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Study finds how infections after hip replacement increases risk of death
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
ccording to new research, patients who experience a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following a total hip replacement have a five-fold greater risk of death within a ten-year period.
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Odisha: BMC issues directives on Bird flu, not to supply chicken from affe
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an advisory to avoid eating chicken following detection of infection from a poultry firm near city limits. A bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Pipli town of Odisha's Puri district, with the detection of the H5N1 avian influenza in several poult
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Researchers find how immune cells prevent lung healing after viral infecti
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Researchers found a mechanism by which immune cells impede the regeneration of the lungs' defensive barrier following viral infections such as COVID-19.
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Elton John reveals partial blindness due to severe eye infection
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Elton John has disclosed that he is grappling with partial blindness as a result of a severe eye infection, describing the recovery process as "an extremely slow process."
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New research on TB could change how we treat inflammatory disorders
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Tuberculosis is a perplexing disease. It is the largest cause of mortality from infectious disease worldwide, however, it is believed that such deaths account for just around 5 per cent of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infections. Antibiotics can be credited with saving the lives of some
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Ex-director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Antho
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, US, Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering well after hospitalisation for the West Nile virus, reported CNN.
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Sharp rise in respiratory, other viral infections among children: Health e
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As paediatric infections rise sharply, experts are urging heightened vigilance during these months to protect the most vulnerable.
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Maharashtra: 14-bed ward reserved at Mumbai's Seven Hills Hospital for mon
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A 14-bed ward has been reserved at Seven Hills Hospital in Maharashtra's Mumbai as a precautionary measure regarding 'Monkeypox' infection.
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The book 'World of Vaccinology 2024' released
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 20: "Awareness of vaccination is essential among the vulnerable sections of society," said Arif Mohammad Khan, Governor of Kerala. He was speaking at the release of the book 'World of Vaccinology 2024', co-authored by Dr M.I. Sahadulla, Chairman an
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Korea records COVID-19 surge in wastewater amid summer wave
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Republic of Korea's disease control agency said Sunday the level of the COVID-19 virus in wastewater has nearly doubled in just a week, following a surge in infections during the summer vacation season.
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Airports on alert in Pakistan following detection of mpox cases in nation
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amid growing concern of an upsurge in mpox infections, the Border Health Services of Pakistan rolled out a notification to intensify surveillance and precautionary measures at all entry points, including airports, reported ARY News.
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Untreated sinusitis can lead to fungal infections, life-threatening compli
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Untreated sinusitis can lead to fungal infections and life-threatening complications, as demonstrated by a recent case involving Dr RG, a 27-year-old physician.
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