Medical News (World)

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

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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...

Hong Kong study finds that new Omicron variants BA.2.86 and JN.1 shift from airway to intestinal tropism

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Recent research conducted by scientists from Hong Kong has revealed significant findings regarding the behavior of the new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants BA.2.86 and JN.1. These variants have shown a notable shift in their tropism, moving from the airway to the intestine. This shift could have profound implications for how these variants are transmitted, potentially increasing the risk ...

Discovery of Francisella tularensis, a bioterrorism pathogen in a seal and biologist in Washington sparks alert!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: In an unprecedented event that has sent shockwaves through the scientific and public health communities, a highly infectious disease known as tularemia, caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, has been identified in both a wildlife biologist and a deceased harbor seal she was studying. This discovery, marking the first known detection of F. tularensis in a marine mammal, has ...

The SARS-CoV-2 variants that could drive the fall-winter wave: XEC, XED, MB.1.1, MW.1 and XDV.1.1

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: As the world continues to battle the ongoing pandemic, the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants remains a critical concern for global health. With the fall and winter seasons approaching, scientists are closely monitoring several new variants that could potentially drive the next wave of infections. Among the contenders are the recombinant variants XEC and XED, along with others like...

Indian scientists discover that phytochemicals from Allophylus serratus can potentially treat Monkeypox (Mpox)

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical-News: A New Hope in the Fight Against Monkeypox In an exciting development, a team of Indian scientists has uncovered that certain phytochemicals derived from the medicinal plant Allophylus serratus may have the potential to inhibit the activity of a critical enzyme in the Monkeypox virus (MPXV). This breakthrough discovery offers new hope in the global fight against this zoonotic disease,...

Israeli researchers identify Viroporins in Mpox virus that can be exploited for treatments

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Unveiling the Hidden Channels of the Mpox Virus Researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem-Israel have taken a significant step forward in understanding the Mpox (Monkeypox) virus, a member of the Poxviridae family, which has recently emerged as a global threat. With only two FDA-approved antiviral drugs currently available to combat this virus although both are proving not ...

Australian study uncovers COVID-19’s impact on the endothelial glycocalyx

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Australian researchers from the Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratory at the Kolling Institute-NSW, Arthropharm Australia Pharmaceuticals, University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney have shed light on the profound impacts of COVID-19 on the endothelial glycocalyx, a crucial protective barrier in our blood vessels. This Medical News report delves into their...

COVID-19 induces ferroptosis transcriptomic alterations within the heart, causing cardiac damage

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been primarily associated with respiratory symptoms, but its effects extend far beyond the lungs. Recent research has revealed a troubling connection between COVID-19 and heart damage, highlighting a cellular mechanism called ferroptosis as a key player in this process. This Medical News report delves into how COVID-19 induce...

Study explores the impact of spike proteins from COVID-19 mRNA vaccines on gut bacteria

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from institutions around the globe, including the Autlan Regional Hospital in Mexico, the University Hospitals Sussex in the UK, and the University of South Florida in the USA, have conducted a study exploring the potential impact of spike proteins, derived from mRNA vaccines, on gut health. This Medical News report delves into their findings, suggesting that the spike pr...

WHO faces criticism over two-year delay in Mpox vaccine access for Africa. Calls for Tedros’ resignation grow

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: The World Health Organization (WHO) is under fire for its role in delaying the distribution of Mpox vaccines to Africa, despite the worsening crisis on the continent. Activist groups, medical professionals, and public health officials are now demanding the resignation of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, citing the organization’s mishandling of the situation and ...

Unveiling the uniqueness of COVID-19 induced thrombosis

Nikhil Prasad Aug 25, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Understanding COVID-19 Thrombosis: Insights from Recent Research Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and the Sinai Center for Thrombosis Research and Drug Development in the United States have been delving deep into the distinct characteristics of thrombosis associated with COVID-19. This Medical News report sheds light on their findings, focusing on th...

The potential of inositols as adjuvants in treating endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors

Nikhil Prasad Aug 25, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Inositols, a group of naturally occurring compounds, have garnered attention in recent years for their potential role in cancer prevention and treatment. This Medical News report delves into the promising effects of inositols, particularly myo-inositol (myo-Ins) and its derivative inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6), on endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors. Researchers from the Oncologica...

Study finds a hidden crisis of rising threat of fungal coinfections among post-COVID patients in Africa

Nikhil Prasad Aug 25, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Lingering Shadows As the world gradually emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, another health crisis is beginning to take shape, particularly in Africa. While the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 no longer a public health emergency of international concern in May 2023, the lingering effects of the virus, especially in the fo...

Danish biotech under fire for alleged profiteering from vaccines amid global Mpox crisis

James Josh Aug 25, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: In the wake of the ongoing global health crisis surrounding the spread of Mpox (Monkeypox), concerns have surfaced regarding the actions of Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company responsible for producing one of the only approved vaccines for the disease. Critics, including the U.S.-based watchdog group Public Citizen, have accused the company of prioritizing profits over pu...

Azadirachta indica (Neem) should be studied and explored as a potential adjuvant in Mpox (Monkeypox) treatments

Nikhil Prasad Aug 25, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: The recent resurgence of Monkeypox (Mpox) has triggered global concern due to its high transmission rates and the severe complications it can cause, particularly in vulnerable populations. With limited treatment options available, researchers are exploring alternative and complementary therapies to bolster existing treatment protocols. Among these, Azadirachta indica, commonly known ...

Alert as West Nile Virus spreads across Spain

Nikhil Prasad Aug 25, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Spanish health authorities have issued a critical alert as the West Nile virus (WNV) sees a significant surge in cases, particularly in the Sevilla and Huelva regions. As of this week, 13 new cases have been confirmed, raising concerns about the spread of this potentially dangerous virus. The situation has become so pressing that the Junta de Andalucía’s Ministry of Heal...