Thailand Medical News

California H5N1 updates - 6 humans infected, 100 dairy herds affected, dead cows now being dumped on roadsides!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 13, 2024 2 months ago

H5N1 News: The state of California is facing a significant rise in H5N1 bird flu infections, impacting both dairy herds and farm workers. Health officials recently confirmed two new cases of bird flu in dairy farm workers, increasing the total number of infected humans in California to six. This brings the total number of human infections in the United States this year to 20. According to the U.S....

Latest Rwanda updates shows that Marburg virus has killed 14 and infected 61 individuals

Nikhil Prasad Oct 13, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The Marburg virus, a deadly disease closely related to Ebola, has struck Rwanda for the first time, leaving health officials scrambling to contain the outbreak. With 14 deaths reported and 61 confirmed cases, including three new infections in the past few days, the situation has drawn global attention. https://x.com/RwandaHealth/status/1844793644030591421 Latest Rwanda up...

Unlocking the Role of Peroxisomes in Brain Inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Oct 12, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In recent years, scientists have uncovered a surprising link between peroxisomes - small but crucial structures inside our cells - and inflammation in the brain. Peroxisomes play a key role in breaking down fats and controlling harmful molecules like reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can trigger inflammation. This Medical News report delves into a new study exploring how these tin...

COVID-19 increases the risk of heart attacks through Interleukin-6

Nikhil Prasad Oct 12, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers have found a crucial link between severe COVID-19 infections and the development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a condition that includes heart attacks. The study reveals how the inflammatory response caused by COVID-19, especially high levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), can increase the risk of heart complications. This Medical News report explores the details of this re...

COVID-19 Can Cause Colonic Ileus

Nikhil Prasad Oct 12, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, it has been well-documented for its impact on respiratory health, leading to symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and in severe cases, pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, medical researchers have increasingly recognized that COVID-19 does not limit its assault to the lungs alone. It has shown the ability to af...

American doctors warn that COVID-19 can trigger Angioedema

Nikhil Prasad Oct 12, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has left us with more questions than answers, especially when it comes to the long-term effects of the virus. One rare and concerning possibility is the development of angioedema - a condition characterized by sudden swelling in various parts of the body. This Medical News report explores a case where a previously healthy individual developed angioedema after re...

Bioactive hormone predicts outcomes in critical COVID-19 patients

Nikhil Prasad Oct 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has affected millions globally, with severe cases often leading to respiratory distress and even death. Recent research has identified a potential biomarker that could help doctors predict patient outcomes in critical cases. The study focuses on bioactive adrenomedullin (bio-ADM), a hormone involved in regulating blood vessels, which may serve as a key indicator of mortality...

Study finds that Long COVID-19 patients exhibit impaired fat oxidation

Nikhil Prasad Oct 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A new study has revealed that patients suffering from Post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS) show long-lasting metabolic disturbances, particularly in their ability to oxidize fat during physical exercise. This has significant implications for those experiencing fatigue, exercise intolerance, and other symptoms linked to PCS. Researchers from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Un...

New SARS-CoV-2 XEC.2 strain with NSP5 mutation V73F detected in 17 countries could be a potential winter threat

Nikhil Prasad Oct 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers and variant trackers have detected the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 strain, XEC.2, which carries the NSP5 mutation V73F. This strain was identified by a researcher in Arkansas within the past 24 hours. https://github.com/sars-cov-2-variants/lineage-proposals/issues/2135 New SARS-CoV-2 XEC.2 strain with NSP5 mutation V73F detected in 17 countries could be a potenti...

Drug-resistant Mpox strains discovered in five American states

Nikhil Prasad Oct 11, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In a concerning development, U.S. health officials have identified a cluster of drug-resistant mpox cases across five states. The cases, caused by an mpox variant resistant to the antiviral tecovirimat (TPOXX), mark a significant public health challenge. This Medical News report discusses the details of the cluster, the implications for public health, and what this means for future t...

Potential of Rue herb in treating COVID-19 explored by a team of international researchers

Nikhil Prasad Oct 11, 2024 2 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: An international team of researchers from recently investigated the potential of Rue herb (Ruta graveolens) as a treatment for COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report highlights the key findings from the study, which focused on evaluating certain compounds found in this herb and their effectiveness in inhibiting the virus's ...

SARS-CoV-2 N protein weakens immune defense by blocking GADD34

Nikhil Prasad Oct 10, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Hangzhou City University and Zhejiang Normal University in China have uncovered a new mechanism used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to evade the body’s immune defenses. The findings may offer fresh opportunities for developing treatments that target this viral strategy. SARS-CoV-2 N protein weakens immune defense by blocking GADD34 The Study and Its Focu...

Coffee's hidden benefits for vascular health and lupus patients

Nikhil Prasad Oct 10, 2024 2 months ago

Thailand Health News: New research suggests that caffeine, a popular ingredient in coffee, tea, and cocoa, may improve vascular health by supporting the regeneration of blood vessel linings. This breakthrough could offer patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis a simple yet powerful tool to help improve their heart health. This Thailand Health News report delves into the fascin...

Taiwanese murine study shows that Dengue virus envelope protein causes dangerous hemorrhage and endothelial cell death

Nikhil Prasad Oct 10, 2024 2 months ago

Dengue News: Researchers from Tzu-Chi University and Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital in Taiwan have made a breakthrough in understanding how the dengue virus (DENV) contributes to the dangerous condition of hemorrhaging in patients. Their study, which focused on the dengue virus envelope protein (EIII), provides insights into why certain individuals infected with DENV develop severe symptoms such as blee...

The phytochemical Honokiol from the Magnolia tree combats neuroinflammation and brain aging

Nikhil Prasad Oct 10, 2024 2 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from the University of Florence-Italy and Emory School of Medicine-USA have found promising new strategies to combat brain aging and neuroinflammation. Their focus? A natural compound called Honokiol and its synthetic version, Honokiol Hexafluoro. Both have shown potential in reducing neuroinflammation and cellular aging in brain immune cells known as microgli...

COVID-19 can lead to heart fibrosis

Nikhil Prasad Oct 10, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has brought various health complications since it first emerged in December 2019. While initially considered a respiratory illness, research has uncovered its impact on multiple organs, including the heart. This Medical news report delves into the possibility of COVID-19 causing a condition called "myocardial fibrosis," a thickening of the heart tissue that can res...

Even mild COVID-19 is causing new onset of psychiatric disorders in children!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 10, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Shandong University’s Qilu Hospital in China have discovered a potential link between COVID-19 and the onset of psychiatric disorders in children. The study, conducted by a team of pediatric neurologists, raises awareness about how the SARS-CoV-2 virus may trigger mental health issues in children who experience mild symptoms of the virus. This Medical News repo...

Thailand medical experts discover new factors that provide UVB protection for skin cells

Nikhil Prasad Oct 09, 2024 2 months ago

Thailand Medical: Researchers from several prestigious Thai institutions have made an important discovery that could protect your skin from harmful UVB rays. Their focus was on the effects of keratinocyte-derived factors on melanocytes, the cells responsible for pigmentation, which are often damaged by excessive UVB exposure. The research, conducted by teams from Walailak University and Mahidol Un...

Mpox cases surge in Montreal and across Canada

Nikhil Prasad Oct 09, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Montreal and several other parts of Canada are experiencing a resurgence of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), raising concerns among health officials. The city of Montreal has seen a sharp rise in cases of the clade 2b strain, which was the main culprit behind the 2022 outbreak. In 2024 alone, 25 new cases have been reported, with the majority occurring in just the past two months....

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Impact Gut Health by Translocating Oral Microbiota

Nikhil Prasad Oct 09, 2024 3 months ago

Med News: The Growing Use of PPIs and Emerging Concerns Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been a go-to treatment for reducing stomach acid since the 1980s. Commonly used to manage conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and functional dyspepsia, these medications are widely prescribed. In fact, a quarter of the adult population is on PPIs, but up to 70% of prescription...

New study reveals Black Pepper compound as a potential hair loss treatment

Nikhil Prasad Oct 09, 2024 3 months ago

Hair Loss: Piperonylic acid, a natural compound found in black pepper, could be a new hope for people struggling with hair loss, according to a recent scientific study. New study reveals Black Pepper compound as a potential hair loss treatment Overview of Hair Loss Problem Hair loss, also known as alopecia, affects millions of people worldwide. While it’s not a life-threatening condition,...

Suspected Case of Mpox Identified at Jaipur Airport, India

Nikhil Prasad Oct 09, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: Routine Screening Flags Possible Mpox Case A suspected case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) was reported at Jaipur’s Sanganer Airport after a 20-year-old passenger who arrived from Dubai exhibited symptoms of the virus. The individual, a resident of Nagaur district in Rajasthan, presented with mild fever and red rashes on his body, raising immediate concerns among health...