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Charles Tee  Sep 17, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A suspected case of Mpox virus has emerged in Kerala's Malappuram district, sparking concern among health authorities. The case involves a 38-year-old man who recently returned from Dubai. Upon showing symptoms of the virus, including fever and skin rashes, he was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Manjeri. His condition prompted immediate medical attention, a...
Charles Tee  Sep 17, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Malaysia has reported its first case of Mpox for 2024, involving the Clade 2b variant. The country's Ministry of Health confirmed that the infected individual is a Malaysian national who had no recent travel history abroad. This case has raised concerns as the virus continues to spread globally, prompting health authorities to heighten their alert levels. Since July 2023, Malaysi...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The study of how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with human cells has yielded significant insights into how this virus reprograms cellular metabolism to ensure its replication and survival. Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the University of Würzburg, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich have come together to shed light on how SARS-CoV-2 exploits the metaboli...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, it has been revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a protein plays a pivotal role in inducing cellular stress and damaging lysosomes. Lysosomes are key cellular organelles responsible for breaking down waste materials and responding to cellular damage. The discovery highlights how the O...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are increasingly turning their attention to long COVID - a condition marked by persistent symptoms long after the initial infection has subsided. New findings shed light on the pivotal role that mitochondrial function may play in recovery from COVID-19, as well as the development o...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The monkeypox virus (Mpox), a zoonotic pathogen that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, has been the focus of global concern due to its rising cases and, more notably, its sophisticated mechanisms for evading the host immune system. As scientists continue to study the virus, new insights are being gained into how Mpox disrupts key immune processes, allowing it to thrive despite the ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Phytochemicals Salsoline, Genistein, Kojic acid and Naringenin can inhibit A42R profilin-like protein of Mpox virus With the re-emergence of Monkeypox virus (MPV) posing a global health challenge, scientists are continually searching for effective treatments. Current antiviral drugs like Tecovirimat have shown some potential, but their effectiveness and availability remain limited. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 15, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In recent years, ACE2, or angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, has emerged as a pivotal player in neuroscience, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified focus on this enzyme’s role in neurological health. The research team, including experts from Henan University’s Institute for Brain Sciences Research and the Institute for Sports and Brain Health in Kaifeng, China...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 15, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study from the University Hospital Regensburg, Germany, sheds new light on how chemerin, an adipokine involved in various inflammatory and metabolic processes, is influenced by COVID-19. While COVID-19 has been associated with a heightened inflammatory response, the study reveals that underlying diseases like hypertension and liver cirrhosis may have a greater impact on seru...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 14, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In a recent study led by Mexican researchers from the Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica, and the Universidad Juarez Autónoma de Tabasco, new insights have emerged regarding the effects of COVID-19 on telomere length and its potential impact on cognitive function. Telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of chrom...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 14, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has seen the emergence of various variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the disease. A recent study from Jashore University of Science and Technology in Bangladesh sheds new light on how coinfections with dengue virus might accelerate the appearance of these variants. This Medical News report delves into the findings of the study, exploring h...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 14, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a groundbreaking study has shed light on the heightened mortality risks faced by survivors of the disease. Research from institutions across Europe and beyond, including Mosaiques Diagnostics GmbH in Germany, the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria, and Wroclaw Medical University in Poland, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 13, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions globally, new insights into why certain groups experience severe illness have emerged. Researchers from the Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands have uncovered a crucial link between sex hormones - testosterone and estradiol - and the body’s inflammatory response to COVID-19. This Medical News report dives into th...
James Josh  Sep 13, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In a significant development, Morocco has confirmed its first case of Mpox in 2024, marking the country as the 15th on the African continent to report an infection with the Mpox (Monkeypox) for this year. This announcement comes amidst a growing outbreak across the region, which has seen a resurgence in several countries over the past months. The Moroccan Ministry of Health revealed ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 13, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In recent years, there has been growing awareness about the dangers of medication overuse when treating chronic headaches, particularly migraines. This excessive reliance on pain relief medication can paradoxically lead to more frequent and intense headaches, a condition known as Medication-Overuse Headache (MOH). Researchers from institutions including Prince of Songkla University i...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 13, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought an array of symptoms to light, with anosmia, or loss of smell, being one of the most common. While the Omicron variant has shown a reduced prevalence of anosmia, it remains a significant concern for many. A study led by researchers from National Taiwan University Hospital, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and Kaohsiung Medical Universi...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 13, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The ongoing Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak in Africa has reached a critical level, with a staggering 107 new Mpox deaths and 3,160 fresh infections reported in just the last seven days, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). As the continent battles the rapidly spreading virus, top health officials are urgently calling for intern...
James Josh  Sep 12, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, new challenges continue to emerge, with one of the most recent being the rise of coronavirus activity detected through wastewater in the United States. A study led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 23 states are currently experiencing “very high” levels of COVID-19 in wastewater, despite a general...
Charles Tee  Sep 12, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers in Iran have identified traces of the SARS-CoV-2 genome in groundwater sources used for consumption and bathing. This alarming finding, which was conducted over a two-year period, has raised serious concerns about the potential risks to public health. The study involved scientists from the Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Di...
Chitra Varughese  Sep 12, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study, conducted by researchers from the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology in India, delves into the intricate glycosylation patterns of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and how various lectins interact with these glycan structures. Lectins, which are naturally occurring glycoproteins, can bind to specific glycans on viral surfaces, potentially inhibiting the virus's ab...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 12, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In a recent study, researchers from Michigan State University-USA and the University of Arkansas-USA have raised concerns over specific mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, particularly mutations Q498H and R493K, which have emerged in certain new Omicron variants and sub-lineages. These mutations, according to the study, may enhance the virus's ability to jump between humans and an...
Charles Tee  Sep 12, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the attention has been focused on respiratory symptoms, but growing research has identified several immunological complications as well. A murine study led by researchers from the Immuno-biology Lab and Immunology-Core Lab, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), NCR-Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad, Haryana, Indi...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 12, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Scientists continue to unravel the complexities of how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects the human body. A recent study reveals how one small viral protein, known as the envelope (E) protein, significantly disrupts calcium levels in human cells, providing fresh insights into the virus’s behavior and potential new targets for therapy. This Medical News report h...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 11, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Gastroparesis, a condition that affects the stomach's ability to empty food properly, is a challenging disorder, especially for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). This condition can cause a build-up of food in the stomach without any apparent physical obstruction. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and early satiety are common among patients sufferi...
Charles Tee  Sep 11, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), including multiple institutions such as the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), sheds light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the human plasma proteome. This research provides crucial insights into how th...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 11, 2024  3 months ago
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, much attention has shifted to understanding the long-term effects of the virus on various organ systems, including the liver. A recent systematic review conducted by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Albany Medical College, and the University of Pennsylvania highlights new onset of acute and chronic liver diseases in individuals post-COVID-19...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 11, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School, in collaboration with the Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center, have identified a unique behavior of antibodies when combating SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Contrary to the long-standing belief that antibodies only serve to neutralize the virus, this team found tha...
Chitra Varughese  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common types of heart arrhythmias, affecting an estimated 1.5–2% of the population globally. As the world ages, these numbers are expected to rise, with an increased burden on healthcare systems. Current treatments like anti-arrhythmic drugs and ablation procedures provide some relief, but often require repeated interventions, leaving...
Charles Tee  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Acanthamoeba, a common microorganism found in various environments, is known to host a range of other organisms, including viruses and bacteria. Recently, scientists have begun to explore whether it could play a role in the transmission of the monkeypox virus, especially given the virus's global spread and resurgence. This Medical News report will dive into the findings from a re...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Zika virus (ZIKV), a mosquito-borne virus linked to severe neurological disorders, has been a subject of intense research over recent years. A new study from the Institute of Virology at Philipps-University Marburg in Germany and Institute of Virology and Cell Biology at the University of Lübeck-Germany has uncovered a novel approach to inhibit Zika virus replication by targetin...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: In recent years, the medical community has seen a surge of patients suffering from Post-COVID Condition (PCC), a condition marked by long-lasting, multi-systemic symptoms following infection with SARS-CoV-2. A major concern for many individuals with PCC is post-exertional malaise (PEM), a debilitating symptom often triggered by physical activity and known for its extended recovery pe...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: A recent study sheds new light on how a specific protein of SARS-CoV-2, called nonstructural protein 16 (NSP16), plays a crucial role in the inflammatory response linked to severe cases of COVID-19. Conducted by researchers from Wuhan University-China, University of Helsinki-Finland, and Guangzhou Laboratory-China, the study provides valuable insights into how this viral protein prom...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: The 2022 Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak involving the Clade 2b variants took the world by surprise, spreading across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions and resulting in over 86,000 confirmed cases and 111 deaths globally. With such a vast spread in non-endemic countries, scientists are racing to understand the various factors involved in the transmission of this zoonotic virus. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Damghan Islamic Azad University and Shahroud University of Medical Sciences in Iran has delved into the complex relationship between lymphocyte apoptosis, DNA damage, and oxidative stress in elderly COVID-19 patients. The study findings offer important insights into how these cellular processes contribute to the clinical outcomes o...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 10, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: A new and mysterious respiratory illness is sweeping across Gujarat, India, leaving the state on high alert. In just three days, 13 lives have been lost, with hundreds more potentially infected as healthcare workers scramble to understand the cause of the outbreak. The situation has escalated rapidly, raising alarms both within India and globally. Mysterious respiratory illness ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 09, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Mpox, a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, has gained significant attention over the years due to its unique symptoms and global outbreaks. While much of the research has focused on dermatological and flu-like symptoms, recent studies have shed light on an often overlooked aspect of the disease: its gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations. Researchers from various institutio...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 09, 2024  4 months ago
As SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve, it has become evident that certain aspects of the virus are changing rapidly, while others remain relatively stable. A new study conducted by researchers from Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, and Michigan State University in the United States, highlights the unique challenge posed by the continuous drift of the virus's spike protein. This Medical News report de...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 09, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to provide new insights into how the virus affects the body, and recent studies have highlighted the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in influencing blood clotting and inflammation. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, along with the Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 09, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: A recent study has shed light on how human coronaviruses (HCoVs), including highly pathogenic strains like SARS-CoV-2, manipulate a key host cellular mechanism to boost their replication. The research conducted by scientists from the University of Rome Tor Vergata-Italy and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge-UK reveals that HCoVs activate and hijack the host transcr...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 09, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: The ongoing global fight against COVID-19 has led to significant advancements in understanding how to block the virus from infecting human cells. In a recent groundbreaking study, researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine-USA, the National Cancer Institute-USA, and Senegal's PROMETRA International have explored the antiviral properties of a protein known as MoMo30, derived fr...
James Josh   Sep 09, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: India Reports First Suspected Mpox Case Amid Rising Global Concerns A young Indian gems and jewelry dealer has become the focus of the country's first suspected mpox case after returning from Africa, where a significant outbreak of the virus is ongoing. This case has sparked heightened concern in India, which has so far managed to avoid widespread transmission. The patient, a yo...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 08, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: In the ongoing battle against COVID-19, scientists worldwide are constantly searching for innovative treatments to combat the virus. Among these efforts, a fascinating study from researchers at Shiraz University of Technology in Iran has explored the potential of human antimicrobial peptides known as defensins. These peptides, specifically human β-defensin 2 (HBD-2) and human &a...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 08, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Role of Immune Cells in COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to be a global health concern, researchers have sought to better understand how the immune system reacts to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, particularly the role of monocytes and macrophages. A recent study from a team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine-USA, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of P...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 08, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: In the quest to unravel the mechanisms behind the severe complications of COVID-19, a new study has shed light on a crucial player in blood clotting among SARS-CoV-2 patients. Researchers from the University of Padua-Italy and ETH Zürich-Siwtzerland discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) can activate blood coagulation factors, significantly increasing the risk of th...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 08, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: As the global pandemic continues to evolve, scientists have been closely monitoring new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Recently, a study conducted by researchers from American institutions including The Ohio State University, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and others, has brought to light important findings about the new COVID-19 subvariants derived from the...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 07, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: The global fight against COVID-19 has led scientists to explore various aspects of how the virus interacts with human cells. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Rocky Mountain Laboratories at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), USA, have made a significant discovery. Their findings show that a specific protein in human cells, known as AP3B1,...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 07, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: The long-term consequences of COVID-19 are continuing to unfold, and a new study offers fresh insights into a key issue faced by many survivors. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia and Opole University of Technology, Poland, have discovered a significant link between diaphragm muscle atrophy and the ongoing physical difficulties experienced by those who have recovered ...
Charles Tee  Sep 07, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine in Moscow, Russia, has shed new light on the long-term effects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) on heart health, specifically subclinical left ventricular dysfunction (LVD). This Medical News report dives into the key findings of the study, which followed patients over a seve...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 06, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Persistence of Monkeypox Virus at Oral and Rectal Sites In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University, Australia, new findings shed light on the persistence of monkeypox virus (mpox) at oral and rectal sites even after clinical recovery. This Medical News report delves into the study, providing an easy-to-und...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 06, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Recent research has shed new light on how the co-infection of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterial pathogen, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, exacerbates gastrointestinal symptoms in patients. This Medical News report explores the intricate relationship between these two infections and provides insights into their combined impact on the gut, potentia...
Charles Tee  Sep 06, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: The management of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) in patients experiencing septic shock is a critical area of concern in intensive care units (ICUs). With high mortality rates associated with sepsis and septic shock, finding the most effective treatment for cardiac complications like NOAF is crucial. Recent research sheds light on the role of amiodarone in treating NOAF in septi...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 06, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a topic of global discussion, especially when it comes to understanding how the virus works at a molecular level. A recent study delved into the role of a protein produced by the virus, called non-structural protein 1 (nsp1), and its impact on the immune system. The study, conducted by researchers from several institutions, including the Guangzho...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 06, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: A recent nationwide case-control study in France has shed light on the potential link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccination and the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding in women. Conducted by researchers from various French institutions, including EPIPHARE Scientific Interest Group in Epidemiology of Health Products, the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 06, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Recent study findings suggest that fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution might be playing a significant role in worsening the effects of the COVID-19 virus. In a new study by researchers from the POLARIS Research Centre at the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy, the combined effects of PM2.5 and SARS-CoV-2 on lung cells were explored. This Medical News report delves into ...
Charles Tee  Sep 06, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: As our environment becomes increasingly contaminated by plastics, a growing body of research suggests that tiny plastic particles, called microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), are making their way into the human body through food, water, and other sources. A recent study from the “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, explores how these plastics ...

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