Thailand Medical News

Research from Taiwan shows that a Lychee-based phytochemical could help with age-related muscle loss

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Sarcopenia, a condition where muscle mass and strength decline with age, affects millions worldwide and can seriously impair daily function, mobility, and quality of life. Recent findings from Taiwan suggest that a natural supplement derived from lychee fruit (Litchi chinensis), called Oligonol®, may be a powerful new tool to counteract this muscle loss. Research...

Thailand Medical Study Shows Mung Bean Protein Improves Cardiovascular Health in Middle-Aged Adults

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Thailand Medical: Mung Bean Protein as a Functional Health Supplement In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Medicine and Human High Performance and Health Promotion Research Institute in Thailand, scientists have discovered promising cardiovascular benefits linked to mung bean protein consumption. This study highlights how mung bean protein, a n...

Iron Deficiency Observed in Pediatric COVID-19 Cases

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A new study conducted by researchers from Mansoura University in Egypt has provided a closer look at how COVID-19 impacts iron levels in children. Led by Dr. Mai S. El-Meshad, Dr. Angi Adel Alwakeel, Dr. Reham M. El-Farahaty, and Dr. Mayada S. Zeid, the study focused on 49 children between 1 month and 18 years old who were diagnosed with either acute COVID-19 or the related condition...

Conformational Changes in COVID-19 Spike Protein Offer New Pathways to Block Viral Entry

NIkhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has revealed a potential new approach to combatting COVID-19 by focusing on a particular protein structure in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Researchers from Aalto University (Finland), Simon Fraser University (Canada), the Centre for Advanced Technologies (Uzbekistan), National Research University TIIAME (Uzbekistan), Loughborough University (UK), and the University of...

MLL1 Enzyme Identified as Key Driver of Blood Clotting Risks in Severe COVID-19 Cases

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical-News: University of Michigan researchers, in collaboration with Hartland High School in Michigan, have made a breakthrough in understanding why some COVID-19 patients experience severe blood clotting issues. This clotting, known as "immunothrombosis," is triggered by an immune response in the blood vessels, posing serious risks during SARS-CoV-2 infections. Led by Nathaniel Parch...

COVID-19 Linked to Certain Eye Risks in Patients with Heart Disease

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A new study from researchers in Korea explored the potential for eye-related health risks following COVID-19 infection. Researchers from institutions including Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, and Kyung Hee University analyzed data to understand if COVID-19 raised risks for ocular issues such as retinal artery occlusion (RAO), retinal vein occlusion (RVO), optic neuri...

Glioblastoma May Weaken Key Immune Cells

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, significantly reduces life expectancy, with most patients surviving only 12–15 months after diagnosis. This new research highlights why glioblastoma remains so hard to treat, revealing how the cancer manipulates the immune system. Researchers from the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute and Federation University in Australia, along wi...

Study validates that it’s a new strain of Oropouche virus that is wreaking havoc across Brazil and soon globally!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Uncovering the Cause of a Spreading Epidemic in Brazil’s Amazon In an alarming discovery, scientists have confirmed a new, fast-spreading strain of the Oropouche virus (OROV) in Brazil’s Amazon region. Known for causing outbreaks in tropical regions since the 1960s, the virus has now evolved into a strain that is rapidly spreading through Brazil. Researchers from institu...