One test to detect different types of cancers
Test distinguishes between healthy patients and those with cancer, based on the damage done to the DNA present in their white blood cells
Ebola cases in DRC province continue to rise, surpass previous outbreak
The country had declared an end to the second-deadliest Ebola virus disease outbreak in eastern region on June 25
Democratic Republic of Congo calls end to 2nd-deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
Even as outbreak ends in country’s eastern area, another smaller outbreak surfaces in the northwest
Unhealthy numbers
India saw the world’s third highest number of new cancer cases and the second highest mortality rate attributed to the disease in 2022. The …
Over 3% of all cancer patients in India are under 15; 4.6% under 20: Study
Leukaemias make up nearly half of all cancers in 0-4 year age group (42.1%), 5-9 year age group (42.5%)
Human Cell Atlas: Scientists map more than a million human cells to understand disease genesis, maturity
Research will help develop precise diagnostics, new treatments
Scientists develop non-invasive technique to assess burn wound healing
A mere laser light is enough to check the status of recovery
New prototype diagnostic tools can help in cheaper and faster detection of Ebola
Present Ebola tests cost US $60 to $200 each and take about six hours
Scrub typhus in Odisha: Changing climate may have a role behind outbreak, says expert
Six deaths reported in western Odisha, Himachal’s Shimla reports nine fatalities
New test for diagnosing ovarian cancer accurately
ADNEX can cut down on chances of unnecessary surgery
Resurgence of scrub typhus fever
Early detection is crucial in treating the disease spread by mites found in scrub land
Democratic Republic of Congo, WHO grapple with both Ebola, COVID-19
United Nations' health arm runs short of $83 million to fight Ebola outbreak
Metabolic footprints of cancer cells may help in early diagnosis, shows study
Isotopic markers of cancer cells may make the disease detectable through blood tests, reseachers claim