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A new RSV shot for infants is in short supply

A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials are telling doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease

The Independent UK

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.

The Independent UK

New research has found an existing drug could help many people with painful hand osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints, and often affects the hands. One in two women and one in four men will have symptoms of hand osteoarthritis by the time they turn 85.

The Conversation

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Deadly diseases those harmless looking cockroaches can cause

Why controlling the cockroach menace is necessaryFoodborne disease is a widespread public health problem globally. Cockroaches are known to be a reservoir and mechanical vector of foodborne pathogens. Cockroaches can spread diseases through their droppings, saliva or direct mechanical contact.

The Times of India

2 biggest threats to wombats revealed in new data gathered by citizen scientists

Launched in 2015, WomSAT (Wombat Survey and Analysis Tool) is a citizen science project and website that allows “wombat warriors” to report sightings of wombats, their burrows, and even their cube-shaped poops.

The Conversation

Breakthroughs in medicine: top virologist on the two most important developments for Africa

There have been several important breakthroughs in medical science recently. Crispr, mRNA, next-generation cancer treatments and game-changing vaccines are some of them. Oyewale Tomori, a virologist with decades-long involvement in managing diseases in Nigeria, gives his verdict on the most significant discoveries and what they mean for Africa.

The Conversation

London artist whose elderly Israeli parents are missing in Gaza calls for medical corridor to hostages

The woman is worried about her 85-year-old mother who uses an oxygen tank and her 83-year-old father who takes medicine for lung disease

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No festive cheer for tomato growers; virus attack adds to farmers’ woes

After experiencing record highs, even the beginning of festivities has not brought any relief for tomato growers as the current price for a box of tomato is just ₹50 to ₹120 at the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee

The Hindu

Leptospirosis claims three lives in Alappuzha

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, has claimed three lives in Alappuzha district in recent days.

The Hindu

Zimbabwe struggles to contain spread of cholera outbreak

The government has announced measures to contain the disease’s spread, which has infected 5,000 people since February.

Al Jazeera

Mosquito-borne illness reaches U.S. soil

Climate change and urbanization is spreading dengue and malaria across the U.S. and Europe. Can we brace ourselves?

Salon

Flesh-eating parasite now endemic in US

Leishmaniasis is caused when biting sandflies spread a parasite that can cause skin lesions and death

Salon

3 High-Performing Pharma Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio

The growing adoption of innovative drugs is expected to boost the pharmaceutical industry. Therefore, it might be wise to buy fundamentally strong pharma stocks Taro Pharmaceutical (TARO), AstraZeneca (AZN) and AbbVie (ABBV) to boost your portfolio. Read on….

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Researchers hope tongue test can help lick disease

Diagnostic tests examining a patient's tongue have been found to be highly effective at diagnosing diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

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Lumpy skin disease: distribution of financial assistance launched

The Animal Husbandry Department on Wednesday launched the distribution of financial assistance to dairy farmers who had lost cattle to the lumpy skin disease.

The Hindu

Seeing the magic of artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology

AI is being used in ophthalmology to analyse data, detect & classify retinal diseases, recommend personalised treatment plans, assist in precision surgery, & discover new drugs. It is important to ensure accuracy of data & compliance with regulatory requirements & constant collaboration with ophthalmologists. AI should complement, not replace, human…

The Independent UK

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation ‘could provide treatment for brain diseases’

Until now, if experts wanted to electrically stimulate structures deep inside the brain, they needed to surgically implant electrodes into the brain.

The Hindu

AIIMS to have integrated health study centres

Ayush-ICMR scheme seeks to combine Ayush system with conventional biomedicine to create holistic health care. Aim is to identify gaps in knowledge, conduct integrative research and develop protocols for priority diseases

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The Independent UK

Asylum seekers return to the Bibby Stockholm barge after legionella scare as protesters block entry

Just Stop Oil activists blocked a coach transporting migrants to the barge

The Conversation

Bird flu in South Africa: expert explains what's behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it

An outbreak of avian flu – a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds as well as poultry – has hit poultry farms in South Africa. Two different strains are causing outbreaks in the country – A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N6). A specialist in poultry health, Shahn Bisschop, answers some…

The Times of India

Novel scientific way to deal with polycystic syndrome

Globally 8% to 13% deal with PCOS with upto 70% of the impacted female population remaining undiagnosed. In India alone, 10% of the female population deal with endocrine disease.

Zenger

Study: Commonly Prescribed Statin Raises Diabetes Risk

Rosuvastatin found to increase risk of type 2 diabetes compared to atorvastatin, warns new research

The Independent UK

Better treatment pathway for pancreatic cancer ‘could save thousands of lives’

Pancreatic Cancer UK is called for sustained government funding to improve diagnosis and treatment for those with the disease.

Zenger

Traditional Chinese Medicine Holds Potential As Treatment For Osteoporosis

Antimalarial drug derived from Chinese medicine reverses bone loss in mice, offering hope for osteoporosis treatment.

The Conversation

Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya – demand for meat brings parasite to new areas

Echinococcus granulosus, a type of tapeworm, is a harmful parasite that affects 1 million people worldwide.

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