Chickenpox vaccine cuts risk of herpes zoster by 78% in children Deepanjana Sarkar12 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTVaccination of children with chickenpox vaccine (varicella) cuts the risk of pediatric herpes zoster (HZ) or shingles, finds a study published in the...
European organizations strongly pitch for gender-neutral HPV vaccination Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 July 2019 7:10 PM ISTThe European Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (ESGO) and the European Federation for Colposcopy (EFC) strongly pitch for gender-neutral vaccination...
New malaria vaccine provides long-term protection of 7 years against severe malaria:Lancet Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTDelhi: Findings from a phase 3 trial show the malaria vaccine RTS,S to be effective in providing sustained protection from severe malaria 7 years...
Women more prone to Influenza related hospitalizations during pregnancy than otherwise Deepanjana Sarkar6 Aug 2019 7:15 PM ISTWomen are more susceptible to Influenza infection and hospitalizations during pregnancy than normal days, revealed a study published in BMC Infectious...
First ever chlamydia vaccine found safe and immunogenic for humans: Clinical trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 Aug 2019 8:10 PM ISTLondon, UK: The first-ever vaccine for chlamydia treatment is safe and capable of provoking an immune response, according to findings from the phase 1...
Guidelines on the vaccinations for multiple sclerosis by American Academy of Neurology Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Sept 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released practice guidelines on the vaccinations for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This is an update...
Influenza vaccination cuts down death risk by 18% in high BP patients: ESC 2019 update Deepanjana Sarkar2 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTInfluenza vaccination cuts down the risk of death by 18% during flu season in patients with high blood pressure, revealed a study presented at the...
Man develops quadriparesis after taking drug concoction given by his gym trainer: Case report Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Oct 2019 6:00 PM ISTA 33-years old patient experienced the onset of acute quadriparesis after taking drugs illicitly given by his gym trainer, reported a case study...
Measles infection may erase immune memory and increase infections risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli1 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTMeasles infection may erase immune memory and increase future infections risk, researchers have found.Measles virus attacks the cells that serve as...
UP: Health Minister stresses upon vaccination of children below 5 yrs Garima27 Nov 2019 9:10 AM ISTLucknow: Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh while launching a Photo Exhibition celebrating heroes Behind-the-Scenes in Child Health care...
Scaling up screening and vaccination may prevent millions of cervical cancer cases: Lancet Hina Zahid25 Feb 2019 8:10 PM ISTCLEVELAND – Better management strategy including more vaccination, Testing, could Prevent Millions of Cervical Cancer Cases. According to a new study,...
Management of Hemophilia- Indian Academy of Pediatrics Guideline Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Sept 2018 7:03 PM ISTThe Indian Academy of Pediatrics has released consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hemophilia in India. The guideline is published...
