Survival of the least-fit: Antiviral drug selectively targets the nastiest viruses Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTAn antiviral drug that inhibits a virus' replication machinery selectively targets the most aggressive viruses, according to new research that looked...
Four simple tests for GPs to spot pneumonia Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Nov 2017 8:30 PM ISTTesting for fever, high pulse rate, crackly breath sounds, and low oxygen levels could be key to helping GPs distinguish pneumonia from less serious...
Birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine may not be necessary: study Ruby khatun khatun28 Jan 2018 8:20 PM ISTA new study by a group of Indian Pediatricians shows that many newborns are protected from Hepatitis B infection by antibodies they receive from the...
Is it bacterial or Viral? New spot test Anjali Nimesh Nimesh29 March 2018 8:30 PM ISTInfection is a process in which bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms enter the body, attach to cells, and multiply.It is important to find out...
Steps towards better infection prevention and control in clinics Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 May 2018 8:25 PM ISTInfection Control and Prevention in Clinics is in everyone’s hands is the message of infectious disease experts at The University of Texas Health...
Antimicrobials in acute exacerbation of COPD -2018 NICE Guideline Hina Zahid13 Dec 2018 7:00 PM ISTNICE has released its 2018 guideline on Antimicrobial prescribing in acute exacerbation of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD in adults....
Corticosteroids use in influenza pneumonia linked to increased mortality, ICU stay Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 April 2019 8:10 PM ISTCHINA: In patients with influenza pneumonia, corticosteroids use is associated with increased mortality, length of stay in the intensive care unit...
Zinc supplementation suppresses fat deposition in liver, find IIT Mandi researchers Hina Zahid2 May 2019 8:10 PM ISTZinc supplementation suppresses fat deposition in the liver. Moreover, its nanoparticles mediate the signalling pathways to induce insulin sensitivity...
ESC guidelines for diagnosis and management of peripartum cardiomyopathy Deepanjana Sarkar18 Sept 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe heart failure association of the European Society of Cardiology has released new guidelines for pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of...
Young IBD patients more likely to develop serious Epstein-Barr virus infections: Study Hina Zahid10 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTYoung patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely than the general population to develop viral infections that can lead...
American Academy of Ophthalmology debunks common myths about children's Eyes Hina Zahid7 Aug 2019 7:10 PM ISTAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology has spelt out common myths about children's Eyes prevalent amongst masses. These include very basic ones starting...
Vitamin A deficiency is detrimental to blood stem cells supriya kashyap kashyap7 May 2017 9:43 AM ISTMany specialized cells, such as in the skin, gut or blood, have a lifespan of only a few days. Therefore, steady replenishment of these cells is...
