Thailand Medical News

Study Finds That the Anti-Aging Protein Klotho Plays a Role in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 3 hours ago

Medical News: Researchers from Costa Rica’s Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health-USA have explored the intriguing connection between severe COVID-19 outcomes and Klotho, a protein widely known for its anti-aging properties. The study proposes a "unifying hypothesis" suggesting that low levels o...

Australian scientist claim that the global population is equipped to fight H5N1 infections via CD8 T-cells

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 4 hours ago

Medical News: Rising Concerns Over Avian Influenza A recent H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in the United States has reignited fears about the potential for another global pandemic. This highly pathogenic avian flu virus, responsible for severe outbreaks in poultry, is now affecting cattle in multiple U.S. states, with reported cases of human infection through cow exposure. The strain, known as cla...

Russian scientists uncover why SARS-CoV-2 does not form cytoplasmic condensates readily unlike other coronaviruses

Niikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 5 hours ago

Medical News: Recent research led by scientists from the Koltzov Institute of Developmental Biology, Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, and Lomonosov Moscow State University has shed light on a fascinating aspect of how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, interacts with human cells. Their study delves into the nucleocapsid (N) proteins of various human coronaviruses and ...

Study warns that COVID-19 is affecting semen quality

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 7 hours ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Oxford (UK), Diponegoro University (Indonesia), and the Republic of Indonesia Defense University, an important link between COVID-19 and male reproductive health has come to light. The study delves into changes in semen parameters before and after COVID-19 infection, shedding light on its impact on male fertility. ...

Neurological Effects of Long COVID Hits Young Adults Harder Than Expected

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 7 hours ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine in Chicago reveals surprising findings about the neurological effects of Long COVID, also known as Neuro-PASC (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection). While older adults are often more vulnerable to acute COVID-19 complications, this study uncovers how yo...

Winter Respiratory Viruses Surge Across UK, RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 Threaten to Overwhelm Hospitals

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 20 hours ago

Medical News: The winter season is ushering in a worrying rise in respiratory illnesses across England, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issuing urgent warnings about a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID-19. This Medical News report examines the alarming trends revealed in the agency's latest flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, updated as of November 2...

COVID-19 cases rise in Japan for the first time in three months, driven by the highly contagious XEC variant

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 21 hours ago

Medical News: Japan is witnessing a worrying uptick in COVID-19 cases for the first time in three months, driven by the highly contagious XEC variant and its newer sub-lineages like XEC.2. This resurgence has triggered public health concerns as cases climb steadily across the country. COVID-19 cases rise in Japan for the first time in three months, driven by the highly contagious XEC variant Ima...

Progenitor Cells and Microglia Shape Glioblastoma's Deadly Path

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 23 hours ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma (GB) is one of the most aggressive brain cancers, claiming lives despite advances in treatment. This tumor infiltrates brain tissue, making complete surgical removal nearly impossible. Even with chemotherapy and radiation, survival rates remain dismal, averaging 12-15 months. To better understand its resistance to treatment, researchers from institutions such as Babu Ban...

Unveiling the Role of CX3CR1 in RSV Infections

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 23 hours ago

Medical News: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory infections, particularly in infants and young children. Each year, RSV is responsible for millions of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths among children under five. This highly infectious virus can also severely affect elderly individuals and those with weakened immune systems. While most cases result in m...

Doctors Warn That Mild COVID-19 Can Cause Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage Due to Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 24 hours ago

Medical News: A New and Alarming Health Concern Doctors in Japan have brought attention to a concerning medical phenomenon where COVID-19 might trigger a rare but serious condition: retroperitoneal hemorrhage associated with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). The findings come from a case series conducted by researchers from Kansai Medical University Medical Center and Kansai Medical Univer...

Brazilian Study Uncovers a Hidden COVID-19 Impact in Children - Severe Hyperinflammatory Conditions!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 day ago

Medical News: Researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) at Botucatu Medical School in Brazil have shed light on a critical, though relatively rare, consequence of COVID-19 in children: a hyperinflammatory condition known as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Their recent study highlights the clinical, demographic, and histopathological features of pediatric hyp...

German Study Shows That Certain Jobs Face Higher Risks from COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 day ago

Health News: A new study led by researchers from Technische Universität Dresden, in collaboration with the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and the AOK Research Institute (WIdO) in Germany, has highlighted the significant role certain occupations play in the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization. This Health News report sheds light on how occupations such as healthcare w...

SARS-CoV-2 Nsp7 Protein Impairs Synaptic Plasticity in the Brain Leading to Memory Loss

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 day ago

Medical News: Recent research has unearthed how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, could be meddling with the brain's ability to form and retrieve memories. A groundbreaking study led by a team from the Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders at Jianghan University, Wuhan, China, has identified a key viral protein - Nsp7 - as a culprit behind cognitive dysfunctio...

SARS-CoV-2 Proteins Linked to Diabetes Risk Through Amyloid Aggregation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 day ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has left a trail of health complications that persist long after the initial infection. Among these, a troubling link has emerged between the virus and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. For patients with pre-existing diabetes, COVID-19 often worsens their condition, leading to severe complications or even death. This Medical News report sheds light on a fascinating yet c...

One in Three COVID-19 Survivors Are Diagnosed with a Neuropsychiatric Condition Within Six Months of Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Nov 22, 2024 1 day ago

Medical News: Rising Neuropsychiatric Concerns in COVID-19 Survivors Recent studies have unveiled an alarming trend among COVID-19 survivors: one in three individuals is diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric condition within six months of recovery. This data highlights the profound mental and neurological toll of the virus, which extends beyond its immediate physical effects. Researchers from institu...