Thailand Medical News

Mpox evades the human immune system by having its viral protein M2 bind to host B7.1 and B7.2 proteins

Nikhil Prasad Aug 24, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Wuhan University and the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in China, have provided new insights into how the Monkeypox virus (MPXV) manages to evade the human immune system. This Medical News report delves into the intricate mechanisms employed by the MPXV protein M2, which has been found to interfere with crucial immune system processes. This ...

Africa CDC warns that current Mpox lab diagnostics and tests are unreliable due to high false negatives

Nikhil Prasad Aug 24, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised a significant alarm regarding the reliability of current laboratory diagnostics for Mpox. In a letter addressed to the Health Ministers of African Union (AU) member states, the agency emphasized that a negative lab test for Mpox does not guarantee the absence of the virus in a sample. This warning comes at a...

Has the G4 EA H1N1 swine flu strain debuted in Chhattisgarh, India?

Nikhil Prasad Aug 24, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, has been thrust into the spotlight due to a sudden and severe outbreak of swine flu, raising concerns about the possible introduction of the G4 EA H1N1 swine flu strain in the region. Has the G4 EA H1N1 swine flu strain debuted in Chhattisgarh, India? Over the past two weeks, the state has witnessed a surge in H1N1 cases, with 42 confirmed s...

CD55 protein's role in COVID-19 lung damage and ARDS, a potential therapeutic target

Nikhil Prasad Aug 24, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Understanding CD55 Protein in COVID-19 and ARDS-Affected Lungs Recent research led by teams from Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, and Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann in Germany has uncovered critical insights into the role of the CD55 protein in COVID-19-infected lungs, especially those affected by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). This Medical News report delves into...

Study finds that aging accelerates at two points in life, at ages 44 and 60

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Aging is often seen as a gradual process that affects our bodies over time. However, groundbreaking research from Stanford University in the USA and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore suggests otherwise. This Medical News report explores the findings from a study that identified two critical periods in our lives where aging accelerates dramatically at the molecular level: ...

Silico study identifies the phytochemical Punicalagin as a potential inhibitor of Mpox virus that targets the envelope protein E8

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: In the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, the Mpox virus (MPXV), a relative of the smallpox virus, has emerged as a significant global health concern. Despite the availability of vaccines, there remains a pressing need for effective therapeutics, particularly as the virus continues to spread to new regions. A recent computational study conducted by researchers from Sikkim Unive...

Miami study sounds alarm that Mpox can also cause gastrointestinal complications and inflammation of the rectum!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has long been recognized for its dermatological symptoms, but recent findings reveal a more troubling aspect: gastrointestinal (GI) complications. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine-USA has shed light on this emerging concern. This Mpox News article will explore the study's key findings...

Thai doctor from Mongkutwattana hospital in Bangkok charged for physically assaulting and stripping naked a 14-year boy

James Josh Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Thailand News: In a case that has garnered widespread attention and sparked significant public outrage, a prominent doctor from Mongkutwattana Hospital in Bangkok, along with three others, has been formally charged with multiple offenses, including assault and indecent acts against a 14-year-old boy. The incident, which took place on May 13, 2024, has raised serious concerns about the abuse of pow...

Study discovers that Mpox virus protein H3L induces transcriptional perturbations and cellular injuries

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: Researchers from the Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital and Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences in China have made a groundbreaking discovery about the monkeypox (Mpox) virus (MPV). Their study uncovers how a specific protein, known as H3L, plays a critical role in causing cellular damage, which could be key to understanding the virus’s pathogenicity and developing eff...

COVID-19 alters levels of circulating endocannabinoids in the human host

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón-Spain and Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid-Spain, new light has been shed on the role of endocannabinoids (eCBs) in the body's inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The study explores how these naturally occurrin...

Romanian study review uncovers how COVID-19 leads to arrhythmogenesis

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: SARS-CoV-2 Disrupts Your Heart's Beat COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been a focal point of global research due to its profound impact on various organs and systems in the human body. Among its most concerning effects are its disruptions to the cardiovascular system, specifically in causing cardiac arrhythmias. This Medical News report delves into a recent study co...

Canadian province, New Brunswick declares whooping cough outbreak amid concerns that new bacteria strains could be play

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Whooping Cough Outbreak in New Brunswick: A Province on High Alert New Brunswick, a Canadian province known for its tranquil landscapes and welcoming communities, is now grappling with a serious health concern - an escalating outbreak of whooping cough (Pertussis). Initially confined to the Acadian Peninsula, the outbreak has now spread across the entire province, raising alarms amon...

While Mpox clade 1 has not been detected in California yet, there are daily new infections of clade 2b across the state

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

California Mpox News Update: As California continues to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, a new concern has emerged on the horizon: Mpox. Despite the relatively low overall risk of contracting the virus, some California cities are experiencing an uptick in infection rates involving what many ignorant health officials and “experts’ are calling the milder clade 2 Mpox strain. In real...

Study finds that Mpox virus infects human astrocytes, causing neuroinflammation and eventual brain damage!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: Unveiling the Link Between Monkeypox Virus and Brain Inflammation: New Insights from a Canadian Study A recent study led by a team of researchers from the University of Alberta-Canada, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas-USA and the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology-Canada has shed light on the potential neurotropic and neurovirulent properties of the Monkeypox virus...

COVID-19 positivity rate reaches 21.4 percent in Quebec as hospitalizations surge

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

COVID-19 News: Quebec is currently witnessing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, with the positivity rate soaring to 21.4%, the highest since December last year. This alarming spike has also led to a sharp increase in hospitalizations, reaching levels not seen since last winter. The rest of Canada is also facing the same situation with the exception that certain provinces are refusing to repor...

Minnesota sees non-stop steady rise of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations over the last ten weeks

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 4 months ago

U.S. Medical News: COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise COVID-19 activity in Minnesota has been steadily increasing over the last eight weeks, with the number of hospitalizations continuing to climb. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 218 Minnesotans were admitted to hospitals statewide with COVID-19 in the week ending August 3. (This is the most recent official data available). htt...

Thailand medical researchers discover peptide from Scorpion venom to treat drug resistant Pseudomonas biofilm infections

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Thailand Medical: In an exciting development, medical researchers from Thailand have discovered a novel therapeutic agent derived from scorpion venom that could revolutionize the treatment of stubborn biofilm infections caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This groundbreaking research, which has captured the attention of the global medical community, highlights the potential of a trunca...

Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can drive suicidal ideation in some

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Weight Loss News: Recent findings have raised concerns about the safety of popular weight loss medications, particularly those involving glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide (marketed as Wegovy and Ozempic). A study published in JAMA Network Open by French researchers highlight a potential link between these drugs and an increased risk of suicidal ideation, especia...

Honduras reports first suspected case of Mpox Clade 1B infection, awaiting test results

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: Honduras is on high alert as health officials investigate a suspected case of monkeypox (Mpox) Clade 1 infection. The potential case was identified in Belén, Lempira, where the infected individual is part of a family household of five. Honduras reports first suspected case of Mpox Clade 1B infection, awaiting test results The whole family has been placed in isolation as a...

A traditional Chinese medicine herbal decoction known as Xuanbai Chengqi shows promise in treating Mpox

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

TCM News: In the wake of the global health crisis spurred by the monkeypox outbreak, researchers are exploring various treatment options to combat this virus. A study conducted by scientists from the Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) in China has uncovered the potential of Xuanbai Chengqi decoction (XBCQD), a traditional Chinese medicine, in treating monkeypox (Mpox). This TCM News report ...

COVID-19 is not mild as most will develop lung fibrosis, 10 percent of all lung transplants in U.S. now go to post COVID patients!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

COVID-19: A Silent Threat to Long-Term Lung Health Despite the global narrative that COVID-19 is becoming milder, recent research reveals a darker reality. According to a groundbreaking study by researchers from Michigan State University, Corewell Health, and the Cleveland Clinic, the virus leaves a lasting impact on the lungs of many survivors, potentially leading to severe complications such as...

Amlodipine, a high-blood pressure medication can cause gingival issues and tooth loss

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Med News: Amlodipine and Gingival Enlargement Recent research from the University of Kragujevac, Serbia, sheds light on a lesser-known side effect of amlodipine, a widely used medication for hypertension - gingival enlargement. This Med News report delves into the findings of a comprehensive study aimed at understanding how amlodipine affects gingival tissues and the broader implications for pati...

University of Wollongong study reveals Ginseng as a potential ally against Monkeypox (Mpox) infections

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: In a revealing study review, researchers from the University of Wollongong, alongside collaborators from several international institutions, have discovered that Ginseng, a well-known herb in traditional medicine, might play a crucial role in combating infections caused by the Monkeypox virus (MPXV). This Mpox News report delves into the study's findings and explores how Ginseng cou...

Researchers warn that Mpox (Monkeypox) virus is neuroinvasive

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: As the Mpox (monkeypox) virus continues to spread worldwide, researchers are sounding alarms about its potential to invade the nervous system, leading to severe neurological complications. This Mpox News report delves into the findings of a study review conducted in 2022, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and preparedness in addressing the neuroinvasive properties of the viru...

Evidence of cardiac complications in Mpox infections

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Mpox News: Studies have uncovered that the monkeypox virus (Mpox), traditionally known for causing skin lesions and flu-like symptoms, may also pose a significant risk to heart health. A 2023 study by researchers from Assiut University, Mansoura University, Ain Shams University, and Benha University in Egypt that conducted a systematic review of case reports and series, revealed alarming evidence ...

Study finds that Long-COVID linked to accelerated aging and epigenetic changes

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Long-COVID’s Lingering Impact on Health - What Epigenetics Reveal The long-term effects of COVID-19, particularly in the form of Long-COVID, continue to puzzle researchers worldwide. Even six months after recovery from the initial infection, individuals may still experience a range of symptoms that persist and significantly impact their daily lives. This Medical News delves int...

French study shows that CGRP shows potential in inhibiting COVID-19 virus replication

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 4 months ago

COVID-19 News: CGRP: A New Player in the Fight Against COVID-19 Recent research spearheaded by scientists from the Cochin Institute in Paris has unveiled a promising discovery in the ongoing battle against COVID-19. The study explores the role of a neuropeptide called Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) in inhibiting the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, particularly in the lungs of critical...