US First Lady Jill Biden to undergo medical procedure, will have lesion removedA small lesion above her right eye was discovered during her skin cancer screening.
05 Jan, 2023, 08.19 AM IST
Centre holds meeting with health experts to revisit existing guidelines for monkeypoxThe meeting, which was headed by Dr L Swasticharan, director of Emergency Medical Relief, was attended by officials from the National Aids ...
04 Aug, 2022, 03.17 PM IST
Rectal pain & penile swelling new symptoms of monkeypox, doctors suggest isolation for 3 weeksA BMJ study said that these symptoms are different from those during the previous outbreak.
02 Aug, 2022, 12.42 PM IST
Monkeypox now a 'global health emergency'. Rashes, headaches & sore throat common signs; good hygiene can stop spreadThe illness typically lasts for 2-4 weeks & generally goes away with oral medicines.
26 Jul, 2022, 09.38 AM IST
Monkeypox: Experts say no need to panic as disease less contagious, rarely fatalAccording to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance. The virus spread can be contained by is...
24 Jul, 2022, 05.05 PM IST
Monkeypox: Health ministry issues advisory for international passengersThe "Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease" issued to the states and Union territories include an annexure -- advisory for internat...
31 May, 2022, 09.36 PM IST
Govt guidelines on monkeypox stress on surveillance, rapid identification, isolationThe guidelines proposed a surveillance strategy to rapidly identify cases and clusters of infections and the sources of infections as soon ...
31 May, 2022, 09.33 PM IST
Former MTV VJ Karen Duffy explains her illness sarcoidosis in new bookIn her new book, Wise Up: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who's Been Through It, Karen Duffy, a longtime MTV VJ and novelist, tackle...
14 Apr, 2022, 10.46 PM IST
The anatomy of a coronavirus patient: Decoding COVID-19's effects on human bodyWhat happens when COVID-19 tests come out positive?
29 Feb, 2020, 11.14 AM IST
- This biodegradable plaster can treat your mouth ulcers
London, June 25 (IANS) Scientists have developed a novel biodegradable patch that acts as a plaster and sticks inside the mouth, thus helpi...
25 Jun, 2018, 06.37 PM IST
Stem cells may help treat spinal cord injuriesThe stem cells, called neural progenitor cells, were taken from rat embryos and directed to develop as spinal cord tissue.
18 Apr, 2016, 04.10 PM IST
Zika virus may cause eye abnormalities in infants: StudyAn epidemic of Zika virus has been happening in Brazil since April 2015. Six months after the onset of the Zika virus outbreak, there was a...
10 Feb, 2016, 01.47 PM IST
Pen-sized microscope to easily detect cancer cellsScientists, including one of Indian-origin, are developing a handheld microscope, roughly the size of a pen, which could allow brain cancer...
26 Jan, 2016, 03.11 PM IST
Low-cost device can eliminate need for costly biopsiesA low-cost microendoscope could eliminate the need for costly biopsies for many patients undergoing endoscopic screening for esophageal can...
03 Jun, 2015, 04.34 PM IST
Pneumonia bacterium may permanently scar the heartThe researchers found proof that Streptococcus pneumoniae, the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia, actually physically damages t...
26 Sep, 2014, 07.26 PM IST
- Piramal brings lesion detecting PET/CT scanner to India
Piramal Diagnostics has introduced Asia's first high-definition PET Scanner in India that could detect lesions as small as 2 mm.
19 May, 2008, 10.08 PM IST
- Networth puts 'buy' on Opto Circuit India; target Rs 429
Networth Stock Broking has initiated coverage on Opto Circuit India with a 'buy' recommendation and set a one-year price target of Rs 429, ...
24 Mar, 2008, 05.40 PM IST