FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
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 ...
24 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Can a cough reveal lung disease? Swaasa AI uses cough sound analysis to screen respiratory disordersAI-powered platform Swaasa is using cough sound analysis through smartphones to help screen respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma and p...
07 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
In 1928, Alexander Fleming Returned From Vacation: Found Mold in a Petri Dish and Discovered Penicillin, Changing Medicine ForeverA forgotten petri dish led to a groundbreaking discovery. Alexander Fleming observed mold inhibiting bacteria, a finding later developed in...
04 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
NICU care can cost Rs 5,000-10,000 per day: Why parents should know about newborn coverage and its sub-limits in health insuranceParents buy maternity cover for delivery, but the bigger financial risk is complications after birth.
13 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Marksans Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic Benzonatate capsulesMarksans Pharma has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its generic version of Benzonatate capsules used t...
01 Apr, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Veteran journalist Narayan Bareth passes awayVeteran journalist Narayan Bareth passed away in Jaipur after a cardiac arrest during pneumonia treatment. Bareth, who previously worked wi...
07 Mar, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs – How serious is it?Pope Francs has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. He is receiving antibiotics, steroids and oxygen therapy. While pneumonia pose...
19 Feb, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
Walking pneumonia cases surge among children; All you need to know about the contagious infectionMycoplasma pneumonia cases are increasing in the U.S., particularly in children. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, and fatigue. Doctors ...
31 Oct, 2024, 09.50 PM IST
'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...
01 Dec, 2023, 07.03 PM IST
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: All about the pathogen that is causing a major outbreak of pneumonia in children across ChinaMycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacterium that can cause atypical pneumonia, with symptoms that are different from those caused by other common ...
23 Nov, 2023, 07.25 PM IST
ICMR issues guidelines against use of antibiotics for low-grade fever"A clinical diagnosis most often helps us predict causative pathogens fitting into a clinical syndrome which would tailor the correct antib...
27 Nov, 2022, 12.42 PM IST
New drug could treat patients hospitalised with COVID-19 pneumonia: Lancet studyA newly identified drug may be used to effectively treat some patients hospitalised with COVID-19 pneumonia, according to a study published...
17 Dec, 2021, 12.19 PM IST
World Pneumonia Day: Weak lungs, poor immune system can increase Covid severity in adultsGlobally, pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five.
12 Nov, 2020, 02.08 PM IST
Chest pain & decreased urination? It could be a deadly form of pneumoniaPneumonia may further lead to complications such as respiratory or kidney failure.
12 Nov, 2018, 12.22 PM IST
New antibody to fight flu pandemics and pneumoniA"The concentration of ANGPTL4 correlates to the amount of inflammation the patient is having," Tan said.
16 Feb, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
- Venus files patent application for anti-bacterial drug
Pharmaceutical firm Venus Remedies on Monday said it has filed a patent application for its combination drug for the treatment of multi-bac...
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