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Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The Virus Behind Many Lymphomas Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common virus infecting more than 90% of adults worldwide, yet only a small percentage develop cancer from it. Researchers, including Ya-Fang Chiu from Chang Gung University in Taiwan, Khongpon Ponlachantra from the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology in Thailand, and Bill Sugden from the University of Wisco...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Thailand Medical: Kale's Surprising Potential as a Pain Reliever In a recent clinical trial conducted by researchers from Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Dentistry and the University of Phayao’s School of Medical Sciences to assesses the effectiveness of kale extract compared to the commonly used painkiller ibuprofen, trial findings surprisingly showed that kale extract was mor...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Copper's Role in Advancing Kidney Cancer Offers New Insights Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-USA have uncovered how copper, a crucial trace element, promotes the progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) - the most common form of kidney cancer. While copper is essential for human life, providing energy for cellular functions and allowing us...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Amphotericin B Shows Unexpected Effects on COVID-19 Severity Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Centre for Human Genetics and Pandemic Sciences Institute, the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, the UK Health Security Agency, the University of Bristol’s School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and King&rs...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Measles Outbreak Sparks Concern Across Canada in 2024 Canada has seen a notable rise in measles cases this year, with 94 infections recorded nationwide as of November 7. Canada Faces Rising Measles Cases Amid Outbreak in New Brunswick This surge is more than seven times last year’s total, driven in large part by an outbreak in New Brunswick. Since the end of October, at leas...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published a study revealing that approximately 7% of tested dairy farmworkers might have been infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Conducted in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the inv...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A group of Brazilian researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid Region, and the National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology have developed a novel antimicrobial solution derived from eucalyptus wood and aromatic herbs. Known as wood vinegar, this unique solution has shown remarkable potential in combating mic...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The ketogenic diet (KD), famed for its potential benefits in weight loss and blood sugar control, has gained global popularity. While commonly used as a remedy for obesity and type 2 diabetes, some researchers now question its safety for long-term use. A new study from researchers at the Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing, China, delves into the e...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Uncovering New Details on COVID-19 Using Proteomics A recent study from researchers affiliated with ISGlobal at the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, IrsiCaixa, and other Spanish institutions sheds light on the complex interactions of COVID-19 in the human body. The focus was on circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs), tiny structure...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 08, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  2 months 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...

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