Category: Diseases
West Nile Virus
Cases of West Nile fever, caused by West Nile Virus, were reported in Kerala.
Men5CV Vaccine
Nigeria became the 1st country to rollout a new meningitis vaccine, known as Men5CV.
Radiation Therapy (Radiotherapy)
Delhi’s Lady Hardinge Medical College opens Radiation Therapy facility.
World Purple Day and Epilepsy
World Purple Day was observed globally to raise awareness on epilepsy.
Covishield | Covaxin
Recently, a new study by scientists found that the Covishield vaccine shows more robust immune responses compared to Covaxin
Oral Cancer
Recently, Indian team used ‘deworming drug’ as repurposed drug to treat oral cancer subtype
HbA1C | Diabetes
An article in Hindu | What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes?
Penicillin G
Recently, India restarted the manufacture of Penicillin G.
Gene therapy for hemophilia A
Recently, India conducted 1st human clinical trials for ‘haemophilia A’ gene therapy.
Guinea Worm Disease
Recently an article on the global push for Guinea worm disease eradication approaching completion
Autoimmune Diseases
The role of X chromosome in auto-immune diseases
Oral Rehydration Salts
Recent studies aims to raise awareness among healthcare providers about patients’ preferences for ORS and its usefulness.