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Scientists identify antibody 'SC27' to counter all Covid-19 variants

Researchers have discovered an antibody that could counter all known variants of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and also distantly related ones that infect other animals.

Here's what to know about difference between heart attack & cardiac arrest

A cardiac arrest and a heart attack are distinct yet overlapping concepts associated with the heart

India reports first suspected mpox case; patient's condition stable

Samples from the patient, put under isolation, currently being tested to confirm presence of the virus

12 dead in Guj from fever, claim residents; pneumonitis, say officials

Some local district panchayat members, however, said doctors had not been able to accurately diagnose the fever, which was also causing difficulty in breathing

Amid polio vaccination drive Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than dozen

The vaccination drive was launched after health officials confirmed the first polio case in the Palestinian enclave in 25 years, in a 10-month-old boy whose leg is now paralysed

Healthcare workers at higher risk of TB than general population, says study

The analysis of 10 separate studies conducted in the last two decades between 2004 and 2023 found an average prevalence of 2,391.6 cases per 1,00,000 healthcare workers in India

Union health ministry approves new treatment for multi-drug resistant TB

This regimen includes a new anti-TB drug namely Pretomanid in combination with Bedaquiline and Linezolid (with or without Moxifloxacin), the ministry said in a statement

Uttar Pradesh generated majority tokens under NHA's digital OPD scheme

Scheme a mixed bag as TN, Kerala record less than 10,000 digital OPD tokens till now

Govt plans to launch central database for allied healthcare professionals

The categories recognised as allied and healthcare professionals under the Act include technicians, therapists and duty assistants, among others

Antibiotic production waste fuelling drug-resistant bacteria, warns WHO

In a first, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued norms on managing waste during antibiotic production

ICMR to conduct first Chintan Shivir for sickle cell disease research

The top scientists and medical experts all over the country will participate in the Chintan Shivir to be held from September 5 to September 6

No suicidal thoughts link to diabetes, obesity drugs, finds UK regulator

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) began a review of safety data for the class of drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, more than a year ago

No mpox case reported in India since March 2024, low risk assessed

Since January 1, 2022, Mpox cases have been reported to the WHO from 121 member states across all six WHO regions

Govt conducts 5-day mock drill to assess zoonotic pandemic preparedness

The NOHM, set up in 2022, is a cross-ministerial effort to review areas of focus from a human health standpoint as well as livestock and wildlife aspects

Coal India, Aster CMI Hospital partner to provide bone marrow transplants

As part of the understanding, Coal India has committed to providing upto Rs 3 crore to treat thalassaemia and aplastic anaemia patients for a period of three years

Bihar issues advisory on Monkeypox, health desk to be set up at airport

The Patna district administration has asked the civil surgeon to set up a health desk at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport on a priority basis following the advisory of the department

Polio vaccine campaign begins in Gaza day before fight expected to pause

I was terrified and waiting for the vaccination to arrive and for everyone to receive it, said Amal Shaheen, whose daughter received a dose

Unicef issues tender to secure mpox vaccines for most-affected countries

The emergency tender is designed not only to secure immediate access to mpox vaccines but also to expand production

640k kids, 1.3 mn doses, 3 days: UN's plan to vaccinate Gaza against polio

The campaign comes after the first polio case was reported in Gaza in 25 years a 10-month-old boy, now paralyzed in the leg

How to minimise microplastic exposure from food, water, air, and clothes

Plastic's ubiquity means that avoiding it entirely is impossible. However, there are steps you can take to minimize its presence