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Outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebolavirus in DR Congo and Uganda

Umesh Prasad -
The current orthoebolavirus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is confirmed to be caused by the species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense (Bundibugyo virus),...
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Tumour Treating Fields (TTFields) approved for Pancreatic cancer

Umesh Prasad -
Cancer cells have electrically charged parts hence are influenced by electric fields. Application of alternating electric fields (TTFields) to solid tumours selectively target and...
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Two Novel Henipaviruses Detected in Fruit bats in China 

Umesh Prasad -
The henipaviruses, Hendra virus (HeV) and Nipah virus (NiV) are known to cause fatal diseases in humans. In 2022, Langya henipavirus (LayV), a novel henipavirus was identified in Eastern...
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UK’s First Birth Following Living-donor Uterine Transplantation

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The woman who had undergone the first living-donor uterus transplantation (LD UTx) in the UK earlier in 2023 for absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI)...
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Qfitlia (Fitusiran): A Novel siRNA-based Treatment for Haemophilia  

Umesh Prasad -
Qfitlia (Fitusiran), a novel siRNA-based treatment for haemophilia has received FDA approval. It is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) based therapeutic that interfere with natural anticoagulants such as...
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Titanium Device as a Permanent Replacement for a Human Heart  

Umesh Prasad -
Use of “BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart”, a titanium metal device has enabled the longest successful bridge to heart transplant lasting over three months. The...
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Hidden consciousness, Sleep spindles and Recovery in Comatose Patients 

Umesh Prasad -
Coma is a deep unconsciousness state associated with brain failure. Comatose patients are behaviourally unresponsive. These disorders of consciousness are usually transitory but may...
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Adrenaline Nasal Spray for Treatment of Anaphylaxis in Children

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The indication for adrenaline nasal spray Neffy has been expanded (by the US FDA) to include children four years of age and older who weigh 15...
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Pandemic Potential of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Outbreaks 

Umesh Prasad -
There are reports of outbreaks of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection in many parts of the world. In the backdrop of recent COVID-19 pandemic, hMPV...
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Concizumab (Alhemo) for Hemophilia A or B with Inhibitors

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Concizumab (commercial name, Alhemo), a monoclonal antibody was approved by the FDA on 20 December 2024 for prevention of bleeding episodes in patients with...
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Levofloxacin for preventive treatment of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB)

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Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) affects half a million people each year.  Levofloxacin is advised for preventive treatment based on observational data, however evidence...
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