Thailand Medical News

New U.S. FDA Warning for Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: U.S. FDA Adds New Safety Label for Weight Loss Medications The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated the safety labels on popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, highlighting a new warning for patients using these drugs. The warning addresses the risk of a condition known as pulmonary aspiration, which can occur during procedures involving gen...

Odisha, India facing a severe Chickenpox outbreak possibly caused by a new sub-lineage of the clade 9 strain

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Odisha, India, is currently grappling with an unsettling outbreak of chickenpox that has rapidly impacted Khajuripada village in the Gajapati district. With reports indicating at least 32 individuals infected, including 12 children, the outbreak has drawn the attention of local health authorities. The severity of the cases, especially among three women reported in critical condition,...

Ononin Slows Joint Damage in Osteoarthritis Through Key Pathway Modulation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread joint disease marked by the breakdown of cartilage, often resulting in joint pain, stiffness, and loss of movement. As people age, the risk of developing OA increases, making it a significant concern, especially in older populations. With limited treatment options beyond managing symptoms, researchers continually seek alternatives that ...

Korean Red Ginseng Polysaccharides Boost IgA Production and Strengthen Gut Health

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Gachon University, Yonsei University, and the Gyeonggi-do Business and Science Accelerator have explored how Korean Red Ginseng Polysaccharides (KRG-P) could potentially boost intestinal immunity and overall gut health. Their research focused on KRG-P's impact on gut immunity, specifically examining immunoglobulin A (IgA) production, an...

COVID-19 Poses Long-Term Risks for Autoimmune Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine in South Korea have uncovered troubling insights into the long-term impact of COVID-19, revealing that the virus may increase susceptibility to a range of autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders. In a large-scale study, they tracked millions of individuals with confirmed COVID-19 infections and compared them to a control ...

Breakthrough Study Reveals miR-29a Could Halt Cervical Cancer Spread

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Cervical cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women globally. Traditional methods such as HPV tests have helped in early detection, but for those diagnosed at advanced stages, the options are often limited, leading to higher recurrence rates. Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago-USA, Trinity Medical Sciences University (Saint Vincent and the Grena...

Unique Immune Patterns Revealed in Lung-Associated Lymph Nodes of COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: The recent study conducted by researchers from Lausanne University Hospital-Switzerland, Lausanne University-Switzerland, and the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University-USA reveals how COVID-19 impacts the immune system’s organization within lymph nodes. These findings, centered on the role of the Bcl6 protein within lung-draining lymph nodes, give us a glimpse ...

COVID-19 Can Cause an Autoimmune-Related Blood Complication Known as Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Researchers at the General Hospital of the Southern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Guangzhou and Kunming Medical University, China, have uncovered a rare and complex health issue in a COVID-19 patient. This report highlights a case where a 64-year-old man experienced severe symptoms linked to antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), an autoimmune disorder th...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a New Hope for Long COVID Relief

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Yale University-USA, Khyber Medical College, and the Cleveland Clinic-USA have turned their attention to a novel method called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to alleviate persistent symptoms associated with long COVID. This new approach, non-invasive and generally well-tolerated, is gaining traction as a way to help those who continue to suffer even months after initi...

Low Vitamin C Levels Associated with Persistent Tuberculosis Symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical global health challenge, with millions of cases reported each year. A recent study conducted in Romania explores an intriguing link between vitamin C levels and the severity and persistence of TB symptoms. The research team, composed of experts from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova and Victor Babes University Hospital, specifical...

New Quinoline-Based Inhibitor Shows Promise in Combating Inflammatory Conditions

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: A Breakthrough in Targeting Inflammation Researchers from the University of Thessaly in Greece and the University of Liverpool in the UK have developed a novel compound, Q3, that has shown promising results in controlling inflammation by inhibiting a key cellular pathway. This new development could be especially beneficial for individuals suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases...

Annexin A2 as a Biomarker and Therapy Target for Digestive System Cancers

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Annexin A2 (ANXA2), a multifunctional protein, plays a vital role in cellular processes ranging from cell structure to immune responses. Recent studies have linked abnormal levels of Annexin A2 to various digestive system cancers, including those in the stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon. Researchers are now exploring its potential as a diagnostic marker, a predictor of treatment re...

Avacopan Offers New Hope for Patients Battling the Deadly Autoimmune Disease called ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause severe inflammation in small blood vessels. This inflammation can affect various organs, often leading to kidney damage, which is a particularly serious complication. The traditional treatment for AAV typically involves high doses of glucocorticoids (steroids) and ...

Polyamines and Their Role in Aging and Health

Nikhil Prasad Nov 09, 2024 4 days ago

Medical News: Polyamines are small but crucial compounds found throughout our bodies. They play a vital role in supporting cellular health, maintaining important processes that keep cells functioning well. Over time, though, our bodies’ levels of these compounds naturally decline, leading to various age-related changes and health issues. Interestingly, scientists are finding that higher poly...

How Nitric Oxide Could Help Macrophages Fight COVID-19’s Cytokine Storm

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: As scientists continue to explore ways to manage COVID-19, one area of interest is how the immune system's response could be modulated to prevent severe symptoms. Researchers from Spain's Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (...

Xenosialylation Linked to COVID-19 Infection and Vaccine Complications

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: Research by Fiorella Carnevali from the ENEA Research Centre in Rome and Sara Mangiaterra and Giacomo Rossi from the University of Camerino, Italy, explores a fascinating but complex topic - xenosialylation. This unique process may help us understand the immune system’s responses to both infections and vaccinations. Xenosialylation, or the integration of non-human sialic acid, ...

COVID-19 and the Hidden Threat of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Reactivation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light various complications that can arise from the infection. Among these complications, the reactivation of latent infections, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), has become an emerging concern. CMV is typically dormant in the body but can reactivate in individuals with weakened immune systems. When it does, it can result in severe complications, par...

Neural Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Brain Restoration and Alzheimer’s Disease

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most challenging neurodegenerative conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people, particularly the elderly. The disease leads to a gradual decline in cognitive functions, memory, and daily functioning. Researchers globally have been exploring various treatments, yet effective options remain limited, often focusing on alleviating sympt...

Washington Faces Surge in Whooping Cough Cases as Outbreak Hits 31 Counties

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

U.S. Medical News: The state of Washington is grappling with a serious outbreak of whooping cough, or pertussis, with cases now reported in 31 of its counties. As of early November, 1,193 infections have been confirmed, a staggering rise from the mere 51 cases recorded at the same time last year. https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/Pubs/348-254-PertussisUpdate.pdf Washi...

Understanding How Epstein-Barr Virus Leads to Different Types of Lymphomas

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: The Virus Behind Many Lymphomas Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common virus infecting more than 90% of adults worldwide, yet only a small percentage develop cancer from it. Researchers, including Ya-Fang Chiu from Chang Gung University in Taiwan, Khongpon Ponlachantra from the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology in Thailand, and Bill Sugden from the University of Wisco...

Thailand Medical Researchers Explore Kale Extract as a Natural Pain Reliever Comparable to Ibuprofen

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Thailand Medical: Kale's Surprising Potential as a Pain Reliever In a recent clinical trial conducted by researchers from Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Dentistry and the University of Phayao’s School of Medical Sciences to assesses the effectiveness of kale extract compared to the commonly used painkiller ibuprofen, trial findings surprisingly showed that kale extract was mor...

American Study Shockingly Discovers That Copper Fuels Kidney Cancer Progression and Spread!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: Copper's Role in Advancing Kidney Cancer Offers New Insights Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-USA have uncovered how copper, a crucial trace element, promotes the progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) - the most common form of kidney cancer. While copper is essential for human life, providing energy for cellular functions and allowing us...

British Researchers Warn That Amphotericin B Found to Enhance COVID-19 Infection!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: Amphotericin B Shows Unexpected Effects on COVID-19 Severity Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Centre for Human Genetics and Pandemic Sciences Institute, the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, the UK Health Security Agency, the University of Bristol’s School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and King&rs...

Canada Faces Rising Measles Cases Amid Outbreak in New Brunswick

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: Measles Outbreak Sparks Concern Across Canada in 2024 Canada has seen a notable rise in measles cases this year, with 94 infections recorded nationwide as of November 7. Canada Faces Rising Measles Cases Amid Outbreak in New Brunswick This surge is more than seven times last year’s total, driven in large part by an outbreak in New Brunswick. Since the end of October, at leas...

U.S. CDC Now Reports That 7 Percent of Tested Dairy Farmworkers Were Possibly Infected with the H5N1 Virus!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published a study revealing that approximately 7% of tested dairy farmworkers might have been infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Conducted in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the inv...

New Wood Vinegar Formula Shows Promise as a Potent Antimicrobial Agent

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: A group of Brazilian researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid Region, and the National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology have developed a novel antimicrobial solution derived from eucalyptus wood and aromatic herbs. Known as wood vinegar, this unique solution has shown remarkable potential in combating mic...

Ketogenic Diets Can Cause Liver Damage and Gut Dysbiosis!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: The ketogenic diet (KD), famed for its potential benefits in weight loss and blood sugar control, has gained global popularity. While commonly used as a remedy for obesity and type 2 diabetes, some researchers now question its safety for long-term use. A new study from researchers at the Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing, China, delves into the e...

Study Reveals Role of Extracellular Vesicles in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: Uncovering New Details on COVID-19 Using Proteomics A recent study from researchers affiliated with ISGlobal at the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, IrsiCaixa, and other Spanish institutions sheds light on the complex interactions of COVID-19 in the human body. The focus was on circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs), tiny structure...

ORF6 Protein Inhibits Nuclear Export, Blocking Cell Defense Mechanisms in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has been under intense study to understand its effects on the human immune system. Among the viral proteins, ORF6 stands out for its ability to disrupt essential cell functions. This Medical News report highlights findings from researchers at Kyoto University-Japan, revealing how ORF6 blocks the export of specific RNA types, which plays...

Oxygen Therapy Shows Promise in Addressing Cognitive Symptoms in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 5 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID continues to baffle scientists and frustrate patients. Many individuals who had mild or moderate COVID-19 report persistent symptoms that affect their daily lives. Among these lingering issues, cognitive problems - often referred to as "brain fog" - are widely reported. This Medical News sheds light on a recent study conducted by researchers from the Montreal Hea...