Thailand Medical News

Brazilian Scientists Uncover Multifaceted Role of TMPRSS2 in Viral Infections and Its Potential as a Drug Target

Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: The enzyme TMPRSS2 (Transmembrane Protease Serine 2) has emerged as a critical player in understanding how certain viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, infect human cells. This Medical News report highlights findings from researchers at the Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) in São Paulo, Brazil, who conducted an extensive review to examine TMPRSS2's multifacet...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Exhibits Ocular Tropism and can Infect the Eyes

Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: A Surprising Connection Between HMPV and Eye Infections Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory virus first identified in 2001, has emerged as a significant pathogen associated with respiratory illnesses. However, recent studies indicate that HMPV might have an unexpected target: the eyes. This revelation, which highlights the virus's ability to infect ocular tissues,...

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Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: In an exciting advancement for respiratory health, researchers from Sulaiman Al Rajhi University in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, have uncovered the potent effects of quercetin - a natural compound found in foods like onions and apples - against Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). This Medical News report delves into the details of their findings, which could offer new hope for treating this pr...

Russian Scientists Discover That COVID-19 Causes Biochemical Changes in the Brain’s Cingulate Gyrus

Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University in Russia have made a groundbreaking discovery about the neurological effects of COVID-19. Their study reveals that patients suffering from post-COVID syndrome exhibit significant biochemical changes in the cingulate gyrus, a critical region of the brain associated with emotions, behavior, and cognitive functions...

Hungarian Researchers Warn That COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Are Causing Serious Kidney Damage and Glomerular Issues

Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: A new study by Hungarian researchers has brought to light an alarming link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and severe kidney damage. Conducted at the prestigious Semmelweis University in Budapest, the study involved teams from the Department of Internal Medicine and Oncology and the Institute of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine. Led by Dr. Ákos Pethő and Dr. Dej&aacut...

Balneotherapy for Post-COVID Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Exploring New Pathways for Healing Long COVID As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of survivors are grappling with lingering symptoms that persist long after their recovery from the acute phase of the disease. This condition, widely known as long COVID, affects between 10% and 60% of those who have been infected. Symptoms often include fatigue, cog...

Breaking News! Iran Could Possibly Unleash Dangerous Biological Weapons on Israel, United States, and Europe Soon

James Josh Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Rising Concerns Over Iran's Biological Weapon Research In a chilling development, international experts and intelligence sources are raising alarms about Iran’s potential advancements in biological weapons. While speculations about Iran’s military strategies often focus on conventional or nuclear threats, this new possibility has shifted attention to a far more insidi...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Triggers Mucin 19 Expression Which Drives Viral Pathogenesis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Louisiana State University-USA have uncovered critical insights into how Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) interacts with the respiratory system. HMPV, a common culprit behind acute respiratory infections, predominantly impacts children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. The infection’s symptoms range from mild respiratory discomfort to severe ...

Young Adults Face Decline in Respiratory Function, Lower Muscle Performance and Poorer Physical Function After COVID-19 Exposure

Nikhil Prasad Jan 08, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been one of the most significant global health crises of our time. Although many recover fully, an increasing number of studies highlight long-term health effects even in those who experienced mild or asymptomatic cases. These effects, collectively termed "long COVID," can affect multiple organ systems and significantly impact d...

Hospitals in Israel Overwhelmed by Respiratory Infections, Rising Flu Deaths Among Children Spark Concern

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Hospitals across Israel are struggling to cope with an alarming surge in respiratory infections, exacerbated by a devastating wave of influenza. Within the last 14 days, three young girls - aged five, 13, and 18 - have tragically succumbed to complications from the flu. The most recent victim, a five-year-old girl with pre-existing conditions, died at Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba after...

Doctors in Brazil Warns That HMPV Can Cause Severe Pneumonia Even in Healthy Adults

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: In a concerning development, medical experts in Brazil are shedding light on the significant risks posed by the human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a respiratory virus often overshadowed by its more infamous counterparts like influenza and SARS-CoV-2. Recent findings reveal that hMPV can trigger severe pneumonia even in healthy, immunocompetent adults. This alarming revelation comes from a...

Exploring Drug Induced Myocardial Infarction

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack, is one of the most significant cardiovascular emergencies. While traditionally linked to factors like age, lifestyle, and genetics, researchers have brought to light a concerning contributor: the use of specific drugs. Drug-induced myocardial infarction (MI) is a phenomenon that has become increasingly recognized, highlig...

Oyster Mushrooms Emerging as a Game Changer in Cancer Therapy

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Health News: The world of natural medicine is abuzz with the potential of functional foods, and one superstar emerging in this realm is the humble oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Revered for its culinary versatility and robust nutritional profile, this mushroom is now under scientific scrutiny for its powerful anticancer properties. Researchers from the Integrative Agriculture Department at...

In 2021, New HMPV Variants Emerged in Spain Drove Disease Severity Yet No Genomic Surveillance of What is Happening Today

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: The Rising Threat of Human Metapneumovirus In 2021, Spain witnessed a dramatic resurgence of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections. New variants of this respiratory virus emerged, triggering an alarming increase in disease severity. While scientists in Barcelona meticulously analyzed these variants then, the lack of sustained genomic surveillance today leaves the global community ...

BREAKING! Several Cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Found in Indonesia

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Indonesia Reports HMPV Cases in Children Recent reports have confirmed that several cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been identified in Indonesia, predominantly affecting children. https://en.tempo.co/read/1960883/hmpv-virus-found-in-indonesia-health-minister-similar-to-common-flu-no-need-to-panic https://www.socialexpat.net/minister-of-health-announces-hmpv-has-...

Japanese Study Finds That HMPV M2-2 Protein Inhibits RIG-I Signaling by Disrupting TRIM25-Mediated RIG-I Ubiquitination

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: A past study has unveiled how the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) evades the body’s antiviral defenses, focusing on a small but crucial viral protein. The M2-2 protein of HMPV, a significant respiratory pathogen, has been identified as a key player in blocking the body’s first line of defense against viruses. This revelation sheds light on how HMPV undermines immune signalin...

Thrombogenesis in COVID-19 is Caused by Spike Proteins Activating NOX2-p66SHC Axis via Inhibiting SLAMF8

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at Jilin University and The First Hospital of Jilin University in China has unveiled critical insights into the mechanisms behind thrombogenesis in COVID-19. Thrombosis, or the formation of blood clots, is a life-threatening complication often observed in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. These findings shed...

German Study Reveals Persistent Rise in IL-6 Receptor Levels After Mild COVID-19 Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has revealed that individuals recovering from even mild cases of COVID-19 experience a persistent increase in levels of soluble interleukin-6 receptor (sIL-6R), a key component in the body’s immune response. The research was conducted by experts from Hannover Medical School, the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, and Osnabrück University of Appl...

Canadian Study Shockingly Finds That Between 25 to 57 Percent of COVID-19 Patients Develop Anti-Nuclear Antibodies!

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Autoantibodies and COVID19, Insights from Canadian Researchers Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been racing to understand the virus and its effects on human health. While most discussions have centered around symptoms, treatments, and vaccines, an intriguing discovery has emerged: the role of autoantibodies in COVID-19. Autoantibodies, which are antibodi...

Obatoclax and Emetine Found to Inhibit Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has revealed the potential of two well-known compounds, Obatoclax and Emetine, in inhibiting the replication of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Conducted by an international team of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the University of Tartu in Estonia, Institut Pasteur Korea, the University of Turku in Finland, and Umeå Uni...

COVID-19 Causes Long-Term Retinal Health Issues

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical-News: In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Haseki Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul and Kirikhan State Hospital in Hatay, Turkey, the long-term effects of COVID-19 on retinal and optic disc health were meticulously analyzed. The study, using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA), sheds light on the subtle yet significant impacts of the virus on the...

French Researchers Warn That HMPV Infections Could Possibly Cause Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia-Like Lymphocytosis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 07, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: French researchers from the Geriatrics Internal Medicine Department at the University Hospital of Dijon have sounded an alarm about a potentially concerning link between infections caused by the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and the onset of a condition resembling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Their groundbreaking study, recently published, delves into the case of a 91-year-old ...