Scientists at Hyderabad’s CCMB have discovered that fungal infections may be stopped by targeting the sugar metabolism that fuels invasive growth. The study on Candida albicans offers new possibilities for developing more effective antifungal therapies.
During monsoons, there is always question mark over the quality of water used to prepare street food, inadequate hand washing, use of dirty utensils and improper storage that contribute to water contamination and exposing children to illnesses.
Climate predictions show that temperatures will likely rise by more than 1.5 celsius above the UN mandated pre-industrial levels at some point before 2027
London: Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospitals to prevent sepsis and other bacterial infections are at increased risk of developing a life-threatening fungal infection called candidiasis because of disruption to the immune system in the gut, a new study warned. Gut microbiomes are generally known to carry genetically encoded strategies to survive contact with antibiotics. But […]
New Delhi: Although the world is recovering from coronavirus pandemic, we must not lower our guards and stay alert when it comes to hand hygiene to curb the spread of the deadly virus. But are we paying sufficient attention to our nail hygiene? Our nails are the index of well-being for our entire body. The […]
In a notification, the Director of Public Health (DPH) Dr G Srinivasa Rao directed all government and private health facilities to follow guidelines for screening, diagnosis and management of Mucormycosis
