Thailand Medical News

New Hope for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Vitamin D and Sulforaphane's Synergistic Effects

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 6 months ago

Ophthalmology Updates: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible central blindness among the elderly in developed countries. Affecting the macula, the region of the retina responsible for central vision, AMD's prevalence is expected to rise with increasing life expectancy. It is reported that one in eight people over 60 years old will be affected by this debilit...

Most Long COVID Patients Likely To Develop New Onset Psychiatric Disease!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 6 months ago

Long COVID: A recent study has uncovered a significant link between post-COVID physical symptoms and the emergence of new psychiatric conditions. This groundbreaking research highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and monitoring of mental health among individuals recovering from COVID-19. Most Long COVID Patients Likely To Develop New Onset Psychiatric Disease Image Credit: Donke...

Apolipoprotein A-I as a Key Marker in Colorectal Cancer Prognosis

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 6 months ago

Cancer News: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the most prevalent malignancies worldwide, posing a significant threat to public health. In Western countries, it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In China, the scenario is similarly alarming, with CRC being the third leading cause of cancer mortality. Typically, the risk of CRC escalates with age, and recent statistics indicate...

COVID-19 Shrinks Your Brain!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: A team of researchers from Istanbul University, led by Professor Dr Haşim Gezegen, conducted a groundbreaking study to investigate the long-term effects of COVID-19-induced hyposmia on brain structure and cognitive function. The study that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, involved 36 COVID-19 patients with hyposmia (h-COV), 21 patients without smell loss (n-COV), and 25 heal...

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleoprotein's Role in Virus Assembly and Membrane Interaction

Nikhil Prasad Jun 12, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: The fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, continues as scientists uncover the intricate details of its structure and function. A recent study by researchers from the University of Chicago-USA, Purdue University-USA and Guangxi University-China that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, has shed light on the critical role of the SARS-CoV-2 nucl...

COVID-19 Infections rises in Johor and the rest of Malaysia

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Johor is experiencing a troubling increase in COVID-19 cases, with a consistent rise over the past eight weeks. According to Ling Tian Soon, the State Health and Environment Committee chairman, there were 263 new COVID-19 cases recorded between June 3 and June 9, representing a 5.6% increase from the previous week's 249 cases. This upward trend has been evident since mid-April. ...

COVID-19 Infections Surge in Portugal Amid June Festivities. COVID-19 Positivity Rates Hit 30 Percent In Northern Portugal!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: Northern Portugal is experiencing a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases, with positivity rates climbing to 30%. https://x.com/RPLerias/status/1799384571244601564 https://covid19.min-saude.pt/numero-de-novos-casos-e-obitos-por-dia/ The latest data, recorded last Thursday, revealed 304 new cases, a stark increase from the 96 cases reported just a week earlier. This s...

Neuroglobin: A New Hope for Glaucoma Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

Glaucoma News: Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells and optic nerve damage. Traditionally, the management of glaucoma has focused on controlling intraocular pressure (IOP), the only modifiable risk factor. However, recent research highlights the potential of neuroprotective agents to enhance...

Early Adrenaline Boosts Survival Rates for Cardiac Arrest Patients

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

Cardiology Updates: A New Approach to Cardiac Arrest Treatment In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine and The Ohio State University have found that early administration of intramuscular (IM) adrenaline significantly improves survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. This innovative approach could revolutionize emergency medic...

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Galangin Nanozymes Targets Liver Cancer Cells

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Natural Compounds. Recent advancements in cancer research have unveiled an exciting new approach to combat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common type of liver cancer. Scientists from Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, along with collaborators from Hainan General Hospital and Hainan Medical University in China, have d...

Herpes Virus Manipulates Autophagy in Brain Cells for Survival

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: The Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a neurotropic virus that has been associated with various neurodegenerative disorders. Autophagy, a cellular process essential for maintaining homeostasis by degrading defective proteins and organelles, plays a critical role in the central nervous system (CNS). While much research has focused on the interaction between autophagy and HSV-1 in...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Breakthrough: GuiErBai Shows Promise Against Cervical Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

TCM News: Cervical cancer (CC) remains a significant health issue worldwide, ranking as the fourth most prevalent malignant tumor and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. According to recent statistics, CC affects approximately 13 out of every 100,000 individuals, resulting in over 341,831 deaths in 2020 alone. The disease predominantly impacts women between the ...

PD-L1 And Gastric Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

Cancer News: Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston have discovered crucial insights into how gastric cancer behaves and responds to treatment. Their study covered in this Cancer News report, explores the intricate patterns of PD-L1 expression in gastric cancer, providing hope for more effective treatments in the future. ...

MASP-2 and SARS-CoV-2 N Protein’s Role in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jun 11, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: In the quest to understand the complexities of COVID-19, scientists have turned their attention to the complement system, a crucial component of our innate immune defense. This system, when activated, orchestrates a powerful immune response aimed at eliminating pathogens. However, in the case of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, this system can sometimes go into overdr...

COVID-19 Accelerates Biological Aging!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented global impact, not just in terms of immediate health consequences but also on long-term biological effects. One such effect is the acceleration of biological aging, a topic explored in a recent study review by researchers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha-Qatar that is covered in this COVID-19 News report. COVID-19 Accelerate...

BREAKING! Thailand Medical Authorities Report That Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations Have Shot Up To 2,762! KP.3 Likely At Play!

James Josh Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Thailand Medical: Medical authorities from the Department of Disease Control of Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reported that there were 2,762 new COVID-19 hospitalizations for the week 2nd to 8th of June 2024. This works out to about 395 hospitalizations per day. Thailand Medical Authorities Report That Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations Have Shot Up To 2,762 (Pic- Old Stocksho...

Metformin: A Surprising New Hope for Pancreatic Tumor Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Cancer-News: Recent studies have brought new hope to the fight against pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (panNENs), a rare but challenging type of cancer. Researchers at Kanazawa University in Japan have been investigating the effects of metformin, a common antidiabetic drug, on these tumors. Their findings coved in this Cancer News report, suggest that metformin may significantly inhibit the gr...

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Malaysian Scientists Using Cassia Alata To Revolutionize Wound Healing

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Cassia alata, a traditional herb known for its remarkable medicinal properties, is gaining attention as a natural remedy for wound healing. Commonly referred to as candlebush, this plant is recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal capabilities. Malaysian researchers are now exploring its potential in enhancing the wound healing process, making i...

Meldonium: Miracle Drug or Controversial Booster?

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Med News: Meldonium, a synthetic drug developed in the 1970s by Latvian scientists, has a fascinating history marked by its transition from agricultural uses to potential medical marvel. Initially designed to boost livestock growth, meldonium quickly found favor in human medicine due to its heart-protective properties. However, its journey from a heart medication to a controversial sports enhancer...

How a Hidden Receptor Could Be the Key to Fighting Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Cancer News: Understanding Cancer's Stealthy Mechanisms Cancer remains a global challenge, claiming millions of lives annually. A significant part of this struggle is the battle against chemoresistance, where cancer cells adapt to survive chemotherapy. Recently, scientists have turned their attention to a relatively obscure player in this battle: the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER)...

Chicory: The Super Plant You Never Knew About

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Chicory, a plant often overlooked, is making waves in the health community. Known scientifically as Cichorium intybus L., this plant boasts a myriad of health benefits. From its antiviral and anti-cancer properties to its role in managing diabetes and pain, chicory is proving to be a versatile and powerful addition to our diets and medicine cabinets. Chicory: The Sup...

New Breakthrough in Flu Vaccination: Safe and Effective Sublingual Vaccine Developed

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Influenza News: In a groundbreaking study, scientists from Innovation Research Center, EPS Holdings, Inc., Tokyo-Japan, EP Mediate Co., Ltd, Tokyo-Japan, EPS Innovative Medicine Co., Ltd., Tokyo-Japan, Intelligence & Technology Lab, Inc., Kaizu-Japan and Biomedical Institute and NPO Primate Agora, Kaizu-Japan have developed a new type of flu vaccine that is administered under the tongue, showi...

Documented Case of Ferrets Getting Infected With H5N1 In Poland In 2023 Finally Published In Journal

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

H5N1 News: In June 2023, a rather unusual and alarming health crisis unfolded in a household in Poland. Five ferrets, including three young juveniles and two adults, fell ill after consuming raw poultry. This led to the first documented case of natural infection with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A/H5N1 virus in domestic ferrets. This event raised serious concerns about the potentia...

New Insights into How Our Bodies Fight Retroviruses

Nikhil Prasad Jun 10, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: In recent groundbreaking research, scientists have unveiled how our bodies' innate immune system, especially through the action of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs), tackles dangerous retroviruses like HIV and HTLV-1. This study, conducted by a team of researchers from the German Primate Center and the Max Planck Institute and covered in this Medical News report, highlights the ...