Thailand Medical News

New Hope for Glaucoma Treatment Through Antibody Innovations

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: Glaucoma is a complex group of neurodegenerative diseases that affects the optic nerve, often leading to irreversible vision loss. Globally, more than 70 million people are affected, making glaucoma the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Its primary risk factor is elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), which occurs when the eye’s fluid drainage system becomes impaired. ...

Immune and Antioxidant Responses in Young Patients with COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: Understanding COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has shown diverse impacts on global health. While older adults and those with underlying conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness, children and adolescents often experience mild symptoms or remain asymptomatic. To better understand why younger populations, show this resilience, resea...

New Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Targeting Cerebrovascular Protein

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo University, and Nanjing University have uncovered a promising new avenue for treating Alzheimer’s disease. By targeting a specific protein in the brain’s blood vessels, the team has demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive function and reduced pathological hallmarks of the disease. Th...

Understanding Factors Leading to Glycocalyx Degradation

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: The glycocalyx is a thin, villus-like structure that forms a protective layer on the inner surface of blood vessels. Composed of various glycoproteins and proteoglycans, this structure serves as a barrier and plays a critical role in regulating vascular functions, maintaining blood vessel integrity, and preventing diseases. Researchers from Nanning Hospital of Traditional Chinese Med...

Walnut Oil as a Natural Ally for Cholesterol Management and Gut Health

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Health News: Hyperlipidemia, a condition marked by abnormal levels of fats in the blood, is a growing global health concern. Often caused by poor dietary habits, it increases the risk of severe illnesses like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Modern treatments, primarily medications such as statins, come with side effects, driving interest in alternative therapies. This Health News report explo...

Medications for POTS Management, A Valuable Reference for Long COVID Sufferers

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex condition impacting the autonomic nervous system, which governs involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and blood pressure. It primarily manifests as an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing, often accompanied by symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, chest pain, and cognitive difficulties. Affecting about 1% of th...

Differences in Long COVID Olfactory Loss and Other Postviral Olfactory Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic left countless people around the world grappling with lingering symptoms long after the acute infection subsided. Among these, long-term olfactory dysfunction - or smell loss - has become a significant concern. A recent study by researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the China-Japan Friendship Hospital provides new insights into the differen...

SPINT2 Inhibits Proteases Involved in Activation of Human Metapneumoviruses (HMPV)

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: An Insightful Discovery into Viral Protease Inhibition A groundbreaking study by researchers from Cornell University, Ithaca-USA and the University of Kentucky, Lexington-USA, has unveiled the potential of SPINT2, a serine protease inhibitor, in combating influenza viruses and human metapneumoviruses (HMPVs). This research sheds light on how SPINT2 can block essential proteases that...

French and Italian Researchers Unveil the Role of Caspase-1 in COVID-19-Associated Lung Injury

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Aix-Marseille Université, INSERM, and INRAE in France, along with the “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara in Italy, have delved deep into the biological mechanisms underlying severe COVID-19-induced lung damage. The study focused on the activation of Caspase-1, an enzyme intricately linked to inflammatory p...

Therapeutic Potential of Glycerol in Managing Dry Eye Disease

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: Dry eye disease (DED), a condition affecting millions globally, is one of the most commonly diagnosed eye disorders, with a prevalence ranging from 5% to 50% depending on geographic location and population demographics. DED is more than just a minor inconvenience; it is a complex disorder of the tear film and ocular surface. Symptoms include persistent dryness, irritation, a gritty s...