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I-Day celebrations: Manoj Sinha aims to make J-K free of corruption, illeg
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 15 (ANI): With India celebrating its 76th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday urged people of Jammu and Kashmir to take a pledge to make the Union Territory Nasha-Mukt (free of drugs), Bhrashtachar-Mukt (c
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Study finds Betamethasone may improve prostate cancer radiation therapy ou
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Lexington [Kentucky], August 15 (ANI): According to a recent study from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, the common steroid betamethasone may be utilised to lessen the negative effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
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Potential benefits of re-purposed drug for motor neuron disease patients
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a recent study, a medication commonly used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has demonstrated promise as a potential new treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Study reveals new molecule that inhibits drug-resistant bacteria
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Urinary tract infections are frequent, but treatment is becoming more challenging as the bacteria that cause them to become resistant to several drugs. In lab trials and in mice with pneumonia and urinary tract infections, researchers discovered a novel chem
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Scientists reveal new radiolabelling method for personalised cancer treatm
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Delft [Netherlands], August 14 (ANI): TU Delft researchers have developed a new method for producing nanocarriers loaded with radioactive salts for imaging and treatment. Because the assembly of these nanocarriers is so simple, the innovation is ideal for clinical research and cancer treatme
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Scientists use mathematical modelling to combat malaria
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], August 14 (ANI): To manage one of the most serious threats to global malaria control, researchers developed a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs in Africa, according to a recent study.
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Anti-Narcotic Task Force busts drug nexus between Afghanistan, Punjab, arr
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): The Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) unit of the Crime Branch unearthed the main link of the drug trafficking nexus operating from Afghanistan to Punjab and arrested one accused in this connection, said the officials on Saturday.
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Delhi Police arrest Bhojpuri singer turned drug peddler with 21 kg ganja
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Delhi Police on Friday said that they have arrested a popular singer-turned-drug peddler with 21.508 kg ganja.
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Nigerian national apprehended with 30 gm of MDMA drug in Hyderabad
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 13 (ANI): The sleuths of the Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW), along with Narayanguda police, apprehended a Nigerian national for allegedly possessing 30 grams of MDMA drug, an official said on Friday.
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Tiff between regulatory body and manufacturers leads to drug shortage in P
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], August 12 (ANI): Rising conflicts between the drug regulatory body and pharmaceutical manufacturers in Pakistan has put a blockade on the production of several drugs leading to shortages of medicines in the market.
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Patients with motor neuron disease might benefit from repurposed medicatio
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Edinburgh [UK], August 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, a medication commonly used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has demonstrated promise as a potential new treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, C
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Wednesday said that the Centre has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose after completion of six months from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield vaccines
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