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Impossible to track exact number of COVID cases in China: Chinese health a
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China's National Health Commission said that since many of the government's COVID regulation have ended including a lift on mandatory COVID tests, the number of cases reported no longer reflect the actual number of infections.
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Israeli medication for treating cystic fibrosis to begin human trials
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which creates a buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and digestive system, resulting in malnutrition, breathing difficulties, frequent lung and sinus infections, jaundice and even male infertility.
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Study finds specific bacteria in bladder that makes women more prone to
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Scientists have discovered certain bacteria in the bladder that may identify which postmenopausal women are more prone to recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they discovered that oestrogen may contribute to lowering that vulnerability.
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Defense against infections is improved by epigenetic emergency switch: Stu
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The hematopoietic system switches from normal to emergency mode during infections and this improves the defense against pathogens.
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Research shows how a viral toxin may exacerbate severe COVID-19
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals how a viral toxin produced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus may contribute to severe COVID-19 infections. The study shows how a portion of the SARS-CoV-2 "spike" protein can damage cell barriers that line the inside of blood vessels within orga
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Study finds possible link between mouth bacteria, brain abscesses
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to new research, bacteria that cause mouth infections may also have a role in individuals getting potentially fatal brain abscesses.
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Understanding cryptic role fungi play in ecosystems
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
When you say "fungi," most people think of mushrooms, showy fruiting bodies, but most fungi do not produce mushrooms. It is estimated that there are approximately 3 to 13 million fungal species on Earth, many of which are microscopic in size.
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Researchers find new method of microbial pathogen detection in patients wi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
With the aid of the Wyss Institute's FcMBL broad-spectrum pathogen capture technology, researchers have redesigned the procedure for identifying microorganisms in blood samples from paediatric sepsis patients.
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Study reveal severe asthma attacks doubled post Covid-19
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to researchers, asthma patients experienced about doubled risk of having a severe asthma attack. The research found an increased risk of these attacks after Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed.
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China reports new daily record COVID cases for second consecutive day
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Of the total COVID cases, 3,041 were symptomatic while 29,654 were asymptomatic, Reuters news agency reported. The report added that Thursday's new local COVID-19 infections set a daily record, beating a figure set in mid-April.
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New research reveals relationship between oral bacteria and diseases
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified the bacteria most commonly found in severe oral infections. Few such studies have been done before, and the team now hopes that the study can provide deeper insight into the association between oral bacteria and other diseases. T
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Researchers discover how oral bacteria infection, common diseases are conn
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Study found the connection between oral health and common diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
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