Thailand Medical News

Genetic Insights into Persistent Loss of Smell After COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 06, 2025 21 days ago

Medical News: Exploring the Impact of Genes on Long-Term Olfactory Dysfunction COVID-19 has been notorious for causing a wide range of health issues, even after the initial infection subsides. Among these lingering effects, the loss of the sense of smell, or olfactory dysfunction, has proven to be one of the most perplexing. Researchers from the University of Trieste and the Institute for Materna...

New Respiratory Illness Guidelines Introduced in Massachusetts Hospitals as Cases Rise

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

U.S. Medical News: Massachusetts hospitals are taking a proactive stance against respiratory illnesses with the introduction of a cutting-edge virus alert system. Berkshire Health Systems (BHS), one of the state's leading healthcare networks, unveiled this initiative on January 2, 2025. This development is part of a broader effort to safeguard patients, staff, and the wider community from the ...

HMPV Infections and Hospitalizations Continue to Rise in China While Researchers Are Focusing on the New Lineages from Subtype A2

James Josh Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Surge in Cases Raises Concerns China has been grappling with a marked increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections and related hospitalizations since mid-December 2024. https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/human-metapneumovirus-infections-on-the-rise-in-china HMPV Infections and Hospitalizations Continue to Rise in China While Researchers Are Focusing on the New...

Scotland Facing an Alarming Rise in Flu Hospitalizations

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Scotland is facing a challenging winter as hospital admissions for influenza have surged dramatically. Public Health Scotland (PHS) has released new data showing a 12% increase in flu-related hospitalizations in just one week. In the week leading up to December 29, 1,537 people were admitted to hospitals due to flu complications, compared to 1,375 the previous week. This rise has dra...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Possibly Utilizes Sialic Acids as an Entry Cofactor

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a rising cause of concern in global respiratory health. It primarily affects infants, young children, and immunocompromised adults, causing lower respiratory tract infections. Despite its clinical significance, no specific antiviral treatment is available, leaving the medical community to focus on understanding its mechanisms of infection to develop ef...

Breaking! Past Cancer Studies Using Rodents Are Flawed Because It Has Now Been Found That Human PD-1 Functions Differently!

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, scientists have uncovered critical differences in how the immune checkpoint protein PD-1 functions in humans compared to rodents. These findings challenge decades of cancer research conducted using rodent models, potentially reshaping the way future therapies are developed. Past Cancer Studies Using Rodents Are Flawed Because It Has Now Been Found That...

JAK1 Degradation by HMPV SH Protein Impairs Host IL-6 Signaling

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: A New Insight into Human Metapneumovirus Immune Evasion Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine-USA have made a significant discovery about the mechanisms behind the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus that causes severe respiratory infections. Led by Adam Brynes, Yu Zhang, and John V. Williams from the Department of Pediatrics and the Program in Microbiolo...

Chlorpromazine Found to Inhibit Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) by Blocking Virus Internalization

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Insights into a Revolutionary Study Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus notorious for causing severe respiratory infections, has met a formidable adversary in chlorpromazine - a medication traditionally used for psychiatric disorders. Researchers from institutions including Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, and the University of Pittsbu...

Australian Drug Repurposing Study Uncovers Potential Inhibitors Against Human Metapneumovirus

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a leading cause of respiratory illness worldwide, particularly in children under five, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. This virus is responsible for conditions ranging from mild upper respiratory infections to severe pneumonia and bronchiolitis, sometimes requiring hospitalization. Despite its prevalence and impact, there are...

U.S. FDA Approves Tislelizumab for Advanced Gastric Cancer Treatment in Combination with Chemotherapy

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Advancing Cancer Treatment Tislelizumab Combines with Chemotherapy The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tislelizumab (marketed as Tevimbra) in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinomas. This groundbreaking approval applies spec...

Antioxidants and the Future of Dengue Care

Nikhil Prasad Jan 05, 2025 22 days ago

Medical News: Dengue fever remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease, caused by the dengue virus (DENV), affects millions annually and has the potential to progress to severe forms, characterized by complications such as hypotension and hemorrhaging. Recent research led by Anyela Lozano-Parra and colleagues from the Universidad Ind...

Human Metapneumovirus Small Hydrophobic Protein Has Viporin-Like Properties and Modulates Viral Fusogenic Activity

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been a significant cause of severe respiratory illnesses in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals worldwide. While first identified in 2001, its underlying mechanisms remain a subject of extensive research. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA, delves into the mysterious role of the small ...

Researchers Warn That Next Global Pandemic Could Possibly Involve a Virus That Targets the Brain!

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: The possibility of a new global pandemic is always looming, and experts are continuously trying to identify potential threats that could devastate humanity. While the COVID-19 pandemic taught the world invaluable lessons about preparedness and response, researchers are now warning that the next "Disease X" might come in an even more alarming form - a virus that specifically...

Glucocorticosteroids Found to Exacerbate HMPV Infections Especially in Those with COPD

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: A new study has unveiled the troubling impact of glucocorticosteroids (GCS) on human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, particularly in individuals suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Conducted by researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, University of Canberra, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technol...

MicroRNAs Could Revolutionize the Diagnosis of Drug-Induced Liver Injuries

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Introduction to the Silent Epidemic Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is becoming a rising concern for healthcare systems worldwide. This condition, triggered by adverse reactions to medications, poses diagnostic challenges due to its similarity in presentation to other liver ailments such as viral hepatitis and alcohol-induced damage. Researchers from the Department of Surgery, Onco...

Understanding Human Metapneumovirus Fusion Mechanism

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a relatively recent discovery in the realm of virology, first identified in 2001. Despite being a newcomer to scientific understanding, HMPV has proven itself as a significant cause of respiratory tract infections globally. According to researchers from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky and the School o...

Folate Deficiency Aggravates COVID-19 Impacts on Brain Health

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: The global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to reveal new dimensions of its impact on human health. Beyond respiratory complications, mounting evidence highlights its significant effects on the nervous system. Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine and Tulane Brain Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana, have made a startling discovery about how folate deficiency m...

Natural Bioactive Compounds from Fungi Exhibit Dual-Inhibitory Effects on SARS-CoV-2 Proteases

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered the potential of two natural bioactive compounds, sydowiol B and violaceol I, to combat coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2. These compounds are derived from unique marine and fungal sources. Sydowiol B is extracted from the East China Sea marine-derived fungus, Aspergillus sydowii, while violaceol I comes from the endophytic fungu...

Californian Study Confirms HPMV is Neurotropic and Causes CNS Issues Like Febrile Seizures and Fatal Encephalitis in Children

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: A past study conducted by leading medical institutions in California has confirmed that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is not only a respiratory pathogen but also a neurotropic virus capable of causing severe central nervous system (CNS) complications in children. Researchers from the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Center for AIDS Resea...

Astragalus Injection Offers Hope for Treating Viral Myocarditis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Viral myocarditis, a condition characterized by inflammation and damage to the heart muscle, poses a significant threat to young adults. With global cases estimated at 10 to 20 per 100,000 individuals, its prevalence is expected to rise significantly by 2030. Often caused by viral infections like Coxsackie B, this condition results in necrosis of cardiac cells, immune responses, and ...

Ohio’s COVID-19 Cases See Steady Surge for Fifth Consecutive Week

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Sharp Rise in COVID-19 Numbers Across Ohio Ohio has seen a noticeable spike in COVID-19 cases this week, marking the fifth consecutive week of rising infections. State health authorities reported 8,018 new cases, a significant jump from the 5,555 cases recorded just a week prior. While this increase is concerning, it’s worth noting that the current numbers are still far below ...

South Korea Battles Severe Flu Outbreak Amid Rising Cases

Nikhil Prasad Jan 04, 2025 23 days ago

Medical News: Alarming Surge in Flu Cases South Korea is grappling with its most severe influenza outbreak since 2016, as the number of cases continues to climb at an unprecedented pace. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has reported a sharp rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, particularly among teenagers. This alarming trend is causing concern among health officials ...