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Researchers discover new method to treat fungal infections
Updated : 5 months, 3 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, 3 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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Research reveals why we lose fat, muscle during infection
Updated : 5 months, 3 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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Study sheds light on molecular mechanisms of HIV drug resistance
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dolutegravir is one of the most potent antiviral drugs now being used in clinical practise to treat HIV. Scientists from the Salk Institute and the National Institutes of Health have discovered the molecular routes through which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develops resistance to i
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WHO launches 'One life, one liver' campaign on World Hepatitis Day
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
To mark World Hepatitis Day (WHD), the WHO is calling for scaling up testing and treatment for viral hepatitis, warning that the disease could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV combined by 2040 if current infection trends continue.
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Researchers find genetic locations for increased hidradenitis suppurativa
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Under the skin, painful lumps develop as a result of the chronic inflammatory follicular illness known as hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The armpits, groin, and regions beneath the breasts are common places where the lumps develop as a result of skin rubbing against the skin. The severity of
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Eye infections increasing among children, doctors advice medical attention
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
With monsoon comes the risk of many diseases, including the eye infections.
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