Medical News (World)

Neurotrophins' Role in COVID-19 Brain Impact and Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Fucoidan Extract Shows Promise for Gut Health and Inflammation Control

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Leucine, the Dual-Role Amino Acid That Powers Muscles but Raises Confusions in Cancer Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

HPV-Linked Benign Nasal Tumors

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Interferon Gamma by Activated CD4+ T Cells Shown to Inhibit COVID-19 Variants Differently

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

COVID-19 Boosts Kidney Injury Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Genetic Clues Reveal How COVID-19 May Trigger Ischemic Stroke Risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Lymphocyte Shifts in COVID-19 Linked to Severity and Outcomes

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Reassorted Strain of H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Cambodia!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Magnetic Fields Offer New Hope for Reducing Inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Tawa-Tawa Plant Extract Shows Promise in Easing Fatigue and Boosting Energy for Post-COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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 ...

Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Can Cause Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity Issues and Shortness of Breath

Nikhil Prasad Nov 07, 2024 3 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...

Study Shows PrEP Does Not Alter Tight Junction Gene Expressions in Male Foreskin

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

17 Suffer Eye Infections After Cataract Surgery in India. Bacteria and Contaminants Found in Hospital’s Operation Theatre

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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 ...

Japan Faces Unprecedented Surge in Mycoplasma Pneumonia Cases, Especially Among Children

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

Quercetin Shows Promise in Managing Liver Disease Tied to Modern Lifestyles

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

Unhealthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Higher COVID-19 Risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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 ...

Best Timing for Breast Cancer Surgery after COVID-19 Infection Revealed in New Study

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

Study finds that vitamin D shields placenta from COVID-19 inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

Lipid molecules within host cells interact directly with SARS-CoV-2 M protein, controlling its shape and affecting virus assembly

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

Cdc42 Protein Drives Lung Cell Aging in COVID-19 Infected Individuals

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

COVID-19’s XEC Summer Wave Starts in New Zealand. 1,248 Infected, 12 Deaths

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

Antidepressants Like Fluvoxamine, Bupropion, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, and Trazodone Causes Mitochondrial Dysfunction!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

New Biomarker for Melanoma Survival and Treatment Unveiled by Researchers

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

Study Reveals Lasting Heart Damage Linked to Inflammation in Long COVID Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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...

COVID-19 Impact on Migraine Sufferers

Nikhil Prasad Nov 06, 2024 3 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 ...