Medical News (World)

Novel Insights into Blood Brain Barrier Neuropathology in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Upstate Medical University-New York, USA, the University of New South Wales-Australia, and the Stanley Medical Research Institute-Maryland, USA have made significant strides in understanding the connection between blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction and serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Their work shines a light on how inflam...

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Guards Against Kidney Damage Caused by Alcohol

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: Chronic alcohol consumption has been linked to numerous health conditions, including liver cirrhosis, diabetes, and hypertension. Among the lesser-known effects is the damage alcohol can inflict on kidneys, an essential organ for filtering waste from the body. Recent research conducted by scientists at Dicle University sheds light on the protective role of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a ...

Cellular Autophagy in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Infections

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University has shed light on how human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a common respiratory pathogen, interacts with human cells. This Medical News report explores the findings, revealing how hMPV triggers a protective mechanism called autophagy in human cells. Autophagy plays a pivotal ro...

Distinct Immune Responses to RSV and SARS-CoV-2 in Infants

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from The Jackson Laboratory, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Baylor Institute for Immunology Research in America, has unveiled significant differences in how infants respond to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 infections. These findings offer critical insights into the immune mechanisms a...

Doctors Warn of Rising Cases of Glioblastoma Multiforme in the United States

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), the most aggressive type of malignant brain tumor, is becoming an increasingly significant health issue across the United States. With a median survival rate of just 15 months and a five-year survival rate of only 7.2%, GBM is considered one of the most lethal forms of brain cancer. Recent research conducted by doctors from Jersey Shore University Medic...

Enlarged Choroid Plexus in Long COVID Linked to Cognitive and Brain Changes

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Department of Neurology, Department of Radiology, and Department of Immunology at Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos in Madrid, Spain, in collaboration with the Focus Program Translational Neuroscience at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, has unveiled critical insights into the neurological impacts of ...

Italian And American Scientists Explore Microwave Technology to Fight Against Airborne H5N1 Avian Flu Virus

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: A team of scientists from Elettronica S.p.A.-Italy, University of Udine-Italy, University of Pisa-Italy, and the University of California, Berkeley have delved into a novel solution to combat the airborne transmission of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1). This dangerous virus threatens global health with its ability to spread across species and cause severe infections in ...

Japanese Study Finds That Ficus Pumila L. Extract Boosts Insulin Secretion and Insulin Resistance in Post-COVID-19 Diabetes

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: Diabetes has emerged as one of the alarming aftereffects of COVID-19. Researchers have observed a growing trend of individuals developing diabetes after contracting the virus, even in cases with mild to moderate symptoms. Understanding and treating this form of diabetes, which mimics type 2 diabetes mellitus but originates from COVID-19 complications, has become a global medical prio...

Russian Scientist Uncover How SARS-CoV-2 Fusion Peptides Disrupt Host Cell Membranes

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the Research Institute for Systems Biology and Medicine (RISBM) in Moscow, Russia, has shed light on how the SARS-CoV-2 virus gains entry into human cells. The research explores the role of the FP1 segment of the virus's spike protein, which plays a crucial role in destabilizing cell membranes, ultimately aiding the virus in its entry. ...

New Hope for Glaucoma Patients Using Ultrasound Cycloplasty

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 10 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has highlighted the effectiveness of high-intensity focused ultrasound cycloplasty (UCP) as a treatment for acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG), offering a ray of hope to patients worldwide. This research was conducted by a collaborative team from the Department of Ophthalmology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University and Chongqing Aier...

Neutrophil Adhesion to Blood Vessels Walls Impairs Pulmonary Circulation in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: Researchers across prominent institutions, including the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo, Academia Sinica in Taiwan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have unveiled groundbreaking insights into the mechanisms contributing to severe COVID-19. This study sheds light on how neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, adhere to vessel walls, forming clots and ...

25 Percent of All Exposed to COVID-19 Will Develop Dysphonia And 70 Percent of Them Will Have Persistent Voice Issues

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has proven to be a multifaceted virus, with its impacts stretching far beyond the respiratory system. Among the lesser-discussed but increasingly recognized complications is dysphonia, or voice impairment. Recent research reveals that a staggering 25% of individuals who contract COVID-19 develop dysphonia during the acute phase of infection. Alarmingly, approximately 70% of ...

Turkish Study Discovers Cinnamic Acid Compounds as a New Antibacterial Hope Against Drug Resistant Infections

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study by researchers from Akdeniz University in Turkey, three compounds derived from cinnamic acid - p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and p-methoxycinnamic acid - have shown significant antibacterial and antibiofilm effects against the deadly colistin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (COLR-Ab). These findings may pave the way for developing safer and more effective...

ENT-Related Manifestations in Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: A Global Perspective on Lingering Health Challenges The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has left behind a myriad of health challenges for individuals who have recovered from the acute phase of the disease. Among these challenges is the phenomenon of post-COVID or long COVID, where symptoms persist for extended periods, affecting multiple organ systems. This Medica...

Oncologists Warn That Mild COVID-19 Can Cause Relapses in Leukemia Patients Previously in Remission

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19’s Silent Threat to Leukemia Survivors A groundbreaking study has revealed an alarming phenomenon: mild cases of COVID-19 can cause temporary molecular relapses in leukemia patients previously in remission. Conducted by researchers at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts-USA, the study delves into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus triggers immunosuppression, po...

Pulmonary Effects of COVID-19 and Their Long-Term Impact on Exercise Capacity

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on global health, with millions experiencing varied symptoms and recovery pathways. For those hospitalized with Covid-19 pneumonia, the consequences extend far beyond acute illness. Researchers from Koc University School of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey, the University of Gothenburg and Lund University in Sweden, and the University of Pitts...

Dietary Compounds and Their Role in Battling Cancer Stem Cells

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been recognized as a key player in the complexities of cancer. These cells, which are undifferentiated and possess the ability to self-renew, are thought to be the driving force behind tumor recurrence, metastasis, and drug resistance. Researchers from the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, the University of Buchar...

STAT2 Plays a Crucial Role in The Host’s Susceptibility to HMPV

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that affects people of all ages, particularly children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. This virus belongs to the Pneumoviridae family and is closely related to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While most people are exposed to HMPV by the age of five, reinfections are common and can lead to severe outcomes...

Insights into Red Blood Cell Abnormalities in COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has shed light on how COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects red blood cells and potentially influences disease severity. This collaborative research effort involved experts from the Institute of Molecular Biology of NAS RA, Yerevan State Medical University, and the National Center of Infectious Diseases in Armenia. Their findings not only deepen our...

COVID-19 Causes Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome That Lasts for Months

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 11 days ago

Medical News: In the ongoing exploration of COVID-19’s far-reaching impacts on human health, researchers have uncovered a significant connection between the virus and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS), a condition marked by temporary constriction of blood vessels in the brain. While RCVS is not a new medical phenomenon, its association with COVID-19 infection has only rece...