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Vaccination Campaign To Control Polio Begins in Gaza
Gaza recently reported its first polio case in 25 years when a 10-month-old kid got his leg paralysed. This news spread like wildfire, causing concerns among doctors and residents alike. The WHO (World Health Organisation)
Bharat Biotech’s New Cholera Game-Changer Vaccine
The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) announced the launch of Hillchol on Tuesday. Hillchol is a highly effective single-strain oral cholera vaccine created by BBIL under a licence from Hillmen Laboratories. The effectiveness of
Everything About Mpox: Cases, Vaccine And Prevention
Africa has been struggling with infectious diseases mpox or monkeypox. A rapidly growing outbreak has become a matter of concern for the continent, leaving people to think it is an epidemic or even a new
Monsoon Woes: Dengue & Malaria Treatment Cost Hit New High
As the monsoon season sweeps across India, bringing relief from the summer heat, it is also a call to some seasonal diseases. Dengue and Malaria are two common monsoon diseases of concern every year. However,
WHO Released A New Pathogen List: Unveiling The Threats
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a new list of pathogens that might trigger the next pandemic. Alarmingly, the number of pathogens has grown to 30. Influenza A, dengue, and monkeypox have been identified
A-Fib: The New Heart Disease Targeting Youth
A recent study by Dr Aditya Bhonsale, a cardiac electrophysiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, revealed that a quarter of the 67000 patients treated for A-Fib (Atrial fibrillation) were younger than 65. Most
Is AI Outperforming Doctors For Cancer Treatment?
A recent study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) became the talk of the town when it revealed that an AI (Artificial Intelligence) tool outperformed doctors in detecting cancer. It’s a generative
Chandipura Virus Wrath In Gujarat: What’s The Update?
Gujarat has been combating a virus that has proven critical for the state to contain. The virus is known as the Chandipura virus (CHPV). On Monday, 15 July 2024, the Gujarat government shared shocking news
A New Medical Breakthrough In Diabetic Treatment
The IANS (Indo-Asian News Service) shared information about studies related to diabetic treatment. Recent studies have revolutionised diabetic treatment. Studies share information about medicinal drugs that will protect diabetic patients against heart and kidney disease.
Food And Drug Administration Approved Kisunla Medicine
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved Eli Lilly’s new drug Kisunla. During the trial, the medicine effectively slowed a decline in memory and thinking abilities. The name of the drug is Donanemab, which