Thailand Medical News

Loneliness: The Overlooked Health Crisis

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 6 months ago

Health News: In recent years, loneliness and social isolation have emerged as significant public health issues in the United States. With approximately half of all U.S. adults experiencing loneliness, the implications for mental and physical health are profound. Researchers and healthcare professionals are increasingly emphasizing the need for primary care physicians to address these issues during...

Hesperidin's Role in Combating COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus, has triggered an unprecedented global health crisis since its emergence in late 2019. Originating in Wuhan, China, the virus rapidly spread worldwide, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a pandemic in March 2020. COVID-19, characterized by symptoms ranging from mild respiratory distress to severe pneum...

New Insights into Cancer: The Role of Epigenetic Changes

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 6 months ago

Cancer News: Despite significant advances in cancer research, the disease remains one of the most challenging medical mysteries. Traditional understanding attributes cancer primarily to irreversible DNA mutations. However, recent studies, such as one published in Nature, suggest a different angle: reversible epigenetic changes may also play a crucial role in cancer development. This revelation ope...

Processed Foods and Insomnia: Is Your Diet Keeping You Awake?

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 6 months ago

Health News: A significant portion of the adult population suffers from chronic insomnia, and new research suggests that the foods we eat, particularly ultra-processed foods (UPFs), may play a role in these sleep disturbances. A recent study covered in this Health News report delves into this connection, revealing that the consumption of UPFs is linked to an increased risk of chronic insomnia. ...

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Artesunate - A New Guardian for Organ and Tissue Health

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 6 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Exploring the Multifaceted Benefits of Artesunate in Modern Medicine The human body is a complex network of organs and tissues working in harmony to maintain overall health. Recently, research has highlighted the remarkable protective effects of artesunate (AS) on various organs, including the heart, liver, brain, lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and bones. This na...

AI In Medicine: AI-Enhanced Thermal Imaging Revolutionizes Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis

Nikhil Prasad Jun 05, 2024 6 months ago

AI In Medicine: A groundbreaking combination of facial thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately predict the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD), according to research published in BMJ Health & Care Informatics. This non-invasive, real-time approach surpasses traditional diagnostic methods in accuracy and efficiency, paving the way for enhanced clinical practice. Th...

World News Briefs: COVID-19 And Respiratory Infections Rising-Paraguay, United States, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Bolivia, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

Paraguay - More Than 200 Hospitalizations Due To Respiratory Infections I A Week. Health authorities in Paraguay reported more than 200 hospitalizations due to various respiratory infections in a week. 46% of these were young children. In the last 3 weeks more than 665 individuals were hospitalized for H3N2, H1N1, Rhinovirus and SARS-CoV-2. 125 of these needed ICU care. https://www.abc.com.py/na...

Researchers at ASCO 2024 Highlight Pembrolizumab: A Potential Miracle Drug for Bowel Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

Bowel Cancer News: A Gamechanger in Bowel Cancer Treatment In a groundbreaking announcement at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024, researchers have highlighted the exceptional results of a clinical trial involving pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug. https://conferences.asco.org/am/abstract-policies-embargoes-exceptions Researchers at ASCO 202...

BREAKING! Murine Study Reveals Anti-Aging Power of Poly-L-Lactic Acid Microspheres for Skin Rejuvenation

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

Thailand Aesthetics: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Nanfang Hospital at Southern Medical University, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, have discovered that poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) microspheres can significantly delay the aging of epidermal stem cells (EpiSCs). This exciting development that ...

Study Finds That Blueberry Consumption Significantly Improves Endothelial Function

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

Nutrition News: In a significant development for heart health enthusiasts, recent research from West China Second University Hospital and Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, has revealed that blueberry consumption can significantly improve endothelial function. This revelation comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis focused on the impact of blueberries on endothelial function in adults....

New Study Reveals Effective Treatment for Recent-Onset Atrial Fibrillation

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by Skylitseio General Hospital of Chios and AHEPA University General Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, has brought encouraging news for patients suffering from recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). The research that is covered in this Medical News report, aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) flecainide combined with oral beta-block...

ATP2B1 Inhibition Could Revolutionize SARS-CoV-2 Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against COVID-19 has witnessed significant strides in understanding the virus and developing vaccines and treatments. Among the latest findings, a team from the 'Federico II' University of Naples and CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate in Naples, Italy, has identified a promising therapeutic approach involving the inhibition of the ATP2B1 protein, a known regula...

BREAKING! Researchers Find That Doctors Endorsing Drugs On X (Twitter) Are Being Paid To Do So By Big Pharma!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: A recent study has shed light on the financial relationships between doctors and pharmaceutical companies, particularly on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Conducted by a team of medical researchers from several U.S. institutions and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the study reveals that many doctors endorsing drugs on X ar...

Chinese Scientists Uncover How COVID-19 Triggers Arrhythmia

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking study, scientists from Southwest Medical University and its affiliated hospital in Luzhou, China, have unveiled the complex mechanisms behind how COVID-19 triggers arrhythmia, a severe and life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. This research covered in this COVID-19 News report, sheds light on the intricate interplay of factors that lead to arrhythmias in COVID-...

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Ilex Pubescens Protects Heart After Myocardial Infarction

Nikhil Prasad Jun 04, 2024 6 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: In a significant breakthrough, researchers from the Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine at Guangzhou Medical University and the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University have unveiled a traditional Chinese herb, Ilex pubescens (IPES), that shows remarkable cardioprotective effects post-myocardial infarction (MI). This discovery op...

BREAKING NEWS! Cancer Risk from Face Masks Reported!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from Ankara University, Turkey, have raised alarms over a potential health risk linked to the prolonged use of medical face masks. The researchers documented five cases of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) that developed behind the ears, in areas subjected to repeated trauma from the cords of these masks. This shocking discovery has sparked concer...

Taiwanese Study Finds That Alcohol Abuse Increases Risk Of Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: In a recent groundbreaking study, researchers from several prestigious Taiwanese institutions, including Chi Mei Medical Center, China Medical University Hospital, and National Cheng Kung University, have found a significant link between alcohol abuse and an increased risk of autoimmune connective tissue disease (ACTD). This research covered in this Medical News report, aims to fill ...

BREAKING! A New Approach to Nerve Regeneration Utilizing Developmental Genes

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: A New Horizon in Neural Repair In an intriguing fusion of developmental biology and neuroscience, scientists at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-USA, are investigating how genes that govern embryonic development can be repurposed to stimulate nerve regeneration following injury. This research covered in this Medical News report, delves i...

BREAKING! German Study Finds That SARS-CoV-2 Is Using Endosomes For Viral Entry!

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: In a significant scientific breakthrough, a German research team has identified a novel pathway through which the SARS-CoV-2 virus enters host cells. This discovery, spearheaded by Dr Richard Brown and Dr Daniel Todt's Computational Virology group at Ruhr University Bochum, in collaboration with the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, has profound implications for our understanding of COVID-...

Dutch Study Sheds Light on Hemoglobin Levels and Fatigue in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Long COVID: As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges arise, particularly concerning the long-term effects experienced by survivors. A recent Dutch study has brought attention to a potential link between hemoglobin levels and the persistent fatigue seen in Long COVID patients. Conducted by researchers from several prominent institutions, includin...

Thailand Medical Authorities Report A Mere 1,863 New Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Only 6 Deaths! How Reliable Are These Figures?

James Josh Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Thailand Medical: The Department of Disease Control of Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reported that there were only 1,863 new COVID-19 hospitalizations for the week 26th of May to 1st of June 2024. This works out to an average of about 266 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per day. Thailand Medical Authorities Report A Mere 1,863 New Weekly COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Only 6 Deaths...

Rhodamine 19 Alkyl Esters - Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidants That Fight Against Bacterial Infections

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: In recent years, the scientific community has been abuzz with research on mitochondria-targeted antioxidants (MTAs) for their potential therapeutic benefits. Among the most notable are MitoQ and SkQ1, both known for their powerful antioxidant properties. Interestingly, their fluorescent rhodamine analog, SkQR1, a decyl ester of rhodamine 19 with plastoquinone, has shown a significant...

Pharmacogenetics: Revolutionizing Personalized Medicine with At-Home DNA Tests

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Pharmacogenetics: Have you ever wondered why a particular medication works wonders for someone else but not for you? This common conundrum can be unraveled through pharmacogenetics, a burgeoning field that examines how your genes influence your response to drugs. As personalized medicine gains traction, pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing, including convenient at-home DNA tests, promises to tailor drug ...

Wearable Tech: A Game-Changer for Monitoring Mild Cognitive Impairment

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Medical Innovations: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition that affects over 15% of older adults worldwide. Characterized by noticeable lapses in memory and thinking skills, MCI often precedes more severe conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Traditional methods of monitoring MCI rely on periodic clinical tests, which leave significant gaps in data. However, a groundb...

Romanian Autopsy Study Reveals Extensive Multi-Organ Damage Caused By COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, driven by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has revealed that the disease’s impact extends well beyond the respiratory system. As medical professionals around the world continue to study the virus, new evidence suggests that COVID-19 can cause significant damage to multiple organs. A team of researchers in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, has conducted an in-depth histopatholo...

Pharma News: U.S. FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA RSV Vaccine for Seniors, mRESVIA

Nikhil Prasad Jun 03, 2024 6 months ago

Pharma News: Despite all the controversies regarding the COVID-19 vaccines and the new mRNA technology, Moderna has received the U.S. FDA approval for its latest vaccine, mRESVIA, designed to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The pharma giant claims that this approval marks a critical milestone for the biotech company, showcasing its mRNA technology's versatility and...