Stem Cell Therapy
Posted in Biology

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
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses

Most avian flu outbreaks in India reported from post-monsoon to pre-summer season: study.

Spanish Flu Virus
Posted in Biology

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
Posted in Biology

Dengue and Conjunctivitis

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

Bubonic Plague
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Bubonic Plague

China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.

Tuberculosis
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Tuberculosis

A significant trial has highlighted how nutritional supplementation can greatly reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) disease.

Sickle Cell Disease
Posted in Biology Science & Technology

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
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis, a potentially fatal zoonotic bacterial disease has emerged as an important infectious disease in the world today.