Sham or Shame : Decoding Modi’s Press Conference
Meanwhile, enjoy the ‘Press Conference’ of Prime minister and ‘briefing’ of Rahul Gandhi on your TV screens. Whether you call it a Press conference or #sham or #shame, the choice is yours.
Combining antibiotics with silver nanoparticles may help address drug resistance
In recent years, scientists have developed a potential alternative in the form of silver nanoparticles. But it appears bacteria are acquiring resistance to silver nanoparticles as well.
Microplastic pollution load on seashore linked with population size of coastal cities : study
A study of microplastics in three coastal cities in the country has found that population size has a direct impact on the abundance and nature of microplastics on their seashore.
Study reveals link between teenage pregnancy and child stunting
Pregnancy and childbirth complications : leading cause of death among 15-19 year old girls
Around one in seven of all babies worldwide are born with a low birthweight
Low birthweight : A complex clinical entity…. Too many babies are born too small
“Know your numbers” is the theme of World Hypertension Day, this year
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the main reason for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and stroke-paralysis in India.
Indian Scientists identify new route to tackle TB
New Delhi, May 15 (India Science Wire): A group of Indian scientists has identified three sites in the genome of tuberculosis-causing bacterium that could be used as targets to kill it. By Sunderarajan Padmanabhan DNA, which is the basic building block of the genome of any organism, is made of nucleotides, which are strung together … Read moreIndian Scientists identify new route to tackle TB
How tiny pests traverse long distance to attack mustard crops
The persistent pests of mustard plants in the Gangetic plain come raiding all the way from the Himalayas, a new study has revealed.
Study sheds new light on urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women
DALLAS – May 12, 2019 – A UT Southwestern study suggests why urinary tract infections (UTIs) have such a high recurrence rate in postmenopausal women – several species of bacteria can invade the bladder walls. Recurrent UTI (RUTI) reduces quality of life UTI treatment is the most common reason for antibiotic prescriptions in older adults. … Read moreStudy sheds new light on urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women
Who will make the way to Lok Sabha from Haryana?
In this election of 2019, a total of 1.80 crore voters across these 10 Lok Sabha constituencies were eligible to decide the fate of the 223 candidates, among whom 11 are women.
Pragya SIngh, Sadhvi’s curse-what is it?
Curse! “Maine kaha tera (Mumbai ATS chief late Hemant Karkare) sarvanash hoga.” “In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development…. If Hindu Raj does become a fact, it will, no doubt be the greatest calamity for this country. No matter what the Hindus say, Hinduism is a menace to liberty, equality … Read morePragya SIngh, Sadhvi’s curse-what is it?
Some Children with Liver Cancer May Need Less Chemotherapy, Study Suggests
Some children with liver cancer may need less chemotherapy than is typically used to treat the disease, according to results from a phase 3 clinical trial.
WHO denounces attack on health workers and ambulance in Libyan capital
The World Health Organization today condemned in the strongest terms an attack on an ambulance in Tripoli, Libya, on Wednesday 8 May, that left 3 health workers injured, one severely.
Study shows protocol may help people with severe traumatic brain injury.
Emergency treatment guidelines, survival of people with severe head injury, traumatic brain injury, guidelines for prehospital management of TBI, Excellence in Prehospital Injury Care,
Wheat varieties susceptible to new strains of yellow rust fungus : study
Yellow rust disease of wheat : a disease caused by fungus Puccinia
Roadshow brings mega science projects close to common man
A 11-month long and nation-wide roadshow to create a buzz around various international mega science projects devoted to understanding the working of the universe from the micro to macro level rolled out here today.
Indian scientists discover how serotonin helps brain cells cope with stress
Now Indian scientists have discovered that serotonin boosts energy production in brain cells and helps them survive under stress.
In 2016, asthma affected 340 million people worldwide
Asthma can profoundly affect quality of life and financial and emotional health
Ramadan : Fasting in Diabetics
Advance planning, education, counselling, awareness and individualisation stand as the key pillars to a safe and healthy Ramadan in those with Diabetes who wish to fast during this period.
Delayed treatment safe for some people with diabetic eye disease
People with diabetic macular edema but good vision didn’t benefit from starting treatment before vision loss developed. Delaying treatment in such patients can reduce side effects and help defray high treatment costs.