Medical News (World)

New Insights into HIV Latent Reservoirs Could Improve Treatment Strategies

Nikhil Prasad Mar 14, 2025 3 hours ago

Thailand HIV News: Unlocking the Mystery of HIV’s Hidden Reservoir A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Western University in Canada and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has uncovered crucial insights into how HIV persists in the body despite long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study focuses on a key viral protein called Nef and how it influences the size of HI...

Measles Infections Can Lead to Otosclerosis

Nikhil Prasad Mar 14, 2025 3 hours ago

Medical News: Otosclerosis is a condition that leads to progressive hearing loss due to abnormal bone remodeling in the middle ear. It primarily affects the stapes bone, a tiny structure crucial for sound transmission. When the bone hardens or grows abnormally, it impairs movement, resulting in conductive hearing loss. The exact cause of otosclerosis remains complex, with multiple factors such as ...

High Prevalence of Epstein Barr Virus and Other Viral Markers Found in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Mar 14, 2025 4 hours ago

Medical News: Scientists Investigate Viral Link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A recent study by researchers from Linköping University and Umeå University in Sweden has revealed a strong connection between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), and the presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in sputum samples. The study examined the viral load of severa...

U.S. FDA Issues Recall of Skincare Products by La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv, and SLMD Due to Carcinogenic Ingredient

Nikhil Prasad Mar 14, 2025 7 hours ago

Medical Alert: Popular Skincare Products Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemical In a shocking revelation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for six widely used skincare products due to contamination with benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer. The affected products, which include acne treatments from La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv, and SLMD, have been flagged ...

SARS-CoV-2 Induced IgG Autoantibodies Are Targeting Various Immune Cells and Also Proteins in Various Organs

Nikhil Prasad Mar 14, 2025 10 hours ago

Medical News: A New Perspective on COVID-19 and Autoimmune Reactions Researchers from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, have unveiled significant findings on how SARS-CoV-2-induced IgG autoantibodies may be targeting various immune cells and proteins in different tissues and organs. The study sheds light on the potential role of these antibodies in driving autoimmune responses in COVID-...

Kerala Reports Meningitis Outbreak in Ernakulam

Nikhil Prasad Mar 13, 2025 20 hours ago

India Medical News: Rising Cases of Meningitis Spark Concern in Kerala A meningitis outbreak has been reported in Ernakulam, Kerala, prompting swift action from health authorities. In the past 24 hours, multiple cases of the infection have surfaced, primarily among students in a private school in Kalamassery. At least five children have been hospitalized with symptoms strongly indicative of menin...

BREAKING! SARS-CoV-2 Encodes Circular RNAs That Can Impair Endothelial Cells and Cause Cardiovascular Issues!

Nikhil Prasad Mar 13, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: Scientists Discover a New Threat from SARS-CoV-2 In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled a previously unknown ability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus - the ability to encode circular RNAs (circRNAs) that can harm endothelial and heart cells. This shocking revelation raises new concerns about the long-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19. Scientists from South China Universit...

New Insights into How T Cells Influence B Cell Response in Dengue Infection

Nikhil Prasad Mar 13, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: Understanding the Immune Response in Dengue Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease affecting millions worldwide, remains a significant health challenge. Severe cases often involve an excessive immune response, leading to life-threatening complications. A new study by researchers from the National Institute of Immunology (India), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (India), La Jo...

COVID-19 Induced Anti-Ganglioside Autoantibodies is Causing Neuropathy in Many!

Nikhil Prasad Mar 13, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: Alarming Discovery in Long COVID Patients A groundbreaking new study conducted by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School and The University of Michigan Medical School-USA has revealed that many Long COVID sufferers are experiencing neuropathy due to the presence of anti-ganglioside autoantibodies. The study, which analyzed nearly a thousand patients, ...

COVID-19 is Damaging Nerve Cells Via TRPV1 Activation

Nikhil Prasad Mar 13, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: A new study has uncovered how COVID-19 can directly harm the nervous system, shedding light on why some patients experience persistent neurological symptoms. Researchers from The University of Hong Kong and Western University of Health Sciences in the United States have found that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect sensory nerve cells, triggering a destructive process known as axonal de...

Study Finds That Furin Cleavage Site is Key to SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenesis but Not Essential for Transmission

Nikhil Prasad Mar 13, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, scientists have been striving to understand what makes this virus so effective at infecting humans. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch and Emory University has now shed light on a crucial aspect of the virus: the furin cleavage site. This small region in the spike protein of the virus plays a major role in ...

SARS-CoV-2 BA.3 Variant Returns in South Africa but This Time with More Than 57 New Mutations!

Nikhil Prasad Mar 12, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: A Shocking Resurgence In a development that has stunned virologists and public health experts worldwide, the BA.3 variant of SARS-CoV-2 - a once-diminished member of the Omicron family - has re-emerged in South Africa, now boasting an astonishing 57 mutations in its spike protein alone, alongside 120 nucleotide substitutions compared to the original Wuhan strain. First identified du...

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein Increases RANTES Levels in Glioblastoma Cells

Nikhil Prasad Mar 12, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Brain Cells The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has been extensively studied for its effects on lung tissues and systemic inflammation. However, recent research sheds light on its impact on the brain, specifically glioblastoma cells. A team of scientists from the Biology Department, School of Sciences and Humanities ...

A New Hope for Brain Cell Survival After Seizures

Nikhil Prasad Mar 12, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Seizures can cause severe damage to the brain, particularly in a region called the hippocampus, which plays a crucial role in memory and learning. A recent study by researchers from Hallym University in South Korea has found that imipramine, a well-known antidepressant, could help protect newborn brain cells from seizure-induced damage. This discovery sheds light on a potential new t...

Long Term Risk of Hypertension Up to Three Years After COVID-19 Infection!

Nikhil Prasad Mar 12, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: New Study Reveals Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure in COVID Survivors A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, and Stony Brook University in USA has revealed that individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 may face an increased risk of developing high blood pressure up to three years after infection. ...

Why Did Fauci and The U.S. NIH Stop Supporting Any Studies on How SARS-CoV-2 or the Vaccines Affect the Thymus in 2021?

Nikhil Prasad Mar 12, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: An Investigative Report Uncovering Potential Suppression of Critical Research The global scientific community has been relentless in its pursuit to understand the myriad effects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Among various studies, significant attention was directed towards how the virus impacts the thymus - a central organ in the human immune system responsible f...

Antivirotics Based on Defective Interfering Particles, A New Frontier in Targeting Viruses

Nikhil Prasad Mar 12, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: A Revolutionary Approach to Antiviral Therapy In the ever-evolving field of virology, scientists are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to combat viral infections. A recent Russian study has introduced a promising avenue for antiviral therapy - defective interfering particles (DIPs). These naturally occurring viral mutants have shown significant potential in suppressin...

Oxytocin Protects Brain Cells from Damage Linked to Alzheimer Disease

Nikhil Prasad Mar 11, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: Scientists Discover Oxytocin May Help Prevent Brain Cell Damage Alzheimer’s disease, a condition affecting millions of people worldwide, is a progressive brain disorder that leads to memory loss and cognitive decline. One of the key contributors to this devastating disease is the accumulation of toxic beta-amyloid proteins, which cause damage to brain cells. However, a new stu...

Herpes Virus in the Nose Can Lead to Long Term Brain and Behavior Issues

Nikhil Prasad Mar 11, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: A New Discovery on How Herpes Affects the Brain Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is well known for causing cold sores and blisters, but researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) have uncovered a more alarming effect of the virus. According to their latest study, the virus, when it enters the body through the nose, can reach the brain and cause long-term neurological and ...

Higher Serum Monolaurin Linked to Lower Risk of COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Mar 11, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: A New Study Uncovers a Possible Protective Factor Against COVID-19 A recent study conducted by researchers from the IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Università del Piemonte Orientale, and AOU Maggiore della Carità in Novara, Italy, has revealed a potential link between serum monolaurin levels and a reduced risk of contracting COVID-19. The study, which followed a la...

India Media Reports Massive Surge of Severe Flu Infections in Delhi with Many Hospitalized. Is it Really H5N1?

Nikhil Prasad Mar 11, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) is currently grappling with a significant surge in severe flu infections, leading to widespread concern among residents and healthcare professionals. The sudden spike in cases has resulted in numerous hospitalizations, prompting questions about the underlying cause, particularly the potential involvement of the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird fl...

Spike protein diversity enables SARS-CoV-2 to evade full neutralization, paving the way for viral persistence!

Nikhil Prasad Mar 11, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: Scientists Discover How SARS-CoV-2 Spike Variations Help It Evade Complete Neutralization A team of researchers from the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, Mynvax Pvt. Ltd, BRIC-Translational Health Science & Technology Institute, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, and Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam have mad...