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Researchers find how immune cells prevent lung healing after viral infecti
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Researchers found a mechanism by which immune cells impede the regeneration of the lungs' defensive barrier following viral infections such as COVID-19.
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Sharp rise in respiratory, other viral infections among children: Health e
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As paediatric infections rise sharply, experts are urging heightened vigilance during these months to protect the most vulnerable.
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Autoantibodies can be behind lifelong risk of viral infections: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new study shows that about two per cent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more susceptible to viral diseases like COVID-19. The study, conducted by University of Zurich (UZH) researchers together with a USZ tea
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Union Health Ministry issues advisory to states in view of Zika virus case
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The health facilities and hospitals have been assigned a nodal officer to monitor and act to keep the premises Aedes mosquito free. States have been instructed to strengthen their entomological surveillance and intensify their vector control activities
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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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"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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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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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 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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Weather change triggers surge in COVID, flu cases, says Health Expert
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As winter sets in and cold wave intensifies, health experts are highlighting a sudden surge in viral infections, influenza, and COVID-19 cases.
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New type of antibody can help against multiple forms of flu virus: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a previously unknown class of antibodies--immune system proteins that guard against disease--that appear to be capable of neutralising different strains of flu virus.
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