Thailand Medical News

13,000 Americans Have Died in This Ongoing Flu Season According to U.S. CDC with Colorado Among Hardest Hit

Nikhil Prasad Feb 09, 2025 13 days ago

U.S. Medical News: Flu Cases Surge Across the United States The United States is experiencing one of the most intense flu seasons in over a decade, with Colorado among the worst-affected states. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza cases are rising rapidly across the country, leading to widespread concern among health professionals and the public alike...

Potassium Ribosate Shows Potential in Inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 Replication

Nikhil Prasad Feb 09, 2025 13 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Virology Section of the Microbiology Laboratory Services at the Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias in Spain, along with experts from Biochemical Research A.E.I.E. in Asturias and the Valsé Pantellini Foundation, have found that Potassium Ribosate may have the ability to interfere with the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Their study suggests th...

Understanding How Host Cells Defend Against Viruses Through Natural Restriction Mechanisms

Nikhil Prasad Feb 09, 2025 13 days ago

Medical News: Viruses are a major threat to human health, with many capable of causing severe illnesses. Diseases like COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis B, and even HIV all stem from viral infections that exploit the human body's cells for replication. However, our bodies are not defenseless. Scientists from several prestigious institutions, including the National Institute of Pathogen Biology at...

Daidzin from Soybean Shows Potential in Fighting Dengue Virus

Nikhil Prasad Feb 09, 2025 13 days ago

Medical News: Scientists Discover a Natural Compound with Antiviral Properties Researchers from Southern Medical University and Jinan University in China have found that daidzin, a natural phytochemical compound extracted from soybeans, has the potential to combat dengue virus infections. Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that affects millions of people worldwide, has no widely effective antiviral...

COVID-19 Impairs Ovarian Function and Causes Premature Ovarian Failure in Women Below 40!

Nikhil Prasad Feb 09, 2025 13 days ago

Medical News: In the first few years since SARS-CoV-2 made its debut, the world was misled by ‘garbage’ researchers who claimed that the virus does not affect the reproductive system of females and that only the fertility and sexual functions of males were being affected. However new emerging studies and data are alarmingly indicating that a lot of young women are becoming infertile du...

Variant Hunters Discover New SARS-CoV-2 Variant with Minor Saltation and a Number of Interesting Mutations Including S:Q493E

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Perusing through thousands of various SARS-CoV-2 sequences taken from samples of COVID-19 positive individuals, researchers and variant hunters have discovered a new SARS-CoV-2 variant with a degree of saltation and a number of mutations on it. Variant Hunters Discover New SARS-CoV-2 Variant with Minor Saltation and a Number of Interesting Mutations Including S:Q493E The seq...

New Approaches in Treating Immune Mediated Glomerular Diseases

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: A New Hope for Patients with Kidney Disorders Immune-mediated glomerular diseases, a group of conditions affecting the kidney’s filtration system, have long been a challenge for doctors. These diseases, including lupus nephritis and membranous nephropathy, can lead to kidney failure if not managed properly. Researchers from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore...

COVID-19 and Glioblastoma Onset

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic has spurred extensive research into the wide-ranging effects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the disease. While the respiratory manifestations of COVID-19 are well known, increasing attention is being directed toward its neurological complications. Some emerging hypotheses suggest that the intense inflammatory response and neurotropic characteris...

Thailand Doctors Provide New Insights into Ethephon Poisoning Including Clinical Characteristics and Patient Outcomes

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Thailand Doctors: Ethephon is a widely used plant growth regulator that helps in fruit ripening, flower induction, and other agricultural applications. While its use in farming is common, concerns about its toxicity and impact on human health remain largely understudied. A recent research study conducted by Thailand Doctors from the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Ramathibodi Poison Cente...

Short Chain Fatty Acids and Their Role in Heart Failure

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Connection Between Gut Bacteria and Heart Health A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the National Laboratory Astana at Nazarbayev University and the Heart Center at CF University Medical Center in Kazakhstan has shed light on the important role of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in heart failure. SCFAs are produced by gut bacteria when they break d...

Intermittent High Fat Diet Triggers Brain Inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: New Research Uncovers the Impact of Binge Eating on Brain Health A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Florida State University and the University of Texas at Austin has revealed that intermittent overconsumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) can trigger brain inflammation in female rats, even without significant weight gain. This Medical News report sheds light on how bin...

45 Percent of All Hospitalized for COVID-19 Pneumonia Will Show Signs of Fibrosis Six Months Later

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: The Lingering Impact of COVID-19 on the Lungs A groundbreaking new study has shed light on a significant long-term consequence of COVID-19 pneumonia: nearly half of all patients who were hospitalized due to severe COVID-related pneumonia develop signs of lung fibrosis within six months after recovery. This discovery raises concerns about the lasting respiratory complications of the ...

COVID-19 Makes Monocytes Dysfunctional Post-Infection Raising Risk of Opportunistic Infections or Pathogen Reactivation

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Immune System A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Brighton and Brighton and Sussex Medical School has revealed that COVID-19 can leave long-lasting effects on the immune system, particularly by altering the function of monocytes - key cells responsible for responding to infections. This means that even months after recoveri...

Kentucky Reports First Child Death as Flu Continues to Surge Across the State

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

U.S. Medical News: Flu Cases Continue to Rise Across Kentucky Kentucky is facing one of its worst flu seasons in recent years, with health officials reporting a rapid increase in cases statewide. Schools have been forced to close, hospitals are seeing a surge in pediatric flu patients, and vaccination rates remain worryingly low. In a tragic turn, the Kentucky Department for Public Health has con...

Children Face Long Term Gastrointestinal Issues After COVID-19 Infection

Nikhil Prasad Feb 08, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Recent research has revealed that children who contract COVID-19 may continue to experience persistent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms for an extended period, lasting up to two years after the initial infection. These findings provide new insights into the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on children's digestive health and raise concerns about post-viral complications in yo...

Doctors Link Rare Autoimmune Lung Disease Called Antisynthetase Syndrome to COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: A Mysterious Condition Emerging After COVID-19 A new medical study has revealed a potential link between a rare autoimmune disorder known as antisynthetase syndrome (ASS) and recent COVID-19 infections or vaccinations. This condition, which primarily affects the lungs, muscles, and joints, has been associated with the development of interstitial lung disease (ILD), a severe and poten...

Growing Concerns Over Deadly Meningitis Outbreak in Northern Ghana

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Alarm Raised Over Cerebrospinal Meningitis Cases Medical experts in Ghana are expressing growing concern over the increasing number of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) cases in the northern regions of the country. The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has warned that without immediate intervention, the disease could spread further, endangering more lives. Gro...

Centriolar and Cytoskeletal Disruption by Viruses Including SARS-CoV-2 - A New Frontier in Viral Pathogenesis

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: The Hidden Battlefield Within Our Cells A new groundbreaking study has revealed how infectious pathogens, including viruses and intracellular parasites, manipulate the fundamental structures of our cells - the centrioles and cytoskeleton - to enhance their own survival and replication. Researchers from the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, India, in collaboration with oth...

Bocavirus Poses a Growing Threat of Severe Pneumonia in Children That Most Doctors Overlook

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: A Hidden Danger Lurking in Pediatric Lungs In recent years, a growing number of severe pneumonia cases in children have been linked to a little-known but potentially dangerous virus: human bocavirus (HBoV). Despite its increasing presence in pediatric respiratory infections, many doctors remain unaware of the severity of this virus and its role in causing life-threatening complicatio...

Thailand Doctors and Pharmacists Develop Potent Antiviral Formula Against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Thailand Doctors and Pharmacists: In an exciting new development, researchers in Thailand have unveiled a groundbreaking antiviral formula that shows promising potential against two of the most notorious viruses affecting global health: SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19) and influenza. The innovative formulations, developed by a team of doctors and pharmacists from several prestigious...

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Increases Cancer Risk

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: A new study has revealed a significant link between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and an increased risk of developing cancer. Conducted by researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea, the study utilized a large national database to analyze health records of thousands of individuals over a long period. The findings indicate that patients with CRS are at a high...

Thailand Medical Study Finds That Herbal Extracts from Blue Trumpet Vine and Ginger Can Protect Against Air Pollution

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Thailand Medical: Air pollution has long been a serious public health concern, particularly fine particulate matter known as PM2.5. These tiny particles, less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, can deeply penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream, leading to various health problems. Exposure to PM2.5 has been linked to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and even damage to the nervo...

Study Links Certain Foods to Increased Risk of Brain Tumors

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Link Between Diet and Glioma Risk A recent study has investigated whether certain dietary habits may influence the risk of glioma, a type of brain tumor. Researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer at Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center in China conducted this study using a genetic ...

Chloroquine Helps Restore Blood Vessel Function in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition that affects blood vessels in the lungs, leading to high pressure and making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It is particularly common in people with congenital heart defects (CHDs), which are structural problems in the heart present from birth. CHDs can increase blood flow to the lungs, damaging blood vessels and ma...

Study Explores Link Between Stress Hormones and Alzheimer

Nikhil Prasad Feb 07, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Hormonal Influence Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder that primarily affects older adults, causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. Researchers have long explored different factors that contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s, and a new study has turned its focus to stress hormo...