Thailand Medical News

Thailand medical authorities launches first mediation training program to reduce medical lawsuits in the country

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Thailand Medical: In a significant move aimed at reducing medical lawsuits and fostering social harmony, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand has launched an intensive training program for its first batch of 60 medical dispute mediators. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to manage conflicts within the healthcare system more effectively, aligned with the Mediation Act of 2019. Th...

Harvard and Stanford researchers discover new antivirals against Dengue

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Dengue News: Uncovering a New Weapon Against Dengue Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the fight against dengue fever, a mosquito-borne virus that affects millions worldwide. This Dengue News report delves into the exciting new research that has identified powerful small molecules capable...

Clinically used anti-HPV agent shows promise in preventing sexual transmission of Mpox

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: A New Hope in Monkeypox Prevention The recent global outbreak of monkeypox (mpox) has created an urgent need for effective treatments and preventive measures. With sexual transmission being a primary route of the virus's spread, researchers have been in a race against time to develop antiviral agents that can help curb this alarming trend. A breakthrough study led by researchers fr...

New insights into cellular aging, the discovery of Quiescence-Origin Senescence

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Cellular Aging - A New Perspective In the world of cellular biology, the concept of cellular senescence has long been recognized as a crucial mechanism in the aging process. Traditionally, senescence is understood as a state where cells cease to divide after experiencing significant stress or damage. However, recent research from the University of Arizona's Departm...

T-cells play a role in atherosclerosis

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: The Silent Killer - Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a condition that may sound unfamiliar, but it plays a critical role in many serious heart-related problems. It's the underlying cause of diseases like coronary heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. But what exactly is atherosclerosis? In simple terms, it's a condition where your arteries - the blood vessels that car...

Mpox clade I debuts in Sweden, cases expected in UK next

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: In a startling development, Sweden has confirmed the first case of mpox Clade I outside the African continent. The patient, who sought care in Stockholm, was diagnosed after returning from a region in Africa currently grappling with a significant outbreak of the more dangerous Clade I variant. This marks a concerning shift in the spread of the disease, raising alarms across Europe, part...

Caffeine’s surprising benefits on heart health and blood platelets

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Thailand Health News: Caffeine: More Than Just a Morning Kickstart Caffeine is a familiar part of many people’s daily routine, often found in coffee, tea, and various energy drinks. Known for its stimulating effects, caffeine has been widely consumed for centuries. However, its influence goes beyond just keeping you awake. Recent research from the Medical University of Lodz, Poland, has del...

China to launch circular RNA vaccines soon

Nikhil Prasad Aug 16, 2024 3 months ago

Vaccine News: A Promising Leap in Vaccine Technology Researchers from Yantai University and Yantai Institute of Materia Medica-China have made significant strides in the development of engineered circular RNA (circRNA) vaccines. Unlike traditional mRNA vaccines, circRNA vaccines offer a more stable and efficient alternative, promising new avenues in disease prevention and treatment. This Vaccine ...

New study finds that bottled water consumption linked to increased risk of chronic diseases

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: The Hidden Threat in Your Water Bottle Bottled water has become a staple in many households, often seen as a convenient and clean source of hydration. However, a recent study by researchers from the Polytechnic University of the Marche Region in Italy has revealed a potential hidden danger lurking in those plastic bottles. This Medical News report explores the findings of a nationwi...

Individuals with Long COVID after Omicron infection show altered oral microbiota

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Long COVID and Oral Microbiota Long COVID, a term that has become familiar to many during the pandemic, refers to a condition where individuals continue to experience symptoms long after recovering from the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection. For some, this condition persists for months, leading to various health challenges. Recently, a groundbreaking study involving research...

U.S. FDA approves Neffy, the first nasal epinephrine spray for treating severe allergic reactions

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Med News: In a groundbreaking development for allergy sufferers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever epinephrine nasal spray, known as Neffy, for treating severe allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylaxis. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-nasal-spray-treatment-anaphylaxis U.S. FDA approves Neffy, ...

Small protein PESP found to boost Influenza virus replication by enhancing autophagy

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Influenza News: A recent groundbreaking study from researchers at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China, has uncovered a small but mighty player in the battle between the influenza A virus (IAV) and our immune system. The study, which sheds light on a previously unknown small protein, reveals how the virus cleverly manipulates our body's defenses to replicate and spread more effect...

Oxford study reveals that mild COVID-19 impairs long-term memory but not short-term memory

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford has unveiled some concerning findings about the lingering effects of mild COVID-19 on cognitive functions. Specifically, the study, which involved participants who had recovered from mild COVID-19, found that while short-term memory remained intact, long-term memory was notably impaired. This discovery raises new que...

Six cancer doctors and two residents die in plane crash enroute to an oncology conference by AstraZeneca in Brazil

James Josh Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Doctor News: Eight Cancer Doctors Among Victims in Brazilian Plane Crash In a devastating event that has sent shockwaves across Brazil and the global medical community, eight prominent cancer doctors lost their lives in a tragic plane crash on August 9, 2024. The doctors were en route to an oncology conference organized by AstraZeneca in São Paulo when the Voepass ATR 72 twin-engine aircra...

Singapore researchers discover how to activate dormant brain stem cells to treat neurodevelopmental disorders

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have identified a novel method to activate dormant neural stem cells in the brain. This discovery could pave the way for new treatments targeting a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, learning disabilities,...

Study finds that Phosphatidylserine plays a key role for SARS-CoV-2 cell entry

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Coronavirus News: In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, National Brain Research Centre India, and the German Primate Center, scientists have unveiled a crucial mechanism that enables SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, to enter human cells. This discovery sheds light on how the virus exploits specific lipids in our cell membr...

Emergence of new Salmonella strains in Hungary

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Medical-News: In a recent study conducted by researchers from the HUN-REN Veterinary Medical Research Institute and the National Food Chain Safety Office, a concerning development has been observed in Hungary. For the first time, the Salmonella serovar Ohio has been detected in brown rats and food-producing animals. This Medical News report delves into the findings of this study and its implicatio...

Study reveals shifts in key inflammatory markers known as Adipokines in COVID-19 patients

Nikhil Prasad Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: In an effort to better understand the inflammatory responses triggered by COVID-19, researchers from the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków, Poland, and the Medical University of Silesia in Zabrze, Poland, have delved into the changes in specific pro-inflammatory markers, known as adipokines, in COVID-19 patients. This study focused particularly on visfatin and ...

India downplays COVID-19 threat despite several states crossing 5 percent positivity rate

James Josh Aug 15, 2024 3 months ago

COVID-19 News: Rising Positivity Rates Across Indian States As the global risk of COVID-19 increases, India finds itself grappling with a worrying surge in positivity rates across multiple states. Despite the growing numbers, the Indian government appears to downplay the seriousness of the situation, suggesting that only a few states are showing COVID-19 positivity rates of about five percent. &...