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Union Government to encourage HPV vaccination for cervical cancer through
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The National Technical Advisory Group for Immunisation (NTAGI) has recommended introduction of The quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus (qHPV) vaccine in the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) with a one-time catch-up for 9-14 year-old adolescent girls followed with routine introduction
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Plant receptors that regulate growth, immunity have common origin: Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As in animals, plants have immune responses that help them defend against pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and oomycetes. Before invaders can be stopped, they must first be detected, and this is accomplished by pattern recognition receptors located on the surface of plant cells
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Studies on infant mice offer a novel strategy to stop the flu from spreadi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks 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 finds how brain protein's virus-like structure help define cancer-in
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a rare but significant complication of cancer, the body's immune system can begin attacking the brain, resulting in rapid-onset memory loss and cognitive impairment. What precipitated this unexpected biological civil war was mostly unknown.
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Study reveals gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infec
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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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Government Of Gujarat & Instashield Signs MOU to Invest Rs 45 Crores i
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 17: Instashield, a medtech wellness company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Gujarat (Public Health and Family Welfare) at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat recently. The MoU was inked betw
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Chinese officials say COVID-19 infections may rebound in country in Januar
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Experts believe China will continue to experience various respiratory pathogens alternating or co-circulating in the winter and the coming spring, with influenza viruses still dominating in the short term.
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Maharashtra records 154 fresh Covid cases in state
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A total of 154 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Maharashtra on Saturday, the Health Department said
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Influenza-causing respiratory illness reported among people across Pakista
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A subtype H3N2 Influenza, a virus causing severe respiratory illness, has been reported in people across Pakistan, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing the National Institute of Health (NIH) report.
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Most patients who require hospitalisation are of influenza, RSV: Health ex
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As India logged 702 new COVID-19 cases and reported six deaths in the last 24 hours, Dr Dhiren Gupta, Senior Pediatrician, Sir Gangaram Hospital said that currently, most patients requiring hospitalisation are of Influenza and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Researchers discover new way Ebola virus uses to infect cells
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Understanding how viruses spread once they enter the human body is crucial for developing medications and therapies that can stop viruses in their tracks.
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