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Study shows how resistance to chemotherapies may occur in some cancers
New Delhi, March 29: US researchers have found how resistance to chemotherapies may occur in some cancers, an advance that could help pinpoint treatment-resistant tumours.
Scientists develop method to expose cancer cells to immune system
New Delhi, March 28: An international research group has developed a new method to help the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells by leading them to expose themselves.
Data-pooling with ILO shows 65 pc Indians get benefits under social protection schemes
New Delhi, March 25: India has made significant strides in enhancing its social protection coverage through a comprehensive data-pooling exercise in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The initiative has utilised encrypted Aadhaar as a unique identifier across 34 major Central schemes such as MGNREGA, EPFO, ESIC, APY, and PM-POSHAN to process over 200 crore records to identify unique beneficiaries, the Ministry of Labour announced on Tuesday.
Nanotechnology breakthrough may boost treatment for aggressive breast cancer: Study
Sydney, March 24: Researchers in Australia are developing next-generation nanoparticles to supercharge current treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) -- one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of the disease.
Residual cancer linked to worse long-term outcomes: Scientists
New York, March 23: Radiotherapy may leave behind microscopic cancer even when scan images suggest the tumour is gone, and this “residual disease” is more common than expected and is linked to worse long-term outcomes, researchers have warned.
Antibody-based therapy several notches closer to treat lethal mucormycosis: Study
California, March 22: Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.
Residual cancer may hide behind clear scans, linked to worse outcomes: Study
New Delhi, March 22: While radiotherapy is a highly effective cancer treatment -- useful for about 60 per cent of all cancers -- it may lead to residual cancer that has the potential to hide behind clear scans and lead to worse outcomes, according to a study.
Antibody-based therapy shows promise against lethal mucormycosis
New Delhi, March 22: An antibody-based therapy has shown promise to treat lethal mucormycosis -- a fungal infection that caused serious infection among Covid-19 patients.
Bharat Biotech launches India's only integrated cell, gene therapy, and viral production facility
Hyderabad, March 20: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), a pioneer in affordable indigenous vaccine development and manufacturing, announced today the launch of India's only vertically integrated, purpose-designed Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Infrastructure and Viral Vector Production Facility at Genome Valley in Telangana's Hyderabad expanding its expertise from vaccine innovation to leading-edge regenerative and personalised therapies that promise hope for millions, said a release.
New antibody reduces tumor growth in treatment-resistant breast, ovarian cancers: Study
London, March 16: Immunotherapy, or antibody treatment that activates the patient's own immune system against cancer, is increasingly being studied as an alternative to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This is because it directly targets cancer cells, reducing the negative effects associated with more conventional treatments.
Scientists reveal key mechanism behind heavy-ion cancer therapy
New Delhi, March 16: A recent study has made significant progress in uncovering the microscopic mechanism behind heavy-ion cancer therapy, which is expected to optimise cancer treatment strategies and promote the development of new radiotherapy technologies.
Study finds how to treat aggressive cancers
California, March 16: Alternative RNA splicing is similar to a movie editor cutting and rearranging scenes from the same video to produce distinct versions of a film. By deciding which sequences to keep and which to cut, the editor can create a drama, a comedy, or even a thriller from the same raw material.
Hina Khan reveals the mystery behind her nails
Mumbai, March 15: Hina Khan recently revealed the mystery behind her alleged polished nails. The diva took to her IG stories and shared a close-up picture of her nails.
Scientists focus on a new antibody to fight treatment-resistant cancers
New Delhi, March 13: A team of scientists is investigating a new type of antibody, which stimulates the immune system to target cancer cells and slows tumour growth in treatment-resistant breast and ovarian cancers.
Study shows diabetes drug may reduce heart failure risk in cancer patients by 50 pc
New Delhi, March 6: A common type of diabetes medication may help cancer patients ward off the risk of heart failure by 50 per cent and boost long-term recovery, according to new research on Thursday.
With 2.73 pc in Mizoram & 1.37 pc in Nagaland, HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate top in India
Aizawl/Kohima, Feb 25: The HIV/AIDS adult (15 to 49 years) prevalence rate in two northeastern states -- Mizoram and Nagaland is much higher than the national prevalence rate of 0.20 per cent, officials said on Tuesday.
Combination immunotherapy may cure patients with deadly advanced skin cancer
New Delhi, Feb 18: A combination immunotherapy may help cure a majority of patients with melanoma -- a deadly skin cancer -- that has spread to the brain, revealed a seven-year follow-up results from a clinical trial on Tuesday.
New gene therapy offers hope for rare epilepsy in children
New Delhi, Feb 15: A team of researchers has developed a new gene therapy for children with Dravet syndrome -- a rare type of epilepsy in children.
Sai Ketan Rao talks about his injury relapse: It's imperative to keep up the fitness routine
Mumbai, Feb 15: All is not well with Sai Ketan Rao. The 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' contestant has had an unfortunate relapse of an injury.
Australian research offers new treatment hope for deadly childhood cancers
Sydney, Feb 12: Australian researchers have developed a new treatment for deadly childhood cancer using engineered immune cells.
'Call Me Bae' actor Varun Sood: For me, playing the guitar is about finding peace
Mumbai, Feb 11: On National Guitar Day on Tuesday, actor Varun Sood opened up about his deep connection with the musical instrument and said for him, playing it is about finding peace in the chaos.
New research identified rare type immune cells for response against Cancer: Study
Melbourne, February 3: The researchers have identified a rare type of immune cell, called stem-like T cells, that holds the key to maintaining powerful, long-term immune responses against cancer and other chronic infections.
Research unlocks key to long-lasting immune response in cancer
Melbourne, February 1: Prolonged illnesses, such as cancer and persistent infections, can fatigue the immune system, causing its frontline defenders, T cells, to lose their ability to act efficiently.
Immune cells found to boost cancer treatment in acute myeloid leukemia: Study
New York, January 25: A research team from Columbia Engineering and the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics achieved a significant finding in cancer immunotherapy.
Safdarjung Hospital performs its first-ever (CAR) T-cell therapy to treat certain types of lymphoma and blood cancers
New Delhi, January 24: The VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy under the leadership of Prof. Sandeep Bansal (Medical Superintendent), a novel treatment for certain types of lymphoma and blood cancers.
Australian research makes breakthrough in boosting breast cancer cure rate
Sydney, Jan 23: Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in improving the cure rate for the most common form of breast cancer.
Treatment for children with obesity has lasting effect: Study
Stockholm County, January 22: When obese children receive weight-loss treatment, the effects last throughout their lives, and their risk of significant health problems and premature death decreases as they enter young adulthood. However, this is not true for depression and anxiety, according to a Karolinska Institutet study.
Immuneel launches affordable CAR T-cell therapy for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in India
New Delhi, Jan 20: Bengaluru-based cell and gene therapy start-up Immuneel Therapeutics on Monday announced the launch of Qartemi -- the country's first personalised and precision therapy CAR T-cell therapy for treating B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL) in adults.
IIT Madras & CMC Vellore develop affordable indigenous robot for hand rehabilitation
Chennai, January 17: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC Vellore) researchers have developed a cost-effective and portable plug-and-train robot for hand rehabilitation.
DNA repair may determine how cancer cells die following radiotherapy
Sydney, Jan 14: Australian researchers have found that DNA repair may determine how cancer cells die following radiotherapy in a new study that may help improve cancer treatment and cure rates.
Nagaland's HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate much higher than national average: Survey
Kohima, Jan 8: The HIV/AIDS adult (15 to 49 years) prevalence rate in Nagaland is 1.36 per cent, which is much higher than the national prevalence rate of 0.2 per cent, the state’s Economic Survey 2023-24 said.