In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibioticSir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally in 1928 after returning from vacation. Howard Florey and Ernst Chain later develop...
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India developing indigenous solutions to global health challenges: Rajnath SinghIndia is setting new benchmarks in medical research and indigenous solutions. Gene therapy and nuclear medicine are key areas of advancemen...
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Anaplasmosis, a new tick-borne disease is rising in Canada and here’s why doctors are concernedAnaplasmosis, a bacterial infection spread by ticks, is increasingly concerning Canadians. This illness primarily affects white blood cells...
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Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: ExpertsAntimicrobial resistance now challenges routine surgical procedures and increases infection risks. Surgeons warn that losing effective anti...
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Kyle Busch's cause of death explained: What is sepsis and how can pneumonia turn deadly? Symptoms you should never ignoreWhat is sepsis?: NASCAR champion Kyle Busch's sudden death from severe pneumonia progressing to sepsis has sparked widespread concern. The ...
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Wockhardt chairman seeks GST exemption for antibiotics discovered in IndiaWockhardt founder sought GST exemption for antibiotics discovered in India. He said this will make the drugs more affordable. The statement...
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Pneumonia outbreak in Pakistan: Over 200 children lost, many more at riskPakistan disclosed this alarming statistic, shedding light on the vulnerability of children who were not vaccinated against pneumonia, were...
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What is ‘white lung’ pneumonia? What caused its outbreak in China, here is what we knowWhen hundreds of children in China were admitted into hospitals with respiratory illnesses including pneumonia, it was apprehended that a n...
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Pneumonia cases detected in AIIMS Delhi have no link to respiratory illness in China, clarifies India govtReports claiming detection of bacterial cases in AIIMS Delhi linked to the recent surge in Pneumonia cases in China are misleading and inac...
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'White lung syndrome' hits children in the US. What it is, symptoms, treatment & moreReferred to as 'White Lung Syndrome Pneumonia' due to its distinctive appearance on scans, this illness predominantly impacts children aged...
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Bacterial infections behind death of one in eight persons in 2019The mortality rate associated with bacterial infections was highest in Sub-Saharan Africa and lowest in high-income regions, including West...
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CARB-X to award $2.5 million to GangaGen for developing pneumonia drugKlebsiella pneumoniae presents a serious health challenge around the world and is of increasing concern in low-and-middle-income countries ...
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Chinese claim on origin of pneumonia deadlier than Covid false: KazakhstanSome Chinese media outlets are claiming that Kazakhstan has reported cases of unknown pneumonia, more deadly than coronavirus.
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Chest pain & decreased urination? It could be a deadly form of pneumoniaPneumonia may further lead to complications such as respiratory or kidney failure.
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Drug firm Jubilant Life Sciences gets USFDA nod for generic levofloxacin tabletsThe drug is used to treat adults with infections such as pneumonia, bacterial sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, skin and skin structure infect...
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Wockhardt gets QIDP status for pneumonia drug from USFDAWockhardt today said a product from its new drug discovery programme, which aims to treat pneumonia, has received QIDP status from the US h...
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