Thailand Medical News

How Cysteamine Could Transform Tuberculosis Treatment and Reduce Lung Damage

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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...

New Insights Reveal Human Body's Defense Against COVID-19 Virus

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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 ...

New Study Links Helicobacter Pylori Infection to Higher Risk of Stomach Cancer in East Asia

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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...

Benefits of S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) Supplement for Liver Health

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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, ...

Natural Compounds from Green Tea and Coleus Forskohlii Show Promise for Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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...

Lactate-to-Albumin Ratio, A New Predictor of ICU Outcomes in Severe COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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...

COVID-19 Causes Spleen Enlargement!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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. &n...

A More Transmissible and Possibly Lethal H5N1 Strain, huTX37-H5N1, Discovered in an Infected Farmworker in America!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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...

New Study Sheds Light on How Certain Drugs Could Alleviate SARS-CoV-2's Effects on Human Airway Cells

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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...

COVID-19’s Surprising Link to Acute Colon Ischemia

Nikhil Prasad Oct 29, 2024 2 months ago

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...

New Insights into Heart Failure and Amyloidosis in Aging Individuals

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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 ...

How Calcium Signals Could Unlock Better Treatments for Heart and Lung Fibrosis

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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...

Research from Taiwan shows that a Lychee-based phytochemical could help with age-related muscle loss

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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. Research...

Thailand Medical Study Shows Mung Bean Protein Improves Cardiovascular Health in Middle-Aged Adults

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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...

Iron Deficiency Observed in Pediatric COVID-19 Cases

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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...

Conformational Changes in COVID-19 Spike Protein Offer New Pathways to Block Viral Entry

NIkhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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...

MLL1 Enzyme Identified as Key Driver of Blood Clotting Risks in Severe COVID-19 Cases

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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...

COVID-19 Linked to Certain Eye Risks in Patients with Heart Disease

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

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...

Glioblastoma May Weaken Key Immune Cells

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, significantly reduces life expectancy, with most patients surviving only 12–15 months after diagnosis. This new research highlights why glioblastoma remains so hard to treat, revealing how the cancer manipulates the immune system. Researchers from the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute and Federation University in Australia, along wi...

Study validates that it’s a new strain of Oropouche virus that is wreaking havoc across Brazil and soon globally!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 28, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Uncovering the Cause of a Spreading Epidemic in Brazil’s Amazon In an alarming discovery, scientists have confirmed a new, fast-spreading strain of the Oropouche virus (OROV) in Brazil’s Amazon region. Known for causing outbreaks in tropical regions since the 1960s, the virus has now evolved into a strain that is rapidly spreading through Brazil. Researchers from institu...