Bird Flu: Two new cases detected in poultry workers after contract with infected birds. Details hereTwo poultry workers in the UK have tested positive for bird flu after coming into contact with infected birds, according to the UK Health S...
15 Jul, 2023, 12.22 AM IST
H3N2 Influenza: Symptoms, Treatment, and Precautions to stay safeH3N2 influenza, also known as the "Hong Kong flu," is spreading like a wildfire, it is crucial to remember a few things such as avoiding cr...
06 Mar, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
Central teams deputed to assist Jharkhand govt to control bird flu spreadThe government on Thursday said two separate central teams have been deputed to assist the Jharkhand government to prevent the spread of bi...
23 Feb, 2023, 09.16 PM IST
Avian Flu: Over 400 chickens die in Jharkhand, read to know moreAvian Flu: The main risk factor for humans is possible via direct or indirect exposure to infected live or dead poultry or contaminated env...
23 Feb, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
Strides Pharma arm gets USFDA nod to market Amantadine Hydrochloride Softgel Capsules in AmericaStrides Pharma Global Pte Ltd Singapore has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the medication, the comp...
21 Feb, 2022, 01.23 PM IST
Coronavirus survives on skin five times longer than flu: StudyThe pathogen that causes the flu survives on human skin for about 1.8 hours by comparison, said the study published this month in the Clini...
18 Oct, 2020, 11.24 AM IST
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for anti-viral drugQuoting IQVIA data, Alembic Pharma said Amantadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 100 mg have an estimated market size of USD 13 million for twelve...
16 Oct, 2020, 12.38 PM IST
Keep washing your hands: A study shows that coronavirus may survive on skin for 9 hoursThe influenza A virus (IAV), in contrast, remained viable on human skin for nearly two hours.
09 Oct, 2020, 06.42 PM IST
Are local lockdowns slowing the spread of coronavirus? Here's what the data saysVarious cities and districts recently imposed new restrictions. ET looks at data from five metros: Two cities that didn’t impose fresh hard...
08 Aug, 2020, 09.51 AM IST
Chinese city sounds alert for bubonic plagueBubonic plague is a bacterial disease that is spread by fleas living on wild rodents such as marmots. It can kill an adult in less than 24 ...
06 Jul, 2020, 08.57 AM IST
Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 millionThe milestone comes as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns while making alterations to work & social life that could last for a ye...
28 Jun, 2020, 05.28 PM IST
Covid-19 plasma therapy safe, without adverse side effects: StudyThe clinical administration of the blood component plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients to those severely affected by the disease could ...
03 Jun, 2020, 11.56 AM IST
Bird flu outbreak in Chhattisgarh; over 15,000 birds culledSo far, 15,426 chickens and quails have been culled and 30,000 eggs destroyed after the highly contagious H5N1 virus was detected among bir...
09 Jan, 2020, 03.27 PM IST
BJP president Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS for swine flu treatmentSwine flu is a respiratory disease caused by a strain of the H1N1 influenza. The strain originated in pigs, but is now a human disease whos...
17 Jan, 2019, 07.41 AM IST
Jubilant Pharma gets USFDA nod for Symmetrel's generic versionThe approved drug, generic version of Symmetrel of Endo, is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of signs and symptoms of infection ...
09 Feb, 2018, 12.59 PM IST
Swine flu kills over 600 people in India, worries health ministry and doctorsThe ministry's directed pharma companies to expedite supply of antiviral medicines to state hospitals and licensed retail outlets.
18 Feb, 2015, 11.19 AM IST
VK Singh urges strong precautions against swine fluSingh yesterday held detailed discussions with District Magistrate Vimal Kumar Sharma and Chief Medical Officer Dr Ajay Aggarwal on the mat...
04 Jan, 2015, 01.02 AM IST