‘Vampire’ bug shows potential as living antibiotic
November 1st, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) A vampire-like bug that preys on specific bacteria, including certain human pathogens, could potentially act as a living antibiotic for a range of infections.The bacterium, Micavibrio ... Read more...
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Protein involved in cystic fibrosis linked to chronic lung diseases
December 30th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): A research team at Johns Hopkins Children's Center has found that a protein involved in cystic fibrosis (CF) also regulates inflammation and cell death in emphysema and may ... Read more...
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Drug targets defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis
November 18th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 18 (ANI): A new small study has shown that an investigational drug targeting a defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis (CF) can improve lung function.The investigational drug, VX-770, appeared to ... Read more...
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Mysterious viral fever in Moradabad claims seven lives
August 28th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
By Vibhav PoravMoradabad, Aug 28 (ANI): Seven children died and several others are hospitalized due to a mysterious viral fever in Bhainsia village in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad city.Three of the children died ... Read more...
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Boffins come closer to understanding how cystic fibrosis causes lung disease
April 29th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 29 (ANI): A new American research has made an advance in scientists' understanding of how cystic fibrosis (CF) causes lung disease in people with the condition.The study by a ... Read more...
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Clues found why H1N1 virus kills
December 16th, 2009 - 9:45 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 16 (IANS) An international study has found a molecule in H1N1, or swine flu, patients whose levels determine the severity of the illness or even death.
Canadian and Spanish scientists have ... Read more...
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New device could help improve breathing in paralyzed patients
November 28th, 2009 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): Patients with upper spinal-cord injuries or other diseases that keep them from breathing independently will soon be implanted with a new device that will improve their breathing.Called the ... Read more...
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How bacteria resist attack
November 2nd, 2009 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 2 (ANI): The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa can 'switch on' production of molecules that kill white blood cells - preventing the bacteria being eliminated by the body's immune system, say researchers ... Read more...
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Mycobacterium Avium Found In Shower-Heads: Study
September 16th, 2009 - 11:56 am ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Taking a shower after a hefty days work might not be that good for you as recent studies have revealed that many shower heads aren't clean enough and can cover ... Read more...
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Why pandemic swine flu causes more severe symptoms than seasonal flu
September 11th, 2009 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 11 (ANI): Scientists at Imperial College London have warned that pandemic swine flu can infect cells deeper in the lungs than seasonal flu can.They write in a research paper ... Read more...
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Indian becomes UAE’s first swine flu victim
August 21st, 2009 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 21 (IANS) A 63-year-old Indian man has died of swine flu in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making him the first victim to succumb to the viral disease in ... Read more...
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New drugs could counter antibiotic resistant hospital infections
April 9th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 9 (IANS) Latest research findings that lack of sufficient phosphate in a bacterium could turn it into a killer could help develop new drugs to disarm the antibiotic resistant pathogens ... Read more...
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Mahesh Bhatt visits Karachi to see ailing Mehdi Hassan
February 16th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb.16 (ANI): Noted film director Mahesh Bhatt visited the Afgha Khan Hospital here to see ailing ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan.
Hasan is currently recuperating at the hospital, where he was hospitalized ... Read more...
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Zardari announces one million rupees for ailing Mehdi Hassan
February 15th, 2009 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb.15 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has sanctioned a million rupees as medical aid for ailing ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan.
Hasan is currently recuperating at the Afgha Khan Hospital here,where ... Read more...
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Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan hospitalised in Karachi
February 13th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb.13 (ANI): Legendry ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan has been hospitalized after he reported uneasiness and difficulty in breathing.
Hassan has been admitted to the Agha Khan Hospital here.
He has been kept ... Read more...
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Addressing diabetes is vital for strengthening tuberculosis control
December 10th, 2008 - 2:30 pm ICT by admin
By Amit DwivediPatients with type-2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB) because they generally have a compromised immune system, which results in life-threatening lung infections that are more ... Read more...
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Bacterial infections peak during summer season
November 27th, 2008 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): While onset of winter is often accompanied by viral infections such as influenza or common cold, summers can as well be called a season of bacterial infections, ... Read more...
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Further link between diabetes and TB uncovered
October 25th, 2008 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 25 (ANI): Researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus say that patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting ... Read more...
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Boffins discover diabetes link to TB
October 15th, 2008 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting tuberculosis because of a compromised immune system, according to a new study.The effect may result ... Read more...
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Breast-feeding protects girls better than boys: study
June 2nd, 2008 - 2:50 pm ICT by admin
Washington, June 2 (IANS) Girls being breastfed are better protected than boys against respiratory infections, a finding that challenges the existing belief that mother's milk equally protects all babies against disease. Following ... Read more...
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