Medical News (World)

New discovery - How gut health affects your eyes

Nikhil Prasad Sep 23, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers unveil a surprising connection between gut bacteria and eye diseases We all know the importance of gut health for digestion, but recent studies are showing that the bacteria living in your gut may affect your eyes too. A team of researchers from several institutions has found that imbalances in gut bacteria, known as dysbiosis, may contribute to various eye diseases. Thi...

Impact of COVID-19 on rheumatoid arthritis, insights from Romanian hospitals

Nikhil Prasad Sep 23, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The Intersection of COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients have long been known to face higher risks from infections due to their immune dysregulation and treatments that weaken immune responses. With the global COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc since 2020, researchers have been increasingly concerned about how this virus affects people with chronic infla...

Understanding the multi-organ impact of Mpox (Monkeypox)

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Mpox, a viral zoonosis, has emerged as a severe health threat in recent years, causing growing concern across the globe. Although it was first discovered in 1958 in monkeys used for research, this virus has since evolved, impacting human populations with potentially life-threatening consequences. The virus is closely related to smallpox, causing similar symptoms such as fever, headac...

New study finds link between high HbA1c levels and pancreatic cancer risk

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study has revealed a potential link between elevated levels of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), commonly associated with diabetes, and the risk of pancreatic cancer. The research, conducted by a team from the University Hospital Düsseldorf, Bielefeld University, and Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, highlights the increasing concern about the connection between diabetes and pan...

Daily orange consumption reduces liver disease risk

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has uncovered that consuming whole oranges daily could significantly reduce the prevalence of liver disease, specifically in individuals suffering from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers from institutions across Italy and Australia, including the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Bari, Italy, and the University...

Doctors warn of hidden threat of COVID-19 involving Portal Vein Thrombosis

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Study sheds light on the link between COVID-19 and a rare but dangerous condition. COVID-19 has changed our understanding of how viruses affect the human body. While many people are aware of its impact on the respiratory system, the virus can also cause serious complications in other areas, such as the cardiovascular and digestive systems. One of these complications is portal vein t...

Lung ultrasound proves effective in identifying long-term post-COVID-19 lung damage

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: As we continue to navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers worldwide are exploring ways to monitor and address long-term health impacts in those who survived the virus. One critical area of interest is the detection and management of lung damage that can persist long after the initial infection. Recent research has highlighted the potential of lung ultrasound (LUS...