Thailand Medical News

Endothelin-1 as a Prognostic Tool for COVID-19 ARDS

Nikhil Prasad Oct 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges to the healthcare system, particularly when managing patients with severe respiratory complications. Among these, COVID-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) stands out for its high mortality rate. A recent study, led by researchers from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece and Mc...

Study finds distinct immune response in COVID-19 and sepsis patients

Nikhil Prasad Oct 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 and sepsis are two medical conditions that share some similarities, especially in how they can lead to organ failure and death in severe cases. Both diseases cause an exaggerated immune response, often leading to life-threatening complications like respiratory failure and multi-organ dysfunction. However, a recent study led by researchers from institutions across Europe, inc...

Groundbreaking Thailand Medical Research on Neutrophil Diversity and Iron Overload in Beta-Thalassemia

Nikhil Prasad Oct 03, 2024 2 months ago

Thailand Medical: In an exciting new study, researchers from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, have uncovered crucial insights into how iron overload in beta-thalassemia patients affects neutrophils. Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, play a crucial role in the body's defense against infections. For beta-thalassemia patients, whose inherited blood disorder condition...

Case Study Raises Questions About COVID-19 and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Nikhil Prasad Oct 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent case study has sparked concerns about the possible connection between COVID-19 and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. This Medical News report discusses findings presented by researchers Mehri from the Biochemistry Laboratory at the Faculty of Medicine, Tunisia, and Finsterer from the Neurology & Neurophysiology Center in Vienna...

Spike Protein From SARS-CoV-2 Worsens Stroke Risks

Nikhil Prasad Oct 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A team of researchers from Mercer University and South University in Savannah, Georgia-USA, has uncovered alarming evidence that the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, may significantly increase the risk of stroke and related neurological issues. This Medical News report delves into how the viral spike protein exacerbates clotting problems, leading to hi...

South Vietnam emerging as a hub for a possible new H5N1 strain as 47 Tigers, 3 Lions and a Panther dies from the virus!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 03, 2024 2 months ago

H5N1 News: Alarming Outbreak in Vietnam's Zoos In an alarming development that is causing a concern among health authorities and scientists, 47 tigers, three lions, and a panther have died from the H5N1 bird flu virus in two major zoos in South Vietnam. The zoos, My Quynh Safari Park in Long An Province and Vuon Xoai Zoo in Dong Nai, reported the fatalities in late August and September, accor...

Besides Rwanda, Marburg Virus Now Detected in Ghana and Possibly Hamburg, Germany!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The Marburg virus, a highly lethal infectious disease, is spreading beyond Rwanda, now making its presence known in both Ghana and Hamburg, Germany. With no vaccine or effective treatment currently available, this virus has become a global health concern. This Medical News report will delve into the recent outbreaks, the nature of the Marburg virus, and the potential risks it poses. ...

Intestinal Inflammation Found to Be Linked with Glaucoma

Nikhil Prasad Oct 02, 2024 2 months ago

Glaucoma News: Recent research sheds light on a fascinating connection between gut health and glaucoma. A group of scientists has discovered that intestinal inflammation and increased intestinal permeability could be contributing factors to the development and progression of glaucoma. This Glaucoma News report explores these groundbreaking findings and how they could pave the way for new treatment...

Mild COVID-19 Can Cause Eye Artery Blockages!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent medical report from Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital in China has uncovered a rare yet critical case of branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) in a 76-year-old man, potentially linked to a mild COVID-19 infection. This condition, which led to sudden vision loss in the patient's left eye, involved three retinal arteries and has been attributed to elevated levels of inflamm...

Breaking News! Study Reveals Potential New Form of Brain Neurodegeneration Linked to COVID-19!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has brought to light the possibility that COVID-19 could be causing a form of neurodegeneration different from Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from prominent institutions in China and Guizhou Medical University in Guiyang have found that post-COVID-19 patients show unusual signs of brain degeneration, with tau hyperphosphorylation and neuroinflammation, ...

Word-Finding Challenges Linked to Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Oct 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The aftereffects of COVID-19 have been well-documented, with a range of lingering symptoms observed in patients who have recovered from the acute phase of the disease. Among these symptoms, cognitive impairments, particularly related to language, have garnered increased attention from researchers. A study led by researchers from the Department of Psychology at the University of Ovied...

Liver Stress Detected in Mild and Asymptomatic Omicron Cases

Nikhil Prasad Oct 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In a recent retrospective study from Tianjin First Central Hospital-China, researchers discovered a significant relationship between mild or asymptomatic Omicron variant infections and changes in liver enzyme markers. The findings show that even people who don’t show strong symptoms of COVID-19 can still experience liver stress, a new area of concern for public health. This Med...