Why men lose ability to fight bladder cancer as they age
Researchers have found that the loss of Y chromosomes as men age hampers the body's ability to fight bladder cancer.
The study, published in...
US FDA okays 1st gene therapy for young kids with rare muscular dystrophy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced the approval of Elevidys -- the first gene therapy for the treatment of...
AI to drive advancements in cancer diagnoses: Report
Incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in oncology-based in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products is expected to result in advancements in cancer diagnosis, according...
Global diabetes cases to soar to 1.3 billion by 2050: Lancet
More than half a billion people are living with diabetes worldwide, affecting men, women, and children of all ages in every country, and...
Researchers focus on cancer drugs to fight against malaria
US researchers including one of Indian origin have found malaria-fighting properties in cancer drugs.
Caused by parasites belonging to Plasmodium species and transmitted by...
Israel detects 1st monkeypox case in 2023
Israel has detected a case of monkeypox disease for the first time in 2023, the country's Health Ministry said in a statement.
A man...
Highest number of West Nile virus infections recorded in Europe: ECDC
More than 1,300 locally acquired human cases of West Nile virus infection, including 104 deaths in 2022 had been reported in Europe, the...
Dengue, chikungunya cases could rise due to El Nino: WHO
With ocean-warming phenomenon El Nino officially here, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that it is preparing for an increased spread of...
Pune pet dog undergoes laparoscopic gall-bladder removal surgery
In a first, a laparoscopic surgery to remove gall-bladder was performed on a pet dog at a veterinary hospital in Pune, officials said...
Medical Commission extends recognition of Assam’s two medical colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the recognition of two of Assam's medical colleges to run MBBS courses there.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa...
