Medical News (World)

Study Reveals That COVID-19 Alters Key Human Genes

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 and Our Genes: How the Virus Affects Us at the Molecular Level Researchers from multiple institutions, including the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, have released a study that dives deep into how COVID-19 affects our genes. The study sheds light on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, disrupts important gene networks within our bodies. By understan...

UK Reports More Cases of Deadly New Mpox Variant

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Rising Mpox Cases in the UK The United Kingdom has reported two more cases of a potentially deadly variant of mpox, a viral disease known for causing high fever, severe rash, and, in some cases, death. These additional cases, identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), were found among household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case, raising the total number o...

H5N1 Bird Flu Infections Keep Rising Among Humans, Dairy Farms, and Poultry Farms Across America

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: The alarming surge of H5N1 avian flu cases among humans, dairy farms, and poultry farms across the United States has become a pressing issue for both public health and agricultural sectors. With a steady rise in reported infections, the virus has begun spreading through multiple states, including California, Washington, and Oregon, affecting not only poultry and livestock but also po...

Red Blood Cells Altered by Changes in pH Levels

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding How Blood Cells Respond to pH Changes A new study from researchers at the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology in Moscow, alongside collaborators from the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” -Russia and the Sarov Physics and Technology Institute, MEPhl-Russia, explores how shifts in blood acidi...

Microbes May Fuel Nasal Tumors

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital in Rome, and the University of Sassari-Italy have presented intriguing findings that may help unravel the mystery behind rare nasal tumors. This study brings to light how the delicate balance of microorganisms within our nasal cavities could play a critical role in the development of squamou...

Taiwanese Study Finds Methylglyoxal as the Culprit Causing Retinopathy in Diabetics

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Taipei Medical University, Cardinal Tien Hospital-Taiwan, and National Taiwan University have unveiled new insights into the role of methylglyoxal (MGO) in diabetic retinopathy, a major cause of vision loss worldwide. MGO, a reactive byproduct of glucose metabolism, has been pinpointed as a key contributor to the damage seen in the retinas of diabetic individuals. Th...

Resveratrol and Vitamin C Fight Oxidative Stress in Postmenopausal Women

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: As women transition into menopause, their bodies undergo significant changes, with oxidative stress becoming a major health concern. Increased oxidative stress can lead to damage in cells and contribute to aging-related diseases. This is particularly troubling for postmenopausal women, who face heightened risks for conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Recent research has explo...

Canadian Study Finds That Insulin Resistance in the Brain Contributes to Cognitive Decline and Psychiatric Issues

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study sheds light on the unexpected link between insulin resistance - a condition often associated with diabetes and obesity - and brain health, especially regarding memory loss and mood disorders. Conducted by researchers from the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto in Canada, this study reviews how both peripheral and central insulin resistance could impact...

New Study Links Glucocorticoid Receptor Types to Breast Cancer Outcomes, Paving the Way for Personalized Treatments

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Impact of Glucocorticoid Receptors on Breast Cancer A recent study from researchers at the National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Semmelweis University-Hungary, Eötvös Loránd University-Hungary, and ImmunoGenes-ABS Ltd-Hungary, highlights the importance of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) isoforms in breast cancer, particularly in aggressive subtype...

High Troponin Levels in COVID-19 Patients Linked to Higher Mortality

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has had a massive impact globally, not only because of the infection itself but due to complications that can worsen outcomes, especially in those with existing health issues. One specific area of concern is how the virus affects the heart, particularly through elevated levels of troponin, a marker of heart injury. Researchers from multiple institutions, including Tanta Univ...

TLR4 and COVID-19, Uncovering the Role of MicroRNAs in Reducing Inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Ferrara in Italy have made significant strides in understanding how interactions between Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) and SARS-CoV-2 may drive severe inflammatory responses in COVID-19 patients. By focusing on the role of microRNAs - small, non-coding RNA molecules involved in gene regulation - scientists believe they may have found a way to mitigate...

COVID-19 Can Trigger Aphthous-Like Lesions

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19’s Impact on the Mouth Since the emergence of COVID-19, scientists have noted a range of symptoms affecting various parts of the body. Among these, changes in the oral cavity have become increasingly apparent. This case study investigates a 35-year-old patient who experienced painful, aphthous-like lesions during two separate COVID-19 infections. The research provides i...

Understanding Painful Legs and Moving Toes Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: What is Painful Legs and Moving Toes Syndrome? Painful Legs and Moving Toes (PLMT) syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes chronic pain and involuntary toe movements. Described as an uncommon movement disorder, PLMT combines two troubling symptoms - persistent leg pain and involuntary toe movements. The pain typically feels deep within the legs and is often accompanied ...

Breast Cancer Rates Rising Among Younger Women

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A New Wave in Breast Cancer Risk: Younger Women Are Now Vulnerable In a troubling development, breast cancer cases among younger women have surged across the globe, highlighting a shift in the age profile of those affected by this serious disease. Traditionally, breast cancer was predominantly associated with older women, particularly those past menopause. However, recent data revea...

New Clues to Cancer Growth, SAR1A's Role in Head and Neck Tumors

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University uncover a key protein influencing the spread of a dangerous cancer type. New Clues to Cancer Growth, SAR1A's Role in Head and Neck Tumors Understanding Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) ranks among the most common cancers globally, posing significant challenges to patie...

Swiss Scientists Explore Methylene Blue as a Potential Treatment for COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical-News: The relentless global pandemic has pushed scientists and researchers to explore both new and existing drugs to treat COVID-19. One such drug is Methylene Blue (MB), historically used in various medical treatments, including malaria and blood sterilization. In a recent clinical trial, researchers from the Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino, Switzerland, and the University of Applied Scienc...

Newly Identified Rotavirus Genotype in Mexico Raises Zoonotic Concerns

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe diarrhea among young animals and humans alike. Known as rotavirus species A (RVA), this virus primarily affects gastrointestinal health, causing notable economic losses in farming due to disease and death among animals. While rotavirus has been widely studied in livestock and humans, it remains understudied in rabbits, despite rabbits being know...

New Advances in Hyperkalemia Treatment Offer Hope for Heart Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Hyperkalemia and Why It Matters Hyperkalemia, an excess of potassium in the blood, can be a dangerous complication for people with heart conditions, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. Potassium, a key mineral, helps regulate muscle and nerve function. However, when potassium levels rise too high, it can cause serious heart problems, including arrhythmias and even sud...

Protein Crotonylation and Its Connection to Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, scientists from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China, and the University of Toronto, Canada, have shed light on a specific protein modification, known as crotonylation, and its role in cancer progression. The study investigates how crotonylation - a modification process that adds a crotonyl group to proteins - impacts the development of various cancers. This...

Alkaline Phosphatase Offers New Hope for Inflammation Relief and Health Benefits

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Youth Research Laboratory of Recombinant DNA Technologies at Far Eastern Federal University in Russia have conducted a compelling study on the role of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in reducing inflammation. This Medical News report delves into the c...

How CD59 Protein Helps Cancer Cells Evade the Immune System

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: CD59 Protein -The “Protector” of Cancer Cells A new study by researchers from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota-USA has shed light on the role of CD59, a protein that helps cancer cells avoid immune attacks. This study, which analyzed data from various sources and experiments, provides insight into ho...

How Tuberculosis Manipulates Human Genes for Survival

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health threat, claiming millions of lives despite ongoing efforts to combat it. Researchers from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in India, CHRIST University in India, and the University of Florida in the USA have collaborated on a study uncovering how the TB-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), manipulates the human immune system using epi...

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein Found to Worsen Chronic Pain in Those Exposed to COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study has revealed that the nucleocapsid (N) protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, may be more dangerous than previously understood. Scientists from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, and the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences have discovered that this protein not only contributes to the virus's infectious capabili...

Thyroid Hormone Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer’s-like Symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Universidad de La Frontera (Chile), Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil), and Universidad Santo Tomás (Chile) have conducted a promising study on the potential neuroprotective effects of thyroid hormone therapy in addressing Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent form of dementia, primarily affects cognitive functio...

How Influenza A Virus Manipulates Host Metabolism for Faster Replication

Nikhil Prasad Nov 03, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Scientists from Nanjing Agricultural University and the Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Herbivorous Animal Diseases (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs) collaborated with the Xinjiang Animal Disease Research Key Laboratory to explore how Influenza A virus (IAV), specifically the WSN strain, manipulates the metabolic pathways of host cells to increase its replicati...

New Targeted Therapy Shows Promise Against Mpox (Monkeypox) Virus Through Enhanced Immune Response

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers Uncover Key Antiviral Mechanism In an exciting new development, scientists from various esteemed institutions have discovered a promising new approach to fighting the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The breakthrough, spearheaded by researchers from the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences-China, the University of Science and Technology of C...

Nearly One-Third of Individuals Exposed to COVID-19 Experience Kidney Complications

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Kidney problems have become an unexpected but significant concern for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Nearly one-third of these patients experience some form of kidney complication, primarily acute kidney injury (AKI), leading to worsened health outcomes and greater risks of long-term kidney disease. This Medical News report highlights recent research findings on the types of ki...

Landiolol Shows Promise as a New Treatment for Heart Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Landiolol, a unique beta-blocker, is gaining attention for its effectiveness in managing heart rate for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT). This new treatment has shown promising results for those with heart failure conditions where controlling the heart rate can be challenging. A recent study led by researchers from Miyazaki Medical Association Hospit...

Indoles Offer New Antiviral Potential

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Recent years have highlighted the global need for antiviral drugs due to the impact of diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, Influenza, Zika, and Dengue. With this increased urgency, researchers are turning to compounds known as indoles for answers. This Medical News report delves into the potential of indole-based compounds in treating viral infections, a topic explored by research groups ...

AMP Kinase as a New Hope for Tackling Long-Term COVID-19 Complications

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from various esteemed institutions, including Nursing and Medical Science Riyadh ELM University in Saudi Arabia, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmacy in India, Lalit Narayan Mithila University-India, The Glocal University in Saharanpur-India, UMM Matrix Innovations Private Limited-India, and the University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, have delved into a promising solution for ...

Antibiotics During Flu May Harm Lung Immunity and Increase Bacterial Pneumonia Risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-USA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine-USA, and the University of Pittsburgh-USA have revealed that using antibiotics during influenza infections may actually impair the body’s ability to fight off bacterial pneumonia that can follow a viral infection. The study dives deep into how antibiotics may disrupt lung immun...

COVID-19 Causes Blood-Fat Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study led by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA, involving over 200,000 adults, has revealed an alarming link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of blood-fat disorders. This condition, known as dyslipidemia, involves abnormal lipid levels in the blood and serves as a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. T...

New Study Warns of Heart and Kidney Risks Associated with the Common Pain Reliever Etoricoxib

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: In recent research from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, scientists have taken a closer look at the effects of etoricoxib, a widely used anti-inflammatory drug. With a growing demand for medications that relieve pain without severe side effects, etoricoxib has been a go-to choice for people dealing with chronic pain. However, researchers are now examining its safety for heart and kidney heal...

Russian Study Finds That Immune-Regulating T Cell Subsets Show Delayed Recovery for a Year Following Acute COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects millions globally, presenting symptoms from mild to severe. While the disease is known to cause significant respiratory distress and even multi-organ failure in severe cases, researchers have been examining the immune response during and after recovery. The latest study, led by scientists from Almazov National Medical Rese...

Utah Becomes 15th U.S. State with H5N1 Infections in Dairy Farms While More Farmworkers Get Infected in Washington

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: H5N1 Avian Flu Confirmed in Utah Dairy Farms The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has infected eight dairy farms in Cache County. This recent outbreak adds Utah to the growing list of 15 states in the U.S. dealing with H5N1 avian flu in cattle. https://ag.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PR-Avian-Influenza-C...

Miami study finds that antipsychotics show promise over SSRIs in reducing Long COVID risk for veterans

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Miami and the Miami Veterans Administration (VA) Healthcare System have shed light on the potential of certain mental health medications to reduce the risk of developing Long COVID in veterans. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal COVID, examined how antipsychotic drugs might lower the risk of Long COVID, a condition known to affect pat...

Unprecedented Dengue Outbreak Hits Los Angeles as Climate Change Fuels Aedes Mosquito Surge

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Dengue on the Rise in LA County Los Angeles County is witnessing an “unprecedented” increase in locally transmitted dengue fever cases, marking a shift in how the mosquito-borne illness affects California. Health officials recently confirmed two additional cases, raising the total to eleven for the year, primarily in Baldwin Park and Hollywood Hills, with additional case...

Japanese doctors find that Gamma-Glutamyltransferase levels can be used as biomarkers for colorectal cancer risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Colorectal cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers worldwide, and a recent study by researchers from Saitama Medical University in Japan has shed light on a new factor that could help in early identification of high-risk individuals: Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels. GGT, an enzyme linked to liver function, has been found to have a significant relationship with colorectal...

Study Finds New Link Between Sugar Metabolism and Stress-Related Depression

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Chronic stress is a familiar challenge in today’s fast-paced world, impacting mental health and leading to conditions like depression. New research from Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and South China University of Technology suggests a groundbreaking way to combat this impact: blocking the body’s use of sugar in the brain. Study Finds New Link Between Su...

German Study Finds That Emerging COVID-19 Variants Show Strong Resistance to Antibodies and Heightened Cell Entry

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from top German research institutions have conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest SARS-CoV-2 variants, KP.2, KP.2.3, KP.3, and LB.1, uncovering a powerful potential for these lineages to evade antibodies generated by previous infections and vaccines. This study highlights how these variants have evolved to increase their efficiency in entering human cells and avoidi...

Norwegian Study Links Mild COVID-19 and Gut Bacteria to Fatigue in Young Adults

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 2 months ago

Medical News: A recent study from Norway highlights the significant relationship between COVID-19 and gut bacteria in young adults, linking specific bacterial imbalances with prolonged fatigue. The research team comprised scientists from Akershus University Hospital, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and the University of Oslo, focusing on young adults aged 12 to ...