Google GPS, gene sequencing combo tracks typhoid outbreaks
October 17th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 17 (IANS) Scientists working in Nepal have tried out a combo of cutting edge gene sequencing technology and global positioning system (GPS) to map typhoid's spread and trace ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
New antibiotic recommended for treating typhoid in low-income countries
April 29th, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): A large clinical trial comparing treatments for typhoid has recommended the use of gatifloxacin, a new generation and affordable antibiotic.The trial in Kathmandu, Nepal, was funded by ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Humanized mice paves way for better typhoid fever treatment
September 23rd, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): New experiments in mice might reveal valuable clues for better treatment of typhoid fever in humans, says a new study.A new model based on transplanting human immune stem ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
FDA issues urgent food recall on frozen mamey pulp fruit due to risk of typhoid fever
August 21st, 2010 - 3:07 am ICT by BNO News
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND (BNO NEWS) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday warned consumers that La Nuestra and Goya brand pulp may put consumers at risk for typhoid fever ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Novel biosensor can detect typhoid bacteria instantly
September 9th, 2009 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 9 (ANI): Scientists from Rovira i Virgili University (URV) in Tarragona have come up with a novel biosensor that can instantly detect Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that causes typhoid fever.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Vi typhoid vaccine protects young Indian children
July 23rd, 2009 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23 (ANI): A currently available and yet unused typhoid vaccine has been found effective in protecting young children in India, according to researchers.The research team from National Institute of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
DNA sequencing to help typhoid diagnosis
July 28th, 2008 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 28 (IANS) Advanced DNA sequencing technologies will help hone diagnosis and track how typhoid fever spreads and kills 600,000 people every year. The first-ever comprehensive study of multiple samples of ... Read more...
Posted in World |
New genome sequencing technology to help track, tackle typhoid
July 28th, 2008 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , July 28 (ANI): A first of its kind study on next-generation DNA sequencing technologies has revealed new genetic signatures that may enable researchers to track and tackle typhoid, a ... Read more...
Posted in National |
