Category: Diseases
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.
Cancer Disease
World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4th every year
Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD)
Since January 1 this year, two people have died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Karnataka.
Western Equine Encephalitis
Recently, Argentina reported the Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV) infection cases.
Leprosy Disease
Health Ministry announces new treatment regimen for leprosy known as Multidrug Therapy (MDT).
Havisure | Hepatitis
Recently IIL (Indian Immunologists Ltd) launched 1st indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine.
Multiple Sclerosis
Recent research showed DNA from ancient Europeans revealing surprising multiple sclerosis origins.
CERVAVAC | Cervical Cancer
The Government has set out a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls between 9 to 14 years to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.
Critically Important Antimicrobials (CIA)
Survey by NCDC (National Centre for Disease Control) highlighted the need for proper monitoring of CIA to mitigate AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)
Variant of Interest and Types of Variants
Recently WHO declared JN.1, a sub-variant of COVID-19 as variant of interest.
Kala-azar
India stands on the verge of eliminating visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as kala azar.