Thailand Medical News

HMPV is Adapt at Viral Persistence, Hiding in Lung Neural Fibers and Reactivated by Glucocorticoid Treatments

Nikhil Prasad Jan 01, 2025 26 days ago

HMPV News: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has emerged as a fascinating yet troubling respiratory virus, showing a remarkable ability to persist within the lungs by hiding in neural fibers. Researchers from the University of Georgia, Athens, and the University of Canberra, Australia, have collaborated to unravel the intricate mechanisms behind HMPV’s persistence and its reactivation triggered b...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Can Impair the Central Nervous System!

Nikhil Prasad Jan 01, 2025 26 days ago

HMPV News: Introduction to the Hidden Threat Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a respiratory virus known for causing acute lower respiratory infections, has recently been implicated in causing damage beyond the lungs. A groundbreaking study from researchers at the Millennium Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, has shed light on how hMPV can impac...

Chilean Case Study Shows That Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Infections Can Cause Fatal Hemorrhagic Pneumonia

Nikhil Prasad Jan 01, 2025 26 days ago

HMPV News: A study from Chile has revealed that human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory pathogen, can lead to fatal hemorrhagic pneumonia even in previously healthy individuals. This alarming discovery highlights the need for greater awareness and understanding of HMPV infections, particularly in pediatric populations. Chilean Case Study Shows That Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Infections Can...

Sustained Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein on Human Endothelial Cells

Nikhil Prasad Jan 01, 2025 26 days ago

Medical News: Introduction to a Silent Threat The SARS-CoV-2 virus, the agent responsible for the global COVID-19 pandemic, has been a subject of intense scrutiny. While it is commonly associated with respiratory complications, a growing body of research highlights its profound effects on the vascular system. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bern-Switzerland, Aarhus Universi...

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Interacts with 12 Liver Proteins, Reactivates HBV and Activates Pre-Cancerous Pathways!

Nikhil Prasad Jan 01, 2025 26 days ago

Medical News: Recent research has uncovered alarming interactions between the SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) protein and the human liver, revealing its potential role in reactivating hepatitis B virus (HBV) and initiating pre-cancerous molecular pathways. This groundbreaking study, conducted by Giovanni Colonna from the Medical Informatics Unit at the University of Campania in Naples, Italy, has shed light ...

Columbia University Study Finds That The Phytochemical Ginkgolic Acid Can Inhibit Human Metapneumovirus Infectivity

Nikhil Prasad Jan 01, 2025 26 days ago

HMPV News: Human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are two of the most significant members of the Pneumoviridae family, notorious for causing severe respiratory infections. These viruses predominantly affect vulnerable groups such as infants, young children, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised patients. Despite advancements in medical research, treatment op...

Emerging Novel Lineages of Human Metapneumovirus in China Mark the Start of 2025!

James Josh Dec 31, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Rising Infections and Initial Reports In late December 2024, alarming reports from China highlighted a surge in respiratory infections and pneumonia cases. Initial speculation pointed to influenza strains, such as H1N1, or new variants of the flu. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the culprit was Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a pathogen less commonly discussed but incr...