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Researchers shed light on early stages of HIV infection in human body
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The body's immune system is under attack by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It may result in autoimmune deficiency syndrome if untreated (AIDS).
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Study reveals how extracellular vesicles boost T cells
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
T cells, a key element of the immune system, are crucial in preventing viral infections. Extracellular vesicles are shown to be crucial in the activation of these cells in a mouse model by a team led by Prof. Thomas Brocker and Jan Kranich from the LMU Biomedical Center.
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Study finds how single drop of blood can detect HIV, hepatitis B, hepatiti
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
At the European Conference of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) this year in Copenhagen, Denmark, data on a test that may detect HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C from a single drop of blood are being presented.
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AIIMS-Delhi issues advisory after staffers tested positive for Covid-19
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi has issued an advisory for its staff to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour after a few of them were tested positive for the infection on Wednesday.
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TN: Health minister urges people to wear masks amid Covid spike
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Speaking in the Assembly on Tuesday, the Health minister said, "About a month back, Covid cases were lesser. But recently, we've noticed a surge in cases. Not only in Tamil Nadu, many states across India are witnessing a sudden spike in infections. After assessing the prevailing situation, w
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Zydus receives final approval from US regulator for Azithromycin tablets
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Azithromycin is prescribed to treat certain bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat, and reproductive organs.
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Scientists suggest novel ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tub
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Researchers at the University of Otago have discovered new treatment possibilities for antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis (TB) strains, clearing the path for new tactics to tackle the disease that takes the lives of around 4,000 people every day.
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Around 500 mountaineers may try to scale Everest this season
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Nepal's expedition organisers say that the number of Everest permits issued for the spring climbing season may exceed expectations, but a re-emergence of coronavirus infections, erratic weather and overcrowding caused by new climbers may ruin the season. Booking trends and inquiries show tha
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India registers 6,155 fresh Covid cases, active cases climb to 31,194
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The country recorded 6,155 fresh Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, marking a marginal increase from Friday's tally of 6,050 cases, the Union health ministry stated in a bulletin on Saturday.
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At 6,050, Covid cases sees sharp upward spiral in last 24 hours
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As many 6,050 fresh Covid-19 infections were recorded in the country in the last 24 hours, marking a significant jump from Thursday's tally of 5,335 cases, the Union health ministry said.
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Former Italy PM Berlusconi in intensive care with leukaemia, lung infectio
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a statement, the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan said that the 86-year-old politician's cancer is not serious and that he had carried the disease "for some time."
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Researchers suggest new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tube
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
New treatment options for tuberculosis (TB) strains that are resistant to antibiotics have been found by University of Otago researchers, paving the way for fresh strategies to combat the illness that claims the lives of approximately 4,000 people daily.
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