ICMR to start testing of AIDS vaccine
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will start phase I clinical trials to test a combination of two AIDS vaccine candidates.
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Non-Invasive Acetone Test Developed for Diabetes
Scientists at Oxford Medical Diagnostics are developing a device that allows people with diabetes to monitor their condition without finger-prick testing.
India to study neurological impairment of HIV infected
If studies in the West talk of NeuroAIDS and how the virus can sneak into the brain to cause dementia, back home in Pune, experts at the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) have planned an ambitious study to find the prence of neurocognitive impairment in HIV infected individuals.
Indian scientist’s discovery may lead to TB drug breakthrough
An Indian scientist has discovered a molecule which he claims can be a harbinger for a single drug therapy to treat tuberculosis and replace the current costly multi-drug treatment for the killer disease.
First Mobile Radiology Application Got Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved a mobile radiology application. This application allows physicians to view medical images on Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices.
Diet Low in Omega 3 May Trigger Disorders
Insufficient omega-3 fatty acid in diet may cause harmful consequences on synaptic functions and emotional behaviours, a new study found.
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China unveils new healthcare schemeChina recently announced an ambitious program to provide basic healthcare for every citizen in the world's […]
Better healthcare key to good economic growth for India
India must improve the health care system to realise its economic potential and the country is well positioned to tackle challenges in the sector, says a report.
Native American Ancestry Linked to Greater Risk of Relapse
The first genome-wide study to demonstrate an inherited genetic basis for racial and ethnic disparities in cancer survival linked Native American ancestry with an increased risk of relapse in young leukemia patients.
Aurobindo Pharma Gets Approval for Famciclovir
The US Food and Drug Administration has given a tentative approval for Aurobindo Pharma to market the generic Famciclovir tablets which are used to treat herpes virus infections.
Molecular Markers to Predict Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the US have identified a signature of four molecular markers that can be used to predict if an existing prostate cancer is likely to remain dormant or spread to other parts of the body.
Allergies Lower Risk of Low- and High Grade Glioma
The more allergies one has, the lower the risk of developing low- and high-grade glioma, says Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Technology preserves cerebral health
A poor diet and sedentary lifestyle that frequently result in cardiovascular illness can also badly affect cerebral health.
