Viral proteins are administered as antigen in the form of a vaccine and the immune system of the body forms antibodies against the given antigen thus providing protection against any future infection. Interestingly, this is first time in human history...
In June 2020, RECOVERY trial from a group of researchers in Oxford University UK reported use of low-cost dexamethasone1 for treatment of severely ill COVID-19 patients by reducing inflammation. Recently, a protein-based drug, called Aviptadil, has been fast tracked by FDA...
Tildrakizumab is being marketed by Sun Pharma under the trade name Ilumya, and has been approved by FDA in March 2018 after analysis of data from Phase III multi-centre, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trials reSURFACE 1 and reSURFACE 2. Both...
Sun Pharma has presented data on ODOMZO® (drug for treatment of skin cancer) and LEVULAN® KERASTICK® + BLU-U®, (for treating precancerous lesions) supporting safety and efficacy.
ODOMZO®
ODOMZO® (Sonidegib) was approved by FDA in July 2015. This was acquired by Sun...
In a breakthrough research, the scientists have demonstrated that aminoglycosides (gentamicin) antibiotic could be used to treat familial dementia
The antibiotics gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin etc are commonly used to treat bacterial infections. These are broad spectrum antibiotics belonging to aminoglycosides...
The effects of partial gravity (example on Mars) on our muscular system is still partly understood. Study in rats shows that resveratrol, a compound found in grape skin and red wine, can mitigate muscle impairment in a Mars partial...
Early nerve transfer surgery to treat paralysis of arms and hands due to spinal injury is helpful in improving function. Post two years of surgery and physiotherapy, patients regained function in elbows and hands leading to improvement in independence...
Experiments in mice show that injecting amino-bridged nucleic acid-modified antisense oligonucleotides (amNA-ASO) into the brain is a potent and efficient approach to target SNCA protein for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
More than 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s disease...
Animal study describes role of URI protein in tissue regeneration after exposure to high-dose radiation from radiation therapy
Radiation Therapy or Radiotherapy is an effective technique for killing cancer in the body and is majorly responsible for boosting cancer survival...
Study in mice and human cells describes reactivation of an important tumour suppressive gene using a vegetable extract thus offering a promising strategy for cancer treatment
Cancer is the second leading cause of deaths worldwide. In cancer, multiple genetic and...
Study describes a novel mechanism involved in progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and highlights protein Mitofusin 2 as having the potential to be a possible treatment model
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver condition which affects...
Study shows a new combination therapy of two plant-derived compounds to reverse cognitive impairment in mice
At least 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide. The total number of patients of Alzheimer’s disease could exceed 152 million by...
New study shows a second case of successful HIV remission after a bone marrow transplant
At least one million people die due to HIV-related causes every year and almost 35 million are living with HIV. HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is...
Study shows first step towards developing a test for measuring Vitamin D status from hair samples
More than 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D. This deficiency affects primarily bone health and also increases one’s risk of cardiovascular...
New study in mice shows that getting enough sleep every night could provide protection from cardiovascular diseases
Getting enough sleep is a general advice given by doctors as it is associated with maintaining good health. When someone gets adequate sleep,...
A novel blood test for pain has been developed which can help to provide objective treatments based on severity of pain
A physician assesses a patient’s pain sensation subjectively since it is generally determined by patient’s self-reporting or clinical examination....
Researchers have created 2-dimensional mineral nanoparticles to deliver treatment in the body for cartilage regeneration
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease which affects 630 million people worldwide which is almost 15 percent of the entire population on the planet. In osteoarthritis,...
Computer-based tool has been created and tested for predicting asthma in young children
Asthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide and is among the most common chronic diseases putting a high burden on costs. Asthma is a complex disease...
Study shows effectiveness of an automated virtual reality treatment to psychologically intervene in reducing a person’s fear of heights
Virtual Reality (VR) is a method in which a person can reexperience the recreations of their difficult circumstances in a virtual...
A new pill has been designed which delivers insulin into the bloodstream easily and pain-free, in pigs for now
Insulin is an important hormone required to break down the blood sugar – glucose - to prevent further illnesses. Since sugar...
Scientists have identified several groups of bacteria which varied along with depression and quality of life in humans
Our gastrointestinal (GI) track has a trillion of microorganisms. The microbes which reside in our gut perform important functions and are thought...
Scientists have found a new way in mice to get relief from the chronic neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain in humans is a chronic pain associated with nerve damage like neuropathy. This is very difficult to treat chronic type of pain...
Study suggests a new protein involved in development of gluten intolerance which can be a therapeutic target.
Almost 1 out of 100 people suffer from celiac disease, a common genetic disorder which could sometimes also be triggered by environmental factors...
Research shows that neutralizing antibodies which are induced by vaccination can protect animals from HIV infection.
Developing a safe and effective HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) vaccine, despite up to 30 ongoing clinical trials, is a challenge faced by research community...
An important marker for diabetes development has been identified.
The two important hormones produced in the pancreas – glucagon and insulin – control proper glucose levels in response to the food that we consume. Glucagon increases Hepatic Glucose Production (HGP)...
