marker of heart injury. Researchers from multiple institutions, including Tanta Univ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: Researchers from the University of Ferrara in Italy have made significant strides in understanding how interactions between Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) and SARS-CoV-2 may drive severe inflammatory responses in COVID-19 patients. By focusing on the role of microRNAs - small, non-coding RNA molecules involved in gene regulation - scientists believe they may have found a way to mitigate...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: COVID-19’s Impact on the Mouth Since the emergence of COVID-19, scientists have noted a range of symptoms affecting various parts of the body. Among these, changes in the oral cavity have become increasingly apparent. This case study investigates a 35-year-old patient who experienced painful, aphthous-like lesions during two separate COVID-19 infections. The research provides i...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Diets And Nutrition: Hope for Kidney Patients: The Power of a Special Diet Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions globally, with a gradual and often irreversible decline in kidney function. A primary issue in CKD is the loss of podocytes, specialized cells critical for filtering waste from the blood. These cells, part of the kidney's filtration system, cannot regenerate easily once dam...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Health News: Sedentary Lifestyles Could Be Harming Young Adults More Than They Realize In today’s world, where we spend hours sitting in front of computers, streaming videos, or scrolling on smartphones, our daily routines are often far more sedentary than ever before. According to a recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of California Riverside, this extend...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: What is Painful Legs and Moving Toes Syndrome? Painful Legs and Moving Toes (PLMT) syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes chronic pain and involuntary toe movements. Described as an uncommon movement disorder, PLMT combines two troubling symptoms - persistent leg pain and involuntary toe movements. The pain typically feels deep within the legs and is often accompanied ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: A New Wave in Breast Cancer Risk: Younger Women Are Now Vulnerable In a troubling development, breast cancer cases among younger women have surged across the globe, highlighting a shift in the age profile of those affected by this serious disease. Traditionally, breast cancer was predominantly associated with older women, particularly those past menopause. However, recent data revea...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
UK Medical News: A Growing Crisis: Deadly Drugs Disguised as Prescription Medicine A wave of counterfeit prescription drugs laced with deadly synthetic opioids is infiltrating the United Kingdom, leading to an alarming rise in drug-related fatalities. New reports have highlighted that these fake medicines, often bought from online sources and dark web pharmacies, contain potent synthetic opioids l...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: Researchers from Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University uncover a key protein influencing the spread of a dangerous cancer type. New Clues to Cancer Growth, SAR1A's Role in Head and Neck Tumors Understanding Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) ranks among the most common cancers globally, posing significant challenges to patie...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Weight Loss News: Obesity, affecting millions worldwide, has led researchers on a quest for safer, effective solutions to manage weight. In an exciting breakthrough, researchers from Covenant University in Nigeria and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have studied the traditional African plant Secamone afzelii and its potential as a natural weight management aid. This Weight Loss ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical-News: The relentless global pandemic has pushed scientists and researchers to explore both new and existing drugs to treat COVID-19. One such drug is Methylene Blue (MB), historically used in various medical treatments, including malaria and blood sterilization. In a recent clinical trial, researchers from the Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino, Switzerland, and the University of Applied Scienc...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe diarrhea among young animals and humans alike. Known as rotavirus species A (RVA), this virus primarily affects gastrointestinal health, causing notable economic losses in farming due to disease and death among animals. While rotavirus has been widely studied in livestock and humans, it remains understudied in rabbits, despite rabbits being know...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from several respected institutions, including the Pharmacy Department at The People’s Hospital of Zhongjiang in China and the West China School of Medicine at Sichuan University, are shedding light on new therapeutic options for treating herpes zoster (shingles) and related neurological disorders. Curcumin Shows Promise in Treating Shingles and Neu...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Med News: Researchers from the Department of Dermatology and Allergy at Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark have unveiled insights about the infection risks associated with Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors, particularly for dermatology patients. Their findings, published in a recent study, underscore a heightened risk of herpes zoster (also known as shingles) and other infections in patients un...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: Understanding Hyperkalemia and Why It Matters Hyperkalemia, an excess of potassium in the blood, can be a dangerous complication for people with heart conditions, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. Potassium, a key mineral, helps regulate muscle and nerve function. However, when potassium levels rise too high, it can cause serious heart problems, including arrhythmias and even sud...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days ago
U.S. Medical News: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning that Mycoplasma pneumonia infections, commonly known as "walking pneumonia," are rising significantly in the United States. This year, the increase has been especially notable among children aged 2 to 4, with doctors diagnosing a growing number of cases in emergency rooms as young children p...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, scientists from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China, and the University of Toronto, Canada, have shed light on a specific protein modification, known as crotonylation, and its role in cancer progression. The study investigates how crotonylation - a modification process that adds a crotonyl group to proteins - impacts the development of various cancers. This...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days ago
Medical News: Researchers from the G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Youth Research Laboratory of Recombinant DNA Technologies at Far Eastern Federal University in Russia have conducted a compelling study on the role of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in reducing inflammation. This Medical News report delves into the c...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days ago
Medical News: CD59 Protein -The “Protector” of Cancer Cells A new study by researchers from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota-USA has shed light on the role of CD59, a protein that helps cancer cells avoid immune attacks. This study, which analyzed data from various sources and experiments, provides insight into ho...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days ago
Thailand Medical: A new study by researchers in Thailand has discovered that the Acacia concinna plant - locally known as “Sompoi” - may offer a powerful and natural approach to fighting colon cancer. The team, comprised of scientists from Srinakharinwirot University and Bangkok Thonburi University, investigated how the extract from Acacia concinna affects colon cancer cells. This Thai...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days 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...

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