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Study discovers enzyme that may prevent streptococci infection
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): Researchers have found an enzyme that could prevent a deadly streptococci infection that causes around 500,000 deaths worldwide each year.
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Workshop on 'aseptic techniques' held at Military Hospital in Shillong
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): In order to highlight the problem of healthcare-associated infections, a workshop on 'aseptic techniques' was conducted at Military Hospital in Shillong on Saturday.
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Study finds compound in breast milk that fights harmful bacteria
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): Breast milk not only provides the complete form of nutrition for your baby but it also has a compound that fights infections by allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive, claim researchers.
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IIT Hyderabad researchers develop oral tablets for treating leishmaniasis,
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 23 (ANI): With an aim to treat fungal infections and leishmaniasis (kala-azar and black fever) prevalent in the country, researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad have developed a method to produce controlled-release oral tablets.
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Initial urinary tract infection can lead to other infections: Study
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 22 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that an initial urinary tract infection (UTI) can set the tone for subsequent infections.
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Accurate tests required to cure urinary tract infections: Study
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 13 (ANI): A recent study shows that doctors require more accurate and rapid testing capabilities for UTI, to decrease overprescribing of antibiotics.
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Water treatment cuts parasitic roundworm infections; Study
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 3 (ANI): A recent study in rural Kenya explored the effects of water quality, sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional interventions because of the increasing rates of the intestinal worm and Giardia infections.
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Scientists remove need for anti-rejection drugs in transplant recipients
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): Whenever a transplant is done recipients need to take long-term antirejection drugs that suppress the body's immune system. However, anti-rejection drugs are known to cause serious infections and even cancer in recipients. Now, researchers have found a way
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World Breastfeeding Week: To choose breast feeding or pumping?
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 30 (ANI): A mother's breast milk supports immune responses in her newborn till six months, further decreasing the risk of infections, malnourishment, allergies, and other complications.
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Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: study
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 28 (ANI): A recent discovery revealed that pain-sensing nerves help fight skin infections and prevent its spread, suggesting a new type of immunity.
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Study suggests mechanism to wake up sleeping bacteria to fight infections
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 20 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a mechanism to wake up sleepy bacteria to combat chronic infections. These sleeping bacteria are called 'persisters' and can be found in every type of bacterial population studied so far, including important human pathogens.
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Can kissing cause gonorrhea?
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 17 (ANI): You may find it hard to believe but kissing could be a possible reason behind gonorrhoea, the most antibiotic-resistant of all the sexually transmitted infections.
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