Thailand Medical News

Statins and RAASI Drugs Linked to Lower IL-6 Levels in COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Oct 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences have investigated whether widely-used cardiovascular medications, particularly statins and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASI), might reduce inflammation in COVID-19 patients. The study examines the effect of these medications on interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, a cytokine tied to heightened inflammation and ...

BUN/Cr Ratios Reveal Crucial Link Between Kidney Health and COVID-19 Severity

Nikhil Prasad Oct 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study has found a strong connection between kidney function indicators and the outcomes of severe COVID-19 cases, especially in patients hospitalized with intense COVID-19 symptoms. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from institutions in Mexico and Bolivia, including the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias (INER) and Universidad Mayor de San Sim&oa...

Gene Discoveries Shed Light on Mpox Virus and Digestive Issues

Nikhil Prasad Oct 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In recent years, the Mpox virus (MPXV) has gained global attention, especially due to its troubling spread and impact. Known for causing fever, headache, and skin rashes, it also leads to gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. This study explores the virus's effect on the GI system by analyzing gene expression in colon cells, with a fo...

New Discovery on Retinal Gene Points to Age-Related Vision Loss and Potential Treatments

Nikhil Prasad Oct 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study from researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center-USA is shedding light on how a specific gene, Prominin-1 (Prom1), may play a critical role in retinal degeneration. This discovery could pave the way for new treatments to combat atrophic age-related macular degeneration (aAMD), an irreversible form of vision loss affecting millions worldwide. Led by Sujoy Bhatta...

New Research Suggests N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) May Help Manage Chronic Pain

Nikhil Prasad Oct 26, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Western University of Health Sciences-USA, California Northstate University-USA, and Vigilant Anesthesiology-USA explore NAC’s potential in reducing chronic pain. Chronic pain is a daily struggle for millions, often requiring strong medications that come with risks of addiction and side effects. New research suggests that a commonly available compound,...

A phytochemical in cruciferous vegetables may slow skin aging and inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Oct 26, 2024 2 months ago

Herbs and Phytochemicals: A recent study highlights the potential of a natural phytochemical, 7-methylsulfonylheptyl isothiocyanate (7-MSI), found in certain cruciferous vegetables, in managing skin aging and inflammation. Researchers from Chosun University, South Korea, investigated the compound’s effects on inflammation and cellular mechanisms associated with skin aging, with promising res...

New recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variant XEK likely to be the next predominant strain by late Winter, superseding XEC

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: With winter on the horizon, a new recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variant known as XEK is under the scientific spotlight, showing signs of potentially becoming the dominant strain by late winter. Designated as XEK, this new variant is a recombinant form that combines genetic sequences from the KP.2.3 and XEC variants. New recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variant XEK likely to be the next predomina...

The health benefits of the aromatic phytochemical Vanillin from Vanilla seeds

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Herbs and Phytochemicals: Vanilla, the popular spice known for its sweet scent and flavor, holds more than just culinary value. Recent research highlights the significant health benefits of vanillin, the primary phenolic phytochemical found in vanilla seeds, in areas such as anti-inflammation, wound healing, and cancer prevention. The health benefits of the aromatic phytochemical Vanillin fro...

COVID-19 Causes Sugar Modifications of IgA, Which in Turn Contributes to NETosis

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers have uncovered critical differences in how the immune system behaves in severe cases of COVID-19, revealing a potential link to blood clot complications seen in critically ill patients. The study focuses on a key immune component - immunoglobulin A (IgA) - and its changes during severe infections, especially in cases of COVID-19 and influenza. COVID-19 Causes Sugar Modi...

siRNA and Its Potential in Antiviral Therapy

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In the world of medicine, scientists are always seeking new methods to fight viral infections. One of the most promising approaches gaining attention is the use of small interfering RNA (siRNA). Researchers from Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology in Australia have been studying how siRNAs can target and stop viruses from spreading in the body. siRNA and ...

Targeting the kinase protein p70S6K may aid in the fight against COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from several leading institutions have discovered a promising new target for COVID-19 treatments - p70S6K. This protein kinase could play a key role in mitigating the severe inflammatory responses seen in COVID-19 patients, opening doors to new therapies. SARS-CoV-2 PI3K/mTOR binding to toll-like receptor (TLR) pathway activation. TLR recognizes viral proteins and caus...

New concerns in Pune, India as Chikungunya survivors face long-term health issues

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Neurological and Cardiac Complications Emerging in a Small Group. Pune is recovering from one of the most severe chikungunya outbreaks in recent times, but new concerns have surfaced as doctors report patients facing serious complications even after recovering from the initial infection. Typically, one of the post-effects of chikungunya infections is joint pains. https://www.nature...

Human H5N1 Infections in America Now Rises to 31 While Missouri Detects Second Case of Mysterious Bird Flu Infection

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The number of confirmed human infections from the H5N1 bird flu virus in the United States has climbed to 31 (not including the recent second case detected in Missouri), according to the latest reports from health officials. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been closely monitoring these cases, which have been identified across several states including Te...

Thailand Medical Researchers Discover Immunity and Cancer-Fighting Potential in Peptides of White Jellyfish

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Thailand Medical: Researchers from multiple Thai institutions have made an exciting discovery about a low-value marine species that could hold significant health benefits. Scientists from the Faculty of Agro-Industry and the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University, alongside colleagues from Naresuan University, have uncovered bioactive compounds in white jellyfish (Lobonema smithii) that exhi...

The Role of Vitamin B3 in Preventing Glaucoma

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Glaucoma News: A new study by a team of researchers from Romania and the UK has found a significant link between daily intake of niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, and a lower risk of developing glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible vision loss. The study was conducted by scientists from institutions such as the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Carol Davila University of Medicine...

HIV Protein Nef Linked to Heart Disease

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

HIV News: A new study reveals that a protein produced by the HIV virus, called Nef, could be contributing to heart disease in people living with HIV, even when they are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Researchers from the University of Central Florida - USA and Tulane National Primate Research Center -USA explored how the HIV Nef protein affects heart function. The study offers valuable insights ...

Czech Republic scientists explore biomarkers for COVID-19 severity

Nikhil Prasad Oct 25, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding suPAR and Other Biomarkers in COVID-19 Patients COVID-19 continues to challenge healthcare systems worldwide, pushing scientists and clinicians to seek more effective ways to predict disease severity. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Military University Hospital Prague and Charles University in the Czech Republic sheds light on the role of soluble uroki...