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Medical News: Recent years have highlighted the global need for antiviral drugs due to the impact of diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, Influenza, Zika, and Dengue. With this increased urgency, researchers are turning to compounds known as indoles for answers. This Medical News report delves into the potential of indole-based compounds in treating viral infections, a topic explored by research groups ...
Medical News: Researchers from various esteemed institutions, including Nursing and Medical Science Riyadh ELM University in Saudi Arabia, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmacy in India, Lalit Narayan Mithila University-India, The Glocal University in Saharanpur-India, UMM Matrix Innovations Private Limited-India, and the University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, have delved into a promising solution for ...
Medical News: Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-USA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine-USA, and the University of Pittsburgh-USA have revealed that using antibiotics during influenza infections may actually impair the body’s ability to fight off bacterial pneumonia that can follow a viral infection. The study dives deep into how antibiotics may disrupt lung immun...
Medical News: A recent study led by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA, involving over 200,000 adults, has revealed an alarming link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of blood-fat disorders. This condition, known as dyslipidemia, involves abnormal lipid levels in the blood and serves as a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. T...
Medical News: In recent research from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, scientists have taken a closer look at the effects of etoricoxib, a widely used anti-inflammatory drug. With a growing demand for medications that relieve pain without severe side effects, etoricoxib has been a go-to choice for people dealing with chronic pain. However, researchers are now examining its safety for heart and kidney heal...
Medical News: COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects millions globally, presenting symptoms from mild to severe. While the disease is known to cause significant respiratory distress and even multi-organ failure in severe cases, researchers have been examining the immune response during and after recovery. The latest study, led by scientists from Almazov National Medical Rese...
Medical News: H5N1 Avian Flu Confirmed in Utah Dairy Farms
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has infected eight dairy farms in Cache County. This recent outbreak adds Utah to the growing list of 15 states in the U.S. dealing with H5N1 avian flu in cattle.
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TCM News: Researchers from Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing, China, have delved into the effectiveness of combining Chinese herbal medicine with conventional biomedicine in treating idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). IMN, a severe kidney condition marked by the thickening of kidney membrane walls, is ofte...
Medical News: Researchers from the University of Miami and the Miami Veterans Administration (VA) Healthcare System have shed light on the potential of certain mental health medications to reduce the risk of developing Long COVID in veterans. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal COVID, examined how antipsychotic drugs might lower the risk of Long COVID, a condition known to affect pat...
Medical News: Dengue on the Rise in LA County
Los Angeles County is witnessing an “unprecedented” increase in locally transmitted dengue fever cases, marking a shift in how the mosquito-borne illness affects California. Health officials recently confirmed two additional cases, raising the total to eleven for the year, primarily in Baldwin Park and Hollywood Hills, with additional case...
Medical News: Colorectal cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers worldwide, and a recent study by researchers from Saitama Medical University in Japan has shed light on a new factor that could help in early identification of high-risk individuals: Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels. GGT, an enzyme linked to liver function, has been found to have a significant relationship with colorectal...
Medical News: Chronic stress is a familiar challenge in today’s fast-paced world, impacting mental health and leading to conditions like depression. New research from Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and South China University of Technology suggests a groundbreaking way to combat this impact: blocking the body’s use of sugar in the brain.
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Medical News: Researchers from top German research institutions have conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest SARS-CoV-2 variants, KP.2, KP.2.3, KP.3, and LB.1, uncovering a powerful potential for these lineages to evade antibodies generated by previous infections and vaccines. This study highlights how these variants have evolved to increase their efficiency in entering human cells and avoidi...
Medical News: A recent study from Norway highlights the significant relationship between COVID-19 and gut bacteria in young adults, linking specific bacterial imbalances with prolonged fatigue. The research team comprised scientists from Akershus University Hospital, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and the University of Oslo, focusing on young adults aged 12 to ...
Medical News: Researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal in Canada have published a comprehensive study offering new insights into Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), also known as Graves' orbitopathy. This condition, closely associated with thyroid disorders like Graves’ disease, leads to inflammation and swelling in the eye area, causing discomfort, double vision, and eve...
Medical News: In a new breakthrough, researchers from the Department for Rheumatology and Immunology at the University Hospital Bern, Switzerland, have found that a low-iron diet significantly reduced the severity of arthritis in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study offers fresh insights into dietary interventions that may benefit those suffering from inflammatory arthritis.
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Medical News: Key Findings Highlight Diet’s Role in Mental Health
Researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, and Jinhua Central Hospital in China have unveiled significant findings suggesting that higher fiber intake could be linked to a reduced risk of suicidal thoughts. This Medical News report dives into the study, which was published in the peer...
Medical News: Viruses have long been known to manipulate host cells for survival, but new findings reveal they target one of the most critical components of our cells: the mitochondria. Recent studies led by researchers from the Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil in Argentina and the Medical University of South Carolina show that viruses can disrupt mitochondrial function and met...
Medical News: In a pioneering study, researchers from Imperial College School of Medicine and the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London-UK have explored how depriving glioblastoma cells of specific amino acids could slow their growth. Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, is notorious for its resilience and limited treatment options, with current therapies showing minimal imp...
Medical News: Key Study on Omega-3 and Depression
A new study has shed light on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) as a potential standalone treatment for depression. Conducted by researchers from China Medical University Hospital-Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, and Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan...
Medical News: First Report of Bird Flu in a U.S. Pig Raises Concerns
In a significant turn of events, officials in Oregon confirmed that a pig at a backyard farm tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. This marks the first recorded case of avian influenza in a pig within the United States, leading public health authorities to increase monitoring efforts in response to potential risks for hum...
Medical News: Tuberculosis Surpasses COVID-19 as Top Infectious Disease
In a striking turn of events, tuberculosis (TB) has overtaken COVID-19 to become the most widespread infectious disease of 2023. The World Health Organization reported that more than 8.2 million people were diagnosed with TB globally this year, marking the highest number of cases recorded since tracking began in 1995. Tragical...
Medical News: COVID-19, widely known for its respiratory impact, has proven to leave lingering symptoms in a large population, with many now suffering from what is termed as Post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS). Notably, PCS includes neurological impacts, which have gained attention in the scientific community under the term NeuroCOVID. This condition affects the central and peripheral nervous systems, le...
Medical News: Researchers Reveal Key Findings from China Health and Nutrition Survey
A new study from the National Institute for Nutrition and Health at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) highlights how dietary choline intake can play a significant role in cognitive health for adults over 55. With China’s population aging at a rapid pace, cognitive decline has...
Medical News: First Detection of New Mpox Variant in the UK
The United Kingdom has recently reported its first case of the mpox variant Clade Ib, a strain that is causing significant concern in parts of Africa due to its increased ability to spread from person to person. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, had already been declared a global health emergency after recent outbreaks. This new variant...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: A Promising Natural Solution for Viral Infections
A recent study dives deep into the antiviral potential of the leaves and fruit pulp of the Carica papaya - commonly known as papaya - as a natural remedy for human viral infections. Researchers from Pakistan’s National University of Sciences and Technology, Abdul Wali Khan University, and Atta-ur-Rehman School of Ap...
Medical News: A Breakthrough in Health Monitoring
In a major leap for preventive healthcare, scientists have found that the Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) index is likely to become a routine test in assessing various health risks. Researchers from Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing-China, have recently highlighted this breakthrough, suggesting that the TyG i...
Medical News: COVID-19 Virus Exploits Human RNA Machinery for Survival, New Study Reveals
Researchers at the University of Montpellier and Institut de Recherche en Infectiologie de Montpellier (IRIM) in France uncover how SARS-CoV-2 exploits human cells’ RNA structures to increase its replication efficiency.
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Health News: Growing Concerns Over Halloween Candy Tampering
This Halloween season, parents across the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia and other Western nations are on edge due to speculations of possible candy tampering by certain Islamic extremist groups and even pro-Palestine groups. Online rumors suggest that these groups may be planning to distr...
Medical-News: Concern Over SARS-CoV-2 Sequences on GenBank
A recent study raises concerns about the reliability of some SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences uploaded to GenBank, a crucial database managed by the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Professor Xuhua Xia, from the University of Ottawa's Department of Biology and Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, has scrutinized ...
UK Medical News: Flu season is just around the corner, and early data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) paints a concerning picture, especially for children in schools. As of October 22, the flu positivity rate - the number of confirmed cases per tested individuals - among children aged 5 to 14 years old is twice as high as in other age groups. This group’s weekly positivity rate ha...
Medical News: Bialystok Researchers Reveal Respiratory Implications of Long COVID
A recent study by researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland uncovers that COVID-19 may result in significant diaphragmatic dysfunction, affecting breathing and overall health. The team, composed of Dr. Katarzyna Anna Pietranis, Dr. Amanda Maria Kostro, Dr. Zofia Dzięcioł-Anikiej, Dr. Diana Moskal...
U.S. Medical News-Buncombe County Health Officials Report Spike in Stomach Flu Cases
Buncombe County, North Carolina, is currently experiencing a spike in stomach flu cases, causing concern among residents and prompting local health officials to take action. The outbreak comes on the heels of recent flooding in the area, which experts say may have increased the risk of gastroenteritis, a conditio...
Medical News: Bird Flu Outbreak Sweeps Across U.S.
The United States is currently experiencing a significant outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu. The infection count among humans has risen to 36 across several states, marking a worrying spread in both livestock and poultry. In addition to human cases, 387 dairy herds across 14 states and hundreds of poultry farm...
Thailand Medical: In the ongoing fight against esophageal cancer, recent research from Thailand sheds new light on advanced treatment options for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The study, conducted by researchers from the Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University-Thailand, suggests that combining chemotherapy with radiation, known as concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), signi...
Medical News: A team of Italian scientists from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" and the University of Parma have recently explored the potential benefits of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in managing mucus overproduction, a core issue for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This Medical News report investigates their systematic review, which highlights the ability of...
Medical News: The human immune system has many defenses to protect against viruses and bacteria, and one of these is the complement system. It is a complex network of over 30 proteins in our blood and tissues that attack harmful pathogens. The system can destroy invaders by marking them for other immune cells to attack, calling for help from nearby cells, or directly breaking down the pathogens.
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Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health issue, with over 10 million new cases and approximately 1.3 million deaths each year. With the rise in drug-resistant strains of TB, researchers are searching for alternative therapies. A recent study suggests that cysteamine, an antioxidant, may play a significant role in helping the body control TB by modifying immune responses, rathe...
Medical News: A new study by researchers from Mintek’s Biomedical Group in Randburg and the University of South Africa provides critical insights into how the human body naturally defends itself against the COVID-19 virus. The study team identified specific cellular mechanisms, known as restriction factors, that prevent the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. This ...
Medical News: Rising Cancer Cases Linked to Common Bacteria
A recent comprehensive study conducted by researchers at the Medical School of Southeast University in Nanjing, China, and Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, highlights a significant connection between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and an increased risk of cardia gastric cancer (CGC) in East Asian countries. This Medical...
Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Cedarville University in Ohio-USA investigated S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a natural compound, for its potential to support liver health. Liver disease is a major global health concern, contributing to numerous deaths each year, and researchers are continuously looking for safe, effective treatments. SAMe, known for various health benefits, ...
Medical News: Eye diseases like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy affect millions of people globally. While treatments exist, scientists are constantly searching for new and natural ways to support eye health. Recently, a study by researchers from Fidia Ophthalmics in Catania, Italy has uncovered the potential benefits of two naturally derived compounds - e...
Medical News: Key Findings on ICU Mortality and COVID-19
Researchers from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Evangelismos” Hospital, Greece, recently explored the role of the lactate-to-albumin (L/A) ratio as a predictor of ICU mortality in severe COVID-19 patients. In this study involving 805 critically ill COVID-19 patients, they assessed how effectively the L/A ra...
Medical News: Recent findings suggest that COVID-19 might leave a mark on the spleen, potentially altering its dimensions and raising concerns about its impact on overall health. A study conducted by researchers from Green International University and the University of Lahore offers a closer look at how this virus may have long-term effects on our organs.
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Medical News: Researchers Uncover New Insights into the Spread and Impact of huTX37-H5N1
A novel, highly transmissible, and potentially deadly strain of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, dubbed huTX37-H5N1, has recently surfaced, originating from an infected farmworker in Texas. This variant, detected in a dairy farmworker who had contact with infected livestock, has shown alarming levels of transm...
Medical News: Understanding the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2 in Airway Cells
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center-USA and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-USA has uncovered potential drug solutions to mitigate the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on human airway cells. By analyzing how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with and reprograms various cells in the ai...
Medical News: Researchers from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an Central Hospital, Ankang Central Hospital, and the Staff Hospital of Changqing Oilfield in China have conducted an illuminating study on how COVID-19 might be associated with acute ischemic colitis - a condition where the blood supply to the colon is reduced, leading to inflammation and da...
Medical News: Researchers from G. D’Annunzio University in Italy and SS. Annunziata Hospital recently published an in-depth study examining Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and its connections with Cardiac Amyloidosis (CA). Both are significant health concerns, especially in older adults. This study aimed to uncover the links between these conditions and understand how ...
Medical News: Calcium Signals in Fibroblasts: A Path to Understanding Heart and Lung Fibrosis
Researchers at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" in Romania and the University of Bucharest are uncovering how calcium signaling in specialized cells, called fibroblasts, plays a crucial role in the development of fibrosis - a process that leads to scarring and stiffening o...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...