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Researchers find how people with hepatitis C cure still face risk of death
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Even after being cured of their hepatitis C infection, those who have recovered still have a far higher chance of dying than the general population—between three and fourteen times higher, depending on the severity of their liver illness.
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Study gives new insight into cause of inner-ear bone loss
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A person's hearing and balance may be impacted by a number of issues and difficulties brought on by persistent middle ear inflammation. A common issue is the development of cholesteatomas, which are aberrant ear collections of cells that, if addressed, can lead to bone erosion. Consequently,
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New HIV drug formulation may help improve treatment outcomes for children
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have contributed to the confirmation of the dose, safety, and efficacy of a medication formulation intended to treat children infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Researchers discover new method to treat fungal infections
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
There are just three primary kinds of antifungal drugs available today, and they all act by breaking the barrier that surrounds fungal cells. Despite the fact that they all assault the barrier, current therapies are quite specialised, which means that what kills one type of fungus may not ki
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Madonna considers herself lucky 'to be alive' after hospital stint
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
American singer and actor Madonna has reflected on how her loved ones are assisting her in healing, one month after being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a bacterial infection, CNN reported.
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Immune cell discovery may lead to improved chronic worm treatment: Researc
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers at Monash University have discovered why some intestinal worm infections become chronic in animal models, which could lead to human vaccinations and better therapies.
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Researchers discover new way to beat fungal infections
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers have discovered a novel method of combating fungal infections. The key is to prevent fungi from producing fatty acids, which are the primary component of fats.
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Over 1000 people infected with tuberculosis in Afghanistan’s Kandahar in l
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Head of the tuberculosis section in Kandahar’s Public Health Department, Jamaluddin Azimi, said: “In the last six months, we had approximately 1,160 tuberculosis patients, which has decreased by six and a half per cent compared to last year, and overall, the level of the disease among women
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Research reveals why we lose fat, muscle during infection
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Although infections can induce a number of symptoms, one common symptom is the loss of fat and muscle, a process known as wasting. Salk researchers wanted to know if wasting may help them fight diseases.
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Kolkata: Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar visits ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattach
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has been admitted to Woodlands Hospital with a lower respiratory tract infection and Type II respiratory failure.
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Union Minister Anurag Thakur prays for 'speedy recovery' of Ex-WB CM Bhatt
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"I pray for the speedy recovery of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. He has contributed a lot to West Bengal for a long time, may God give him a long life," Union Minister Thakur said.
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Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee hospitalised with respirator
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The hospital in its notification noted that the leader has been put on non-invasive ventilation, antibiotics, and other supportive management.
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