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Do you know genetic malfunction causes rare lung disease? Study finds
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
One of the most significant cells in the body is the macrophage. This immune cell, dubbed "big eater" in Greek, eats and breaks down dangerous substances like dust, debris, bacteria, and cancer cells. Macrophages play a particularly important role in the lungs, where they combat bacterial in
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Study finds how new type of cell therapy help ARDS patients
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A novel form of cell therapy may help patients who are critically ill with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) brought on by severe COVID-19, according to a study.
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Researchers discover genetic malfunction that causes rare lung disease
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The macrophage is one of the most important cells in the body. This immune cell, which means "big eater" in Greek, consumes and digests harmful materials such as bacteria, cancer cells, dust, and detritus. Macrophages are notably crucial in the lungs, where they fight bacterial infections wh
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New type of cell therapy shows promise for ARDS patients
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A study suggested that a new type of cell therapy may improve the prognosis of patients critically unwell with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by severe COVID-19.
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Studies on infant mice offer a novel strategy to stop the flu from spreadi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Now, a new study in infant mice shows that keeping virus particles from attaching to SAs limits more than just the entry of influenza A viral infections, but also hinders their exit (shedding) and transmission from mouse to mouse. Such infections are the main cause of the seasonal flu that k
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Study reveals gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infec
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to researchers from Georgia State University's Center for Translational Antiviral Research and the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, the composition of the gut microbiota determines how vulnerable mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections. Read More
Study discovers resin element effective against coronaviruses, reduces inf
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A recent study discovered that a resin element is highly effective against coronaviruses and significantly reduces their infectivity on plastic surfaces.
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Tips for Newly Parents to Protect their Newborn from the Seasonal Infectio
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29: Bringing a newborn into the world is an exhilarating experience for parents, but it also comes with a heightened sense of responsibility, especially when it comes to safeguarding your little one from seasonal infections. Babies, with their developing
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Dense fog grips Delhi, people suffer from health issues
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Dense fog also prevailed in parts of Delhi on Saturday as cold wave conditions persisted. The residents are complaining of health issues like cough, cold, throat irritation, chest tightness, low oxygen level, burning sensation in the eyes, and high fever.
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Researchers unveil new tool that reveals gene behaviour in bacteria
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Bacterial infections are responsible for millions of deaths each year, with the global threat made severe by the increasing resistance of microbes to antibiotic treatments
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Study reveals how viral infections interact with human bodies
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Much of our understanding of viral respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza is based on investigations of symptomatic patients. A new longitudinal study of symptomatic, asymptomatic, and mild illnesses conducted by Columbia University researchers gives information on how our bodi
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Chinese officials say COVID-19 infections may rebound in country in Januar
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Experts believe China will continue to experience various respiratory pathogens alternating or co-circulating in the winter and the coming spring, with influenza viruses still dominating in the short term.
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