Medical News (World)

Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy shows promising results in improving symptoms of Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Sep 06, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: New Study Highlights the Benefits of EECP in Long COVID Recovery Long COVID, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), continues to be a challenge for millions of people worldwide. Many who recover from the initial infection remain burdened by lingering symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive difficulties. Traditional treatment options have been limited, but a ...

German study in 2022 found that Nitroxoline could be repurposed to treat Monkeypox (Mpox)

Chitra Varughese Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: In 2022, a team of German researchers embarked on a groundbreaking study exploring potential treatments for Monkeypox (Mpox), a viral infection causing global concern due to its resurgence and spread. The researchers, from institutions including Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, and Charité-Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, focused their attention on nitroxoline, an antibi...

How hypernatremia affects microglia and brain health

Charles Tee Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Hypernatremia, a condition characterized by elevated sodium levels in the bloodstream, poses serious risks to brain health. In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Fujita Health University in Japan, new insights were revealed into how hyperosmotic stress, driven by high sodium levels, affects microglial cells, which are crucial to maintaining brain function. Microglia serve...

3 children infected in Meningococcal B outbreak in Queensland, Australia

Charles Tee Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Health authorities in Queensland are urging residents, especially in Far North Queensland, to take immediate action against a growing outbreak of meningococcal B. With three cases confirmed in recent weeks, including a critically ill infant, the situation has been described as a "major outbreak" by health officials. The urgency surrounding this situation highlights the impo...

Taiwanese study finds that COVID-19 leads to the new onset of Asthma and Bronchiectasis

Nikhil Prasad Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have uncovered a concerning new aspect of the virus’s long-term impacts: its ability to trigger respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchiectasis in individuals who had no prior history of these diseases. A recent multicenter retrospective cohort study has shed light on this phenom...

The effects of dietary Iron on COVID-19 infection and recovery

Charles Tee Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from several institutions, including QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane and the University of Newcastle in Australia, explored the impact of iron-deficient and iron-rich diets on SARS-CoV-2 lung infections. The findings offer new insights into how dietary iron levels might influence viral replication and inflammation in the l...

Understanding the role of antibodies and complement in thrombosis, a new path to treatment

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Recent research has uncovered a critical mechanism driving thrombosis, or blood clotting, involving antibodies and the complement system. This Medical News report provides insight into the findings and their implications for treating thrombosis without risking excessive bleeding, which is a common side effect of conventional therapies. Understanding the role of antibodies and co...

Spanish researchers claim that Valproic Acid is a potential weapon against COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge healthcare systems globally, researchers are exploring various drugs that could potentially be repurposed to fight the virus. One such drug is valproic acid (VPA), which is commonly used to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions. A recent study conducted by a group of researchers from the Alicante General University Hospital a...

New insights into Vitiligo pathogenesis and promising treatments for repigmentation

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Vitiligo is a complex skin condition that causes the loss of skin color in patches, affecting millions worldwide. This autoimmune disorder results from the body’s immune system attacking and destroying melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation. Researchers from the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Nephrology at Ghent University Hospital, Belgium, h...

Bacterial pneumonia and pleuritis after Monkeypox (Mpox) infection raises concerns

Charles Tee Sep 05, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A recent case in Poland has shed light on the potential complications following a monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection. The patient, a 34-year-old man, developed bacterial pneumonia and cryptogenic pleuritis after a probable monkeypox infection. These findings have raised new concerns about the possible long-term impacts of MPXV on human health. This Medical News report explores the deta...

Past study shows that Monkeypox (Mpox) virus is able to suppress both CD4 and CD8 T cell activation

Nikhil Prasad Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A past study conducted by researchers from the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute at Oregon Health and Science University-USA, along with the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, California-USA had revealed a remarkable discovery about how the monkeypox (Mpox) virus or MPV, evades human immune responses. The study sheds light on how the virus suppresses the body’s natu...

Hyponatremia as a new predictor for severe COVID-19 outcomes

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo and the Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein in Brazil has shed light on the significant impact of hyponatremia - low sodium levels in the blood - on the outcomes of COVID-19 patients. This Medical News report delves into the findings of this study, which highlights how sodium ...

The impact of postmenopausal medications on COVID-19 progression in women

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A new study sheds light on the complex relationship between medications used by postmenopausal women and the progression of SARS-CoV-2 infections. This Medical News report focuses on the findings from a retrospective analysis conducted in the Veneto Region of Italy, which aimed to understand how different treatments for menopausal symptoms might influence COVID-19 outcomes in women o...

New insights into how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks host microRNAs to enhance its survival

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions globally, understanding the intricate ways in which the SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts with human cells is crucial for developing effective treatments. A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, Miami University, and the University of Central Florida in the United States has shed light on how this virus may manip...

Turkish researchers warn about cancer causing risk of COVID-19

Chitra Varughese Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The Unexpected Link Between COVID-19 and Cancer The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been primarily associated with its immediate respiratory and systemic impacts. However, as the pandemic persists, researchers are beginning to explore potential long-term effects, including an alarming possibility: a link between COVID-19 and the development of cancer. Researche...

Insights into Monkeypox (Mpox) virus defense mechanisms-Decoding the mRNA Cap N7 Methyltransferase complex

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The global outbreak of the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus responsible for causing zoonotic viral diseases, has become a significant public health concern. As scientists race to understand the virus better, a team of researchers from Fudan University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Naval Medical University, all based in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, h...

Nuclear signal in Monkeypox (Mpox) virus protein P2 is key to immune system evasion

James Josh Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from a collaboration of institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangxi University-China, University of Oxford-UK, and Henan University-China, have uncovered critical insights into how the monkeypox virus (MPXV) manipulates the human immune system. This Medical News report dives into their findings, focusing on the role of a specific nuclear localization ...

Elevated globulin levels linked to protection against SARS-CoV-2 in bacterial pneumonia patients

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: In a fascinating recent study, researchers from Guangdong Pharmaceutical University and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China, have discovered that patients suffering from bacterial pneumonia with elevated globulin levels did not contract SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The study, documented in the peer reviewed journal: Frontiers in Immunology, offers a groundbr...

How 4G/5G gene polymorphisms influence COVID-19 severity and thrombosis risk

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Unveiling the Genetic Factors Behind COVID-19 Severity In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Juntendo University, Tokyo, and the University of Tokyo-Japan, with collaboration from other global institutions, a deeper understanding of why some individuals with COVID-19 experience severe complications, such as thrombotic events and endothelial dysfunction, has been re...

Exploring phosphatidylcholine and cognitive training as treatments for cognitive impairment after COVID-19

Charles Tee Sep 04, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Post-Acute Cognitive Impairments After COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread health issues, and even after recovery, many individuals continue to suffer from long-term symptoms, collectively known as Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) or Post-acute COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome (PACVS). Among the most concerning symptoms are cognitive impairments, which...

UK study reveals that fever plays a crucial role in inhibiting Monkeypox (Mpox) virus

Charles Tee Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The Role of Fever in Combating Monkeypox A recent study conducted by researchers from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) and the Department of Infectious Diseases at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has uncovered a fascinating interaction between fever and the monkeypox virus (MPXV). This Medical News report delves into how elevated body temp...

Ketone supplements could revolutionize brain injury treatment and aid in neuroregeneration

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases continue to challenge the medical field, with millions affected each year worldwide. From strokes to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the consequences of such conditions can be devastating, leading to significant disabilities and economic burdens. Ketone supplements could revolutionize brain injury treatment and aid in neuroregenera...

Insights from a Brazilian study on prolonged Monkeypox (Mpox) virus shedding in the eyes

Charles Tee Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo, the University of São Paulo, and Weill Cornell Medicine sheds light on the prolonged presence of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in ocular fluids, a finding that has significant implications for both clinical practice and public health. This Medical News report explores the key findings of this stu...

New study reveals increased vulnerability to Mpox virus with alcohol consumption

Charles Tee Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Wuhan, China, Explore the Impact of Alcohol on Mpox Virus Susceptibility Using a Rodent Model In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd., Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, and the National Key Laboratory for Novel Vaccines Research and Development of Emerging Infectious Diseases have uncovered alarming findings about the ...

Alarming leprosy outbreak in Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India. 62 cases confirmed in a week, hundreds more suspected

James Josh Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A sudden outbreak of leprosy has sent shockwaves through the Alipurduar district in West Bengal, India, as 62 lab-confirmed cases have been reported within just one week. The alarming number of cases has prompted the district administration and health authorities to launch an urgent and extensive campaign to curb the spread of this ancient but still dangerous disease. With hundreds m...

Study reveals key differences in blood clotting responses between COVID-19 and non-COVID sepsis patients

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Complexities of Sepsis and Blood Clotting Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's overwhelming response to infection, is often complicated by severe blood clotting abnormalities. These complications, known as sepsis-associated coagulopathy, significantly increase the risk of mortality. In a recent study conducted by researchers from the Univer...

Australia faces alarming resurgence of Mpox clade 2b cases, 179 cases in August alone and 12 new cases in the last 48 hours

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Australia, once a model for containing the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak, is now grappling with an unexpected and rapid resurgence of the virus. The country reported 179 new Mpox Clade 2b cases in August 2024 alone, surpassing the combined total of the previous two years. This alarming spike has sent shockwaves through public health circles, raising concerns about the possibility of a mo...

New study reveals key differences in miRNA expression between long-COVID and recovered patients

Nikhil Prasad Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the SB RAS Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine and Novosibirsk State University in Russia sheds light on the molecular mechanisms that differentiate patients with long-COVID symptoms from those who have fully recovered from COVID-19. This Medical News report delves into the findings of this study, which focused on specific...

Chronic stress may heighten risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among older adults

Nikhil Prasad Sep 03, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: As the world grapples with the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research sheds light on the role of chronic stress in increasing susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly among older adults. A study conducted by a team of researchers from Rutgers University, Pfizer Inc., and the State University of New York at Oswego, among others, has found that elevated ha...

How cyber gangs are holding healthcare systems hostage

Charles Tee Sep 02, 2024 4 months ago

The global healthcare sector, a critical lifeline for billions, is under relentless siege by sophisticated cybercriminals. These organized gangs, motivated by greed and armed with advanced digital tools, are increasingly targeting healthcare systems worldwide with devastating ransomware attacks. As hospitals and healthcare providers struggle to deliver care, these attacks disrupt vital services, e...

Scientist from Finland discover that wood surfaces can curb COVID-19 transmission

Nikhil Prasad Sep 02, 2024 4 months ago

In the ongoing battle against viral transmission, including COVID-19, new research suggests that certain wood surfaces may naturally reduce the risk of virus spread. This Medical News report explores a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland and the University of Eastern Finland, who have discovered that wood possesses inherent antiviral ...

The F17 protein of all Poxviruses including Mpox counteracts mitochondrially orchestrated antiviral responses

Nikhil Prasad Sep 02, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A past study conducted at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, uncovered significant insights into how poxviruses, including the virus responsible for Mpox (previously known as monkeypox), evade the human body's antiviral defenses. This Medical News report will delve into the crucial role played by the F17 protein in these viruses, with a particular focus on...

Case study shows that COVID-19 can trigger type 1 cryoglobulinemia

Stephen G Brian Sep 02, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought many unexpected challenges and revelations to the medical field. Among these is the connection between COVID-19 and various autoimmune disorders, some of which are previously unheard of in relation to the virus. A recent case study in Netherlands has brought to light a rare complication of COVID-19: type 1 cryoglobulinemia, a condition that co...

Microplastics in water are threatening our urinary tract

Nikhil Prasad Sep 02, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Microplastics Are A Growing Concern for Human Health In a world increasingly dominated by plastic, new research reveals that microplastics may pose significant risks to human health, particularly in the urinary tract. This Medical News delves into a recent study that highlights the dangers of microplastics, or nanoplastics (MNPs), which have been found in various human organs, includ...

Fourth case of Mpox clade 2b infection detected in Pakistan

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Peshawar Confirms Pakistan’s Fourth Mpox Case In a concerning development, health authorities in Pakistan confirmed the fourth case of mpox in the country on Sunday. The latest patient, a 47-year-old resident of Peshawar, was isolated after being identified by border health staff at Peshawar Airport. This case adds to the growing list of mpox infections in Pakistan, raising con...

Oregon doctors warn of potential cardiac issues linked to JYNNEOS Mpox vaccine

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Based on a past study finding, Oregon-based researchers have raised concerns regarding the potential cardiac risks associated with the JYNNEOS vaccine 9made by Danish company - Bavarian Nordic, which is currently being advocated and promoted for use to prevent monkeypox (Mpox). This warning comes after a comprehensive study was conducted by experts from the Department of Infectious D...

COVID-19 can cause the onset or aid in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, ischemic stroke, and multiple sclerosis

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global health, affecting not only the respiratory system but also causing significant neurological complications. Recent studies have begun to shed light on the potential of COVID-19 to trigger or exacerbate neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, ischemic stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers from the Medical Univer...

IgE antibodies found to play a role following both natural infection and various types of COVID-19 vaccinations

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A New Perspective on SARS-CoV-2 Immunity A recent study conducted by a group of researchers from the Adolfo Lutz Institute in São Paulo, Brazil, has uncovered unexpected findings related to the human immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The research primarily focused on the role of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which are typically assoc...

Concerns rise as new virulent Mpox variants could have possibly originated from U.S. NIAID labs

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The origins of the new and more virulent strains of the Mpox virus, which have been increasingly spreading across different regions, have become a focal point of controversy. Recent findings and political investigations have pointed fingers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), accusing them of creating these transmissible variants in their labs. The i...

The role of human host chemokine CCL2 in COVID-19 pathogenesis

Nikhil Prasad Aug 31, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The Critical Role of CCL2 in COVID-19 The global COVID-19 pandemic has claimed millions of lives, with the disease manifesting in varying severities among those infected. Scientists worldwide have been striving to understand the underlying mechanisms that lead to severe outcomes in COVID-19 cases. One such mechanism that has garnered significant attention is the role of the chemokin...

New study reveals potential SARS-CoV-2 entry point through the eye’s tear ducts

Nikhil Prasad Aug 31, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A New Focus on the Eye’s Role in COVID-19 The global COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a wide array of research into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus enters the human body. While the respiratory tract has been the primary focus, recent findings from a study conducted by researchers from Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen, Germany, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India, and ...

Silico study unveils phytochemicals that can target Mpox virus envelope proteins

Nikhil Prasad Aug 31, 2024 4 months ago

In the ongoing battle against viral infections, a promising new approach has emerged from a recent in silico study aimed at tackling the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Researchers from the University of Delhi South Campus, Panjab University, and Maitreyi College in New Delhi, India have identified key phytochemicals that show potential in targeting the envelope proteins of the Mpox virus. This Medical Ne...

Canadian researcher raises alarming questions about trustworthiness of viral sequences in the GenBank

Nilkhil Prasad Aug 31, 2024 4 months ago

A Canadian researcher from the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Department of Biology and the Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, has recently raised serious concerns about the trustworthiness of viral sequences stored in GenBank, a widely used genomic database. The research, spearheaded by Dr. Xuhua Xia, focuses on the reliability of SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences and their potential impa...