Monkeypox

Researchers warn of potential threat to vascular and heart health by Mpox virus

Nikhil Prasad Aug 30, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: The Overlooked Link Between Mpox and Heart Health As the world continues to grapple with various viral threats, one virus that has recently come under scrutiny is the Mpox virus, previously known as monkeypox. Researchers from the Department of Pharmacy at the School of Medicine, University of Asia Pacific in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are calling attention to a potentially critical connect...

Mpox infections can lead to a variety of oral lesions

Nikhil Prasad Aug 30, 2024 3 months ago

In recent weeks, the global medical community has been increasingly focused on the resurgence of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), particularly as the virus spreads beyond its traditional endemic regions in Africa. Among the various complications associated with Mpox, the emergence of oral lesions has become a significant concern for healthcare providers. This Medical News report delves into the...

Scientists warned in 2009 that Vaccinia virus in current Mpox vaccines impairs critical immune functions

Nikhil Prasad Aug 29, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: A Glimpse into the Past: The Warning That Went Unheeded In 2009, a group of scientists from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University-USA, led by Dr. Rachel L. Roper, raised alarm bells about the potential dangers of the Vaccinia virus (VACV) used in Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) and smallpox vaccines. Their groundbreaking research, published in a peer-reviewed...

Traditional herbal treatments for Mpox in India

Nikhil Prasad Aug 29, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Embracing Traditional Medicine Amidst a Health Crisis As India faces the challenge of containing the spread of monkeypox, a viral infection that has recently made its presence known in the country, attention is turning to traditional herbal treatments. These age-old remedies, rooted in India's rich Ayurvedic tradition, are being explored for their potential to manage and mitigate t...

While WHO admits Mpox can be spread by droplets, past studies show it can be airborne!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 29, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: Recent findings have further complicated our understanding of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), a viral disease that sparked a global health scare in 2022 and again in August 2024 when the WHO once again declared it a global health emergency. Initially believed to be transmitted primarily through direct contact, especially during intimate encounters, Mpox has shown potential for br...

Study warns lineage C.1 and B.1.20 of MPox clade 3(2b) are a global threat expanding across species

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 3 months ago

While the world due to the WHO’s influence is more focused on the Mpox Clade 1b strains that are currently ravaging parts of the African continent but is ignoring the growing spread of the Clade 3 (Also known as clade 2b), often ignorantly terming it as milder or a gay disease, the ongoing evolution of the Mpox virus, particularly within same Clade 3(2b), is raising significant global concer...

Italian study finds that the immune system relies more heavily on CD4 T-cells in the fight against Mpox

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 3 months ago

New insights into T-cell responses and immunity in Mpox (Monkeypox) infections. Researchers from the National Institute for Infectious Diseases “Lazzaro Spallanzani” IRCCS in Rome, Italy, along with collaborators from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology and the University of California, San Diego, have made significant strides in understanding how the immune system responds to the m...

WHO admits that Mpox virus can be spread through droplets

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 3 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...

Mpox viruses are mutating rapidly and Africa is not equipped to cope with the situation

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: The Mpox virus, once confined to sporadic outbreaks, is now a rapidly mutating threat that is evolving faster than experts anticipated. As the virus spreads unchecked across Africa, with each transmission providing an opportunity for mutation, the continent faces an escalating public health crisis that could spread globally. Scientists warn that Africa may not be adequately equipped to ...

Insights into Monkeypox - The role of IL-10 signaling and epigenetics in viral persistence

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 3 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. ...

Philippines detects two new Mpox clade II cases in Manila

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Philippines has reported two new cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), both identified in the National Capital Region (NCR), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 12. This recent development has sparked renewed concern about the transmission of the virus, especially as both cases involve individuals with no clear link to previously confirmed cases. This Mpox News r...

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

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 3 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 3 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 ...

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

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 3 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 ...

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

James Josh Aug 25, 2024 3 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 3 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 ...

Doctor warns that Mpox deaths can occur even in healthy individuals without underlying conditions

Nikhil Prasad Aug 24, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: A recent study has shed light on the fact that deaths from Mpox (Monkeypox) are not exclusively linked to underlying conditions. Contrary to popular belief, severe outcomes can also occur in healthy individuals, as evidenced by cases in the United States and Spain. This Medical News report explores the findings of this study, emphasizing the need to rethink our understanding of how m...

Mpox evades the human immune system by having its viral protein M2 bind to host B7.1 and B7.2 proteins

Nikhil Prasad Aug 24, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Wuhan University and the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in China, have provided new insights into how the Monkeypox virus (MPXV) manages to evade the human immune system. This Medical News report delves into the intricate mechanisms employed by the MPXV protein M2, which has been found to interfere with crucial immune system processes. This ...

Africa CDC warns that current Mpox lab diagnostics and tests are unreliable due to high false negatives

Nikhil Prasad Aug 24, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News: The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised a significant alarm regarding the reliability of current laboratory diagnostics for Mpox. In a letter addressed to the Health Ministers of African Union (AU) member states, the agency emphasized that a negative lab test for Mpox does not guarantee the absence of the virus in a sample. This warning comes at a...

Silico study identifies the phytochemical Punicalagin as a potential inhibitor of Mpox virus that targets the envelope protein E8

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: In the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, the Mpox virus (MPXV), a relative of the smallpox virus, has emerged as a significant global health concern. Despite the availability of vaccines, there remains a pressing need for effective therapeutics, particularly as the virus continues to spread to new regions. A recent computational study conducted by researchers from Sikkim Unive...

Miami study sounds alarm that Mpox can also cause gastrointestinal complications and inflammation of the rectum!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has long been recognized for its dermatological symptoms, but recent findings reveal a more troubling aspect: gastrointestinal (GI) complications. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine-USA has shed light on this emerging concern. This Mpox News article will explore the study's key findings...

Study discovers that Mpox virus protein H3L induces transcriptional perturbations and cellular injuries

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Researchers from the Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital and Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences in China have made a groundbreaking discovery about the monkeypox (Mpox) virus (MPV). Their study uncovers how a specific protein, known as H3L, plays a critical role in causing cellular damage, which could be key to understanding the virus’s pathogenicity and developing eff...

While Mpox clade 1 has not been detected in California yet, there are daily new infections of clade 2b across the state

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 3 months ago

California Mpox News Update: As California continues to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, a new concern has emerged on the horizon: Mpox. Despite the relatively low overall risk of contracting the virus, some California cities are experiencing an uptick in infection rates involving what many ignorant health officials and “experts’ are calling the milder clade 2 Mpox strain. In real...

Study finds that Mpox virus infects human astrocytes, causing neuroinflammation and eventual brain damage!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 23, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Unveiling the Link Between Monkeypox Virus and Brain Inflammation: New Insights from a Canadian Study A recent study led by a team of researchers from the University of Alberta-Canada, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas-USA and the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology-Canada has shed light on the potential neurotropic and neurovirulent properties of the Monkeypox virus...

Honduras reports first suspected case of Mpox Clade 1B infection, awaiting test results

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Honduras is on high alert as health officials investigate a suspected case of monkeypox (Mpox) Clade 1 infection. The potential case was identified in Belén, Lempira, where the infected individual is part of a family household of five. Honduras reports first suspected case of Mpox Clade 1B infection, awaiting test results The whole family has been placed in isolation as a...

A traditional Chinese medicine herbal decoction known as Xuanbai Chengqi shows promise in treating Mpox

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 3 months ago

TCM News: In the wake of the global health crisis spurred by the monkeypox outbreak, researchers are exploring various treatment options to combat this virus. A study conducted by scientists from the Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) in China has uncovered the potential of Xuanbai Chengqi decoction (XBCQD), a traditional Chinese medicine, in treating monkeypox (Mpox). This TCM News report ...

University of Wollongong study reveals Ginseng as a potential ally against Monkeypox (Mpox) infections

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: In a revealing study review, researchers from the University of Wollongong, alongside collaborators from several international institutions, have discovered that Ginseng, a well-known herb in traditional medicine, might play a crucial role in combating infections caused by the Monkeypox virus (MPXV). This Mpox News report delves into the study's findings and explores how Ginseng cou...

Researchers warn that Mpox (Monkeypox) virus is neuroinvasive

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: As the Mpox (monkeypox) virus continues to spread worldwide, researchers are sounding alarms about its potential to invade the nervous system, leading to severe neurological complications. This Mpox News report delves into the findings of a study review conducted in 2022, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and preparedness in addressing the neuroinvasive properties of the viru...

Evidence of cardiac complications in Mpox infections

Nikhil Prasad Aug 22, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Studies have uncovered that the monkeypox virus (Mpox), traditionally known for causing skin lesions and flu-like symptoms, may also pose a significant risk to heart health. A 2023 study by researchers from Assiut University, Mansoura University, Ain Shams University, and Benha University in Egypt that conducted a systematic review of case reports and series, revealed alarming evidence ...

Argentina quarantines cargo ship as one Indian crew staff spots Mpox lesions

Nikhil Prasad Aug 21, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: One Indian crew staff onboard cargo ship spots Mpox lesions. In a significant development that has put global health authorities on high alert, a cargo ship in Argentina has been quarantined due to a suspected case of Mpox (Monkeypox) Clade I infection. The case, reported on a Liberian-flagged vessel, is just one part of a broader story of a new and rapidly spreading strain of Mpox tha...

Thailand finds Mpox infected European originating from a clade 1 infested African country

Nikhil Prasad Aug 21, 2024 3 months ago

Thailand medical authorities has recently detected a case of Mpox in a European man who arrived from an African country. This case has raised significant concerns as it is suspected that the infection may belong to the Clade I variant, a strain known for its higher transmissibility and severity compared to other variants. The Thailand Medical authorities are on high alert as they await confirmator...

Chinese researchers warn that current vaccines are inefficient in protecting against emerging Mpox virus

Nikhil Prasad Aug 21, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Understanding the Vaccinia Virus and Monkeypox Challenge The ongoing outbreak of monkeypox, driven by a new strain of the Mpox virus, has raised significant concerns globally, particularly in China. Researchers from various leading institutions, including the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Guangzhou Medical University, have conducted a study to assess whet...

Up to 10 percent of Mpox infections could end up in blindness!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 21, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: In recent months, the world has focused on the rising cases of Mpox (monkeypox) infections, but an alarming aspect of this disease remains largely underreported: the risk of blindness. Regardless of the strain or clade of the Mpox virus, a significant percentage of those infected could face severe eye complications, leading to partial or complete vision loss. Many could end up blind d...

Insights into the fight against Mpox and Smallpox viruses and how they impact our immune system

Nikhil Prasad Aug 21, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center, Frederick, Maryland, USA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia has revealed critical differences in how the Mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) and the variola virus (the cause of smallpox) interact with human immune cells. This Mpox News ...

Suspected Mpox case reported in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Nikhil Prasad Aug 21, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Cochabamba Authorities Await Lab Results on Potential Mpox Case On August 20, 2024, health authorities in Cochabamba, Bolivia, reported a suspected case of Mpox, commonly known as monkeypox. The Departmental Health Service (Sedes) in Cochabamba is closely monitoring the situation, as a 40-year-old male patient exhibited symptoms consistent with the viral infection. The case has raised c...

German researchers find new treatment for ophthalmic Mpox infections

Nikhil Prasad Aug 20, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: Researchers from various German institutions have identified a new potential treatment for ophthalmic Mpox (Monkeypox) infection -trifluridine (TFT). This Mpox News report delves into the findings, which suggest that TFT could be a powerful weapon against Mpox, especially in cases where the virus has developed resistance to existing treatments. German researchers find new treatment f...

WHO’S regional director says Europe facing more than 100 cases of Mpox per month, EU officials preventing public disclosures!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 20, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: In a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), alarming news has emerged regarding the steady rise of Mpox cases across Europe. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/warning-100-cases-mpox-found-111206041.html WHO’S regional director says Europe facing more than 100 cases of Mpox per month, EU officials preventing public disclosures! The viral disease, formerly k...

Human kidney organoid study reveals that Monkeypox (Mpox) virus can infect kidneys

Nikhil Prasad Aug 20, 2024 3 months ago

Mpox News: A study conducted by an international team of researchers has uncovered that the Mpox (Monkeypox) virus is not limited to skin lesions and respiratory complications. It also has the potential to infect human kidneys. This study, which involved scientists from Erasmus MC-University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Sau...

BREAKING! Ivermectin users will likely suffer severe or lethal Mpox infection due to diminished interferon Gamma

Nikhil Prasad Aug 20, 2024 3 months ago

Medical News - Many are unaware that even an annual dosing of the anti-parasite drug Ivermectin will cause diminished Interferon gamma production that can last for a long time. Ivermectin, a drug widely used in mass drug administration (MDA) programs in Africa to combat onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, has been under scrutiny for its effects on the immune system. Researchers from ins...