Category: Diseases
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.
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.