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Pakistan's fifth polio case raises concerns over surveillance lapses
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The case, which occurred on April 29 and was confirmed on June 8, highlights a significant delay of six weeks in diagnosis, indicating a notable gap in identifying and addressing poliovirus infections.
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Researchers find new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Tulane University researchers have discovered a promising new strategy for treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, providing hope to patients who continue to suffer from the bacterial infection even after receiving antibiotic treatment.
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Study finds how novel immune cell therapy can fight hepatitis B infections
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Researchers found out how chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes gradual liver damage, and eradicating the virus remains a daunting challenge.
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WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections that claim 3,500 lives each
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The report, released at the World Hepatitis Summit, highlights that despite better tools for diagnosis and treatment, and decreasing product prices, testing and treatment coverage rates have stalled.
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"Post Covid, immunity has decreased and viral infections including various
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Dr Shilpa Sharma, a Paediatric surgeon in AIIMS Delhi has said that the people who recovered from Covid are facing low immunity which has increased viral infections, skin allergies, cholecystitis, appendicitis etc.
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Parasitic worm infection in TB patients makes lung disease more severe, fi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The study done by the National Institute of Health (NIH) ICER in collaboration with M Vishwanathan Diabetic Research Centre ( MVDRC) in Chennai on the impact of worm infections on pulmonary tuberculosis severity and treatment found that parasitic worms in patients with pulmonary tuberculo
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Israel: Newly identified yeast shows promise in preventing life-threatenin
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Candidiasis is an infection caused by the fungus Candida, a type of yeast that normally resides in various parts of the body, including the mouth, throat, gut, and genital area, without causing any harm if diagnosed and treated promptly
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NETREACH Paves the Way for Comprehensive Sexual Healthcare with Counsellin
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 18: In a move towards holistic sexual healthcare, NETREACH.co.in, a leading sexual healthcare website, proudly shares the provision of its counselling services. The platform offers a range of counselling services addressing HIV and other sexually transmitt
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Foundation for Neglected Disease Research, Bangalore and Blockchain For Im
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 13: Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) Bangalore and Blockchain For Impact (BFI) announced an impact driven partnership under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Program, aimed at advancing healthcare in India. BFI aims to allocate 300,000 USD to
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Indore: RRCAT scientists develop Photo disinfection device for ear, nose i
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The device made for ears has been named "Earolight" and for nose has been named "Nasolight". The device will be launched in the market soon, its clinical trial has also been conducted on various patients by the doctors of Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore. The infe
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Study gives insight into significance of genetic sequencing to diagnosis
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Brazilian researchers described the case of a nine-year-old boy admitted to the hospital with multiple symptoms and overlapping conditions that made diagnosis difficult, including short stature, thin tooth enamel (dental enamel hypoplasia), moderate mental deficiency, speech delay, asthma, m
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Playing Safe Is the New Way This Valentine's Day
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 13: As Valentine's Day approaches, the air is filled with romance, anticipation, and expressions of love. While this day is traditionally associated with romantic gestures, chocolates, and flowers; in the midst of celebrating love, it's crucial to prior
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