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Dog food may contain 'Superbugs' found in hospitalized patients; cause of concern for pet owners [details]

According to a study that is being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), multi-drug resistant bacteria found in raw dog food were identical to those found in hospitalized patients across Europe.

Jul 13, 2021

This commonly-prescribed antibiotic for COVID-19 treatment does not reduce hospitalization risk, death [details]

According to a new study, azithromycin — a commonly prescribed antibiotic — is not effective in decreasing the risk of hospital admission or death among patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

Jul 11, 2021

Single-dose nasal vaccine provides full protection against COVID-19; blocks transmission of Coronavirus [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, a single dose of a parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5)–based intranasal COVID-19 vaccine provided full protection in animal models.

Jul 9, 2021

New way to target druggable 'Pockets' on notorious cancer protein found; promises new treatments [details]

Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered druggable 'pockets' on the protein RAS, whose mutated form plays a crucial role in the pathology of cancer.

Jul 8, 2021

Haiti President Jovenel Moise killed in attack; World leaders condemn

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, calling it a "heinous act."

Jul 8, 2021

Psychedelic drug in 'magic mushrooms' helps with depression; has potential for treatment [details]

According to scientists from Yale University, psilocybin—naturally found in some mushrooms— enable immediate and enduring increases in connections between neurons.

Jul 6, 2021

India records 39,796 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours; Global caseload tops 183.7mn

India crossed 4 lakh deaths so far due to Covid, while US remains the worst hit with over 6 lakh deaths followed by Brazil with 5.2 lakh fatalities.

Jul 5, 2021

Covid news: Bone death cases confirmed in India, medical experts on high alert

Three cases of avascular necrosis after Covid infection have been scientifically confirmed in Mumbai

Jul 5, 2021

Experimental drug reduces replication of COVID-19 after infection; shows potential for treatment [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, animal models that were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and treated with a modified form of the drug called GC376 showed a reduction in viral load and improved survival.

Jul 4, 2021

Japanese Study Finds Malaria Drug Mefloquine Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Reduces Viral Load In Synergy With HIV Drug

According to a multi-institutional Japanese study, Mefloquine was found to exhibit a strong antiviral action against the SARS-CoV-2 by inhibiting its entry into cells, and showed high potency in combination with an HIV drug, Nelfinavir.

Jul 3, 2021

Sputnik Light phase 3 trial denied in India; why Dr Reddy's didn't get approval for Russia's single shot vaccine

So far, the Phase 3 trials of Sputnik Light have been conducted in Russia, Ghana and UAE. The expert committee did not find any scientific basis to conduct Phase 3 trials since the immunogenicity data available from the first dose trial was not so great.

Jul 1, 2021

Unique 'Spider Web' Mechanism that Traps, Kills Viruses Discovered; Holds Potential for COVID-19 Vaccine Development [Study]

According to a multi-institutional study, neutrophils utilize a unique mechanism that functions like a 'spider-web' that traps and kills viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus; showing potential for implementation in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

Jun 29, 2021

Diabetes: Antacids may improve blood sugar control in diabetics, says new Study

Antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, according to a new study.

Jun 28, 2021

K'taka police destroy seized ganja, poppy, LSD, MDMA and cocaine worth ₹50cr [details]

The Home Minister contended that the state police is the first among its peers in the country to crack dark web-related drugs cases, as of late peddlers adept in using sophisticated technology.

Jun 27, 2021

Crucial Differences In Human and Mice Brain Cells Found; To Impact Neurological Disease Research [Study]

According to a new study led by researchers from UCLA (University of California-Los Angeles), the comparison of brain cells known as astrocytes in mice and humans revealed that they possessed important differences that can have an impact on human neurodegenerative disease research.

Jun 26, 2021

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