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87% of people tested in Tamil Nadu have antibodies to Covid: Study
Chennai : The fourth phase of the Sero surveillance study conducted by the Tamil Nadu health department has revealed that around 87 per cent of people tested in the state have antibodies to Covid. The cross-sectional survey was conducted in…
Scientists develop new tech platform to detect SARS-CoV-2 by fluorescence readout
New Delhi : A team of scientists has developed a new technology platform for fluorometric detection of pathogens such as viruses by measurement of fluorescent light emitted and the potential of the new technology has been demonstrated for…
Covid vax in pregnancy produces persistent antibodies in infants: Study
New York : Covid vaccination during pregnancy resulted in more lasting antibody levels in infants, when compared to babies born to unvaccinated, and Covid-infected mothers, showed a study.The study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)…
New HIV variant more contagious, doubles rate of immune system decline
Geneva : The newly-detected HIV variant from the Netherlands is more transmissible and damaging, according to research.The study, led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Big Data Institute, showed that people living with the…
Covid-associated strokes link to higher disability, death risk
New York : Among the many hard lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic is that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid infections, can affect every organ system in the body, including the brain.Approximately one third of all patients with Covid…
Researchers develop artificial connections for damaged nervous systems
Jerusalem : A team of Israeli and US researchers have developed artificial connections to repair damaged nervous systems, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has announced.Nerve damage to the brain, following accidents, strokes or diseases,…
Measles outbreak kills 74 children in Afghanistan
Kabul : At least 74 children died following an outbreak of measles in Afghanistan's northern province of Badakhshan, an official said Sunday."There had been pockets of measles cases across several Badakhshan districts, including Kuf Ab,…
N95, KN95 masks provide best against Covid: US CDC
Washington : High-quality N95 and KN95 masks providing the best chance of preventing Covid infection, although wearing any kind of mask indoors can significantly protect from the infectious disease, according to a study by the US Centers…
Study finds inhaling Nitric Oxide can be effective against SARS-CoV-2 virus
Kochi : A study involving doctors and scientists has found that inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) is virucidal and kills the SARS-CoV-2 virus, apart from preventing its effective attachment to human host cells.The study was done by doctors of the…
World Cancer Day : Closing the cancer care gap(s)
Bengaluru: Every year since 2000, 4th February is observed as world cancer day to create cancer awareness and encourage its prevention, early detection and treatment. This is an opportunity to renew our commitment to reduce cancer related…