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Nikhil Prasad  Oct 27, 2024  3 months ago
COVID-19 News: Innovative Virus-Fighting Surfaces Created Scientists have developed special coatings that can kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, when it comes into contact with surfaces. These coatings, designed using powerful disinfectants called quaternary ammonium compounds, could be the key to reducing the spread of the virus in public places. Researchers from three leading ins...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 27, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Constantine the Philosopher University in Slovakia and King Saud University in Saudi Arabia have been investigating apigenin, a plant-derived flavonoid, for its significant role in women's reproductive health. Apigenin, commonly found in plants such as parsley, chamomile, and celery, has been known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 27, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Selenium, once feared for its toxicity, is now being hailed as a vital mineral with incredible potential in the fight against cancer. Researchers from the Department of Medical Pathomorphology at the Medical University of Białystok-Poland have published a comprehensive study on the remarkable effects of selenium supplementation and the emerging role of nanoselenium in cancer treatmen...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 27, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Recent research has highlighted the power of probiotics not only in gut health but also as agents in the battle against inflammation. A new study focuses on Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Z22, a probiotic strain isolated from naturally fermented mustard, revealing its potential as a future supplement to improve digestive health and combat chronic inflammation. The anti-inflammato...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 27, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Cancer, a disease that affects millions of lives globally, has now surpassed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. Current statistics from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) show that nearly one in two men and one in three women in the U.S. are expected to face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. This growing prevalence makes understanding ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 27, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The Surprising Connection Between Mitochondria and Memory in Parkinson's Parkinson’s disease (PD) is commonly associated with motor symptoms, but one of its lesser-known yet highly impactful aspects is cognitive impairment. A recent study by researchers from Italy delves into how mitochondrial dysfunction in the brain may contribute to these cognitive challenges in people ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 27, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Nitric oxide (NO), a naturally occurring gas in the body, is showing promise in reducing the infectious capabilities of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the agent behind COVID-19. Recent research involving Spanish biomedical researchers aims to uncover how NO may inhibit the virus’s ability to bind to human cells, thereby lowering infection rates. Nitric Oxide’s Potential Again...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Diabetes has long been associated with numerous health issues, including heart disease, vision problems, and kidney failure. Recent research, however, has highlighted another severe complication that often flies under the radar: cognitive decline. In fact, individuals with type 2 diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and even dement...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The search for effective COVID-19 treatments has led scientists to revisit an existing medication, pentoxifylline, traditionally used to improve blood flow in various medical conditions. Pentoxifylline, known for its ability to impact blood vessels and reduce inflammation, is now being examined for its potential in treating COVID-19. Researchers from institutions including Mansoura U...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Influenza B infections have long posed a health challenge, especially during late flu seasons when they tend to peak. Despite widespread vaccination efforts, the effectiveness of influenza B vaccines has been limited, often sparking the need for alternative strategies to boost immunity. A recent study conducted by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A team of researchers from the Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, led by Dr. Mitra Abbasifard, has conducted an in-depth study examining the role of specific inflammatory markers in COVID-19. Their findings focus on two key proteins, CCL2 and CCR2, which have emerged as important factors in the immune response to COVID-19. The study suggests that the CCL2/CCR2 axis cou...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences have investigated whether widely-used cardiovascular medications, particularly statins and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASI), might reduce inflammation in COVID-19 patients. The study examines the effect of these medications on interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, a cytokine tied to heightened inflammation and ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study has found a strong connection between kidney function indicators and the outcomes of severe COVID-19 cases, especially in patients hospitalized with intense COVID-19 symptoms. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from institutions in Mexico and Bolivia, including the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias (INER) and Universidad Mayor de San Sim&oa...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In recent years, the Mpox virus (MPXV) has gained global attention, especially due to its troubling spread and impact. Known for causing fever, headache, and skin rashes, it also leads to gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. This study explores the virus's effect on the GI system by analyzing gene expression in colon cells, with a fo...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study from researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center-USA is shedding light on how a specific gene, Prominin-1 (Prom1), may play a critical role in retinal degeneration. This discovery could pave the way for new treatments to combat atrophic age-related macular degeneration (aAMD), an irreversible form of vision loss affecting millions worldwide. Led by Sujoy Bhatta...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Western University of Health Sciences-USA, California Northstate University-USA, and Vigilant Anesthesiology-USA explore NAC’s potential in reducing chronic pain.   Chronic pain is a daily struggle for millions, often requiring strong medications that come with risks of addiction and side effects. New research suggests that a commonly available compound,...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 25, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: With winter on the horizon, a new recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variant known as XEK is under the scientific spotlight, showing signs of potentially becoming the dominant strain by late winter. Designated as XEK, this new variant is a recombinant form that combines genetic sequences from the KP.2.3 and XEC variants. New recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variant XEK likely to be the next predomina...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 25, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers have uncovered critical differences in how the immune system behaves in severe cases of COVID-19, revealing a potential link to blood clot complications seen in critically ill patients. The study focuses on a key immune component - immunoglobulin A (IgA) - and its changes during severe infections, especially in cases of COVID-19 and influenza. COVID-19 Causes Sugar Modi...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 25, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In the world of medicine, scientists are always seeking new methods to fight viral infections. One of the most promising approaches gaining attention is the use of small interfering RNA (siRNA). Researchers from Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology in Australia have been studying how siRNAs can target and stop viruses from spreading in the body. siRNA and ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 25, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from several leading institutions have discovered a promising new target for COVID-19 treatments - p70S6K. This protein kinase could play a key role in mitigating the severe inflammatory responses seen in COVID-19 patients, opening doors to new therapies. SARS-CoV-2 PI3K/mTOR binding to toll-like receptor (TLR) pathway activation. TLR recognizes viral proteins and caus...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 25, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Neurological and Cardiac Complications Emerging in a Small Group. Pune is recovering from one of the most severe chikungunya outbreaks in recent times, but new concerns have surfaced as doctors report patients facing serious complications even after recovering from the initial infection. Typically, one of the post-effects of chikungunya infections is joint pains. https://www.nature...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 25, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The number of confirmed human infections from the H5N1 bird flu virus in the United States has climbed to 31 (not including the recent second case detected in Missouri), according to the latest reports from health officials. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been closely monitoring these cases, which have been identified across several states including Te...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 25, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Understanding suPAR and Other Biomarkers in COVID-19 Patients COVID-19 continues to challenge healthcare systems worldwide, pushing scientists and clinicians to seek more effective ways to predict disease severity. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Military University Hospital Prague and Charles University in the Czech Republic sheds light on the role of soluble uroki...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Probiotics and Immunity Boost: How a Strain of Bacteria Might Improve Your Gut and Health Probiotics, often known as "good bacteria," have long been studied for their health benefits, especially regarding digestive health. These microorganisms are believed to balance the gut microbiota, the collection of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes living in the digestive tract. Bu...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A Closer Look at Reticulophagy Reticulophagy is an essential cellular process that helps maintain the balance within cells by degrading parts of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). This intricate system ensures that cells can respond to various types of stress and maintain proper functioning. Now, a recent study has shed light on the role of reticulophagy in viral infections, suggesting...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: New research led by Australian scientists has uncovered a troubling rise in advanced breast cancer cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about the long-term impact of the health crisis on cancer diagnosis and treatment. Experts warn that this alarming trend, driven by the disruption of breast cancer screening programs, could have dire consequences for women's healt...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: South Korean researchers from Sungkyunkwan University, Korea University, and Yonsei University have uncovered a fascinating new way that the body fights off SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Their study sheds light on how a protein called ISG15 plays a critical role in suppressing the virus, and how SARS-CoV-2, in turn, counters this immune defense. New Discovery Reve...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A new study conducted by researchers from several institutions in China and the United States has shed light on the potential link between maternal COVID-19 infection during pregnancy and the increased incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in newborns. The study, led by experts from Shanxi Province Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Hospital-China, Children’s Hos...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A new study from researchers at the University of Bern in Switzerland and Aarhus University in Denmark has shed light on how the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein causes prolonged inflammation in blood vessels. This discovery is crucial in understanding why some COVID-19 patients suffer from long-term complications, even after recovering from the acute phase of the disease. The study specific...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A new study has revealed important insights into how infants respond to COVID-19, highlighting key differences from adults. The research, led by experts from several prestigious institutions, explored the immune responses of infants with varying severity of COVID-19, ranging from mild to severe cases. American researchers from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Nationwide C...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: As we continue to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 and its vaccines, new research is shedding light on the connection between these events and persistent headaches. Many people have reported ongoing headaches after recovering from COVID-19 or receiving a vaccine. These headaches, unlike typical headaches, can persist for months and significantly impact daily life. But wha...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A new SARS-CoV-2 variant, XEC, is making headlines as researchers uncover its heightened ability to evade immune defenses. Through extensive studies, scientists have determined that the XEC variant achieves this by adding new glycosylation sites on the Spike protein’s N-terminal domain (NTD). This breakthrough finding highlights the ongoing evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and raises co...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Key Insights into Omicron’s Lingering Mental Health Effects In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Chongqing Medical University in China, a unique brain wave pattern, referred to as EEG microstate class B, has been identified as a major risk factor for persistent psychiatric symptoms following Omicron infection. This discovery is opening new doors to understanding h...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A breakthrough discovery in sepsis research is offering new hope in understanding and treating this life-threatening condition. A team of researchers from Greece, Germany, and Italy has uncovered a previously unknown endotype that plays a crucial role in the deadly immune response seen in sepsis patients. Their findings could pave the way for more effective and targeted treatments fo...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The CEO of the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche, Thomas Schinecker, has raised alarms about the possibility of underreported cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) across Europe. Speaking during a recent company earnings call, Schinecker indicated that the actual number of mpox cases in Europe might be far higher than what official reports suggest. https://www.reuters.com/world...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: COVID-19's Impact on Brain Blood Flow: A New Study Finds Key Changes As the world continues to study the long-term impacts of COVID-19, researchers have uncovered an alarming connection between the virus and brain function. A recent systematic review reveals that COVID-19 survivors may experience significant changes in brain blood flow, leading to neurological and cognitive chal...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Scientists from China and Sichuan University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against enteroviruses, identifying a novel peptide that shows promise in combatting a wide range of viruses, including EV-D68 and EV-A71. Enteroviruses, which are responsible for diseases like hand, foot, and mouth disease and respiratory infections, pose significant public health challenge...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Endocrine Disruptions in COVID-19 Patients: Study Unveils Key Mechanisms and Implications Researchers from Canada have delved deep into how COVID-19 impacts the endocrine system. The study, conducted by scientists from the Children's Health Research Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute-, and the Department of Pediatrics at Western University, Canada, offers vital insights...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Recent research is shedding light on why some people continue to suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) issues long after recovering from COVID-19. This study, conducted by researchers from National Taiwan University College of Medicine, explores how disruptions in gut bacteria and serotonin regulation could be driving long-lasting bowel symptoms for many COVID survivors. Graphical Abs...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent case study has shocked the medical world as mild COVID-19 infection was found to trigger a fatal case of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) in a patient with autoimmune liver disease. Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School-Singapore, A*STAR's Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB)-Singapore, and Singapore General Hospital have detailed how a patient with a s...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Heart failure (HF) is a growing concern worldwide, affecting millions of people. One of the primary factors influencing the progression of heart failure is the disruption of the delicate sodium and water balance in the body. When sodium levels rise, it leads to water retention, causing swelling or edema, which worsens heart failure symptoms. Although controlling congestion is critica...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Influenza A virus (IAV) remains a major public health threat worldwide, contributing to hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Despite various preventive measures, such as vaccination and the use of alcohol-based disinfectants, the fight against IAV remains challenging. However, researchers from Chubu University in Japan have recently discovered a promising alternative: the use o...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In a breakthrough study, researchers from Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, in France, have uncovered new insights into how a protein, known as Complement C5a, plays a vital role in nerve regeneration after injury. This discovery could pave the way for future treatments for spinal cord injuries and other nerve-related damage. A schematic view of the experimental design. Cells were...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study by a team of researchers from Griffith University in Australia may bring new treatment possibilities for people suffering from virus-induced osteoarthritis. Joint inflammation and pain, long known to accompany various viral infections like SARS-CoV-2, are often underexplored. However, researchers have now uncovered a key mechanism linking viral infections to joint dama...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Monash University-Australia, the University of Alabama at Birmingham-USA, and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have discovered new details about how certain parts of the COVID-19 virus interact with the body. The study sheds light on how specific parts of the virus, called fusion peptides, behave in different environments. This could...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers discover how a protein modification boosts the body's immune response to viral infections. Researchers from the Nanjing Medical University in China have made an important discovery that could improve how we fight certain viral infections. A recent study led by teams from the Department of Gynecology at the Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital and the Depar...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study led by researchers from the University of Utah has provided compelling evidence that individuals who have had COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of developing sleep disorders in the months following their infection. This research sheds light on one of the emerging health concerns in the aftermath of the global pandemic, with sleep disruptions being highlighted a...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from Juntendo University in Tokyo has uncovered a significant link between serum zinc concentration and the severity of COVID-19. This cross-sectional study sheds light on how zinc levels in the body might influence the outcomes of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients, highlighting an often-overlooked factor in patient care. Japanese study fi...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 21, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Recent research reveals how COVID-19 could alter the behavior of cancer cells, providing crucial insights into how the virus interacts with different types of cancer. A study conducted by scientists from the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) at the University of Ghana and the Francis Crick Institute, UK, focused on the potential connection between...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 21, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Australia is currently witnessing a significant surge in Mpox cases, particularly in the states of Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), leading to the hospitalization of 48 people over the past six months. The viral outbreak, which initially emerged in 2022, has escalated, with health officials sounding the alarm and urging immediate preventive action. Mpox Causes 48 Individuals ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 21, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Dangers of Hyperbaric Oxygen Researchers from several leading institutions, including the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Nanjing Medical University in China and the Naval Medical Center in Shanghai-China, have uncovered new findings on how hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) exposure can cause acute lung injury (ALI). HBO, commonly used in clinical treatments and div...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 21, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from the Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences and the Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Institute at Bar-Ilan University in Israel have conducted a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the UL24 protein family, a key group of proteins found across the herpesvirus family. This discovery may open new avenues for treatments targeting herpesvirus-related d...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 21, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in natural remedies and foods rich in bioactive compounds that can combat obesity and promote better health. Among these, elderberry juice has stood out for its potential benefits. A new study, involving researchers from Washington State University, Colorado State University, and North Carolina State University, provides exciting ev...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 21, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study has uncovered a new complication associated with COVID-19: acute ischemic colitis. The condition is serious and can manifest in individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Researchers from various institutions in China, including Xi’an Jiaotong University and Ankang Central Hospital, have explored this alarming association, revealing crucial findings ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 20, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, researchers have been racing to understand why some patients develop severe complications. One such complication is thrombosis - a condition where blood clots form in veins and arteries, posing serious health risks. Recent studies are shedding light on how the immune system may inadvertently co...

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