Now, bacteria to detect landminesNovember 16th, 2009 LONDON - British scientists have developed a new test to detect landmines using bacteria that glow green when they come in contact with chemicals leaked from the buried explosives. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have created the bacteria.
Swine flu panic spreads to 3rd Nepal districtNovember 9th, 2009 KATHMANDU - Hundreds of people flocked to hospitals for tests with swine flu like symptoms while public schools were shut down for three days in a third district in western Nepal after fears of an epidemic loomed large in the region following detection of the virus in school students and security forces. Myagdi district, adjacent to Baglung and Parbat, where the H1N1 virus was detected in nine samples taken from 12 people complaining of swine flu-like symptoms, came under scare after over 250 people rushed to hospitals with coughs, cold and other symptoms that may or may not be indicate of the virus.
Doctor tests positive for swine flu in ChandigarhNovember 8th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Another doctor has tested positive for influenza A (H1N1) virus in Chandigarh, taking the number of such cases to 62, health officials said here Sunday. The 36-year-old doctor runs a coaching centre for MBBS entrance exam.
Younger women becoming vulnerable to breast cancer: doctorsNovember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - About a decade back, the age group of women most vulnerable to breast cancer was 50 and above. But with changing times and a faster lifestyle, younger women are becoming more susceptible to the disease, say doctors.
Agra to be made breast cancer-free zoneNovember 4th, 2009 AGRA - Every seven minutes a new case of breast cancer is detected in India. One in 21 Indian women are afflicted.
Faulty 'wiring' in the brain turns schizophrenia onOctober 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King's College London, suggests that abnormalities in the white matter of the brain appear to influence the development of schizophrenia. The white matter of the brain consists of nerve fibres that connect parts of the brain and help regulate behaviour.
Delhi steps up measures to contain dengueOctober 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A day after a 15-year-old boy died of dengue in the national capital, the government Saturday appealed to people and civil authorities to take measures to contain the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. "All necessary measures are in place to check the spread of dengue in capital.
Medical imaging helps identify severe case of swine fluOctober 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Medical imaging has helped clinicians diagnose a severe case of H1N1 or swine flu, potentially opening the way to early detection of such cases. "The role of radiologic imaging in epidemic detection and response is evolving, with imaging being used as a tool for identifying severe cases," said Daniel J.
231 new genes linked with head and neck cancer identifiedOctober 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have identified 231 new genes associated with head and neck cancer. Earlier, only 33 genes were known to be associated with head and neck cancer.
Age of nanomedicine: microchip to detect cancers, other diseasesSeptember 30th, 2009 TORONTO - In a major breakthrough in the detection of cancers and other deadly diseases, Canadian researchers have developed an inexpensive microchip that is sensitive enough to detect the type and severity of the illness. The microchip has been successfully tested on prostate cancer, and head and neck cancer models.
New chip can detect cancer earlySeptember 30th, 2009 TORONTO - In a major breakthrough for early cancer detection, Canadian researchers have developed an inexpensive microchip that is sensitive enough to detect the type and severity of the disease. The microchip has been successfully tested on prostate cancer, and head and neck cancer models.
Swine flu here to stay, but India geared to control it: AzadSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Swine flu, which has already claimed 132 lives in India, is here to stay and will spread despite best efforts, but the country is controlling it by early detection, proper treatment and creating mass awareness, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Monday. Azad said authorities have "learnt some lessons" while tackling the spread of the disease that has become a global pandemic.
Four more swine flu deaths take India's toll to 135 (Roundup)September 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Four people, including two in Goa, died due to swine flu Monday, taking India's total toll to 135, health authorities said here. Also, 147 fresh cases were reported in the country, taking the number of people affected with the flu to 4,885.
New ultrasensitive electronic sensor to speed up DNA testing (corrected)September 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singapore scientists have developed a new ultrasensitive electronic sensor that would speed up DNA testing for disease diagnosis and biological research. The novel electronic sensor array would be rapid, accurate and cost-efficient.
Swine flu cases cross 100 mark in Uttar PradeshAugust 31st, 2009 LUCKNOW - The swine flu count in Uttar Pradesh crossed the 100 mark, following detection of 11 fresh cases here, an official said Monday. The total number of swine flu cases now stand at 102.
