Thailand Medical News

Quezon City in Philippines Declares Dengue Outbreak Amid 200 Percent Rise in Cases and 10 Deaths in The Last 6 Weeks

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Dengue Cases Surge in Quezon City In a concerning development, Quezon City, Philippines, has declared a dengue outbreak following a dramatic 200% increase in reported cases between January 1 and February 14, 2025. This significant rise has prompted immediate action from local authorities to safeguard public health. Quezon City in Philippines Declares Dengue Outbreak Amid 200 Pe...

Bioactive Materials in Vital Pulp Therapy Supporting Natural Tooth Repair

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Thailand Dental News: Understanding Dental Pulp Inflammation and Repair Dental health experts from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, have been exploring new ways to heal damaged teeth without resorting to invasive treatments like root canals. The latest research highlights how bioactive materials can support vital pulp therapy (VPT), a modern approach that helps the body repai...

Hematin is a More Potent Agonist Than Hemin in Activating Human Platelets

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Effects of Hemolysis on Platelets Hemolysis, a condition where red blood cells break down, is a major complication in various severe diseases such as malaria, hemorrhagic stroke, and sickle cell disease. It can also occur following blood transfusions. During this process, red blood cells release hemoglobin, which subsequently degrades into toxic compounds such as h...

Platycodon Grandiflorus Shows Potential as a Powerful Broad Spectrum Antiviral Remedy

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Ancient Herb May Offer New Hope Against Viral Diseases A team of researchers from Henan Agriculture University, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Lancaster University, and Peking University has discovered that Platycodon grandiflorus, a herb used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), may have potent antiviral and immune-enhancing properties. The study explore...

New Breakthrough in Herpes Simplex Virus Treatment with Spirocyclic Thiopyrimidinone Compounds

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Scientists Explore Promising New Treatment for Herpes Simplex Virus Researchers from Cairo University, the National Research Centre (NRC)-Egypt, and the German University have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Their study explores a new class of antiviral compounds known as spirocyclic thiopyrimidinone derivatives, which demons...

Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and Its Role in Long COVID and Persistent Antigens

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Recent research has revealed that some individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 continue to experience persistent symptoms long after the initial infection. Scientists have identified one major factor that may explain why certain people develop Long COVID while others do not: the role of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) in the immune system’s response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus ...

New Study Shows That SARS-CoV-2 Infects the Brain via ACE2, CD147, and NRP1 Receptors and Exhibits Neurotoxic Effects

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and healthcare professionals have observed a concerning trend: many patients experience neurological symptoms, including memory loss, brain fog, headaches, and even severe conditions like strokes and encephalopathy. A new study has now provided crucial insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infiltrates the human brain and the devas...

Coronavirus Defective Genomes Influence Immunity and Viral Spread

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Role of Defective Viral Genomes in Coronavirus Infections Scientists from the Graduate Institute of Veterinary Pathobiology at National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan, along with researchers from the Department of Veterinary Medicine at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, have conducted a groundbreaking study on how defective viral genomes (DVG...

COVID-19 Damages Human Blood Vessels

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: A new study by researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Naval Medical University, Tongji Medical College at Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Nankai University, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has uncovered a troubling mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, weakens the body's natural defense systems and causes...

Pope Francis Admitted to Hospital for Respiratory Infection and Bronchitis

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Catholic Medical News: Pope Francis Undergoes Hospitalization for Bronchitis Treatment Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has been admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome for medical treatment due to an ongoing respiratory illness. The Vatican confirmed that he has been experiencing symptoms of bronchitis for several days and required further evaluation...

Czech Republic Scientists Warn That H5N1 Bird Flu Virus is Windborne and Can Spread Across Several Kilometers!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 15, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Scientists Discover That H5N1 Can Travel by Winds, Raising New Concerns In a startling revelation, scientists from the State Veterinary Institute Prague in the Czech Republic have confirmed that the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus can spread through the air over several kilometers. This breakthrough challenges long-held assumptions about how the virus is transmitted and...

U.S. CDC study reveals silent spread of H5N1 bird flu among veterinarians with implications that cases are being undercounted

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Growing Concern Over Silent Infections A recent study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed alarming findings about the spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus. The research suggests that veterinarians working with animals may have unknowingly been infected without showing symptoms, leading to concerns that the official tally of human bird flu...

Japanese Researchers Find That the Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 2 is Evolving

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Human parainfluenza virus type 2 (HPIV2) is a significant respiratory pathogen affecting people of all ages, particularly young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Despite its widespread presence, HPIV2 remains an underappreciated cause of respiratory illness, often leading to complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and croup. Scientists have long sought to...

Russian Study Reveals Concerning Diffuse Brain Changes in Acute and Post COVID-19 Phases

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: A new study conducted by researchers from the Research Center of Neurology in Moscow, Russia, and the Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia, has revealed that COVID-19 can cause significant changes in the brain, both during the acute phase of infection and long after recovery. Scientists have been investigating the long-term effects of the virus, part...

HMPV and Adenovirus Infections Rising Gradually Across the United Kingdom as COVID-19 and Flu Cases Drop

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

UK Medical News: In recent weeks, the United Kingdom has witnessed a shift in respiratory virus trends. While cases of COVID-19 and seasonal flu have either stabilized or declined, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and adenovirus infections are gradually rising. The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) suggests a shift in the dominant respiratory viruses circulating within the communi...

COVID-19 Infections and Vaccines Can Cause Anti-MDA5 Antibody Positive Dermatomyositis

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians worldwide have witnessed a spectrum of immune-mediated conditions triggered by both the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and the vaccines designed to combat it. One such emerging phenomenon is the development of dermatomyositis that is positive for anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (M...

An Update on Approved and Innovative Therapeutic Approaches to Combatting Influenza Viruses

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Influenza remains a significant global health threat, causing seasonal epidemics and posing the risk of pandemics. Currently, countries like the United States and China are facing an exponential surge in influenza infections that is also seeing hospitalizations and deaths rise. Despite advances in vaccine development and antiviral treatments, the virus continues to evolve, necessitat...

Brusatol Shows Potential in Treating Aggressive Thyroid Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is one of the most aggressive and deadly types of thyroid cancer. It progresses rapidly, has a poor prognosis, and is resistant to most conventional treatments. Patients diagnosed with ATC often face a grim reality, with survival rates as low as a few months after diagnosis. The need for effective therapies is urgent. Researchers from Zhejiang Provi...

Tennessee Reports First Child Flu Death of 2025 Amid Rising Outbreaks

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

U.S. Medical News: Flu Cases Surge Across Tennessee Tennessee is facing a severe flu season, with the state recording a significant number of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in recent weeks. According to the latest report from the Tennessee Department of Health, a child has succumbed to the flu, marking the first pediatric flu-related death of 2025. The tragic incident was confirmed during the...

How COVID-19 Impacts Kidney Health and Increases Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania-USA, Johns Hopkins University-USA, and Georgetown University-USA has revealed alarming insights into how COVID-19 affects kidney health. The study provides evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can directly infect kidney ce...

New Research Unveils How Acute Lung Injury Can Impact the Brain

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Scientists Reveal a Surprising Link Between Lung Damage and Brain Health A groundbreaking study has uncovered how acute lung injury (ALI) can lead to brain damage, particularly affecting the protective sheath around nerve fibers. Researchers from Chiba University in Japan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, Zhengzhou University in China, and Qingdao University i...

How Brain Inflammation Affects Glutamate and Dopamine in Schizophrenia

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: New Research Sheds Light on the Link Between Inflammation and Schizophrenia A new study has revealed that neuroinflammation plays a significant role in altering the brain’s glutamate and dopamine signaling, which may contribute to the development of schizophrenia. Researchers from various institutions, including Usha Nayak from Manipal Academy of Higher Education-India, Jyoths...

Galloylated Polyphenols Identified as Powerful Natural Compounds Against Blood Clots

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Natural Plant Compounds Show Promise in Preventing Blood Clots A recent study by researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School in the United States, along with Bloodworks Northwest Research Institute, Seattle-USA and Minjiang University in China, has uncovered exciting new findings about galloylated polyphenols. These plant-based phytochemical compo...

Alpha Lipoic Acid Reduces Harmful Compounds in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Neuropathy

Nikhil Prasad Feb 14, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Role of Alpha Lipoic Acid in Diabetes Management A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Debrecen in Hungary has revealed that alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) supplementation can significantly reduce harmful compounds in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who suffer from neuropathy. This Medical News report highlights how this natu...