Thailand Medical News

Stem Cell Therapy Promises Relief for COVID-19 And Flu Co-Infection

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: Researchers Discover New Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Dual Viral Infections In a new breakthrough, scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) could help reduce inflammation caused by a co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and the influenza virus. Such infections, when occurring together, are parti...

Uncovering T-cell Receptor Responses in COVID-19 Patients and Vaccine Recipients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: The world has faced both the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread rollout of various SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, bringing up essential questions about how our immune systems respond to this virus and the vaccines designed to protect against it. T cells, a key part of the immune system, carry unique “fingerprints” called T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoires, specifically within a se...

COVID-19 Worsens Existing Liver Disease and Could Spur Liver Cancer Development!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: New research shows COVID-19 does more than just affect the lungs - it may also have serious effects on the liver, especially in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions. Researchers at the University of Campania in Italy found that the virus’s spike protein (specifically the S1 subunit) interacts with liver proteins, potentially worsening hepatitis B (HBV) and increasing ...

Hungarian Scientists Identify Novel Biomarker of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: In an exciting development, Hungarian researchers have uncovered a novel biomarker for mitochondrial dysfunction in patients suffering from Long COVID. This groundbreaking research reveals crucial insights into how SARS-CoV-2 impacts cellular structures and contributes to lingering symptoms that affect millions worldwide. Scientists believe this discovery could pave the way for bette...

COVID-19 Causes DNA Changes and Accelerates Aging!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: A team of researchers from Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS in Pavia, Italy, the National Research Council (CNR)-IASI in Rome, and other renowned institutions has revealed that COVID-19’s effects extend far beyond the initial infection. Their findings indicate that the virus leaves a lasting legacy on our DNA, specifically through epigenetic modifications such as DNA ...

Study Reveals That COVID-19 Alters Key Human Genes

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 and Our Genes: How the Virus Affects Us at the Molecular Level Researchers from multiple institutions, including the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, have released a study that dives deep into how COVID-19 affects our genes. The study sheds light on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, disrupts important gene networks within our bodies. By understan...

UK Reports More Cases of Deadly New Mpox Variant

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: Rising Mpox Cases in the UK The United Kingdom has reported two more cases of a potentially deadly variant of mpox, a viral disease known for causing high fever, severe rash, and, in some cases, death. These additional cases, identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), were found among household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case, raising the total number o...

H5N1 Bird Flu Infections Keep Rising Among Humans, Dairy Farms, and Poultry Farms Across America

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: The alarming surge of H5N1 avian flu cases among humans, dairy farms, and poultry farms across the United States has become a pressing issue for both public health and agricultural sectors. With a steady rise in reported infections, the virus has begun spreading through multiple states, including California, Washington, and Oregon, affecting not only poultry and livestock but also po...

Brazilian Study Finds That Piperine Offers Herbal Protection Against Paracetamol-Induced Liver Damage

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: A new study from the Federal University of Ouro Preto in Brazil has found that piperine, a natural compound found in black and long peppers, could protect the liver from damage caused by excessive paracetamol intake. Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is widely used for pain relief, but overdosing on it can lead to severe liver injury, making piperine’s poten...

Red Blood Cells Altered by Changes in pH Levels

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: Understanding How Blood Cells Respond to pH Changes A new study from researchers at the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology in Moscow, alongside collaborators from the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” -Russia and the Sarov Physics and Technology Institute, MEPhl-Russia, explores how shifts in blood acidi...

Microbes May Fuel Nasal Tumors

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital in Rome, and the University of Sassari-Italy have presented intriguing findings that may help unravel the mystery behind rare nasal tumors. This study brings to light how the delicate balance of microorganisms within our nasal cavities could play a critical role in the development of squamou...

Taiwanese Study Finds Methylglyoxal as the Culprit Causing Retinopathy in Diabetics

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Taipei Medical University, Cardinal Tien Hospital-Taiwan, and National Taiwan University have unveiled new insights into the role of methylglyoxal (MGO) in diabetic retinopathy, a major cause of vision loss worldwide. MGO, a reactive byproduct of glucose metabolism, has been pinpointed as a key contributor to the damage seen in the retinas of diabetic individuals. Th...

Resveratrol and Vitamin C Fight Oxidative Stress in Postmenopausal Women

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: As women transition into menopause, their bodies undergo significant changes, with oxidative stress becoming a major health concern. Increased oxidative stress can lead to damage in cells and contribute to aging-related diseases. This is particularly troubling for postmenopausal women, who face heightened risks for conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Recent research has explo...

Canadian Study Finds That Insulin Resistance in the Brain Contributes to Cognitive Decline and Psychiatric Issues

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: A recent study sheds light on the unexpected link between insulin resistance - a condition often associated with diabetes and obesity - and brain health, especially regarding memory loss and mood disorders. Conducted by researchers from the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto in Canada, this study reviews how both peripheral and central insulin resistance could impact...

New Study Links Glucocorticoid Receptor Types to Breast Cancer Outcomes, Paving the Way for Personalized Treatments

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Impact of Glucocorticoid Receptors on Breast Cancer A recent study from researchers at the National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Semmelweis University-Hungary, Eötvös Loránd University-Hungary, and ImmunoGenes-ABS Ltd-Hungary, highlights the importance of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) isoforms in breast cancer, particularly in aggressive subtype...