Delay in upgrading NIV Alappuzha in Kerala hurting efforts

The center will be able to screen for monkey fever, Nipah, and other uncommon illnesses with the addition of more modern facilities and associated upgrades. ALAPPUZHA: The delay in upgrading the laboratory at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Alappuzha to biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) is hindering the early detection of disease outbreaks in … Read more

Advanced Imaging Technology Empowers Investigation Of Renal Disease

The Cullen Endowed Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chandra Mohan, Hugh Roy, and Lillie Cranz, is reporting the first use of the powerful imaging mass cytometry (IMC) to examine the kidneys of patients with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and become fatal, and to diagnose lupus nephritis (LN) in … Read more

Pilot study on ‘low dose immunotherapy’ claims effective results in treatment of head and neck cancer patients

Multicentric randomized pilot research on “low dose immunotherapy” conducted by specialists at a private cancer hospital in Bengaluru has yielded promising results in patients with head and neck cancer. “This open-labeled prospective study provides an affordable cancer treatment option in the management of head and neck cancers,” said experts at the HCG Cancer Center where … Read more

Things to know about caring/living with prostate cancer patient

Prostate cancer is a cancer that starts in the prostate gland. In men, it is a little walnut-sized organ found directly below the bladder. The prostate gland is important in the male reproductive system because it produces seminal fluid, which feeds and transports sperm. Prostate cancer, one of the most frequent malignancies in males, particularly … Read more

Preparing for the fall allergy season

Ragweed is at its worst between August and September, according to UVA Health Allergist Dr. Jeff Wilson, making it a good period for allergy patients to feel its effects. Mold and dust mites both flourish in high temperatures and humidity. A runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and watery, itchy eyes are all symptoms. “Allergies are a … Read more

The #1 Best Exercise for Getting Rid of Armpit Fat, According to Personal Trainers

If you’ve ever felt self-conscious in a tank top, this may be a goal for you—and you’re not alone. Even the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model previously acknowledged to being so self-conscious about her armpit fat that she underwent liposuction to address it! Plastic surgery is obviously not an option for most people, but that … Read more

Breast cancer often spreads to the spine — newfound stem cell can explain why

A stem cell that helps to produce vertebrae also promotes the growth of tumors that migrate to the backbone from elsewhere. Scientists have uncovered a novel type of stem cell that gives rise to the backbone — and which contributes to the common spread of breast tumors and other malignancies to the spine1. Certain malignancies, … Read more

Study Finds New Chickenpox Variant Circulating in India! Here’s All You Need to Know About It

India is presently experiencing dual health crises at the same time: on the one hand, there are worries about the Nipah virus reappearance in Kerala, while on the other side, daily COVID-19 cases are approaching a hundred after months. Furthermore, there has been a statewide increase in mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. The … Read more

How To Buy Homeowners Insurance

Acquiring homeowners insurance coverage is typically an afterthought when compared to all of the research, work, and energy that goes into acquiring a property. However, home insurance requires more careful analysis because the appropriate coverage might save you money if a significant disaster happens. This tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know … Read more