Thailand Medical News

ORF6 Protein Inhibits Nuclear Export, Blocking Cell Defense Mechanisms in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has been under intense study to understand its effects on the human immune system. Among the viral proteins, ORF6 stands out for its ability to disrupt essential cell functions. This Medical News report highlights findings from researchers at Kyoto University-Japan, revealing how ORF6 blocks the export of specific RNA types, which plays...

Oxygen Therapy Shows Promise in Addressing Cognitive Symptoms in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Nov 08, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID continues to baffle scientists and frustrate patients. Many individuals who had mild or moderate COVID-19 report persistent symptoms that affect their daily lives. Among these lingering issues, cognitive problems - often referred to as "brain fog" - are widely reported. This Medical News sheds light on a recent study conducted by researchers from the Montreal Hea...

COVID 19 Weakens Bones in the Elderly, Increasing Risk of Fractures

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has left a wide trail of health complications beyond the lungs. Among its lesser-known effects is the risk of increased bone fragility, particularly among elderly patients. Researchers from the Università degli Studi di Milano, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, and IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano in Italy have explored the link between COVID-19 and bone health, f...

Neurotrophins' Role in COVID-19 Brain Impact and Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology in Rome and the Department of Experimental Medicine at Sapienza University, Italy, recently explored the crucial role of nerve growth factors in understanding COVID-19's lingering neurological and immune effects. They focused on two proteins, NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) and BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), whi...

Anthocyanins Show Promise for Repairing Sun-Damaged Skin

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Thailand Health News: Researchers from Shaanxi University of Technology, including the School of Biological Science and Engineering and the Shaanxi Organic Food Engineering Center in China, are shedding new light on a natural approach to combat skin photoaging. Anthocyanins, the natural pigments found in colorful fruits, vegetables, and flowers, are emerging as a potent ally in the fight against U...

Fucoidan Extract Shows Promise for Gut Health and Inflammation Control

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Nanchang University in China have been exploring a natural compound from brown seaweed called fucoidan, which may offer new ways to support gut health and manage inflammation. This polysaccharide, rich in unique sugars, has attracted attention for its potential as a health booster. This Medical News report highlights a new study focusing on a specific type of fucoida...

Leucine, the Dual-Role Amino Acid That Powers Muscles but Raises Confusions in Cancer Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Introduction to Leucine: A Vital Amino Acid with Hidden Effects Leucine, an essential amino acid found in our diet, is crucial for muscle health and protein synthesis. Popular among athletes and bodybuilders, leucine is valued for its role in muscle recovery and strength building. It belongs to a group called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), alongside isoleucine and valine, which...

HPV-Linked Benign Nasal Tumors

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: A recent study has shed light on an unusual form of nasal growths known as sinonasal exophytic papillomas (SNEP). These benign tumors, which occur in the nasal cavities, are classified into two types: focal (FSNEP), with a single localized growth, and diffuse (DSNEP), where growth is spread across multiple areas in the nasal passages. Researchers from institutions such as the Catalan...

Interferon Gamma by Activated CD4+ T Cells Shown to Inhibit COVID-19 Variants Differently

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: How T Cells Could Hold the Key to Fighting Different COVID-19 Strains Researchers from MiCAN Technologies Inc.-Japan, Osaka University’s Research Institute for Microbial Diseases-Japan, and HiLung Inc.-Japan recently uncovered a fascinating role played by a specific type of immune cell in fighting COVID-19. The study highlights how CD4+ T cells release interferon-gamma (IFN-&g...

COVID-19 Boosts Kidney Injury Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19’s Impact on Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes Patients COVID-19 has brought various complications, especially for people with preexisting conditions like type 2 diabetes. A recent meta-analysis conducted by researchers from institutions in Malaysia, Pakistan, and the United States examined how COVID-19 affects kidney health in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study aime...

Genetic Clues Reveal How COVID-19 May Trigger Ischemic Stroke Risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 and Stroke: A Troubling Connection Researchers from Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Jiangsu Province People’s Hospital, and the Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College of Nanjing University in China, have uncovered critical genetic links between severe COVID-19 cases and ischemic stroke (IS), one of the most severe types of strokes. Using advanced genetic te...

Lymphocyte Shifts in COVID-19 Linked to Severity and Outcomes

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 Severity and Immune System Changes Researchers from George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology, Romania, have discovered that lymphocyte (white blood cell) shifts in COVID-19 patients can indicate disease severity and predict outcomes. This Medical News report explores their findings, which shed light on how immune cells respond in severe c...

Reassorted Strain of H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Cambodia!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Rising Concerns Over New Strain of Avian Flu In late 2023, scientists in Cambodia uncovered a concerning development: a new strain of H5N1 avian influenza, which appears to have reassorted genes from different strains, marking a significant change in the virus. This discovery has heightened attention on avian influenza (AIV), especially since the virus has shown potential for adaptin...

Magnetic Fields Offer New Hope for Reducing Inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Introduction to Inflammation and Ion Flux Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injuries and infections, but excessive inflammation can lead to severe pain and chronic conditions. Recent research by scientists from the Politecnico di Torino and Università di Torino, Italy, along with Harvard Medical School, USA, has explored the relationship between magnetic fi...

Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus for Weight Control

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Weight Loss News: Researchers at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California-Mexico have been delving into the fascinating potential of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a beneficial bacterium that may help counter obesity. With obesity affecting a large segment of the global population, there's an increasing need for innovative ways to tackle weight gain and associated health issues like diabet...

Soy Phytochemical Genistein Shows Promise in Halting Prostate Cancer Cell Growth

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: A team of researchers from Soonchunhyang University in South Korea has unveiled intriguing findings on the potential of genistein, a phytochemical found in soybeans, in the fight against prostate cancer. This study highlights genistein's ability to halt prostate cancer cell growth, presenting a natural alternative for therapeutic interventions. Prostate cancer, which ...

Thailand Medical Experts Announce New Nuclear Medicine Guidelines for Dementia Diagnosis

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Thailand Medical: A collaboration among Thailand's leading medical experts and communities has produced new guidelines on using nuclear medicine to diagnose neurocognitive disorders like dementia. Spearheaded by the Nuclear Medicine Society of Thailand, the Neurological Society of Thailand, and the Thai Medical Physicist Society, these guidelines outline the critical role of PET and SPECT imag...

Tawa-Tawa Plant Extract Shows Promise in Easing Fatigue and Boosting Energy for Post-COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Taiwanese Study Highlights Tawa-Tawa’s Anti-Inflammatory and Energy-Boosting Potential Researchers from National I-Lan University (Taiwan), National Taiwan Ocean University and Chang Jung Christian University (Taiwan) have conducted a promising study on Euphorbia hirta, popularly known as Tawa-Tawa. Researchers from Mapúa University in the Philippines also collaborated ...

Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Can Cause Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity Issues and Shortness of Breath

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and Rabin Medical Center have conducted a study revealing that individuals recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19 can experience long-term respiratory issues. These findings challenge the belief that lasting lung problems are confined to those who suffered severe cases. For those affected by mild to moderate infections, the stud...

Study Shows PrEP Does Not Alter Tight Junction Gene Expressions in Male Foreskin

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: A recent study involving researchers from multiple global institutions, including the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, Imperial College London in the UK, University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, and others, has delved into the effects of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on male foreskin tissue. This investigation focused on whether short-term use of PrEP alters gene expres...

17 Suffer Eye Infections After Cataract Surgery in India. Bacteria and Contaminants Found in Hospital’s Operation Theatre

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Hospital News: A shocking series of infections following cataract surgeries has emerged in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh-India, where 17 patients developed severe eye infections shortly after their procedures. Investigations revealed significant contamination within the operation theatres (OTs), with the presence of bacteria and even fungus on the surgical tables and equipment. This alarming revelation ...

Japan Faces Unprecedented Surge in Mycoplasma Pneumonia Cases, Especially Among Children

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: A widespread outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumonia, often referred to as "walking pneumonia," is currently sweeping across Japan, with cases rising to unprecedented levels. This illness, caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae, primarily affects the respiratory system and has been hitting record numbers for four consecutive weeks. According to recent data from Japan’s...

Quercetin Shows Promise in Managing Liver Disease Tied to Modern Lifestyles

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Understanding Liver Health with Quercetin Recent research sheds light on quercetin, a naturally occurring antioxidant found in common foods, as a promising solution for managing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). Researchers from the Medical University of Lublin and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland have revealed quercetin's potentia...

Unhealthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Higher COVID-19 Risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: A recent study delved into the association between an unhealthy plant-based diet (uPDI) and the likelihood of contracting COVID-19, analyzing data from 8,157 adults involved in the Yazd Health Study (YaHS) and Taghzieh Mardom-e-Yazd (TAMIZ) study in Yazd, Iran. Researchers from Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences joined forces to ...

Best Timing for Breast Cancer Surgery after COVID-19 Infection Revealed in New Study

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, patients with cancer have faced new challenges in managing their treatment schedules. This issue is especially pressing for breast cancer patients, as surgeries were delayed to minimize COVID-19 exposure risks. However, with COVID-19 now a regular health concern, researchers from the Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute and Rizhao Central Hospital in...

Study finds that vitamin D shields placenta from COVID-19 inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Vitamin D’s Role in Pregnancy A recent study from researchers at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán and the Instituto Nacional de Perinatología Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes in Mexico suggests that vitamin D, particularly in its active form as calcitriol, could help protect the placenta from inflammation caused by...

Lipid molecules within host cells interact directly with SARS-CoV-2 M protein, controlling its shape and affecting virus assembly

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: In the world of viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 M protein plays an essential role in assembling infectious virus particles. The M protein, which is the most abundant structural protein in coronaviruses, takes on two forms, or conformations - known as "Mshort" and "Mlong." This dynamic shift between the two shapes is essential for coordinating how the virus builds and rele...

Cdc42 Protein Drives Lung Cell Aging in COVID-19 Infected Individuals

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Uncovering a Key Protein’s Role in Lung Aging In an intriguing study, researchers from Southern Medical University in China explored how a specific protein, known as the Cdc42 Protein, might accelerate aging processes in lung cells as a result of exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This discovery sheds light on why some individuals, especially older adults, experience se...

COVID-19’s XEC Summer Wave Starts in New Zealand. 1,248 Infected, 12 Deaths

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: As New Zealand steps into summer, a new COVID-19 wave fueled by the XEC variant is beginning to make its presence known across the nation. In just the past week, the country has seen 1,248 new infections and, tragically, 12 more deaths directly linked to the virus. With an average of 77 patients being hospitalized per day, epidemiologists are sounding alarms and it appears the pandem...

Antidepressants Like Fluvoxamine, Bupropion, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, and Trazodone Causes Mitochondrial Dysfunction!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: Recent studies from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague have raised concerns about how commonly prescribed antidepressants affect mitochondrial functions. Researchers Matej L’upták, Zdeněk Fišar, and Jana Hroudová explored the impacts of various antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake i...

New Biomarker for Melanoma Survival and Treatment Unveiled by Researchers

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Role of ENOX2 in Melanoma Scientists from the University Hospital of Ulm, the University of Hohenheim, and Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen have delved into the function of a protein known as ENOX2 in melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. This protein, which is linked to cancer growth and survival, could act as a new biomarker - an indicator fo...

Cases of Babesiosis Surge Across the United States Amid Growing Concerns for Co-Infections

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 28 days ago

U.S. Medical News: In a comprehensive study from researchers at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Penn State College of Medicine, cases of babesiosis - a parasitic disease transmitted by ticks - were found to be rising at an average annual rate of 9% in the United States from 2015 to 2022. Babesiosis, often likened to "American malaria," can be dangerous, particu...

Study Reveals Lasting Heart Damage Linked to Inflammation in Long COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study led by the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia has shed light on why so many long COVID sufferers report ongoing heart issues. Research led by Associate Professor Kirsty Short focused on the cause of persistent chest pain and heart palpitations experienced by individuals struggling with long-term COVID-19 effects. By analyzing blood samples from long COVID...

COVID-19 Impact on Migraine Sufferers

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts noticed how the virus affected existing health conditions, including migraine headaches. This study, conducted by researchers from the University of Palermo in Italy, explored the impact of COVID-19 on migraine patients. Their findings, gathered from 102 participants, offer insights into how the virus can worsen or, in rare cases, improve ...

Study Shows Iberverin from Cabbage as a Potent Ally Against Liver Cancer Cells by Inducing Ferroptosis

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 28 days ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Natural Compound Iberverin Targets Liver Cancer Cells for Self-Destruction A groundbreaking study by researchers from Jiangxi Medical College at Nanchang University and Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation suggests that iberverin, a phytochemical compound derived from cabbage, might offer a potent treatment against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common t...

HLA-B-21M/T Dimorphism Linked to Reduced COVID-19 Severity

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: Genetic Link to COVID-19 Severity A recent study reveals that genetics may hold key insights into why some people experience milder COVID-19 symptoms than others. This discovery centers on a specific genetic marker, known as the HLA-B-21M/T dimorphism, which affects the immune response of natural killer (NK) cells. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, along with collabora...

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

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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...