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Thailand Medical News Team Aug 17, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 Drugs: The global pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to unprecedented challenges in healthcare systems and research worldwide. As medical professionals tirelessly sought effective treatments for COVID-19, a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Maryland in the United States offers new hope.
The study sheds light on the potent...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 17, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 Drugs: In a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-USA, a concerning link has been identified between the use of the immunomodulatory drug tocilizumab and an increased risk of fungal infections and acute renal failure in critically ill patients battling severe cases of COVID-19. The study sheds light on potential complications associated with...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 17, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against coronaviruses has brought forth an urgent need for effective therapeutic strategies that can address both viral replication and the hyperinflammatory response often associated with severe infections. Researchers from Erasmus MC-University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, have made a significant breakthrough by identifying indomethacin, a tradi...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
Influenza News: In an alarming revelation, a recent study led by researchers from the Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School has uncovered a distressing reality - active swine flu reservoirs are flourishing in South East Asia, representing a potential global threat. This new research has unveiled a dire situation of unmonitored influenza A virus populations in pigs, raising concerns ...
U.S. Medical News: In a concerning development, weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations have surged by 14.3% in the United States, marking a worrying trend in the ongoing battle against the pandemic. The latest data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that hospitalizations have climbed from 9,026 to 10,320 over the course of the week ending on August 5th.
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Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the ongoing battle against the devastating effects of COVID-19, researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine and the Penn State Cancer Institute in Pennsylvania, USA, have uncovered a potential breakthrough that could significantly improve treatment outcomes. COVID-19 patients often suffer from a phenomenon known as a cytokine storm, where the immune system goes into overdri...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
Study proposes that SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein causes retrotranspositioning in stem cells leading to altered gene expression, disruptions in stem cell differentiation, and persistent tissue damage that contribute to Long COVID!
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), initially emerged as a respiratory illness, but its...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a disquieting twist of fate, COVID-19 infections appear to be rearing their heads once again in the vast expanse of Canada, hinting at a potential resurgence of the relentless pandemic. Alarming reports from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) suggest that the nation's prolonged battle against the virus might be far from over, with early indicators showcasing fluctuatin...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the wake of the unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic, medical researchers and scientists have been working tirelessly to uncover effective treatments and preventive measures to combat the virus's recurrence after initial infection. Recent strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have opened up new avenues for understanding the complex interp...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
Medical News: In recent times, the global health community has been struck by a disconcerting reminder of the ever-present dangers posed by emerging infectious diseases. Amidst the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and experts are sounding the alarm about the continued circulation of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the Middle East, which har...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 Research: The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to unprecedented challenges in healthcare systems worldwide. With over 765 million reported cases and 6.9 million deaths globally, the urgency to understand the mechanisms underlying the disease and develop effective therapeutic interven...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Honey, a timeless and versatile natural substance, has been an integral part of human history, serving as both a source of nourishment and a healing agent. Across ancient civilizations from China to Greece and Egypt, the therapeutic properties of honey were harnessed to treat wounds, intestinal disorders, and a myriad of other ailments. In the present day, honey has taken center sta...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 16, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a world grappling with the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ramifications of the virus extend beyond its initial respiratory attack. Emerging scientific evidence has begun to shed light on the virus's multifaceted assault on various organ systems, including the cardiovascular system. A pivotal study conducted jointly by the University of Sydney, Westmead Hos...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
Thailand Medical News: Thai authorities yesterday reported the death of a local Thai man from Monkeypox infection, marking the first fatality from Mpox in the country so far.
According to Thai health authorities the 34-year male who also had HIV and syphilis, died from Mpox infection last week.
The director-general of the Department of Disease Control at Thailand’s Mini...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Researchers, virologist and variant hunters are worried about a new SARS-CoV-2 variant that was first identified in Israel that possess an extraordinary number of spike and nucleocapsid mutations.
Although only a single sequence of this new SARS-CoV-2 variant was initially identified from a sample submitted by a lab in Israel, in recent days, two other sequences of the same...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been characterized by varying degrees of severity across different regions. An intriguing phenomenon emerged, capturing the attention of scientists and researchers alike: certain populations in Africa and Asia appeared to experience milder cases of COVID-19, marked by fewer hospitalizations and deaths. This enigma prompted a team of exp...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
Medical Devices: Dutch medical devices maker, Philips, 'silently' started a recall process involving respiratory devices spanning from CPAP, BiPAP and mechanical ventilator devices on June 2021 but this recall was made publicly official on March 2023 and the company has so far recalled 73,000 devices in the United States alone with many more still in the process of being recalled. It is no...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exerted an unprecedented strain on healthcare systems worldwide, highlighting the critical need for accurate prognostic markers and effective resource allocation.
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Among the multifaceted complexities of the disease, microthrombosis, involving the formation of tiny blood clots, has emerged as a pivotal patho...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Peking University in China, the Ufa Institute of Chemistry UFRC RAS in the Russian Federation, and Sorbonne Université in France have uncovered a new avenue in the fight against viral infections. Their recent study has unveiled the potential of novel forms of N-Acetylneuraminic Acid (Neu5Ac) glycoclusters as broad-spectrum entr...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the global COVID-19 pandemic, has witnessed various scientific breakthroughs. Recent research from Yale University School of Medicine sheds light on a previously unexplored facet of SARS-CoV-2 gene expression, uncovering the role of a noncanonical translation factor known as ...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in late 2019 brought about a global pandemic, challenging healthcare systems and causing a significant burden on societies worldwide. COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, primarily affects the respiratory system but can also lead to systemic complications, including coagulopathy as covered in past s...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 Research: The COVID-19 pandemic has not only challenged global healthcare systems but has also spurred extensive research into understanding the underlying mechanisms and identifying potential biomarkers for disease severity and prognosis. In this pursuit, a groundbreaking study conducted by University Hospital Muenster-Germany, Marienhospital Steinfurt-Germany, Charité-Universit&a...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 15, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 Research: The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019 initiated a global pandemic, causing a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from mild to severe COVID-19 cases. Among the severe cases, CD8+ T cell depletion has emerged as a significant contributor to the disease's progression and poor prognosis. This phenomenon has prompted intensive research efforts to uncover the underl...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 14, 2023 1 year ago
Thailand Medical: Vascular dementia, a devastating cognitive condition marked by reduced blood flow to the brain, has long eluded effective treatment. However, a new study conducted at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre at the University of Manchester-United Kingdom, has unveiled a potential breakthrough in understanding the root cause of vascular dementia and offers a novel avenue for d...
U.S. Medical News: In a deeply concerning and distressing trend, the United States has experienced an unprecedented surge in suicides, reaching a grim record of 49,449 lives lost in the year 2022. This tragic escalation marks a 2.6% increase from the previous year's count of 48,183 suicides. The alarming data has been unveiled in a comprehensive report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 14, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The world has been grappling with the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a global health crisis of monumental proportions that has led to over 768 million infections and a staggering 6.9 million deaths worldwide, as of the latest count. As our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its impact on human health has evolved, researchers at the University of Manc...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 14, 2023 1 year ago
Immunology News: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a severe respiratory condition characterized by progressive airflow limitation and damage to the lung's delicate alveolar structure. With a global prevalence exceeding 10%, COPD stands as a major health concern, ranking as the third leading cause of mortality worldwide. Unsurprisingly, tobacco smoke consumption emerges as a signi...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 14, 2023 1 year ago
Hospital News: Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (APLH.NS), one of India's leading healthcare chains, reported a larger-than-expected decline in its first-quarter profit, weighed down by the expenses associated with its ambitious digital healthcare platform. The company's consolidated net profit for the quarter ending June 30 plummeted by 47.5%, landing at 1.67 billion rupees ($20.2 million), a ...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 14, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19-Genetics: Since its emergence in late 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe, resulting in millions of infections and deaths. Among the many factors contributing to disease severity, gender has emerged as a significant determinant, with males facing a higher risk of severe outcomes compared to females. Although this sex-dependent disparity has been widely recognize...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 14, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: As the world breathes a collective sigh of relief with the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic's end, a startling resurgence of the virus is sweeping through Europe, with Greece, Spain, and Italy grappling with a surge in infections. This unexpected turn of events is serving as a stark reminder that the battle against the virus is far from over.
Greece Faces Mounting C...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 13, 2023 1 year ago
Diabetes News: Dementia is a burgeoning global concern, with an estimated 57 million cases reported in 2019, a number projected to balloon to a staggering 152 million by 2050. This ominous surge is partially attributed to the escalating prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2d) and obesity worldwide, which are increasingly linked to cognitive impairment and dementia as covered in past studies and Diabet...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 13, 2023 1 year ago
Immunology News: In a remarkable revelation poised to redefine our understanding of immune surveillance, a team of distinguished researchers from Kobe University, led by Associate Professor Yasuyuki Saito, have unveiled an unprecedented mechanism through which dendritic cells emerge as potent executioners of necroptosis upon encountering CD47-deficient T cells. This new discovery, presented in a s...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 13, 2023 1 year ago
Medical News: The World Health Organization (WHO) is embarking on an unprecedented journey towards a more holistic and inclusive approach to healthcare. On August 17th and 18th, 2023, the Traditional Medicine Global Summit will convene in the vibrant city of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-hosted by the Government of India, this groundbreaking event will delve into the realm of traditional, comple...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 13, 2023 1 year ago
Long COVID: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has had a significant global impact, affecting societies and economies worldwide. Despite extensive efforts to control the virus's spread and mitigate its effects through vaccination, concerns have arisen due to the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Mechanism involved in Long COVID. Studies have identified the main factor in ...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 13, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: Since its emergence in China, the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has captivated global attention. Initially characterized as primarily a respiratory disease, extensive research has revealed its impact on various organ systems, including the skin. Unlike internal organs, skin changes can be readily observed and biopsied, offering valuable insights into the virus's effects. COVID-19...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 13, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the scientific community's relentless pursuit of understanding the intricate mechanisms underlying the disease has unveiled fascinating insights into the role of Growth Arrest-Specific 6 (Gas6) protein and TAM Tyrosine Kinase Receptors. These molecular players, often associated with regulating innate immunity and inflammatory respons...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 13, 2023 1 year ago
Thailand Medical News Exclusive: Over the past 15 years, small non-coding RNAs, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs), have garnered significant attention for their potential role in gene expression regulation and disease diagnosis. Their role in the COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 is gradually being unveiled by a small group of researchers globally who have the relevant expertise in this new ...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 12, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: If new unsubstantiated claims are verified and turns to be true, the world could very well be in for big mess in terms of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Emerging claims from doctors, healthcare professionals and researchers from Japan, South Korea, United States and United Kingdom are stating that they are now witnessing individuals who had contracted the EG.5.1 variant a...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 12, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: EG.5.2 sub-lineages and other sub-lineages from the EG.5 are fast becoming the domain SARS-CoV-2 strains in the United Kingdom.
According to the latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data, the EG.5.1 variant is now the second most prevalent variant making up 11.8% of UK cases as of 27 July. As of 4 August, it represented one in seven UK infections.
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Thailand Medical News Team Aug 12, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News. In an earlier article, we covered one of the eight newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages that are exhibiting worrisome mutations that could possibly drive increased disease severity and be possibly more lethal.
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Thailand Medical News Team Aug 12, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has raised concerns about its potential impact on the endocrine system in children and adolescents. Italian researchers from the University of Pavia, Vittore Buzzi Children’s Hospital, and Università di Milano have undertaken a thorough review to uncover the intricate rela...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 12, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless march of the COVID-19 pandemic has left behind a trail of mysteries and lingering effects, some of which have only begun to unravel as scientists delve deeper into the intricate web of post-infection complications.
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Among these enigmatic phenomena, a peculiar case has emer...
COVID-19 Research: In the realm of infectious diseases, the immune system's response holds the key to understanding the intricacies of pathogenesis and potential avenues for therapeutic intervention. Two notable viral infections, dengue fever and COVID-19, have recently captured global attention due to their widespread impact and diverse clinical manifestations. B cells, essential components o...
Med News: As winter grips Australia and cold and flu cases continue to surge, parents across the nation are facing a new challenge - a shortage of essential medicines for their children. This alarming scarcity is attributed to a combination of global supply disruptions and heightened demand due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, creating a perfect storm that has left many families struggling to fin...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 11, 2023 1 year ago
Outbreak News: In a distressing update on the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) situation in Afghanistan this year, the toll continues to rise as health officials report 806 cumulative cases and 86 deaths through August 5. The fatality rate stands at 10.67%, underscoring the urgency of containing the outbreak and safeguarding the population.
The majority of CCHF-associated deaths hav...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 11, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, economies, and societies worldwide. While primarily targeting the respiratory tract and inducing lung complications such as pneumonia, COVID-19 has also been associated with an array of immune responses, inflammation, autoantibody p...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
HIV News: In a groundbreaking study published on August 10, 2023, in the prestigious journal Nature Communications, scientists have unveiled a novel and previously undiscovered route through which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infiltrates the nucleus of healthy cells, thereby initiating a cascade of events that can lead to the replication of the virus and subsequent infection of other cel...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has brought about unprecedented challenges to global health. Among the severe complications that have emerged, acute kidney injury (AKI) has been a particularly concerning and potentially fatal consequence of COVID-19 as covered by many past studies, case rep...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
In a startling development with profound implications for public health, a previously undetected lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has been identified on mink farms in Poland. This newly discovered lineage, known as B.1.1.307, has raised concerns due to its potential to infect humans, pointing towards the existence of an unknown animal reservoir capable of sus...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
H5N1 News: With H5N1 rampant globally and not only infecting wild birds and mammals but also poultry farms, it is little wonder that the H5N1 virus has already crept into the human food chain. However, the poultry industry in various markets have embarked on various strategies and political lobbying to keep that fact away from the consumers!
The recent H5N1 News about cats getting infecte...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
Health News: In the complex landscape of medical research, each breakthrough uncovers new layers of understanding, leading to a deeper appreciation of the intricate interplay between medications and human health.
Recent investigations have turned their gaze toward the potential connection between extended use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) - medications commonly prescribed for manag...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The outbreak of COVID-19, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020, dramatically altered human behavior and necessitated unprecedented public health measures to curtail its spread. Among the most crucial strategies employed were lockdowns, social distancing, travel restrictions, and the widespread adoption of personal protective equipment (PPE) including fa...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a groundbreaking international study involving researchers from Autlán Regional Hospital-Mexico, University of Guadalajara-Mexico, King Abdulaziz University-Saudi Arabia, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute-Egypt, and University of South Florida, Tampa-USA, a compelling revelation has emerged regarding the immune evasion tactics employed by the notorio...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 10, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has once again taken center stage in France, as a newly identified variant, labeled "Eris," engenders a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Despite the lifting of the state of emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) in May, the virus continues to evolve, and this time, the emergence of the Eris variant is bei...
Thailand Medical News Team Aug 09, 2023 1 year ago
COVID-19 News: In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the global medical and scientific communities, researchers from the prestigious University of Tokyo in Japan have issued a dire warning about the newly identified SARS-CoV-2 subvariant known as EG.5.1 also known as the Eris variant that is currently spreading and rising in circulation in various geolocations across the world...