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Global efforts to combat infectious diseases must extend beyond childhood:
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study, global efforts to lower infectious diseases must focus more on older children and adolescents as the disease burden shifts to this population.
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Doctors give tips on how to prevent diseases during monsoon season
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Dr Rajeev Gupta, Director, of Internal Medicine, Delhi spoke with ANI and said, "I have recently observed an influx of cases involving various infections, such as acute gastroenteritis, dysentery, typhoid fever, leptospirosis, dengue fever, malaria, and cases of electrocution, in the outpati
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Study reveals how DNA test broaden access to cervical cancer screening
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In low- and middle-income nations where the disease kills more than 3,00,000 women annually, Rice University bioengineers have demonstrated a low-cost, point-of-care DNA test for HPV infections that may make cervical cancer screening more accessible.
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Clinical use of antibodies cause life-threatening fungal infections: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers found some monoclonal antibodies used in clinical trials have been linked to life-threatening systemic fungal infections. The study was published in Journal, 'Cell.'
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Precise therapeutic target is provided by charting evolution of primary vi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
This new study focused on a subpopulation of E. coli with a specific capsule - the extracellular barrier that surrounds a bacterium - known as K1. E. coli with this form of capsule has been linked to invasive illnesses such as bloodstream or kidney infections, as well as neonatal meningitis.
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Study gives more insight into development of infection-fighting immune cel
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
With its complicated network of proteins, cells, and organs, the immune system guards the body against intruders like bacteria, viruses, or tumours. Cytotoxic T cells, specialised immune cells that destroy malignant or infected cells in our bodies, can transform into transient effector cells
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Study reveals how immune system trip wire that detects COVID-19
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Inflammasomes are part of a complex network of molecular sensors that our bodies utilise to detect infection. However, immunologists have been intrigued by the processes behind these sensors, which activate responses to dangers such as invading infections.
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China braces for next wave of COVID infections: Report
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to NTD, a top epidemiologist predicted that over 60 million will catch the infection per week when the wave hits and noted that the authorities are preparing vaccines.
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Shares of Chinese Pharma companies spike amid sharp increase in COVID infe
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid a spike in COVID-19 infections in China, the shares of the Chinese pharmaceutical countries have also seen a massive increase in their values on Wednesday, Hong Kong-based The Standard reported.
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Human T cells play key role in controlling respiratory syncytial virus inf
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In healthy adults, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) primarily causes the symptoms of a cold, but it can also lead to more serious lung infections in newborns, those with impaired immune systems, and the elderly. Surprisingly, the most frequent cause of hospitalisation for newborns and y
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People with respiratory problems should avoid cold drinks, ice cream in su
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
With the heatwave conditions persisting in the country, people tend to consume cold drinks, ice cream, and juices but one should refrain from them, said Dr NK Gupta, HOD of Pulmonary medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, advising people about basic rules to avoid infections in summer, especially
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Study finds how intestinal bacteria effects growth of fungi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The bacteria in the gut offer information about the number of potentially harmful Candida fungus present. Surprisingly, lactic acid bacteria are among them, which are renowned for their potential to protect against fungal illnesses.
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