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This Nafithromycin revolutionises drug discovery in India, a watershed moment in the country’s development of drugs. Developed by the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Wockhardt Ltd, Nafithromycin is a new-generation antibiotic designed for targeting drug-resistant respiratory infections. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh unveiled this … Read more
AI is changing the fabric of healthcare across the world, and India is now stepping forward with grand plans in cancer care. IndiaAI’s Independent Business Division (IBD) partnered with the National Cancer Grid (NCG) in announcing the launch of the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge CATCH grant program. The present initiative intends to support innovation … Read more
The spread of Legionnaires’ disease was beginning to alarm health authorities. In recent weeks, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York City, has resulted in three fatalities and more than 70 confirmed cases. Also, some cases of Legionnaires’ disease were recorded from major cities in Europe and the Middle East, and cases from … Read more
Recently, more than 100 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome have been reported in Pune, Maharashtra. The syndrome is named after the French neurologists Georges Guillian and Jean Alexandre Barré, who together with French physician André Strohl, identified it in 1916. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the nervous system. ALSO READ- World Malaria Report … Read more
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has gained attention recently for its widespread impact on humans. This article delves into the history, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and implications of HMPV, highlighting its distinct features and specific effects on India. ALSO READ- Norovirus Outbreak A Brief History of HMPV- It was discovered in discovered in … Read more
Why in the News? Recently, many cases of Norovirus have been reported in te USA, especially in Minnesota. What is Norovirus? Norovirus, also known as ‘Norwalk virus’, ‘winter vomiting disease’ and ‘stomach flu’ is a highly transmissible virus that causes gastroenteritis, characterised by inflammation of the stomach and intestine. Norovirus gets its name from Norwalk, … Read more