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Infection control, hygiene in Islam
New Delhi: In recent years, health professionals around the world have become increasingly concerned with the spread of infectious diseases. Outbreaks of swine flu, avian (bird) flu, and severe acute…
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Half of lupus rashes harbour high levels of bacterial infections
Washington: Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. Scientists have found one side effect of lupus, that it…
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India
Sonia Gandhi treated for stomach infection: Doctors
New Delhi: Congress’ interim President Sonia Gandhi, who was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Sunday, is being treated for stomach infection, her doctors said on Monday. She…
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Rishi Kapoor undergoing treatment for infection
New Delhi:Â Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor clarified on Sunday that he is down with an infection and is being given medical attention for the same. Earlier, unconfirmed reports stated that the…
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Just 1 dose of the HPV vaccine may prevent infection: Study
New York:Â Just one dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may prevent infection from potential cancer-causing virus, suggests new research. Results of the study, which included only women participants published…
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Science
Researchers find ways to make medical equipment infection-free
Washington D.C. [USA]: Researchers have found a way to identify the presence of deadly microbes present on medical devices, such as catheters, and ways to keep them infection-free. This study…
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Study finds way to prevent age-related metabolic disease
Washington: In a bid to find a new treatment for improving metabolic health, researchers have discovered why belly fat surrounding organs increases as people age. Led by Dr. Vishwa Deep…
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New HIV strain discovered after nearly 2 decades
New York: A team of scientists at pharmaceutical major Abbott has identified a new subtype of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), called HIV-1 Group M, subtype L. The discovery marks…
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Tuberculosis infection is not life-long in most people: Study
Washington: A recent study challenged the earlier belief that tuberculous infection stays forever and that it could come back at any point and cause the disease again. Based on a…
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Study highlights need for hospitals to prevent valve infection
Washington: A new research has found that people with any heart disease or artificial heart valves are at increased risk of developing deadly valve infection. The study was published in…
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Initial urinary tract infection can lead to other infections
Washington: Researchers have discovered that an initial urinary tract infection (UTI) can set the tone for subsequent infections. The study was published in the journal — ‘eLife.’ The study conducted…
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Accurate tests required to cure urinary tract infections: Study
Washington: A recent study shows that doctors require more accurate and rapid testing capabilities for UTI, to decrease overprescribing of antibiotics. The study was published in the journal, ‘EClinicalMedicine’ Dr…
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Hepatitis C drugs can reduce liver-cancer deaths: Study
Washington: A new study has put forth that antiviral drugs used to treat hepatitis C are beneficial in reducing liver-related deaths by nearly 50 per cent in patients who had…
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Quarter of global population at tuberculosis risk: Study
London: A quarter of the world’s population is at high risk of developing tuberculosis, reveals a new study. The study, published in European Respiratory Journal, shows that one in four…
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Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: study
Washington: A recent discovery revealed that pain-sensing nerves help fight skin infections and prevent its spread, suggesting a new type of immunity. “These pain-sensing nerves can detect pathogens, and for…
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Andy Robertson to travel to US despite hand infection
Liverpool [UK]: Despite Andy Robertson picking up a hand infection, Liverpool confirmed that the Scotland international will travel to the United States for the club’s pre-season tour next week. “Robertson…
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HIV infection ups risk of heart failure, stroke
New York: People living with HIV are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), particularly heart failure and stroke, warn researchers. “Our findings reinforce the importance of primary…
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Goat milk formula can be good for infant gut health
Washington: Goat milk formula may have strong prebiotic and anti-infection properties, that could protect infants against gastrointestinal infections, recent findings suggest. The research looked at oligosaccharides, a type of prebiotic…
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Climate warming may increase malaria risk in colder areas
Washington: Even a slight increase in temperature may shoot up the risk of malaria to hundreds of thousands, if not millions, including travellers, in areas that are currently too cold…
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Oral steroids increases risk of infection in patients with inflammatory disease
Washington: Usage of oral steroid in patients with inflammatory diseases like polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis significantly increased the risk of infection and the risk increases with higher doses,…
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Swimming in ocean increases infection risk: Study
San Francisco: Swimming in the ocean alters the skin microbiome and increases the risk of infection including that of the ear and skin, researchers said. In the study presented at…
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Swimming in oceans might increase likelihood of skin infection
Washington: However refreshing and fun it might be to swim in an ocean, new research has pointed out that it alters the skin microbiome and is associated with an increased…
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Master cell playing key role in fighting TB identified
New York: Researchers have identified a master cell that coordinates the body’s immune response in the early days of TB infection. According to the study published in the journal Nature,…
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Drug-resistant fungal infections could be treated by starving fungus: Study
Washington: Fungal infection resistant to drugs could be treated by limiting fungus’ access to its feed, critical for the organism’s survival, research has found. Researchers repurposed drug to deny drug-resistant…
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Electric field-based dressing fights bacterial infections
New York: Amid growing antibiotic resistance, Indian-origin researchers have developed a way to charge up the fight against bacterial infections using electricity. The electric field-based dressing can not only disrupt…
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Novel app may predict hernia risk after abdominal surgery
New York: Researchers have created an app that may predict the likelihood of developing an incisional hernia following an abdominal surgery, using Big Data analytics to potentially help address a…
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Floods linked to increased skin infections in humans
New York: Floods are associated with an increased risk of skin infections among humans, a skin expert has warned. Skin and soft tissue infections can develop when injured skin is…
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New TB drug may shorten treatment duration: Study
New York: A new experimental antibiotic for tuberculosis (TB) has been shown to be more effective against TB than Isoniazid, a decades old drug which is currently one of the…
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Dengue virus infection may cause severe outcomes following Zika virus infection during pregnancy
Washington: It turns out that women who have previously been infected with dengue virus may be at greater risk for increased damage to their fetuses and placentas if they should…
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