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COVID-19 News - Different Omicron Sub-Lineages Modulate Interferon Differently May 24, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Siena-Italy and Santa Maria delle Scotte Hospital-Italy has sent shockwaves through the scientific community and raised alarming concerns about the highly contagious Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its sub-lineages including its recombinant variants.
The study's findings reveal that different sub-lineages...
COVID-19 News: As Taiwan faces the onslaught of a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, serious COVID-19 cases have surged by a staggering 30%. However, the country's battle against the pandemic is not limited to the virus itself, as Taiwan finds itself excluded from the World Health Organization's (WHO) annual World Health Assembly due to intense pressure from China and Pakistan. With a spi...
COVID-19 News - Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency May 24, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from major Saudi Arabia tertiary centers, a startling connection between Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and COVID-19 has been unveiled.
G6PD is a common enzymatic defect affecting over 400 million individuals worldwide and has been associated with various disorders. This genetic disorder is inherited in ...
COVID-19 News - Hydrogen Sulfide - Lung Endothelial Barrier Disruption May 24, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 onslaughts continue to present significant challenges to global health and economies worldwide. As new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge and the long-term consequences of the infection and the issues of viral persistence become evident, the need for effective therapies remains crucial.
Recent studies have shed light on the critical role of lung ...
COVID-19 News: Hypofibrinolytic State May 24, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland-USA, have uncovered a puzzling aspect of the disease: patients infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) show signs of coagulation activation and an increased risk of thrombosis, yet they do not typically develop a co...
COVID-19 News - Brazil -Amapa May 24, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Despite heavy media censorships and concealment of the actual COVID-19 and health situation in Brazil, news has emerged online from various sources that the situation in Brazil has exacerbated to the point that not only are hospitals overflowing once again but there is now an acute shortage of oxygen supplies in many parts of the country with efforts underway to procure more oxygen ...
SARS-CoV-2 Research - BST-2- ORF7a May 23, 2023 2 years ago
SARS-CoV-2 Research: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has highlighted the need for a better understanding of the interactions between the virus and host proteins. In particular, the role of accessory proteins, such as ORF7a, in modulating host responses is of great interest.
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COVID-19 News - Persistent Brain Injury In Post-COVID May 23, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Since the emergence of COVID-19, medical professionals have been grappling with the diverse range of symptoms associated with the disease. Neurological complications have emerged as a significant concern, with patients experiencing conditions such as encephalitis, seizures, and strokes. Researchers from prestigious institutions like the University of Liverpool, University of Cambrid...
Medical News: Matrix-Bound Nanovesicles (MBV) - Pulmonary Inflammation May 23, 2023 2 years ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking study conducted at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, researchers have discovered that Matrix-Bound Nanovesicles (MBV) hold promising potential in mitigating pulmonary inflammation caused by flu viruses and SARS-CoV-2. This finding could revolutionize the treatment of viral-mediated inflammatory diseases, offering new ...
COVID-19 News: CLEC2 - SARS-CoV-2-Induced Thromboinflammation May 23, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to global health systems, with thromboinflammation emerging as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in affected patients. Thrombi and microangiopathy in vital organs have been observed during post-mortem examinations, and persistent microclots have been detected in both acute and long COVID-19 cases as reported in variou...
COVID-19 News - SARS-CoV-2 - Other Endemic Viruses May 23, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Seattle-USA has shed light on the concerning evolutionary dynamics of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rates of amino acid substitution in the receptor-binding protein of SARS-CoV-2 and ...
COVID-19 News - 207 Different XBB Sub-lineages May 23, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: An interesting detail that many are unaware of is that in the last 30 days, we have more than 207 XBB sub-lineages, many with unique mutations on them, in circulation globally.
https://cov-spectrum.org/explore/World/AllSamples/from%3D2023-04-15%26to%3D2023-05-16/variants?nextcladePangoLineage=xbb*&
More than half of them have already been identified in at least in 10 o...
COVID-19 News - SARS-CoV-2 - Anal Dysplasia May 22, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has impacted millions of lives worldwide. While the virus primarily targets the respiratory system, emerging research has revealed that it can also affect other organs and tissues in the body. One area of particular interest is the potential link between SARS-CoV-2 and anal dysplasia, a precancerous condition that may lead...
COVID-19 News - New Zealand May 22, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Health authorities from New Zealand updated its weekly COVID-19 statistics data and reported a total of 14,657 new COVID-19 infections for the last 7 days, showing an increment over the previous week’s figure of 11,739 SARS-CoV-2 infections.
https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-data-and-statistics/covid-19-current-cases
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Thailand COVID-19 News: Thai health authorities reported 2,632 COVID-19 inpatients for the period 14th May 2023 to 20th May 2023, representing an increase of 12% from the previous 7 days that recorded 2,356 COVID-19 inpatients. (Note that the ambiguous term inpatients are now being used in COVID-19 reporting and not definite COVID-19 infections cases or actual hospitalizations!)
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Thailand Medical - Top Five Hospitals In Thailand May 22, 2023 2 years ago
Bangkok, the vibrant capital city of Thailand, is renowned for its cultural landmarks and bustling street life. Yet, it is also internationally recognized for its high-quality healthcare services, becoming a hub for medical tourism.
We take the opportunity to highlight the top five hospitals in Bangkok, Thailand as rated by locals, expats, medical tourists, and healthcare professionals vi...
Thailand Medical - Spicy Foods - Cognitive Decline May 22, 2023 2 years ago
Spicy foods are known to deliver an adrenaline rush that exhilarates some and intimidates others. But beyond the thrill, recent study by researchers from South Korea suggests a worrying connection between hot food and cognitive function. The study links spicy food consumption to cognitive decline among older adults, particularly those with a less active lifestyle.
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Cannabis News - Peripheral Artery Disease May 21, 2023 2 years ago
Cannabis News: Cannabis or marijuana use becomes increasingly normalized across the United States, with nearly 50 million people reportedly using the substance at least once, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the urgency to understand its impact on human health grows exponentially.
One such concern that has recently come to light is the strong correlation between ca...
COVID-19 Research - Heart - Captopril May 21, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 Research: In a significant stride towards understanding the cross-organ effects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, a collaborative team of scientists from prestigious Chinese institutes have uncovered fascinating insights as well as revealing the mechanism behind the virus's assault on our hearts. Their study offers hope in the form of a potential therapeutic...
COVID-19 News - Hong Kong - China May 21, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Health authorities from Hong Kong have admitted that the daily new COVID-19 infections are hitting more than 10,000 per day but claim that the situation is manageable and there is no additional stress on the public health infrastructure and on hospitals. They also claimed that the current vaccines are providing protection and that there is no signs of disease severity.
https://www.s...
COVID-19 News - XBB.2.3 - South-East Asia May 21, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: The World Health Organization (WHO) in its latest weekly epidemiological update on COVID-19 reported 2.3 million new COVID-19 infections and 17,000 COVID-19 deaths in the last 28 days.
It should be noted that figures released by WHO are typically conservative figures and compiled by data submitted by various governments who are in the habit of underreporting or concealing the tru...
COVID-19 News - CD56+ T Cells May 21, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: In the vast, intricate web of the human immune system, T cells stand as vigilant sentinels, orchestrating the body's defense against viral invaders. Among the different T cell subsets, CD56+ T cells, also known as NKT-like cells, have piqued the interest of researchers due to their unique combination of properties akin to both T lymphocytes and NK cells. However, our understandi...
COVID-19 Supplements - Arginine - Fatigue May 21, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 Supplements: In the aftermath of the relentless global march of COVID-19, millions have survived but are grappling with the lingering specter of debilitating fatigue and other health complications. Researchers from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova in Romania are shining a new light on a possible solution to this health crisis: arginine-based supplements.
Between...
Thailand Medical - Regulation of Intestinal Treg Cells Differentiation May 20, 2023 2 years ago
The relationship between the gut microbiome and our immune system is an area of research that continues to yield fascinating results. A recent study by scientist from Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang-China, shines new light on how the microbiota in our intestines helps maintain the balance of T cells, vital players in our immune system. This groundbreaking research found that certain gut ba...
COVID-19 Research - Ghrelin May 20, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 Research: Scientists from Wrocław Medical University, Poland, suggests that a hormone known as ghrelin could play a critical role in the human body's response to COVID-19. The study found that ghrelin levels were significantly higher in individuals six months after a mild course of SARS-CoV2 infection. This breakthrough discovery may have profound implications for the treatment of COV...
COVID-19 News - Philippines May 20, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News. The COVID-19 situation in Philippines, despite reassurances from health officials and authorities seems to be spiraling out of control and might soon escalate to cause a heavy strain on the public healthcare infrastructure.
Reports are already emerging that COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising with many private hospitals in the country witnessing an increase of between to 2...
Thailand Medical - HIV News May 19, 2023 2 years ago
HIV News: In an unprecedented breakthrough, researchers from Temple University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) have successfully combined a dual gene-editing approach with antiretroviral therapy to effectively eliminate HIV infection in animal models. This potentially revolutionary treatment development, sets the stage for future research aiming at human trials, promising a si...
U.S. Medical News - Policing In Hospitals May 19, 2023 2 years ago
US. Medical News: the United States is now emerging as one of the most dangerous countries to live in due to growing crime rates including murders, rapes, gun violence, mobs, looting, robbery and other local crimes. The Biden administration has also been a contributing cause to the growing violence in the country due to its divisive policies and support for the negative elements in society.
Poli...
Thailand Medical - Myosteatosis May 19, 2023 2 years ago
We live in an age of unprecedented food supply and skyrocketing sedentary lifestyles, particularly in developed or developing countries. This unique situation propels the storage of excess energy as lipids in adipose tissue, leading to obesity. As we scrutinize the health impact of obesity, one silent, often overlooked player emerges from the shadows - myosteatosis.
Myosteatosis - large amounts o...
COVID-19 News - Masks - Air Cleaners - Schools May 19, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Could the humble face mask and an unassuming air cleaner really hold the key to curbing COVID-19 transmission in schools? The answer, according to a recent Swiss study, is a resounding "yes".
Please! When procurring masks for kids, make sure its a N95 mask
and not some plain cloth mask or surgical mask!
In a captivating study led by Nicolas Banholzer and Kathrin Z...
Thailand Medical - Cannabis News - Schizophrenia May 19, 2023 2 years ago
A groundbreaking study recently conducted by a group of researchers from the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health has shed light on a grim, yet preventable, correlation between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and schizophrenia. The comprehensive study, spanning five decades of detailed health record...
Thailand Medical - Colorectal Cancer May 18, 2023 2 years ago
In a society where everyone seems to be sprinting, health often lags behind. Among the various health issues, early-onset colorectal cancer has been on the rise, catching many off-guard.
Recent studies at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis provide insight into four pivotal warning signs, which, if caught early, could significantly alter the trajectory of this cancer typ...
Thailand Medical - Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) May 18, 2023 2 years ago
A new study has revealed new insights into the role that the gut microbiome plays in respiratory health, particularly in the context of aging. Researchers from Hannover Medical School, Germany, have discovered that short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), a byproducts of gut microbiome metabolism, can significantly reduce inflammation in the lungs of older mice, shedding light on new strategies for managi...
COVID-19 News - South Korea May 18, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: South Korean health authorities reported 26,147 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours and 11 Deaths due to COVID-19.
Pic Credit : Kim Hong-Ji / Reuters
According to officials from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), South Korea's new daily COVID-19 cases stayed over 20,000 for a second day on Wednesday.
South Korea which recently had re...
Antiaging Supplements - Fisetin May 17, 2023 2 years ago
Antiaging Supplements: In the pursuit of longevity and the reversal of aging, numerous agents have sparked significant interest among the scientific community. One such agent is fisetin, a natural flavonoid that has demonstrated promising benefits in animal studies.
This article delvse into the world of fisetin, to shed light on its potential advantages, how it could be incorporated into ...
Thailand Medical - Xanthine - Th17 - Gut Health May 17, 2023 2 years ago
The vast universe of microbes residing within the human gut plays a pivotal role in health and disease. This intricate microbial community influences various physiological processes, including immune function. The exact mechanisms linking gut microbes to immune activation and subsequent disease onset, particularly inflammatory disorders like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), are yet to be fully el...
World Medical News - Antu Virus May 16, 2023 2 years ago
World Medical News: In the unending battle between humans and infectious diseases, the discovery of a new viral species is a monumental moment. In a recent breakthrough, researchers from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention-Beijing and the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture Center for Disease Control and Prevention-Jilin, have identified a novel virus now named as the Antu Virus...
Thailand Medical - COVID-19 Cases Rising May 16, 2023 2 years ago
Thailand Medical experts are sounding the alarms as COVID-19 infections continue to rise in the country.
Recent Election Rallies Where Many Were Maskless!
Pic Credit: Andre Malerba/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Health officials from the Department of Disease Control (DDC) issued a public warning yesterday via various media outlets, alerting locals to the resurgence of SARS-CoV-2 infections...
Outbreak News - Deadly Pediatric Enterovirus May 16, 2023 2 years ago
Outbreak News: In an alarming turn of events, health officials from Wales have recently come under fire for withholding critical public health information. This controversy revolves around a cluster of enterovirus cases causing myocarditis in newborns, information that was only released to the public in May 2023, nearly a year after the first case was identified in June 2022.
https://phw.nh...
COVID-19 News: Health authorities reported 1987 new COVID-19 infections in Vietnam over the last 24 hours. The figure represents a huge rise over the previous day of only about 1050 reported infections.
https://suckhoedoisong.vn/ngay-15-5-so-mac-covid-19-moi-tang-len-gan-2000-ca-169230515173753342.htm
As very minimal COVID-19 testing is being done, local physicians warn that the actual num...
Medical News - Long Non-Coding RNA MALAT1 - COVID-19 May 15, 2023 2 years ago
Medical News: An intriguing discovery at the intersection of genetics and medical research has been gaining significant attention in recent years. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) i.e. RNA molecules exceeding 200 nucleotides in length, which lack the ability to code for proteins, have emerged as a fascinating subject of study.
Notably, one lncRNA, known as metastasis-associated lung adenoca...
COVID-19 News - New Zealand May 15, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Health authorities in New Zealand reported 11,739 new COVID-19 Infections and 58 COVID-19 deaths for the last 7 days, a slight decrease from the previous week figures of 12,277 COVID-19 infections but an increase in terms of COVID-19 deaths as there were only 30 COVID-19 deaths reported in the previous week. The seven-day rolling average of daily COVID-19 cases was 1672.
https://www...
COVID-19 News - Spike Protein Exhibits Extreme Plasticity May 15, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: While some ‘experts’ have recently said that there is only up to a certain level to which the SARS-CoV-2 virus can evolve for immune escape and even for viral fitness, a latest study by scientist from Janssen Pharmaceuticals has revealed that the spike proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus exhibits extreme plasticity and is able to adopt a variety of never-ending shape-shifti...
Biotech News - 3D Bioprinting Breakthrough May 14, 2023 2 years ago
Biotech News: Researchers from the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with the University of Huddersfield and Polytechnic University of Milan, are developing cutting-edge 3D bioprinting methods to improve health outcomes by potentially saving lives and reducing costs associated with the creation of tissue-compatible, artificially engineered organs.
Traditionally, 3D bioprinting ha...
COVID-19 News - Depleting Levels Of The Macrophage-Derived Chemokine MDC/CCL22 In COVID-19 May 14, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: In the sprawling realm of immunology, the Macrophage-Derived Chemokine, known as MDC or CCL22, is a significant player. Belonging to the CC subfamily, this chemokine is produced by dendritic cells and macrophages, with or without external stimulation. The Saint Petersburg Pasteur Institute and Pavlov First State Medical University in Russia have spearheaded groundbreaking studies on...
COVID-19 News - SARS-CoV-2 Impair Genes Associated With Pain-Related Pathways May 14, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 poses a myriad of health challenges since its advent. With a spectrum of clinical outcomes from asymptomatic infection to mortality, the scientific world has been grappling to comprehend its complex nature. The disease has a broad range of symptoms, varying from common respiratory infection manifestations like cough, congestion, and fever to...
Drug Resistant Bacteria - Clouds May 14, 2023 2 years ago
Drug-Resistant Bacteria: A groundbreaking study by Canadian and French researchers unravels a dark, new reality that could alter our perception of the simple, benign act of looking up at the sky. The ominous clouds floating serenely in the heavens are now suspect carriers of drug-resistant bacteria, capable of traversing vast distances.
Scientists from Laval University in Quebec City and ...
Health News - Mushrooms - Hypertension May 13, 2023 2 years ago
Health News: As health consciousness rises globally, the search for functional foods - those that offer benefits beyond basic nutrition, has never been more intense. Emerging from the shadows of this search are the humble, yet power-packed, edible mushrooms. Rich in nutritional bioactive constituents, mushrooms influence cardiovascular function and are gaining recognition for their role in managin...
H5N1 News - 4’-Fluorouridine May 13, 2023 2 years ago
H5N1 News: In a world where the threat of pandemics looms large, and seasonal influenza continues to claim lives, scientists at Georgia State University Institute for Biomedical Sciences have made a significant breakthrough. The team has uncovered the potential of 4’-Fluorouridine (4’-FlU) as an effective antiviral, capable of combating lethal infections from both human and highly path...
COVID-19 News - Omicron - Brain Infections May 13, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking revelation by scientists from some of South Korea's leading universities, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, has been found to potentially cause brain infections, even in cases where the disease presents milder symptoms.
The research, a collaborative effort between Kangwon National University, Seoul National University, an...
COVID-19 News - SARS-CoV-2 N Proteins - PKR and RNase L-Mediated Antiviral Pathways May 13, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and its close relative, the bat coronavirus RaTG13, have demonstrated a powerful ability to evade key antiviral pathways in the human body. This unique capability likely contributes to the high transmissibility and widespread infection rate of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new research led by scientists from the National Microbiology Laboratory...
COVID-19 News - Viral Peristence - Long COVID May 13, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: When Thailand Medical News sounded the alarms about SARS-CoV-2 viral persistence as early as mid-2020, we were ridiculed by so called experts from Europe particularly British, French, German and Swiss individuals. Ironically some of these very same “bastards” are today presenting themselves as “experts” about SARS-CoV-2 persistence and some even developing th...
AI In Medicine - Deciphering Human Thoughts From Brain Scans And Imagings May 12, 2023 2 years ago
AI In Medicine: In a world where mind reading was once confined to the realms of science fiction, a groundbreaking development at the University of Texas, Austin, has made it a scientific reality. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, a team of researchers have pioneered a technology that deciphers human thoughts from brain images. This astonishing discovery could revolutionize communic...
COVID-19 News - Australia - New South Wales May 12, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Australian health authorities reported 32,197 new COVID-19 infections, 2,223 COVID-19 related hospitalizations with 61 new ICU admissions due to COVID-19 and 140 COVID-19 deaths for the last 7 days.
https://covidlive.com.au/
New South Wales was the worst hit state with 12,980 new infections, 1,292 new hospital admissions and 59 deaths due to COVID-19 in the last seven days....
COVID-19 News - Severe Sexually Deviant Behaviors May 12, 2023 2 years ago
COVID-19 News: Breaking ground in our understanding of COVID-19's neurological impacts, a captivating case study from Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Japan, has brought to light an unprecedented link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe sexually deviant behavior. The far-reaching implications of this revelation are sure to send shockwaves through the global medical communit...