Tag: Diseases

Stem Cell Therapy
The Delhi High Court permitted two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses
Most avian flu outbreaks in India reported from post-monsoon to pre-summer season: study.

H1N1 (Spanish Flu Virus)
Article in The Hindu about the story of recreation of H1N1 influenza virus which cased the deadliest pandemic (Spanish Flu of 1918) in history

Dengue and Conjunctivitis
Yamuna river water that led to viral diseases (dengue and conjunctivitis) in Delhi had breached the ‘danger’ mark recently.

Bubonic Plague
China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.
Tuberculosis
A significant trial has highlighted how nutritional supplementation can greatly reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) disease.
Sickle Cell Disease and G-6 PD
Health Ministry stated that genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease and G-6 PD deficiency were rising in tribal areas.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis, a potentially fatal zoonotic bacterial disease has emerged as an important infectious disease in the world today.