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Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Taiwanese Study Highlights Tawa-Tawa’s Anti-Inflammatory and Energy-Boosting Potential Researchers from National I-Lan University (Taiwan), National Taiwan Ocean University and Chang Jung Christian University (Taiwan) have conducted a promising study on Euphorbia hirta, popularly known as Tawa-Tawa. Researchers from Mapúa University in the Philippines also collaborated ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 07, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and Rabin Medical Center have conducted a study revealing that individuals recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19 can experience long-term respiratory issues. These findings challenge the belief that lasting lung problems are confined to those who suffered severe cases. For those affected by mild to moderate infections, the stud...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: A recent study involving researchers from multiple global institutions, including the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, Imperial College London in the UK, University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, and others, has delved into the effects of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on male foreskin tissue. This investigation focused on whether short-term use of PrEP alters gene expres...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Hospital News: A shocking series of infections following cataract surgeries has emerged in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh-India, where 17 patients developed severe eye infections shortly after their procedures. Investigations revealed significant contamination within the operation theatres (OTs), with the presence of bacteria and even fungus on the surgical tables and equipment. This alarming revelation ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: A widespread outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumonia, often referred to as "walking pneumonia," is currently sweeping across Japan, with cases rising to unprecedented levels. This illness, caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae, primarily affects the respiratory system and has been hitting record numbers for four consecutive weeks. According to recent data from Japan’s...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Understanding Liver Health with Quercetin Recent research sheds light on quercetin, a naturally occurring antioxidant found in common foods, as a promising solution for managing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). Researchers from the Medical University of Lublin and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland have revealed quercetin's potentia...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: A recent study delved into the association between an unhealthy plant-based diet (uPDI) and the likelihood of contracting COVID-19, analyzing data from 8,157 adults involved in the Yazd Health Study (YaHS) and Taghzieh Mardom-e-Yazd (TAMIZ) study in Yazd, Iran. Researchers from Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences joined forces to ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, patients with cancer have faced new challenges in managing their treatment schedules. This issue is especially pressing for breast cancer patients, as surgeries were delayed to minimize COVID-19 exposure risks. However, with COVID-19 now a regular health concern, researchers from the Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute and Rizhao Central Hospital in...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Vitamin D’s Role in Pregnancy A recent study from researchers at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán and the Instituto Nacional de Perinatología Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes in Mexico suggests that vitamin D, particularly in its active form as calcitriol, could help protect the placenta from inflammation caused by...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: In the world of viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 M protein plays an essential role in assembling infectious virus particles. The M protein, which is the most abundant structural protein in coronaviruses, takes on two forms, or conformations - known as "Mshort" and "Mlong." This dynamic shift between the two shapes is essential for coordinating how the virus builds and rele...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Uncovering a Key Protein’s Role in Lung Aging In an intriguing study, researchers from Southern Medical University in China explored how a specific protein, known as the Cdc42 Protein, might accelerate aging processes in lung cells as a result of exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This discovery sheds light on why some individuals, especially older adults, experience se...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: As New Zealand steps into summer, a new COVID-19 wave fueled by the XEC variant is beginning to make its presence known across the nation. In just the past week, the country has seen 1,248 new infections and, tragically, 12 more deaths directly linked to the virus. With an average of 77 patients being hospitalized per day, epidemiologists are sounding alarms and it appears the pandem...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Recent studies from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague have raised concerns about how commonly prescribed antidepressants affect mitochondrial functions. Researchers Matej L’upták, Zdeněk Fišar, and Jana Hroudová explored the impacts of various antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake i...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Role of ENOX2 in Melanoma Scientists from the University Hospital of Ulm, the University of Hohenheim, and Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen have delved into the function of a protein known as ENOX2 in melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. This protein, which is linked to cancer growth and survival, could act as a new biomarker - an indicator fo...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study led by the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia has shed light on why so many long COVID sufferers report ongoing heart issues. Research led by Associate Professor Kirsty Short focused on the cause of persistent chest pain and heart palpitations experienced by individuals struggling with long-term COVID-19 effects. By analyzing blood samples from long COVID...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 06, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts noticed how the virus affected existing health conditions, including migraine headaches. This study, conducted by researchers from the University of Palermo in Italy, explored the impact of COVID-19 on migraine patients. Their findings, gathered from 102 participants, offer insights into how the virus can worsen or, in rare cases, improve ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Genetic Link to COVID-19 Severity A recent study reveals that genetics may hold key insights into why some people experience milder COVID-19 symptoms than others. This discovery centers on a specific genetic marker, known as the HLA-B-21M/T dimorphism, which affects the immune response of natural killer (NK) cells. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, along with collabora...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Researchers Discover New Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Dual Viral Infections In a new breakthrough, scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) could help reduce inflammation caused by a co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and the influenza virus. Such infections, when occurring together, are parti...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: The world has faced both the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread rollout of various SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, bringing up essential questions about how our immune systems respond to this virus and the vaccines designed to protect against it. T cells, a key part of the immune system, carry unique “fingerprints” called T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoires, specifically within a se...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: New research shows COVID-19 does more than just affect the lungs - it may also have serious effects on the liver, especially in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions. Researchers at the University of Campania in Italy found that the virus’s spike protein (specifically the S1 subunit) interacts with liver proteins, potentially worsening hepatitis B (HBV) and increasing ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: In an exciting development, Hungarian researchers have uncovered a novel biomarker for mitochondrial dysfunction in patients suffering from Long COVID. This groundbreaking research reveals crucial insights into how SARS-CoV-2 impacts cellular structures and contributes to lingering symptoms that affect millions worldwide. Scientists believe this discovery could pave the way for bette...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: A team of researchers from Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS in Pavia, Italy, the National Research Council (CNR)-IASI in Rome, and other renowned institutions has revealed that COVID-19’s effects extend far beyond the initial infection. Their findings indicate that the virus leaves a lasting legacy on our DNA, specifically through epigenetic modifications such as DNA ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  9 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  10 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  10 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  10 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 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  10 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...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 01, 2024  10 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...

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