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Latests Medical News from around the world and also Thailand, bringing you updates, discoveries, studies and findings on various aspects and diseases in the medical world. Most of these articles are not only meant for Doctors In Thailand or Hospitals In Thailand but also for any patients or health conscious individuals wanting to know more.

Vitisin A from Aged Red Wine Found to be More Effective Than Cyanidin 3-O-Glucoside in Reducing Triglyceride Levels

Nikhil Prasad Feb 13, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: A new study conducted by scientists from the Department of Food Science and Engineering at Jinan University in China has revealed that vitisin A, a naturally occurring phytochemical compound found in aged red wine, is significantly more effective at lowering triglyceride levels than cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G), a widely known anthocyanin found in dark-colored fruits and vegetables. ...

Repurposed Antiretrovirals Show Potential for Hepatitis B Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Feb 13, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: The Growing Challenge of Hepatitis B Hepatitis B (HBV) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, with an estimated 254 million people living with the virus. Every year, around 1.1 million people die from liver-related complications caused by HBV, such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Current treatments help manage the disease but do not offer a comp...

New Hope for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment as Deferasirox Targets TAOK1 to Induce p53 Mediated Apoptosis

Nikhil Prasad Feb 13, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Chinese Scientists Unveil a Potential New Treatment for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Researchers from Zhengzhou University in China have made a breakthrough in the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), a highly aggressive form of esophageal cancer. Their study highlights the potential of Deferasirox (DFO), an iron-chelating drug, in targeting a crucial protei...

Greek Doctors Warn of Growing Incidences of COVID-19 Related Retinal Vascular Occlusion

Nikhil Prasad Feb 13, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Retinal vascular occlusion is an eye condition that can lead to serious vision problems. It occurs when blood flow is blocked in the arteries or veins of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. In recent years, medical researchers have been investigating a possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of this condition. The latest study from the 2nd Depar...

COVID-19 Triggers Higher NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in Obese Patients Than Other Chronic Diseases

Nikhil Prasad Feb 13, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Connection Between Obesity and COVID 19 Severity A recent study conducted by researchers from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná and the Universidade Federal do Paraná in Brazil has revealed new insights into why obesity significantly increases the risk of severe COVID-19. The research focused on the activation of the NLRP3 i...

Thai Scientists from Khon Kaen Develop AI Platform for Accurate Lung Cancer Detection

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: A Breakthrough in Medical Imaging with AI In a groundbreaking advancement for lung cancer diagnosis, researchers from Khon Kaen University (KKU) and Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that significantly improves the accuracy of detecting lung cancer through CT scan images. This cutting-edge innovation utilizes de...

Thailand Doctors Discover Potential Cancer Treatment Using Apigenin

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 14 days ago

Thailand Doctors: A Natural Compound Shows Promise Against Deadly Bile Duct Cancer Thailand Doctors have made a breakthrough discovery in the fight against cholangiocarcinoma, a deadly form of bile duct cancer. Researchers and from Chulabhorn International College of Medicine at Thammasat University and the Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories at Khon Kaen Univer...

Study Warns That Rock Inhibitors Used in Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments Can Cause Corneal Epithelial Edema

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: A New Concern with ROCK Inhibitors In recent years, Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) inhibitors have emerged as a promising treatment in ophthalmology. These drugs, including ripasudil and netarsudil, have been widely used for managing glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and corneal endothelial disorders. They work by lowering intraocular pressure and improving corneal endothelial function....

French and Swiss Scientist Develop Engineered Natural Killer Cells for Treating Glioblastoma

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: A New Approach to Treating a Deadly Brain Cancer Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer, leaving patients with very few treatment options. The standard approach involves surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. However, even with these treatments, survival rates remain low, often averaging just 15 months. Now, scientists from CYTEA BIO in...

Slovenian Study Finds That Higher Pulmonary Pressure Linked to Long Term Death Risk in Elderly Severe COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 14 days ago

Medical News: New Study Identifies a Key Indicator of Survival in Elderly COVID-19 Patients A new study has revealed that elderly patients suffering from severe COVID-19 pneumonia may face a higher long-term risk of death if they have elevated pulmonary artery pressure at the time of hospital admission. Researchers from General Hospital Celje and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia conducted ...

Indian Researchers Discover Role of REST protein in Neuronal and Non-Neuronal Viral Infections

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Role of REST in Virus Infections Viruses have long been a subject of fascination and concern due to their ability to infect and manipulate host cells. One such molecular player in the complex interaction between viruses and their hosts is the Repressor Element-1 Silencing Transcription Factor (REST), also known as Neuron-Restrictive Silencer Factor (NRSF). This tra...

University of Louisville Study Finds That Indoxyl Sulfate Causes Immune System Disruption That Leads to Severity in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Scientists Identify Key Metabolite Linked to Severe COVID-19 A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Louisville has identified a crucial metabolite, indoxyl sulfate, that plays a significant role in the immune response of COVID-19 patients. The findings reveal that this compound is not only elevated in severely ill patients but also impacts immune cell function,...

French Study Finds That SARS-CoV-2 Preferentially Infects Intestinal Cells Causing Barrier Damage and Potential Systemic Spread

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: New Findings on How SARS CoV 2 Infects the Intestinal Tract A new study has uncovered critical insights into how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, infects intestinal cells and compromises gut integrity. Researchers from Aix-Marseille University, Institut de Recherche Pour le Développement (IRD), Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), and the Cent...

Canadian Study Finds That Immune Dysregulation Drives COVID-19 Severity

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Scientists from the Armand-Frappier Sante Biotechnologie Research Center at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique in Laval, Quebec, Canada, have conducted a groundbreaking study on how the immune system responds to COVID-19. Using advanced single-cell transcriptomics, they analyzed bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) from COVID-19 patients at different severity levels an...

New Study Shows How COVID-19 Vaccines Affect Immune Responses in Individuals with Diabetes

Nikhil Prasad Feb 12, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Scientists have long been concerned about how well people with diabetes respond to vaccines. A new study by researchers from the University of Oxford-UK, the Medical University of Graz-Austria, and the University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth-Germany, explores how individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes respond to COVID-19 vaccines. Their findings reveal differences in immune system reac...

Breakthrough Insights into Managing Hypothalamic Hamartomas

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs) are rare, non-cancerous brain malformations that affect both children and adults. These growths occur in the hypothalamus, a vital region of the brain responsible for hormone regulation, emotions, and body functions. Patients with HHs often experience seizures, behavioral issues, cognitive impairments, and hormonal imbalances. Though the condition is rar...

Corilagin from the Plant Phyllanthus Urinaria Shows Potential in Fighting Ovarian Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: A new study has highlighted the potential of corilagin, a natural phytochemical compound, in inhibiting ovarian cancer cell growth. Researchers from Wuhan Polytechnic University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China investigated the effects of corilagin on A2780 ovarian cancer cells and its mechanisms of action. The findings suggest that corilagin could serve as ...

Plant Lectins Show Promise for Treating Brain Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Gliomas are among the most common malignant brain tumors, originating from glial cells in the brain. These tumors vary in severity, with some classified as low-grade and others, such as glioblastomas, being highly aggressive and difficult to treat. Despite advances in medical science, high-grade gliomas remain challenging due to their invasive nature and resistance to conventional tr...

Measles Cases Surge in Texas as Vaccination Rates Decline

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 15 days ago

U.S. Medical News: A Rising Threat - Measles Cases Increase in Texas Texas is witnessing a concerning surge in measles cases as the number of unvaccinated individuals continues to grow. In the past three weeks alone, at least fifteen cases of measles have been reported across two Texas counties, with health officials expressing serious concern about the potential for a larger outbreak. Measl...

Interleukins and Their Role in Liver Fibrosis

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 15 days ago

Medical News: Understanding Liver Fibrosis and Its Challenges Liver fibrosis is a major health concern worldwide, resulting from long-term liver damage caused by factors such as viral infections, excessive alcohol consumption, and metabolic disorders. The condition occurs when the liver responds to chronic injury by forming excessive scar tissue, which can ultimately lead to cirrhosis and even li...

U.S. NIH Study Finds That Influenza A Virus Adapts Its Shape to Survive and Spread

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 16 days ago

Medical News: A Virus That Changes Its Form to Survive Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), have made a remarkable discovery about the influenza A virus (IAV). They found that this virus can change its shape in response to different environmental conditions, switching between spherical and filament...

The Role of Vitamins in Protecting the Brain and Slowing Neurodegenerative Diseases

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 16 days ago

Medical News: A New Look at Vitamins and Brain Health Researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok and the Institute of Plant Protection in Poland have found compelling evidence that vitamins play a crucial role in protecting the brain from neurodegenerative diseases. Their study highlights how essential vitamins such as B-complex, C, D, E, A, and K help maintain cognitive function and pr...

Herbs and Phytochemicals That Offer Hope in the Fight Against Tuberculosis

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 16 days ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB), a serious infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a major global health concern. Global health authorities have long aimed to eradicate TB, but its plans have been delayed due to rising drug resistance. Conventional antibiotics, once highly effective, are struggling to combat multi-drug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) s...

What do we know about the SARS-CoV-2 LP.8.1 Variant That Is Now Contending to Supersede the XEC and KP.3.1.1 Variants?

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 16 days ago

Medical News: A New Contender in the Ever-Evolving SARS-CoV-2 Landscape The continuous evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains a significant challenge for global health experts, as emerging variants introduce new concerns regarding transmissibility, immune evasion, and potential resistance to current vaccines and treatments. Among the latest contenders vying for dominance is the LP.8.1 variant,...

New H5N1 Bird Flu Strain in Cows Infects Nevada Dairy Worker

Nikhil Prasad Feb 11, 2025 16 days ago

U.S. Medical News: The First Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Nevada A dairy worker in Nevada has been confirmed to be infected with a new bird flu strain that was recently found spreading among cows in the state. The strain, identified as D1.1 by scientists, differs from the B3.13 variant, which has infected at least 40 dairy workers in the United States so far. This discovery raises concerns abou...

University of Otago Study Alarmingly Finds That COVID-19 Damaged the Brain Cognitive Function of Infected Undergraduates

Nikhil Prasad Feb 10, 2025 16 days ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand has unveiled concerning evidence that COVID-19 may have lasting effects on the brain function of young adults. The study focused on undergraduate students who had recovered from the virus, revealing subtle yet significant changes in their cognitive abilities and brain activity patterns. These findings r...