Thailand Medical News

‘Meningitis’ Outbreak in Ghana Causes 16 Deaths, 60 Suspected Cases and 22 Confirmed Cases

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Escalating Health Crisis in Upper West Region of Ghana Ghana's Upper West Region is currently grappling with a ‘severe meningitis’ outbreak that has escalated alarmingly over recent weeks. As of February 17, 2025, health authorities have reported 60 suspected cases, resulting in 16 fatalities, marking a case fatality rate of approximately 26%. ‘Meningitis&rsqu...

American Study Alarmingly Finds That Non-Hospitalized Long COVID Patients Show Reduced Retinal Blood Flow!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: A New Discovery in Long COVID Research A new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine-USA and the Medical College of Wisconsin-USA has uncovered an important link between long COVID and reduced blood flow in the eyes. This Medical News report focuses on a condition known as Neuro-PASC, a neurological subset of long COVID, and how ...

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins are Genotoxic and Cause DNA Damage!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Scientists Uncover a New Health Threat From COVID-19 A groundbreaking European study has raised serious concerns about the long-term health effects of COVID-19, revealing that SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins are genotoxic, meaning they can cause damage to human DNA. The study, conducted by researchers from Başkent University in Türkiye, the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland,...

ING Proteins and Their Role in Neurological Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, the Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism at Wuhan University, and the Sino-Italian Ascula Brain Science Joint Laboratory have been investigating the role of inhibitor of growth (ING) proteins in neurological health. These proteins are well-known for their involvement in tumor suppression, but recent studies reve...

Flu Deaths Surpassing COVID-19 Mortality Rates in the United States

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

U.S. Medical News: Flu Deaths Rising Faster Than COVID Mortality Rates For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, influenza deaths in the United States are outpacing those caused by COVID-19. According to recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu-related deaths accounted for 2.6% of total fatalities in the country in early February, while COVID-19 ...

Potential New Treatment for Vision Loss from Optic Nerve Stroke

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Thailand Eye Clinics: Breakthrough Research Offers Hope for Stroke-Induced Vision Loss A team of researchers from Weill Cornell Medical School, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Medical School Berlin has made a significant discovery that could help restore vision in individuals affected by a specific type of optic nerve stroke. Their s...

Adaptogens Such as Arctic Root and Ashwagandha Support Neurogenesis and Cognitive Recovery in Cases of Brain Fatigue

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Brain fatigue is a long-lasting form of mental exhaustion that often occurs after a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or due to age-related inflammation in the central nervous system. Unlike regular tiredness that can be relieved with rest, brain fatigue persists and significantly impacts cognitive function, mood, and overall quality of life. Despite its widespread effects, there is cu...

Polydatin and Nicotinamide Help Reduce Iron Buildup and Cell Damage in Mitochondrial Diseases

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Link Between Iron and Mitochondrial Diseases Mitochondrial diseases are a group of rare conditions caused by problems in the cell’s energy factories - mitochondria. These diseases often result in nerve and muscle issues, fatigue, and a range of severe complications. A new study led by researchers from the Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD...

Centella Asiatica Protects Skin Cells from Aging and Damage

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Ancient Herbal Remedy Offers New Hope for Skin Health A recent study from Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed that Centella asiatica, a traditional medicinal plant, may play a crucial role in protecting skin cells from aging and damage. Researchers have found that this powerful herb helps prevent oxidative stress-induced cell death and may contribut...

Antibiotics Do Not Significantly Improve Recovery After Wisdom Tooth Surgery

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Thailand Dental News: Study Examines the Role of Antibiotics in Wisdom Tooth Removal A new study conducted by researchers from UCAM-Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia in Spain has investigated whether taking antibiotics before wisdom tooth surgery has any real benefits. The research focused on patients undergoing the removal of impacted lower wisdom teeth, a common dental procedure...

New insights into the immunological benefits of the BCG vaccine

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: A Century Old Vaccine with New Potential The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has been widely used for over a century to protect against tuberculosis. However, researchers from the University of Lodz, the Medical University of Lodz, and the Lodz Centre of Molecular Studies on Civilisation Diseases in Poland have uncovered a surprising range of immunological benefits lin...

Retinoic Acid Boosts Neuron Growth While Enhancing Cellular Cleanup

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Understanding How Retinoic Acid Influences Brain Cells A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Pisa and IRCCS Neuromed in Italy has uncovered how retinoic acid (RA), a compound derived from vitamin A, helps immature nerve cells develop into mature neurons while simultaneously enhancing a vital cellular process known as autophagy. This Medical News report delves ...

Alcohol Consumption and Its Impact on Blood Vessels and Arterial Health in Adults with Persistent COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Feb 17, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: A recent study has uncovered significant insights into the impact of alcohol consumption on vascular health and arterial stiffness in adults suffering from persistent COVID. Researchers from the Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL)-Spain, the Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL)-Spain, the University of Salamanca-Spain, the Research Network on Chronicity,...