Search Results for "disease"
Tech Frontier: A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos
The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases. Stakeholders …
Developing Story: IIHR’s Arka Shakti root stock could help farmers tackle Gummy Stem Blight disease in watermelon
The scientists noted that soil develops infection when watermelon is cultivated in the same soil without any crop rotation for a long time Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts followi…
Enterprise Tech Shift: Painkillers, antibiotics, and kidney disease: Why has drug regulator issued a fresh warning? and the Scaling Frontier
The regulator has asked the public not to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or antibiotics indiscriminately, repeatedly or for prolonged periods without medical advice. Stakeholders …
Healing Little Hearts & Helping Hands to Treat 50 Libyan Children with Congenital Heart Disease in October
The Healing Little Hearts and Helping Hands for Libyan Children NGOs will launch their fourteenth campaign in October to treat 50 children with congenital heart disease. The initiative aims to provide…
UniQure Stock Craters 48% Despite CEO's Bold Claim Huntington's Drug 'Still on Track'
UniQure's stock plummeted 48% after the company reaffirmed that its Huntington's disease drug candidate remains on track, despite investor concerns. The sharp sell-off reflects deep market skepticism …
Economic Impact: Measles cases eclipse 900 as PA officials withdraw proposed contagious disease regulations
Pennsylvania measles cases have climbed above 900 as the state has become the center of the outbreak on a national level, accounting for 23.2% of U.S. cases.
Market Developments: Speakers urge higher health funding to tackle hypertension among youths
World Heart Day will be observed today (29 September) under the theme ‘Heart Disease Can Hide in Plain Sight: Don’t Miss a Beat.’ Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent…
Crypto Markets in Focus: 30-something heart: Inside a threefold spike striking young India Amid Shifting On-Chain Metrics
A significant increase in cardiovascular diseases is noted among younger Indians, impacting populations previously thought healthy. A recent survey indicates a threefold rise in heart-related ailments…
CCMB Study: Influenza and COVID-19 May Trigger Parkinson's Disease
A study by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad has found that influenza and COVID-19 infections may fuel the processes underlying Parkinson's disease. The research sugges…
Developing Story: Son died, LIC denied Rs 5 lakh insurance; Commission orders payout with interest
The Commission referred to a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission decision concerning "silent diseases", observing that a person may not necessarily be aware of a condition until it aggrava…
Blood Bank Crackdown: IRCS to Digitize All 246 Blood Banks in Andhra Pradesh
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) will collect data on all 246 blood banks in Andhra Pradesh to upload onto the Blood Banks Management Software (BBMS). The initiative aims to prevent commercializati…
Global Perspective: Smoking just 1 cigarette a day: Is there a safe number for your heart?
Smoking even a small number of cigarettes poses significant risks to cardiovascular health. Research indicates that one cigarette a day can lead to substantial heart disease risks.
