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Nikhil Prasad  Dec 02, 2023  1 year ago
SARS-CoV-2 News: The global impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, has been unprecedented. Beyond its well-documented effects on human health, recent research that is covered in this SARS-CoV-2 News report, conducted by the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, and the Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: As winter tightens its grip on the United Kingdom, England finds itself in the throes of an unparalleled healthcare challenge. A surge in norovirus cases is compounding the strain on hospitals, already grappling with rising respiratory infections. The National Health Service (NHS) England has sounded the alarm, revealing a threefold increase in patients hospitalized with norovirus co...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
Health News: In a monumental stride towards unraveling the intricate relationship between diet and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, a groundbreaking international study, spearheaded by Dr Konstantinos Tsilidis from the School of Public Health at Imperial College London, has illuminated the pivotal role of folate, particularly derived from leafy green vegetables. This extensive investigation covered i...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: In a startling turn of events, a pronounced surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections has emerged as a global health concern, with alarming outbreaks reported in various regions, including China, Denmark, Taiwan, and even Ohio in the United States. This breaking Medical News report underscores the need for a comprehensive examination of the epidemiological landscape surrounding Mycop...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a significant breakthrough, the University of Washington in Seattle, USA, has conducted a groundbreaking study shedding light on the intricate dynamics of immune responses following the administration of the latest monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine. This research, published in this COVID-19 News report, delves into the phenomenon of immune imprinting, revealing crucial details ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a pivotal turn of events, a recent study conducted by the prestigious University of Tokyo has shed light on potential challenges regarding the efficacy of the XBB.1.5 monovalent mRNA vaccine against circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants and sub-lineages, particularly the concerning Omicron XBB subvariants. Introduced in September 2023 to address the evolving threat of SARS-CoV-2, the X...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking turn of events, researchers from Denmark's renowned Statens Serum Institut (SSI) have unveiled a compelling discovery that promises to reshape our understanding of hand infections stemming from contact with seals. According to latest Medical News updates from the SSI, the newly identified bacterial species, named Mycoplasma phocimorsus, has emerged as the elus...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spurred extensive research to comprehend the intricate pathogenesis of the virus. A groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted at the Children's Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, delves into the specific interplay between ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 01, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a concerning turn of events, Luxembourg is witnessing a significant surge in respiratory infections, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Social Security. The weekly retrospective report for week 47, spanning from Monday, November 20, to Sunday, November 26, 2023, reveals a distressing uptick in COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. This sud...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 30, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an urgent search for effective treatments. Recent research from Uzbekistan and China has brought Rutan into the spotlight, derived from the tannic sumac plant Rhus Coriaria (Totum). This COVID-19 News report delves into Rutan's antiviral mechanisms, clinical trial results, and its potential implications for long ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 30, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: In a concerning development, an outbreak of Acute Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN), an infectious kidney disease, has been reported in the Aboriginal community of Yarrabah, located south of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. The situation is further complicated by a shortage of the preferred antibiotic, Bicillin L-A, hampering effective treatment. As healthcare practitione...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 29, 2023  1 year ago
Anti-Aging News: In the relentless pursuit of effective strategies to combat aging-associated brain diseases, a recent groundbreaking study has unraveled the potential of 1,5-anhydro-D-fructose (1,5-AF) in activating the 5'-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway. Spearheaded by a team of researchers from Kurume University School of Medicine in Japan and Kagoshima Unive...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 29, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless pursuit of effective COVID-19 therapeutics has led researchers to explore new avenues beyond the conventional targets of spike and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase proteins. In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology at Shahid Beheshti University in Iran, a spotlight has been cast on Open Reading Frame 8 (ORF8), a specific access...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 29, 2023  1 year ago
RSV News: While there was recently a lot of unnecessary ‘noise’ in Western mainstream media about a surge in respiratory infections and a “mysterious pneumonia” in China and with the WHO even getting involved and asking China for more details, ironically, the same surge in respiratory infections has been unfolding in many other countries since the start of Autumn, with coun...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 29, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the global community grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia has emerged as a beacon of transparency in reporting and effectively managing the recent surge in infections. In stark contrast to some of its ASEAN counterparts who are either concealing or downplaying the surge of COVID-19 infections in the region, Malaysia has openly acknowledged...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 28, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless quest to understand the dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has taken an intriguing turn with recent findings from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The research sheds light on the potential susceptibility of bovines to SARS-CoV-2, driven by interactions with the AXL and NRP1 receptors.   P...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 28, 2023  1 year ago
Glaucoma News: Glaucoma, a relentless adversary leading to irreversible blindness, is a global health concern affecting over 80 million diagnosed individuals, with an additional undiagnosed cohort of similar magnitude. Amidst established risk factors such as age, genetics, and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), a paradigm-shifting study from the esteemed Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has spotl...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 28, 2023  1 year ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: In the realm of traditional Chinese medicine, the quest for potent therapeutic compounds has led researchers to uncover the multifaceted benefits of the phytochemical pinostrobin, a flavonoid compound prominently found in herbs like Carya cathayensis leaves, Boesenbergia rotunda, and propolis. With a molecular weight of 270.28 daltons, pinostrobin stands out for its remar...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 28, 2023  1 year ago
The study findings could possibly explain the increased COVID-19 susceptibility in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)   Medical News: As the global medical community continues to grapple with the complexities of COVID-19 and its implications, a recent study conducted by Alcalá University, Spain, in collaboration with the Health Research Institute of Castilla-La Mancha, Ram...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 28, 2023  1 year ago
STI News: In a rare and alarming turn of events, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a comprehensive report shedding light on an unprecedented cluster of ocular syphilis cases in Michigan. The investigation, led by Dr William Nettleton and his team at the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department, has uncovered a distinctive case involving an...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 28, 2023  1 year ago
U.S. Medical News: In a disconcerting revelation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has disclosed a substantial surge in SARS-CoV-2 infections in the United States, with the BA.2.86 variant now responsible for nearly 10% of new COVID-19 cases. This marks a threefold increase in prevalence within a mere two weeks, prompting heightened concerns among health officials and the ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 27, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a recent health bulletin released on November 22, Santé Publique France (SPF), the French public health agency, has issued a warning regarding the resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the country. While there is currently 'no signal of concern,' the latest epidemiological indicators reveal a rising trend that demands attention. https://www.santepubliquefrance.fr/ma...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 27, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a myriad of challenges, affecting individuals across the globe with a range of symptoms, from mild viral illness to severe respiratory distress. Beyond the well-documented respiratory impact, emerging studies are shedding light on the diverse effects of the virus on various organ systems, including the eyes. Recent research from Recep Tayyip E...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 27, 2023  1 year ago
AI News: In a groundbreaking development, a research team led by Professor Dr Li Zhicheng from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy Sciences-China has introduced a cutting-edge AI platform designed to revolutionize the diagnosis and classification of adult-type diffuse gliomas. These malignant brain tumors, including astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, and gliobl...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 27, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, a new frontier of challenges emerges as medical researchers from the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology in Wenshan, China, and The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China, report a startling case. A 31-year-old female patient, initially diagnosed with relapsing-remitting...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 27, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the post-pandemic era, as the global community strives to regain a semblance of normalcy, the impact of COVID-19 on children continues to be a subject of intense scrutiny. Despite the World Health Organization's declaration of the pandemic's conclusion, a lingering shadow persists in the form of ongoing cases, particularly those affecting children. This COVID-19 News repo...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 Supplements: In the relentless battle against viral infections, particularly the formidable SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are exploring unconventional avenues to identify potent antiviral agents. Recent research conducted by the Center of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Viruses in Egypt, in collaboration with Cairo University, the National Research Centr...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Prostate cancer (PCa) stands as a formidable global health challenge, exhibiting significant variations in incidence and mortality rates across different regions. Notably, East Asia reports lower PCa incidence compared to Western countries, a phenomenon often attributed to dietary disparities.   Emerging evidence from epidemiological studies suggests an intriguing ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
U.S. Medical News: In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in the United States, signaling a substantial increase in the incidence of syphilitic uveitis. A retrospective cross-sectional study conducted from 2010 to 2019 has revealed alarming statistics, indicating a nearly threefold rise in serious cases of syphilitic uveitis requiring hospitalization during this period. This surge comes a...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a concerning development, COVID-19 infections have surged once again in Italy, marking a 31% increase in cases over the past week, as reported by the weekly monitoring conducted by the Italian Institute of Health (ISS).   The total number of cases in the last two weeks has risen to 44,953, compared to 34,314 in the preceding week. The weekly incidence rate per 100,000 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
Monkeypox News: In a concerning turn of events, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning regarding a surge in monkeypox (mpox) infections globally, with a particularly alarming escalation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The latest External Situation Report (SitRep 30), published on November 25, 2023, sheds light on the current state of the multi-country outbreak, indicatin...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
H5N1 News: The Ministry of Health in Cambodia has confirmed yet another case of H5N1 bird flu, this time involving a 21-year-old woman in Dong Tong district, Kampot province. The announcement came on November 24, revealing that the patient fell ill on November 19, 2023, displaying respiratory symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, and cough. Swift action was taken, with the patient being adm...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: A recent research study conducted by scientists at the University of Liverpool-UK and St George's University of London-UK and University College London-UK, has brought to light the intricate and far-reaching consequences of long-term painkiller use in children and young adults. The study, utilizing a vast database of anonymized electronic health records, delves deep into the conn...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has led researchers worldwide to delve into the intricate details of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its impact on human health. A recent study that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by the Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil has shed light on a critical aspect of severe COVID-19 cases - the p...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ever-evolving landscape of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has introduced new challenges in understanding its pathogenicity and potential impact on human health. In a groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, University of Queensland, and the Australian Infectious Disease Research Centre in Brisbane-Australia, res...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has evolved into a global health crisis since its emergence in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. While primarily recognized for its severe respiratory manifestations, there is mounting evidence that COVID-19 can significantly affect the central nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms and complications.  ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the persistent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, an alarming revelation emerges from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Uttarakhand. Indian medical researchers issue a stark warning about a rare but potentially severe complication - Fungal Endogenous Endophthalmitis (EE) - in individuals recovering from COVID-19. This condition, c...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 26, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 Herbs: The persistent threat of the global COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an insatiable quest for effective antiviral treatments. In this pursuit, researchers from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, AlbaNova University Centre in Sweden, and the National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine (NRICM) in Taiwan have collaborated to explore the potential of Citrus depressa Hayata, a traditio...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
AI In Medicine: In a monumental stride forward for medical science, the University of Louisville in Kentucky, USA, has introduced an unprecedented artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of diagnosing autism in children aged 24 to 48 months with a staggering accuracy rate of 98.5%.   This groundbreaking research covered in this AI In Medicine report, signifies a quantum leap in the ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
Disinfectants: In the intricate landscape of healthcare-associated infections, Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) emerges as a formidable adversary. Acknowledged as the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea globally, this Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium poses significant challenges to healthcare environments. A recent in-depth study conducted by the University of Plymouth, unveil...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
Study Finds that the Phytochemical Pectolinarigenin from the Herb Linaria Vulgaris Improves Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Mouse NSC-34 Motor Neuron Cell Lines Induced by C9-ALS-associated Proline-Arginine Dipeptide Repeat Proteins by Enhancing Mitochondrial Fusion Mediated via the SIRT3/OPA1 Axis   Herbs And Phytochemicals: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a devastating neurodegenerat...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) injuries often result in permanent neurological disability, as the regenerative ability of axons is inherently limited. While previous research has shed light on injury-dependent and -independent mechanisms influencing axonal regeneration, a comprehensive understanding of the molecular processes involved has remained elusive. In a groundbreaking study ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
A key point of the study finding is that reduced glutathione levels in the aqueous humor of normal-tension glaucoma patients suggests that excessive oxidative stress may contribute to optic nerve damage and RGC loss independently of high IOP in glaucoma!   Glaucoma News: In the realm of eye health, glaucoma stands as a formidable adversary, emerging as a leading cause of irreversible blindnes...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
The novel hybrid coronavirus that first emerge in early 2023 in Cyprus has killed thousands of cats and has now been found in UK as well and could be spreading silently across Europe and is also possibly evolving!   Medical News: In a shocking turn of events, a novel coronavirus is wreaking havoc among the feline population, with a particularly devastating outbreak on the Mediterranean isla...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, continues to present unprecedented challenges to global health. As the scientific community races to find effective treatments, a team of researchers at the Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Surabaya in Indonesia, has embarked on a groundbreaking study to investigate the biosurfactant potential and antiviral activity of mu...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The global fight against COVID-19 has prompted intense research efforts to uncover novel insights into the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A study conducted by researchers at University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the UK that is covered in this COVID-19 News report, delves into the intricate world of salivary immunological factors and proteins to determ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: As the world grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the persistent threat of respiratory viral infections, there is a growing demand for effective antiviral solutions. The Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria, in collaboration with CEBINA GmbH in Vienna, sheds light on a potential game-changer in the fight against respiratory viruses - the antihistamine azelastine hydr...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The global health crisis triggered by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has brought the intricate dance between the virus and the human body into sharp focus. Among the myriad clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), cardiovascular complications have emerged as significant hallmarks. In the quest to understand the mechanistic det...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the midst of the ongoing global health challenges posed by respiratory infections, Spain is witnessing a notable surge in cases, with a specific emphasis on influenza, SARS-CoV-2 (commonly known as COVID-19), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The latest comprehensive report for week 46 from the esteemed Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) provides an in-depth exploration ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 24, 2023  1 year ago
Cancer News: In a revolutionary breakthrough, scientists from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have unearthed the potential of lidocaine, a widely used numbing agent, as a formidable weapon against cancer cells. Their groundbreaking preclinical study unravels the intricate mechanism by which lidocaine activates bitter taste receptors, specifically T2R14, leading to...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 24, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about indoor air quality skyrocketed, prompting widespread calls for improved ventilation and the use of air purifiers. The belief was that these measures would mitigate the risk of respiratory infections, particularly the transmission of the virus. However, a groundbreaking study conducted in the UK has shed light on a startling revelat...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 24, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Variant hunters and researchers in the last 20 hours have identified yet another worrisome SARS-CoV-2 saltation with numerous mutations on it that could result in enhanced pathogenesis.   While at present, the various SARS-CoV-2 variants and sub-lineages already in circulation are still evolving and mutating at a rapid rate and spawning many newer sub-lineages, some with or w...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 23, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: In a concerning turn of events, a potential ‘new’ strain of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is wreaking havoc among Chinese children, especially those with compromised immune systems due to prior exposure to the SARS-CoV virus. This onslaught on children's health is opening the door for opportunistic infections, particularly Mycoplasma pneumoniae, leading to sev...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 23, 2023  1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grappled with the evolving landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, China witnessed a significant shift in its approach to managing the crisis in December 2022. The discontinuation of the dynamic zero policy resulted in a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Particularly vulnerable to the severe consequences of the virus, elderly individuals bore the brun...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 23, 2023  1 year ago
Glaucoma News: Glaucoma, a chronic and progressive optic neuropathy, is a global public health concern with millions suffering from irreversible blindness. The mainstay of current therapeutic strategies revolves around managing intraocular pressure (IOP), but cases with normal IOP at diagnosis underscore the need for exploring alternative mechanisms contributing to glaucoma pathogenesis. Recent re...

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