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Parasitic infection tied to cancer-linked gene activity in cervix, study f
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A newly presented study has uncovered troubling molecular changes in the cervix associated with a common parasitic infection, Schistosoma haematobium, and its standard treatment.
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'Zaynich' antibiotic for multi-drug resistant infections to get USFDA appr
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Zaynich is a novel antibiotic developed to target multi-drug-resistant Gram-negative infections.
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WHO launches regional roadmap for triple elimination of mother-to-child-tr
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking at the launch of the regional roadmap for the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of these infections for the 2024-2030 period, Wazed stressed the importance of continued efforts in addressing these preventable diseases.
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Multi-Disciplinary Team from Saveetha Medical College Provides Essential H
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7: Amidst the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a team of 21 multidisciplinary medical professionals from Saveetha Medical College undertook a crucial three-day humanitarian mission recently, delivering critical medical care and psychological support to
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'Narcos: Mexico' actor Manuel Masalva in medically induced coma after seve
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Narcos: Mexico fame actor Manuel Masalva remains in critical but stable condition after being placed in a medically induced coma following the contraction of a "very aggressive bacteria" while travelling in the Philippines
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Antibody-based therapy several notches closer to treat lethal mucormycosis
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.
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Current antivirals may be less effective against severe infection caused b
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most effective way to protect against the virus.
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Researchers demonstrate new technique for boosting plant growth with bacte
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers have successfully demonstrated a technique for encapsulating bacteria, which can subsequently be preserved and applied to plants to promote their growth and protect them from pests and infections. The technique paves the way for a variety of crop applications that will enable far
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Rifampicin drug used in TB treatment is expected to be commissioned later
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The drug Rifampicin, which is used in serious bacterial infections, particularly Tuberculosis, is expected to be commissioned this year.
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Microplastic may fuel antibiotic resistance: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a startling discovery, a team of Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections.
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Karachi reports first Naegleria fowleri death of 2025
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karachi has reported its first death from Naegleria fowleri in 2025, as a 36-year-old woman succumbed to the infection last month, according to health officials
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Vatican says, Pope Francis is improving and his prognosis is no longer 'gu
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pope Francis is not considered to be in imminent danger from the infection he arrived to the hospital with, a Vatican source said on Monday, as reported by CNN.
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