Medical News (World)

Study finds that 42.6 percent of those infected with COVID-19 exhibit persistent musculoskeletal pain

Nikhil Prasad Aug 29, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19's Lingering Shadow on Musculoskeletal Health As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new health concern has emerged: the significant rise in musculoskeletal pain among those who have recovered from the virus. Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University and Fujian Provincial Institute of Orthopedics...

Understanding the impact of inflammatory bowel disease beyond the gut-extraintestinal manifestations

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 4 months ago

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is commonly associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, but it’s important to recognize that the condition can affect various other parts of the body. This Medical News report explores the extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) of IBD, which can significantly impact the quality of life for those suffering from the condition. These manifestations, which can invo...

Study warns lineage C.1 and B.1.20 of MPox clade 3(2b) are a global threat expanding across species

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 4 months ago

While the world due to the WHO’s influence is more focused on the Mpox Clade 1b strains that are currently ravaging parts of the African continent but is ignoring the growing spread of the Clade 3 (Also known as clade 2b), often ignorantly terming it as milder or a gay disease, the ongoing evolution of the Mpox virus, particularly within same Clade 3(2b), is raising significant global concer...

Italian study finds that Jujube fruit extracts show promising potential against Herpes virus

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 4 months ago

Researchers from the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" in Naples and Caserta, Italy, have made a breakthrough in the search for natural antiviral agents. This Medical News report delves into their study, which explores the antiherpetic potential of extracts from jujube drupes (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), a fruit with a rich history in traditional medicine. The study is particularly t...

Italian study finds that the immune system relies more heavily on CD4 T-cells in the fight against Mpox

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 4 months ago

New insights into T-cell responses and immunity in Mpox (Monkeypox) infections. Researchers from the National Institute for Infectious Diseases “Lazzaro Spallanzani” IRCCS in Rome, Italy, along with collaborators from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology and the University of California, San Diego, have made significant strides in understanding how the immune system responds to the m...

Spanish study reveals that Organosulfur compound from garlic and onions reduce COVID-19 disease severity in the elderly

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 4 months ago

A Promising Natural Solution In a significant development from Spain, a recent study has demonstrated that a compound derived from garlic and onions can effectively reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms in elderly individuals. This finding offers hope for a natural and accessible method to manage the impact of the virus, particularly in vulnerable populations. The research, conducted by experts...

WHO admits that Mpox virus can be spread through droplets

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 4 months ago

Understanding the Transmission of Mpox Virus The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently confirmed that the Mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, can be transmitted through respiratory droplets. However, the UN health agency claimed that this mode of transmission is considered minor compared to the primary route, which is close physical contact. This revelation comes amidst growing concerns o...

Study finds that one third of recovered COVID-19 individuals exhibit subclinical ventricular dysfunction of the heart!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, revealing new challenges for those who have recovered from the virus. Recent research conducted by a team of scientists from the Department of Cardiology at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana-India, and the Department of Cardiology at Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Res...

New insights on the role of Slitrk proteins in neurodevelopmental disorders

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Slitrk Proteins and Their Impact on Brain Disorders Recent research from Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea, has uncovered important insights into the role of Slitrk proteins in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions. This Medical News report explores how variations in Slitrk proteins, particularly those in the leucine-rich repeat (LRR) transmembrane fa...

Unveiling the role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in health and disease

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a crucial family of enzymes that play a vital role in maintaining the balance and integrity of tissues in the human body. Researchers from the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro in Italy, and the Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL) at the same institution, have conducted a comprehensi...

Long COVID linked to the altered functionality of CD4+ T helper (Th) cells

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A Persistent Aftermath of COVID-19 Researchers from multiple institutions across Madrid, Spain, including the National Center of Microbiology at Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), and Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, have conducted a comprehensive study examining the immune response in individuals suffering from Po...

Insights into Monkeypox - The role of IL-10 signaling and epigenetics in viral persistence

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: In a past study conducted by researchers from the University of Sharjah-UAE and Istinye University-Turkey, new light has been shed on the complex interplay between the monkeypox virus and the human immune system. The study explores how the virus may leverage the interleukin-10 (IL-10) signaling pathway and epigenetic mechanisms to ensure its long-term survival in the host. ...

Uncovering the role of gut permeability in MIS-C - A new insight into pediatric COVID-19 complications

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Unraveling MIS-C and Its Connection to Gut Health Researchers at the Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast have recently delved into a critical aspect of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a severe condition that emerges in some children after SARS-CoV-2 infection. This Medical News report examines a groundbreaki...

Russian study uncovers cholesterol's critical role in SARS-CoV-2 E protein function

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the A.N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry at the Russian Academy of Sciences and N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University have recently unveiled groundbreaking insights into the behavior of the SARS-CoV-2 E protein, a vital component of the virus that has caused the global COVID-19 pandemic. This Medical News report explor...