In a significant development at the recent G20 summit, a chapter on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) authored by a professor from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has been incorporated into the healthcare resolution. The chapter, a part of the book titled ‘Accelerating Global Health: Pathways to Health Equity for G20’, was penned by Dr. Ranga Reddy … Read more
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) is launching the 4th edition of Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) supported Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Quest. The Quest is a nationwide platform dedicated exclusively to innovations in the AMR domain and aims to identify, reward, and nurture Indian innovators developing solutions to tackle AMR with a … Read more
By Dr Pavan Asalapuram New Delhi: As technology advanced in healthcare, the development of drugs treating Tuberculosis (TB), one of the top 10 causes of increased morbidity and mortality among adults worldwide, came rapidly. The genesis of TB vaccines and drugs brought along a beacon of hope that Tuberculosis will end soon. However, the chances … Read more
March 16, 2022 — Having trouble sleeping? New research suggests you might want to try a new type of exercise. In a head-to-head comparison, results of a new study show that resistance exercise promotes better sleep among inactive adults, especially those who are poor sleepers. “We thought resistance exercise would be somewhere in the same … Read more
Jan. 22, 2022 — Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been there. You wake up feeling lousy — headache, scratchy throat, coughing — and you find the energy to go see your doctor. What you really want is validation — yes, something is going around — and a prescription that will knock the illness … Read more
Oct. 15, 2021 — A mainstay of treatment for prostate cancer is to deprive it of androgens, the hormones that make it grow. The testes are the main source of these hormones, so treatment can consist of either surgical removal of these organs or use of drugs to block their hormone production. Over time, some … Read more
Washington: Immune checkpoint inhibitors, which unleash the immune response against tumor cells, have revolutionized cancer treatment; however, the medications aren’t effective in a large number of patients, including those with colorectal cancer. New research published in the journal PNAS that was led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) … Read more
LONDON: Bitcoin smashed through $20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, its highest ever. The cryptocurrency jumped 4.5% to move as high as $20,440. It has gained more than 170% this year, buoyed by demand from larger investors attracted to its potential for quick gains, purported resistance to inflation and expectations it will become a … Read more