Thailand Medical News

New Anti-Influenza Compounds Show Promise in Battling Flu Strains

Nikhil Prasad Jul 20, 2024 5 months ago

Influenza News: The Need for New Flu Treatments Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by viruses in the Orthomyxoviridae family. These viruses are categorized into types A, B, C, and D, with types A and B being the most common culprits behind seasonal flu outbreaks. Despite available vaccines and treatments, the flu continues to pose a significant health threat, pa...

Inhibiting key enzyme fatty acid synthase shows promise for liver cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jul 20, 2024 5 months ago

Cancer Updates: Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is one of the deadliest forms of cancer worldwide, often leading to dire prognoses for patients. The relentless nature of HCC calls for innovative treatments and strategies to improve patient outcomes. A recent study by an international team of researchers has uncovered a promising approach to combat this aggressive disease. The rese...

Migraine and oxidative stress - research links TRPA1 ion channel to migraines

Nikhil Prasad Jul 20, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: A Breakthrough in Migraine Research Recent studies have unveiled a fascinating link between oxidative stress and migraine headaches, offering hope for new treatment avenues. Researchers from the Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute, Medical University of Lodz-Poland, and Mazovian Academy in Plock-Poland have discovered that the TRPA1 ion channel plays a pivotal r...

Herbs and phytochemicals - The anti-cancer properties of Astragalus Saponins

Nikhil Prasad Jul 20, 2024 5 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Cancer, a relentless disease affecting millions worldwide, continues to pose a significant threat to global health. According to the World Health Organization, cancer can affect any part of the body, spreading through rapidly proliferating, abnormal cells. By 2040, an estimated 28.4 million new cases are expected globally. In this challenging scenario, traditional treatme...

Chinese scientists explore peptides from pearls to treat COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jul 20, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: Ancient Medicine Meets Modern Science In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University in Jiaxing, China, have discovered a natural peptide derived from pearls that could potentially inhibit the interaction between SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, and the human ACE2 receptor. This COVID-19 News report delves into t...

Kidney disease can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus

Nikhil Prasad Jul 20, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: A Surprising Connection Recent research has unveiled a significant link between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hearing loss. This Medical News report explores the findings from a comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the Seventh Clinical Medical College at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China. The study analyzed data from the National Health and Nu...

Traditional Chinese medicine YinChen WuLing powder shows promise in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Nikhil Prasad Jul 20, 2024 5 months ago

TCM News: In an exciting development, researchers have found that an ancient herbal remedy known as YinChen WuLing Powder (YCWLP) could be effective in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is a severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) characterized by liver inflammation and damage due to fat accumulation. This TCM News report delves into the findings of a study condu...

Unusually Late Onset of Rare Brain Disease After COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: A Rare Case Unveiled In a remarkable case from India, an elderly man developed Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and fatal brain disorder, more than a year after recovering from COVID-19. This intriguing connection has prompted further investigations into the long-term neurological effects of COVID-19. Most importantly the case report alerts the medical community and also tho...

The Chulabhorn Hospital In Thailand Offers Free Health Screening For Hepatitis

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

Thailand Hospitals: In a noble gesture honoring His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, Chulabhorn Hospital has announced a free health screening program for Hepatitis B and C. This initiative aims to promote public health awareness and provide essential healthcare services to the community. The Chulabhorn Hospital In Thailand Offers Free Health Screening For Hepatitis A Royal Celebration w...

U.S. Medical News - COVID-19 cases once again rising in Arizona

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

U.S. Medical News: Nationwide Trends and Local Impact As President Biden recovers from his bout with COVID-19, the virus continues to challenge states across the nation, including Arizona. Historically, Arizona has seen waves of COVID-19 during both winter and summer seasons. This year is no exception, with cases beginning to rise significantly since late April. U.S. Medical News - COVID-19 case...

Oncolytic viruses target triple-negative breast cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

Cancer Updates: In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the University of Padua-Italy, the University of Maryland-USA, and the University of Ulm-Germany have demonstrated a promising new approach to cancer treatment using oncolytic herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This Cancer Updates news report explores their innovative strategy, which could revolutionize the way we treat aggressive cancer...

Derivative of the phytochemical Rupestonic Acid shows promise in Hepatitis B treatment

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: In an exciting development for Hepatitis B treatment, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xinjiang Technical Institute-China have discovered a promising new compound. Their study highlights the potential of YZH-106, a derivative of rupestonic acid, in reducing Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels. Rupestonic acid, is a phytochemical sesquiterpene extracted from...

DHEAS levels offer insights into COVID-19 severity

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19-News: COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has posed unprecedented challenges to global health since its emergence in late 2019. Researchers from various prestigious institutions have conducted a multifaceted investigation into the role of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, in understanding the severity and progression of COVID-1...

JAK/STAT pathway identified as a therapeutic target in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: In an exciting development, scientists have uncovered how the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) sabotages our immune response, revealing a promising new target for drug developers. This discovery is crucial as RSV is a major health threat, causing approximately 33.1 million cases globally each year. It is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and viral pneumonia in infants and poses sig...

Passive immunization involving avian IgY anti-H5N1 antibodies show promise against Influenza

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

Influenza News: Researchers from the Karolinska Institute-Sweden and the Swedish Veterinary Agency have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against influenza. Their recent study reveals that passive immunization using avian IgY antibodies can protect mice from influenza and allow the development of protective immunity. This Influenza News report delves into the key findings and implicatio...

Eucalyptus extract shows promise against Coronaviruses and Influenza viruses

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from the University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University in Germany have uncovered a potential new weapon against common cold and flu viruses: 1,8-Cineol, a bioactive phytochemical found in eucalyptus oil. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report delves into how this natural compound could help in the fight against these pervasive viruses, offering a glimmer ...

COVID-19 and concussions - overlapping symptoms in athletes

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

COVID-19 News: In an era marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of sports medicine faces new challenges. Recent research sheds light on a fascinating yet complex overlap between Post-COVID-19 Neurological Syndrome (PCNS) and Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) in athletes. This COVID-19 News dives into the key findings and implications of this study, exploring how these conditions intersect and wha...

Herbal supplements show promise in reducing inflammation and improving metabolic health

Nikhil Prasad Jul 19, 2024 5 months ago

Supplements: New research from the University of Exeter has shown that two popular herbal supplements, Andrographis and Ashwagandha, can significantly affect inflammation and metabolism at the tissue level. This Supplements report delves into the exciting findings and what they could mean for future health treatments. Herbal supplements show promise in reducing inflammation and improving meta...