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Influenza News: In March 2024, a new case of human infection with avian influenza H10N3 was reported in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. This marked the first known human case of H10N3 infection since the global COVID-19 pandemic ended. This Influenza News report explores the key findings from this case and the clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory analyses that followed. The study aims to enh...
Phytochemical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from various prestigious institutions have identified a natural compound called oleandrin, derived from the Nerium oleander plant, that holds significant potential in suppressing both cancer and COVID-19. The study suggests that oleandrin works by targeting a protein known as GRP78, which plays a crucial role in both diseases. This Phytoch...
Thailand Hospital News: IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of Thailand's oil and gas giant PTT Plc, is making significant strides in its venture into the healthcare sector. The company, traditionally known for its work in petrochemicals, has shifted its focus to a joint study with Bangkok Piyavate Group to construct a new hospital in Rayong. This hospital will cater to workers in the Eastern Econ...
Health News: A mother's diet during pregnancy plays a crucial role in determining the health and development of her baby. One dietary element that has sparked interest among researchers is linoleic acid (LA), an essential fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. A recent study led by researchers from the Institute for Health and Sport at Victoria University, Australia, alo...
Medical News: In the quest to unravel the mechanisms behind the severe complications of COVID-19, a new study has shed light on a crucial player in blood clotting among SARS-CoV-2 patients. Researchers from the University of Padua-Italy and ETH Zürich-Siwtzerland discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) can activate blood coagulation factors, significantly increasing the risk of th...
Medical News: As the global pandemic continues to evolve, scientists have been closely monitoring new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Recently, a study conducted by researchers from American institutions including The Ohio State University, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and others, has brought to light important findings about the new COVID-19 subvariants derived from the...
H5N1 News: A recent bird flu case in Missouri has raised significant concerns among health experts, marking the first instance of an individual contracting the virus without any known contact with animals. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, alongside the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has confirmed the infection, which has sparked discussions about the p...
COVID-19 News: During the epidemiological week 35 of 2024 (August 26 to September 1), France experienced an increased incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), including COVID-19, flu, and other respiratory viruses. The estimated ARI rate in general medicine consultations was 91 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, unchanged from the previous week. Specifically, COVID-19-related ARIs accounted f...
Thailand Medical: Unlocking Curcumin’s Potential in Targeting Breast Cancer with Nanocarriers
Breast cancer remains one of the most challenging diseases in medical science. Among the various therapies, finding targeted treatments that effectively reduce tumor growth while sparing healthy cells is critical. In this context, curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, has been gaining attenti...
Cancer News: Researchers from China have recently discovered a remarkable breakthrough in liver cancer treatment. A team from the Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute and the Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute have unveiled that a parasitic protein from Schistosoma japonicum, a parasite known for causing liver fibrosis, may have potential anti-cancer properties. This Cancer News report will e...
Med News: A recent case report has shed light on a lesser-known complication associated with the use of gabapentin, a common medication prescribed for nerve pain and seizures. This Med News report discusses how gabapentin can potentially lead to adrenal insufficiency and increase the risk of infection, especially in patients undergoing surgery. Researchers from the 1st Department of Orthopaedics a...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Acute pancreatitis is a significant health issue globally, with its incidence steadily increasing. This condition, which involves inflammation of the pancreas, can lead to serious complications and even life-threatening situations if left untreated. Conventional treatments for acute pancreatitis (AP) have seen limited success, especially in severe cases. However, recent s...
Medical News: The global fight against COVID-19 has led scientists to explore various aspects of how the virus interacts with human cells. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Rocky Mountain Laboratories at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), USA, have made a significant discovery. Their findings show that a specific protein in human cells, known as AP3B1,...
Glaucoma News: Understanding Glaucoma and Its Impact on Vision
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. It is a progressive optic neuropathy, meaning it involves damage to the optic nerve over time. This damage results in vision loss, and unfortunately, once vision is lost, it cannot be restored. A critical factor contributing to the progression of glaucoma is th...
Medical News: The long-term consequences of COVID-19 are continuing to unfold, and a new study offers fresh insights into a key issue faced by many survivors. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia and Opole University of Technology, Poland, have discovered a significant link between diaphragm muscle atrophy and the ongoing physical difficulties experienced by those who have recovered ...
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine in Moscow, Russia, has shed new light on the long-term effects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) on heart health, specifically subclinical left ventricular dysfunction (LVD). This Medical News report dives into the key findings of the study, which followed patients over a seve...
Cancer News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered a promising biomarker that could revolutionize how breast cancer brain metastases are identified and treated. The study, conducted by a collaboration of scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine-USA, the University of North Carolina-USA, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-USA, sheds light on the...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which account for nearly 50% of non-communicable disease-related deaths worldwide. The condition is especially prevalent in older adults, with 60-75% of individuals aged 60 and above affected by it. Although lifestyle changes and medications are available to man...
Vaccine News: Researchers from the Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata (IDI)-IRCCS, Rome, Italy, conducted a study to explore the relationship between COVID-19 vaccinations and the onset of bullous pemphigoid (BP), an autoimmune blistering disease commonly affecting the elderly. Their findings offer an intriguing look into how the vaccine could be a potential factor in accelerating the onse...
Medical News: Understanding the Persistence of Monkeypox Virus at Oral and Rectal Sites
In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University, Australia, new findings shed light on the persistence of monkeypox virus (mpox) at oral and rectal sites even after clinical recovery. This Medical News report delves into the study, providing an easy-to-und...
Thailand Medical: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections globally, causing significant health burdens, particularly among women, young children, and the elderly. The rise of multidrug-resistant uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) has only exacerbated the issue. However, new research offers hope in the form of probiotics, specifically Limosilactobacillus r...
Medical News: Recent research has shed new light on how the co-infection of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterial pathogen, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, exacerbates gastrointestinal symptoms in patients. This Medical News report explores the intricate relationship between these two infections and provides insights into their combined impact on the gut, potentia...
Health News: Garlic has long been celebrated for its medicinal properties, but recent studies have revealed even more about its powerful effects. A new study, conducted by researchers from Yamaguchi University-Japan and Kasetsart University-Thailand, explored the health benefits of fresh garlic and black garlic. Black garlic is simply aged fresh garlic, but its transformation through a controlled ...
Medical News: The management of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) in patients experiencing septic shock is a critical area of concern in intensive care units (ICUs). With high mortality rates associated with sepsis and septic shock, finding the most effective treatment for cardiac complications like NOAF is crucial. Recent research sheds light on the role of amiodarone in treating NOAF in septi...
TCM News: Researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine and the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine-China have made promising discoveries based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedies that could revolutionize thrombosis treatment. Thrombosis, the formation of harmful blood clots within blood vessels,...
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a topic of global discussion, especially when it comes to understanding how the virus works at a molecular level. A recent study delved into the role of a protein produced by the virus, called non-structural protein 1 (nsp1), and its impact on the immune system. The study, conducted by researchers from several institutions, including the Guangzho...
Medical News: A recent nationwide case-control study in France has shed light on the potential link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccination and the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding in women. Conducted by researchers from various French institutions, including EPIPHARE Scientific Interest Group in Epidemiology of Health Products, the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products ...
Medical News: Recent study findings suggest that fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution might be playing a significant role in worsening the effects of the COVID-19 virus. In a new study by researchers from the POLARIS Research Centre at the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy, the combined effects of PM2.5 and SARS-CoV-2 on lung cells were explored. This Medical News report delves into ...
HIV News: Recent advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have significantly improved the life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH). However, along with this increased longevity comes an elevated risk of chronic conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD). As more people with HIV live longer, researchers are keen to explore the complex relationship between HIV, ART, and cardiovasc...
Medical News: As our environment becomes increasingly contaminated by plastics, a growing body of research suggests that tiny plastic particles, called microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), are making their way into the human body through food, water, and other sources. A recent study from the “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, explores how these plastics ...
Medical News: New Study Highlights the Benefits of EECP in Long COVID Recovery
Long COVID, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), continues to be a challenge for millions of people worldwide. Many who recover from the initial infection remain burdened by lingering symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive difficulties. Traditional treatment options have been limited, but a ...
Medical News: In 2022, a team of German researchers embarked on a groundbreaking study exploring potential treatments for Monkeypox (Mpox), a viral infection causing global concern due to its resurgence and spread. The researchers, from institutions including Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, and Charité-Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, focused their attention on nitroxoline, an antibi...
Thailand Medical: Alzheimer's disease (AD) continues to pose a significant challenge globally, especially with no known cure. But a recent breakthrough by Thai researchers offers hope. A study led by researchers from several prominent Thai institutions, including the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, and Mahidol University, explores how Huperzine A, a compound extracted ...
Medical News: Hypernatremia, a condition characterized by elevated sodium levels in the bloodstream, poses serious risks to brain health. In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Fujita Health University in Japan, new insights were revealed into how hyperosmotic stress, driven by high sodium levels, affects microglial cells, which are crucial to maintaining brain function. Microglia serve...
Medical News: Health authorities in Queensland are urging residents, especially in Far North Queensland, to take immediate action against a growing outbreak of meningococcal B. With three cases confirmed in recent weeks, including a critically ill infant, the situation has been described as a "major outbreak" by health officials. The urgency surrounding this situation highlights the impo...
Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have uncovered a concerning new aspect of the virus’s long-term impacts: its ability to trigger respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchiectasis in individuals who had no prior history of these diseases. A recent multicenter retrospective cohort study has shed light on this phenom...
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from several institutions, including QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane and the University of Newcastle in Australia, explored the impact of iron-deficient and iron-rich diets on SARS-CoV-2 lung infections. The findings offer new insights into how dietary iron levels might influence viral replication and inflammation in the l...
Health News: New findings highlight how salt affects immune system regulation, offering potential new treatments for autoimmune diseases.
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Yale University has unveiled a significant connection between high salt intake and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The study reveals how elevated salt levels lead to dysfunction in regulatory T...
Cancer News: Introduction to Gastric Cancer and Epigenetics
Gastric cancer (GC) continues to be a formidable challenge in global healthcare due to its high mortality rates and complex pathophysiology. Recent advancements in molecular biology have highlighted the significance of epigenetic modifications - heritable changes in gene expression that do not alter the DNA sequence - in the development a...
Medical News: Recent research has uncovered a critical mechanism driving thrombosis, or blood clotting, involving antibodies and the complement system. This Medical News report provides insight into the findings and their implications for treating thrombosis without risking excessive bleeding, which is a common side effect of conventional therapies.
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Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge healthcare systems globally, researchers are exploring various drugs that could potentially be repurposed to fight the virus. One such drug is valproic acid (VPA), which is commonly used to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions. A recent study conducted by a group of researchers from the Alicante General University Hospital a...
Medical News: Vitiligo is a complex skin condition that causes the loss of skin color in patches, affecting millions worldwide. This autoimmune disorder results from the body’s immune system attacking and destroying melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation. Researchers from the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Nephrology at Ghent University Hospital, Belgium, h...
Medical News: A recent case in Poland has shed light on the potential complications following a monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection. The patient, a 34-year-old man, developed bacterial pneumonia and cryptogenic pleuritis after a probable monkeypox infection. These findings have raised new concerns about the possible long-term impacts of MPXV on human health. This Medical News report explores the deta...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Wonkwang University, and the Catholic University of Korea have made an exciting breakthrough in the battle against influenza A viruses. The study focuses on the herb Angelica tenuissima Nakai (ATN), known for its medicinal properties in traditional herbal medicine in East Asia. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report rev...
Mpox News: In a tragic turn of events, a young Argentinian man has died from an Mpox infection, reigniting debates on the severity of the disease, particularly concerning the Clade 2b strain. Santiago Molina, a 28-year-old from Córdoba, Argentina, succumbed to the disease on August 30, 2024, after battling it for two months.
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Thailand Medical: While Thailand has so far found only one case of the Mpox Clade 1b involving a European traveler who was actually on transit flight, it is actually facing a growing challenge in controlling the local transmission of Mpox Clade 2b, with 142 cases recorded so far in 2024. The total number of infections since the virus made its global debut in 2022 has reached 833. The situation has...
Medical News: A past study conducted by researchers from the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute at Oregon Health and Science University-USA, along with the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, California-USA had revealed a remarkable discovery about how the monkeypox (Mpox) virus or MPV, evades human immune responses. The study sheds light on how the virus suppresses the body’s natu...
Vaccine News: In an exciting development from the world of scientific innovation, researchers from the Center for Advanced-Applied Biological Sciences & Entrepreneurship (TCABS-E), Visakhapatnam, India, are working on a novel approach to COVID-19 vaccination. The team is developing an edible probiotic yogurt-based vaccine, known as YoVac, which may revolutionize how vaccines are administered. ...
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo and the Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein in Brazil has shed light on the significant impact of hyponatremia - low sodium levels in the blood - on the outcomes of COVID-19 patients. This Medical News report delves into the findings of this study, which highlights how sodium ...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: In a recent study conducted by researchers from Kitasato University, Japan, and the National Institute of Technology, Oita College-Japan, it was found that cell extracts derived from cypress and cedar trees exhibit potent antiviral properties against enveloped viruses. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report will delve into the key findings of the study, which sheds lig...
Cancer News: Researchers from the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Kerala, India, and the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans-USA, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against colorectal cancer (CRC). Their study focuses on the role of microRNA-532-3p, a small but powerful molecule, in suppressing the progression of this deadly disease. This Cancer New...
Medical News: A new study sheds light on the complex relationship between medications used by postmenopausal women and the progression of SARS-CoV-2 infections. This Medical News report focuses on the findings from a retrospective analysis conducted in the Veneto Region of Italy, which aimed to understand how different treatments for menopausal symptoms might influence COVID-19 outcomes in women o...
Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions globally, understanding the intricate ways in which the SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts with human cells is crucial for developing effective treatments. A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, Miami University, and the University of Central Florida in the United States has shed light on how this virus may manip...
Medical News: The Unexpected Link Between COVID-19 and Cancer
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been primarily associated with its immediate respiratory and systemic impacts. However, as the pandemic persists, researchers are beginning to explore potential long-term effects, including an alarming possibility: a link between COVID-19 and the development of cancer. Researche...
Medical News: The global outbreak of the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus responsible for causing zoonotic viral diseases, has become a significant public health concern. As scientists race to understand the virus better, a team of researchers from Fudan University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Naval Medical University, all based in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, h...