Thailand Medical News

Pandrug-Resistant Hypervirulent Klebsiella Bacteria Strains Emerging in Ukraine Hospitals

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A New Health Threat Amid War Scientists from leading institutions across Europe and Ukraine have identified a grave public health challenge linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Research has revealed the emergence of pandrug-resistant (PDR) strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a highly virulent bacterium, in hospitals treating war-wounded patients. The alarming findings raise glob...

Study Finds That 60 Percent of COVID-19 Patients Have Elevated Blood Glucose Levels

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Researchers from Wadi Alshatti University and the University of Tripoli, Libya, explored how COVID-19 impacts blood glucose levels, aiming to uncover biochemical factors associated with glucose elevation. The study involved 100 patients confirmed to have COVID-19 through PCR testing. Participants were categorized based on blood glucose levels - 60% exhibited elevated levels, while 40...

Italian scientists claim that reactivated latent infections are the cause of Long COVID symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), continues to affect millions worldwide, leaving researchers puzzled over its root causes. Persistent symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and respiratory problems linger for months after the acute phase of COVID-19. While much remains unknown, a groundbreaking review sheds light on the potential role of reactivated la...

South African Authorities Warn of A. clausii Blood Infection Linked to Sanofi’s Enterogermina Probiotic

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Outbreak Discovered in Gauteng and North West Hospitals The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has raised alarms over an outbreak of Alkalihalobacillus clausii (A. clausii) bacteraemia in South Africa. This rare bloodstream infection has been linked to the use of the popular probiotic product, Enterogermina, manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Sanofi. The outbreak ...

How Viral RNA Triggers Immune Overdrive and Suppressed Antiviral Defenses

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University-USA, have made strides in understanding why some RNA viruses trigger excessive inflammation and weaken antiviral defenses. This imbalance, often seen in severe viral infections like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, is referred to as "dysregulated immunity." Using a...

Breast cancer research highlights the biphasic effects of Red Clover extracts

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 1 month ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from “Victor Babeș” National Institute of Pathology, SC Hofigal Export-Import SA, and Titu Maiorescu University in Romania have unveiled groundbreaking findings on the effects of Trifolium pratense, commonly known as red clover, on breast cancer. These in vitro studies highlight the dual nature of red clover extracts in combating and, intriguingly,...

SARS-CoV-2 infects iPSC-derived neurons and causes brain degeneration with cathepsin B playing a crucial role in viral entry

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and The University of Queensland, Australia, have unveiled groundbreaking findings on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, impacts the human brain. This study revealed the virus's ability to infect neurons derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and induce neurodegenerative effects, spotlighti...

New Strategies for Combating Tuberculosis with Repurposed Drugs and Natural Remedies

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, affecting over 10 million people annually and causing 1.5 million deaths in 2022 alone. Despite being treatable, current TB therapies have significant limitations, including severe side effects and lengthy treatment regimens lasting 6-9 months. Poor adherence to these regimens has contributed to the rise of...

Breakthrough in Autoimmune Treatment with Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A New Frontier in Autoimmune Care A team of international researchers has unveiled promising insights into the use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy for treating autoimmune diseases. This collaborative study involved experts from Università Politecnica delle Marche-Italy, University of Messina-Italy, and the Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases in Israel. The...

Lactate-to-Albumin Ratio - A New Prognostic Tool in Severe COVID-19 Cases

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, reveals a significant link between the lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) and mortality rates in patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This study highlights the potential of LAR as a reliable marker for predicting outcomes in critically ill individuals...

Australian Study Finds That Multivitamins Do Not Improve Clinical Outcomes in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A new Australian study has called into question the effectiveness of multivitamin supplements in improving clinical outcomes for patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Despite the widespread use of multivitamins as a preventative or supportive health measure, researchers found no significant impact on recovery or treatment outcomes among CAP patients taking th...

Lingering CD19+ B Cell Depletion Effects of COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A recent study from Wenzhou Medical University, China, sheds light on the long-term immune changes in COVID-19 survivors, particularly those who were critically ill. Researchers investigated immune cell patterns 50 days after symptom onset to understand the lingering impact of SARS-CoV-2. Lingering CD19+ B Cell Depletion Effects of COVID-19 This Medical News report focu...

High-Amylose Rice May Help Control Post-Meal Blood Sugar Levels

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Health News: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is climbing at an alarming rate globally, with over 783 million people projected to be affected by 2045. Managing blood sugar levels is a crucial part of diabetes care, often requiring a combination of medication, lifestyle adjustments, and diet. A staple food in many diets, rice has long been scrutinized for its link to diabetes risk. White rice, in ...

Discovering Vitamin A5

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has brought Vitamin A5 into the spotlight, a novel vitamin concept crucial for mental health and neurological function. Conducted by researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), the Institute for Medical Research in Serbia, and CISCAREX UG in Germany, this study sheds light on Vitamin A5 intake levels in European countries and its significance in ...

Thonburi Healthcare and Hospital Group Founder Wanted for Billion-Baht Fraud Flees Thailand

James Josh Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Thailand Hospital News: The founder of Thailand’s renowned Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), Dr. Boon Vanasin, has become the center of a massive fraud investigation, shaking the country’s healthcare and investment sectors. While the 86-year-old tycoon has fled to China, his wife and daughter have surrendered to authorities, denying all allegations. The scandal involves billions in dama...

Breakthrough Lysosomal TRAP Technology Offers New Hope Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Revolutionary Breakthrough Against Viral Threats A cutting-edge study from leading research institutions, including the State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology-Japan, and Peking University-China, has unveiled a novel antiviral strategy: the lysosomal “TRAP” or lysoTRAP. This ground...

Canadian Scientists Alarmingly Find That Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Cause Heart Muscles to Shrink!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by Canadian researchers has raised serious concerns about the potential long-term health risks associated with popular weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy. Scientists from the University of Alberta have found alarming evidence that these drugs may lead to the shrinkage of heart muscle in both mice and cultured human heart cells. This discovery ...

COVID-19 Alters Drug Effects Through CYP3A4 Enzyme Dysregulation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: COVID-19 and Drug Metabolism - A New Insight A recent study spearheaded by researchers from the University of Toronto-Canada, OneDrug Inc.-Canada, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto-Canada, and the University of Manchester-UK reveals how COVID-19 alters drug effectiveness through complex effects on a crucial enzyme called CYP3A4. This enzyme, pivotal in metabolizing various d...

First Case of Clade 1 Mpox Confirmed in Canada

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Travel-related infection reported in Manitoba sparks health monitoring efforts Canada has reported its first confirmed case of clade 1 Mpox (Monkeypox), marking a significant moment in the country’s public health landscape. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced that the infection was identified in a traveler from Manitoba who had recently returned from a trip to ...

Study Finds That the Anti-Aging Protein Klotho Plays a Role in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Researchers from Costa Rica’s Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health-USA have explored the intriguing connection between severe COVID-19 outcomes and Klotho, a protein widely known for its anti-aging properties. The study proposes a "unifying hypothesis" suggesting that low levels o...

Australian scientist claim that the global population is equipped to fight H5N1 infections via CD8 T-cells

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Rising Concerns Over Avian Influenza A recent H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in the United States has reignited fears about the potential for another global pandemic. This highly pathogenic avian flu virus, responsible for severe outbreaks in poultry, is now affecting cattle in multiple U.S. states, with reported cases of human infection through cow exposure. The strain, known as cla...

Russian scientists uncover why SARS-CoV-2 does not form cytoplasmic condensates readily unlike other coronaviruses

Niikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Recent research led by scientists from the Koltzov Institute of Developmental Biology, Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, and Lomonosov Moscow State University has shed light on a fascinating aspect of how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, interacts with human cells. Their study delves into the nucleocapsid (N) proteins of various human coronaviruses and ...

Study warns that COVID-19 is affecting semen quality

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Oxford (UK), Diponegoro University (Indonesia), and the Republic of Indonesia Defense University, an important link between COVID-19 and male reproductive health has come to light. The study delves into changes in semen parameters before and after COVID-19 infection, shedding light on its impact on male fertility. ...

Neurological Effects of Long COVID Hits Young Adults Harder Than Expected

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine in Chicago reveals surprising findings about the neurological effects of Long COVID, also known as Neuro-PASC (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection). While older adults are often more vulnerable to acute COVID-19 complications, this study uncovers how yo...

Winter Respiratory Viruses Surge Across UK, RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 Threaten to Overwhelm Hospitals

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: The winter season is ushering in a worrying rise in respiratory illnesses across England, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issuing urgent warnings about a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID-19. This Medical News report examines the alarming trends revealed in the agency's latest flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, updated as of November 2...

COVID-19 cases rise in Japan for the first time in three months, driven by the highly contagious XEC variant

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Japan is witnessing a worrying uptick in COVID-19 cases for the first time in three months, driven by the highly contagious XEC variant and its newer sub-lineages like XEC.2. This resurgence has triggered public health concerns as cases climb steadily across the country. COVID-19 cases rise in Japan for the first time in three months, driven by the highly contagious XEC variant Ima...

Progenitor Cells and Microglia Shape Glioblastoma's Deadly Path

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma (GB) is one of the most aggressive brain cancers, claiming lives despite advances in treatment. This tumor infiltrates brain tissue, making complete surgical removal nearly impossible. Even with chemotherapy and radiation, survival rates remain dismal, averaging 12-15 months. To better understand its resistance to treatment, researchers from institutions such as Babu Ban...

Unveiling the Role of CX3CR1 in RSV Infections

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory infections, particularly in infants and young children. Each year, RSV is responsible for millions of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths among children under five. This highly infectious virus can also severely affect elderly individuals and those with weakened immune systems. While most cases result in m...

Doctors Warn That Mild COVID-19 Can Cause Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage Due to Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A New and Alarming Health Concern Doctors in Japan have brought attention to a concerning medical phenomenon where COVID-19 might trigger a rare but serious condition: retroperitoneal hemorrhage associated with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). The findings come from a case series conducted by researchers from Kansai Medical University Medical Center and Kansai Medical Univer...

Brazilian Study Uncovers a Hidden COVID-19 Impact in Children - Severe Hyperinflammatory Conditions!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) at Botucatu Medical School in Brazil have shed light on a critical, though relatively rare, consequence of COVID-19 in children: a hyperinflammatory condition known as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Their recent study highlights the clinical, demographic, and histopathological features of pediatric hyp...

German Study Shows That Certain Jobs Face Higher Risks from COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Health News: A new study led by researchers from Technische Universität Dresden, in collaboration with the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and the AOK Research Institute (WIdO) in Germany, has highlighted the significant role certain occupations play in the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization. This Health News report sheds light on how occupations such as healthcare w...

SARS-CoV-2 Nsp7 Protein Impairs Synaptic Plasticity in the Brain Leading to Memory Loss

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Recent research has unearthed how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, could be meddling with the brain's ability to form and retrieve memories. A groundbreaking study led by a team from the Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders at Jianghan University, Wuhan, China, has identified a key viral protein - Nsp7 - as a culprit behind cognitive dysfunctio...

SARS-CoV-2 Proteins Linked to Diabetes Risk Through Amyloid Aggregation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has left a trail of health complications that persist long after the initial infection. Among these, a troubling link has emerged between the virus and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. For patients with pre-existing diabetes, COVID-19 often worsens their condition, leading to severe complications or even death. This Medical News report sheds light on a fascinating yet c...

One in Three COVID-19 Survivors Are Diagnosed with a Neuropsychiatric Condition Within Six Months of Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Rising Neuropsychiatric Concerns in COVID-19 Survivors Recent studies have unveiled an alarming trend among COVID-19 survivors: one in three individuals is diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric condition within six months of recovery. This data highlights the profound mental and neurological toll of the virus, which extends beyond its immediate physical effects. Researchers from institu...