Entries by aaron

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Shows Potential in Reducing Viral Respiratory Tract Infections: Study

Pneumococcal disease poses a significant health burden worldwide, and PCVs have been instrumental in reducing its incidence. Emerging evidence suggests that PCVs may also have indirect effects on viral RTIs by modulating pneumococcal-viral interactions. Recent studies suggest that pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) may not only prevent pneumococcal disease but also have an impact on viral […]

Pooled saliva testing efficient, cost-sparing approach to identify newborns with asymptomatic CMV: Study

Israel: A recent study published in Nature Medicine demonstrates the benefits and wide feasibility of pooled saliva testing as a cost-sparing, efficient, and sensitive approach for universal screening of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection. The study emphasizes the significance of early detection through this method, especially for asymptomatic cases, highlighting its potential to revolutionize cCMV screening […]

An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality, researchers report

Eating one avocado per day may improve overall diet quality, according to a team led by researchers in Penn State’s Department of Nutritional Sciences. Poor diet quality is a risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease, and many American adults have poor diet quality and do not meet key dietary recommendations provided by the […]

Trial Reveals Long-Term Success of First-Line Rituximab Treatment for Pemphigus Patients

In a revolutionary development for pemphigus treatment, a 7-year follow-up study of the Ritux 3 trial has unveiled the remarkable long-term efficacy and safety of a first-line treatment approach utilizing rituximab.  The findings of this trial, conducted across 25 dermatology departments in France, offer a promising breakthrough supporting the efficacy and safety of the Ritux […]

AIIMS Announces Time Table for Final MBBS Supplementary Professional Exams, details

New Delhi- Through a recent notice, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the schedule of the final MBBS supplementary professional examinations which will take place in May 2024. The theory examination will commence from 1st to 14th May 2024 between 02:00 PM and 05:00 PM at the Examination Section on the 1st […]

Show-cause notice to KEM Hospital for non-compliance with acts

Mumbai: Taking cognizance of alleged irregularities and violations of various acts, the state health department served a show cause to BMC-run King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital and asked to submit a report specifying the reasons why the institute should not be sealed. Asking the hospital authorities why the government should not file a case against […]

Lonza to buy large-scale biologics Vacaville site from Roche for USD 1.2 billion

Basel: Lonza, a global manufacturing partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutraceutical markets, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Genentech large-scale biologics manufacturing site in Vacaville, California (US) from Roche for USD 1.2 billion. The acquisition will significantly increase Lonza’s large-scale biologics manufacturing capacity to meet demand for commercial mammalian contract manufacturing […]