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Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  3 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless march across the globe, the scientific community remains vigilant in the face of new challenges posed by emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. A recent collaboration between Jena University Hospital in Germany and the University of California San Francisco in the USA has brought to light a groundbreaking discovery - the omicron variant's...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  3 months ago
COVID-19 News: As winter blankets Japan, the nation finds itself grappling with a perilous convergence of escalating COVID-19 and influenza infections, a dire situation described by health officials as a catastrophic twindemic. The latest reports from Japan's health ministry paint a concerning picture, with both viral outbreaks intensifying at an alarming rate.   COVID-19 Surge The...
James Rosh  Dec 15, 2023  3 months ago
COVID-19 News: In response to a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases over the past week, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) is intensifying efforts to combat the spread of the virus. The latest data, released on Friday (15 December), revealed a substantial increase in weekly infections, reaching 56,043 cases during the epidemiological week 49. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/upd...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  3 months ago
COVID-19 News: As Germany grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the latest data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) sheds light on the intricate dynamics of respiratory infections in the country. The prevalence of acute respiratory diseases, fueled by both COVID-19 and traditional respiratory infections, underscores the challenges faced by healthcare systems. https://influenza.rki.de/Woch...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  3 months ago
COVID-19 News: Sialic acid (SiA) plays a crucial role in the glycosylation of cell membrane surfaces, influencing various physiological and immunological processes. This COVID-19 News report delves into the intricate relationship between dietary xenosialylation and its potential implications on viral infections, specifically focusing on severe outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infections and post-vaccination...
James Rosh  Dec 15, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: As Malaysia grapples with a worrying surge in COVID-19 cases, citizens find themselves increasingly concerned about the potential impact of human vectors from various countries, such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom and Thailand where COVID-19 preventive measures, testing and surveillance are lax, and the escalating situation in Singapore. The surge in h...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  4 months ago
Excess Mortality: The specter of excess mortality looms ominously over the United States and the United Kingdom, transcending the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent figures reveal a distressing surge in early deaths, particularly among young adults, necessitating urgent scrutiny from public health officials, insurers, and policymakers. This Excess Mortality news report delves deeper into t...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking stride at the intersection of immunology and cardiovascular health, recent medical research has brought to light a previously undisclosed connection between memory CD8 T cells and atherosclerosis in the aging population. Aging, recognized as a significant risk factor for the perilous accumulation of arterial plaque, not only triggers biological changes but also in...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  4 months ago
Reproductive Medicine: In the dynamic landscape of reproductive medicine, the intricate interaction between genetic and environmental factors continues to unveil surprises. While traditional focus has centered on maternal influences during pregnancy, recent research from Texas A&M University, led by Dr Michael Golding, underscores the pivotal role of paternal behaviors, specifically alcohol co...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the quest to understand and combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers from Sapienza University of Rome-Italy and the National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS-Italy, have uncovered a perplexing connection between certain cancer drugs and an increased susceptibility to SA...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  4 months ago
U.S. Medical News: In a disconcerting turn of events, Massachusetts finds itself in the grips of an alarming resurgence of Hepatitis A, with a particular impact on vulnerable populations, notably homeless individuals and illicit drug users. The state's Department of Public Health has sounded the alarm following the identification of at least six cases between November 1 and November 29, sparki...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been staggering, with the World Health Organization classifying it as a pandemic, leading to numerous fatalities and hospital admissions worldwide. While the majority of COVID-19 cases are considered mild, severe cases have been associated with various complications, including respiratory failure, septic shock, and multiple organ dysfun...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless pursuit of unraveling the mysteries surrounding the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers at the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine in Moscow, Russia, alongside collaborators from various esteemed institutions, have made a groundbreaking discovery. Their study covered in this COVID-19 News report, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has posed unprecedented challenges to global health, leading researchers to delve deep into the molecular intricacies of the virus. Among the critical players in viral entry and immune response is the spike protein, which has now become the focus of an intriguing study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: In a startling turn of events, Mumbai, India, finds itself in the grip of a significant outbreak of mumps infections, creating widespread concern, particularly in the city's economically disadvantaged areas. Among the hardest-hit regions is Janta Nagar, a slum in Mankhurd, where residents, including children, are grappling with the viral infection caused by a paramyxovirus. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: JN.1 and its sub-lineages are driving a worrisome SARS-CoV-2 surge in Russia with hospitals in Moscow and St. Petersburg running short of hospital beds and outpatient clinics witnessing a constant stream of sick individuals.   According to local Russian COVID-19 News, coverages, data from official Russian sources shows that for the epidemiological week of 49 of 2023 spanning ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  4 months ago
Stringent Healthcare Screenings Should be Imposed On Indian Travelers As Well As Chinese, Singaporeans, British And Other Europeans! If fact considering the current dire situation with regards to the COVID-19 crisis, travel bans should be actually adopted by countries wanting to protect its citizens.   COVID-19 News: Governments and health authorities around the world are having a field day...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth numerous challenges, and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, continues to reveal intriguing facets of its behavior. Recent research has unveiled a potential reservoir of the virus that may contribute to its persistence and reoccurrence: extracellular vesicles (EVs). These microscopic particles, released by c...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The rapidly evolving BA.2.86 variant and its first offspring, JN.1 is evolving and mutating at an unprecedented rate never seen before history of virology! Since its identification in mid-August 2023, the BA.2.86 and its main offspring JN.1 has spawned more than 370 different sub-lineages that have been identified. (Actual numbers could be far much more as due to low genomic surveil...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a concerning turn of events, COVID-19 infections in the Philippines have witnessed a notable surge, escalating by 36 percent over the last week. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a staggering 1,821 new cases, raising the nation's total active cases to 3,876. This surge was documented from December 5 to 11, indicating a significant increase compared to the 1,340 cases re...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the multifaceted aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Tomsk State University in Russia, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian State Medical University, and the University of Washington in Seattle, USA has unveiled a startling correlation between post-COVID depression and widespread brain demyelination...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has long perplexed researchers due to its heterogeneity and, in about 10% of cases, the absence of a known culprit protein. A groundbreaking study covered in this Medical News report, led by scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, has illuminated this elusive aspect of FTD, identifying a novel pr...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the 48th Epidemiological Week (ME48/2023), Malaysia experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, with the numbers nearly doubling from 3,626 to 6,796 between November 26 and December 2. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan revealed this concerning surge in a recent update, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance among healthcare professionals. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: As New Zealand confronts a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Health's latest figures reveal a concerning trend with 7880 new cases and 27 additional deaths reported in the past seven days. This surge represents a notable increase from the previous week, which recorded 6656 new cases and 20 deaths. The seven-day rolling average now stands at 999 new cases per day, signalin...
James Rosh  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: Singapore, a country with among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world and a healthcare system that is very vigilant, responsive and highly efficient is at present witnessing a sudden high surge in COVID-19 infections and rising hospitalizations. While Singapore has also strict laws and stringent media censorships to use to manage any kind of health crisis and even expe...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into an unprecedented global health crisis, prompting intensive research to unravel the intricate molecular mechanisms employed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to subvert host defenses. Severe cases of COVID-19 are characterized by a compromised interferon (IFN) response, allowing unchecked viral replicat...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has presented unprecedented challenges to global health. Understanding the intricate interactions between the virus and host cells is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies. Recent research covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted at the Versiti Blood Research I...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  4 months ago
Glaucoma News: Glaucoma, a pervasive cause of global visual impairment impacting an estimated 80 million individuals, remains a formidable challenge in the realm of public health. Characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve head and subsequent visual field loss, glaucoma is intricately linked to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and steroid-induced ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In an alarming revelation, scientists from the Faculty of Medicine at TOBB University of Economics and Technology in Ankara, Turkey, have issued a dire warning about the insidious, long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the human brain. Despite the World Health Organization's stupid declaration of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 5, 2023, a silent and potentially devastating ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, researchers worldwide are striving to deepen our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to pave the way for more effective treatments. A recent groundbreaking study conducted at Boston University in the United States has unraveled a novel aspect of the virus's pathogenicity, shedding light on the critical role played by calreticulin (CALR) in SA...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  4 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Obesity, a multifaceted global health challenge, has reached epidemic proportions with over 1.9 billion adults classified as overweight and 650 million as obese, according to the World Health Organization. Lifestyle choices contribute significantly to the rise in obesity, leading researchers worldwide to explore innovative solutions beyond conventional treatments. A groun...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against global public health threats posed by coronaviruses, a groundbreaking study by the University of Bristol has unveiled a promising contender in the form of an HIV drug called Cobicistat. The research covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the potential of Cobicistat to serve as a broad-spectrum antiviral, capable of inhibiting various coronavi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  4 months ago
Expect A Situation Worse Than During The Delta Surge In The Next Few Weeks. Hospitalizations And Deaths Expected To Rise Exponentially Along With Severe Long COVID Issues! Besides JN.1, Expect Sudden Emergence Of Other Fast Spreading Sub-lineages Of BA.2.86 and JN.1 That Are More Pathogenic. Surge Also Expected To Last For A Longer Period This Time Round!   COVID-19 News: When the hyper...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: In recent months, a specter of health crises has silently descended upon several African nations, with anthrax outbreaks emerging as a particularly potent threat to both human and animal populations. The situation in Zambia is particularly dire, where an alarming 684 cases and four fatalities have been reported, prompting the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare the situation &...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  4 months ago
Hospital News: In a shocking incident at Bangchak Hospital in Samut Prakan-Thailand, a one-year-old toddler is fighting for his life after being administered trichloroacetic acid (TCA), a medication typically used to treat warts, instead of the prescribed sleeping aid. The hospital administration confirmed the grave mistake on Saturday, admitting that a pharmacist handed the wrong medication to th...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 09, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: In the relentless pursuit of understanding and combating emerging viruses, a recent discovery has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. A novel phlebovirus variant, manifesting symptoms reminiscent of malaria, has been unearthed in Peru. This new discovery demands a thorough investigation to fathom its potential implications for public health. Initial reports surfaced ini...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 09, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, new revelations about the persistence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, shed light on the intricacies of the human immune response. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institut Pasteur, specializing in HIV, in collaboration with the French public research institute CEA, ha...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 09, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a startling turn of events, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new report suggesting that the new SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages, JN.1, a spawn of the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant that emerged in August 2023 is potentially more transmissible than its predecessors and is also highly immune evasive, causing a significant uptick in COVID-19 in...
James Rosh  Dec 08, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a recent and alarming development, Singapore is grappling with the rapid spread of the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which now constitutes a staggering 60 percent of all new COVID-19 infections in the country.   Channel News Asia (CNA), a Singapore government-owned and controlled news outlet, reported this breaking news just two hours ago, highlighting the concerni...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 08, 2023  4 months ago
Anti-Aging News: In the ongoing pursuit of strategies to mitigate cognitive decline in aging, a recent study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital has brought cocoa extract supplements into the spotlight. Dr Chirag Vyas, Dr Olivia I. Okereke, Dr Howard Sesso, and Dr JoAnn Manson spearheaded the investigation, focusing on the potential cognitive benefits of cocoa extract among the ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 08, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine in Canada have unveiled a compelling link between flaxseed consumption, modulation of gut microbiota, and a reduced risk of breast cancer. The study covered in this Medical News report, spearheaded by Dr Elena M. Comelli, an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutritional Scienc...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 08, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless march across the globe, researchers are unravelling the intricate web of symptoms and complications associated with this novel coronavirus. Amidst the predominant respiratory manifestations, a recent case report from the Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orthopedic Department in Otwock, Poland, has brought to light a previous...
James Rosh  Dec 08, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: Antara, the Indonesian news agency has reported that Batam, a famous destination for international travelers including Singaporeans is currently tightening entry controls including introducing stringent health screenings after it claimed that COVID-19 infections are rising in neighboring Singapore. https://en.antaranews.com/news/300441/batam-tightens-entry-controls-as-singapore-covi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  4 months ago
Study also found that current mRNA vaccines also bring about immunological responses targeting unintended proteins rather that SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins!   Medical News: In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a previously undisclosed facet of mRNA vaccines, shedding light on a phenomenon known as "Ribosomal Frameshifting." This di...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a trail of lingering health concerns, even among those who experienced only mild symptoms during the initial infection. Recent research covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by a collaborative team from The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, the Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  4 months ago
China suddenly bringing back mandatory COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 preventive protocols and focusing on COVID-19 is indicting that a new SARS-CoV-2 variant or sub-lineage is behind the surge of “white lung” pneumonia cases!   COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with a new surge of a mysterious white lung pneumonia outbreak that is currently wreaking havoc in China, Netherland...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless evolution of viruses presents a constant challenge to our efforts to combat infectious diseases. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has proven to be no exception. Emerging in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 swiftly spread globally, infecting over 780 million people and causing over 7.2 mi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  4 months ago
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) remains a prevalent respiratory disease affecting pediatric patients, with the causative agent, Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, accounting for a significant portion of community-acquired pneumonia cases. Despite its common occurrence, the intricacies of MPP's etiology and pathogenesis pose challenges for targeted therapeutic development. The interplay of host immun...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against COVID-19 has prompted a continual exploration of preventive measures, with a recent study from University College London shedding light on an unexpected yet crucial aspect - the use of eyeglasses. The study, part of the Virus Watch prospective community cohort, delves into the role of eyewear in reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, presenting finding...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: In a concerning turn of events, the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, has reported cases of a mysterious white lung pneumonia, suspected to be linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The outbreak comes just days after the Health Ministry's call for increased surveillance against this bacterium, believed to be the culprit behind a recent pneumonia outbreak in northern China. https://www.thej...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a shocking turn of events, the United States is currently grappling with an astronomical surge in COVID-19 infections, reaching a staggering 1.2 million new cases daily. Disturbingly, this nightmare is predicted to escalate further, with an alarming projection of 1.8 million daily infections by the dawn of the New Year, raising questions about the efficacy of current containment ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has led researchers from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Laser Centre-South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal-South Africa, and University of Cape Town-South Africa to investigate a groundbreaking alternative treatment. This study covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the potential of Low-Level L...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: Medical researchers at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College have raised a red flag about a growing public health concern in China - the surge in nosocomial infections involving a hybrid strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae, known as Carbapenem-Resistant Hypervirulent K. pneumoniae (CR-hvKP). Historically, Klebsiella pneumoniae has been classified into t...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  4 months ago
COVID-19 News: SARS-CoV-2 infections in Thailand have witnessed a concerning surge, as health authorities report over 536 new infections and three deaths in the last week alone. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) in Thailand revealed a sudden spike in weekly cases, encompassing the period from November 26 to December 2. According to the report, there were 88 cases of pneumonia among COVID-19 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  4 months ago
Medical News: Peripheral neuropathy, a condition affecting over 3 million people annually in the United States, leads to pain and loss of sensation due to nerve damage outside the brain and spinal cord. This debilitating condition can result from various causes, including diabetes, injury, genetic disorders, and infections. However, a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the Salk Institute f...

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