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- Read more about Single Vaccine shot of Cervarix may be sufficient to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the fourth commonest cause of cancer among women, and tragically is often diagnosed too late. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix (the entrance to the womb from the vagina). It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is easily spread by sexual intercourse. Cervarix is a vaccine against certain types of cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV). Currently, Cervarix, which with another vaccine, Gardasil, is being rolled out to shield young people from HPV. A new study has found that a single vaccine shot, rather than the recommended triple dose, may be enough to protect women against cervical cancer. The new research is published in the The Lancet Oncology.
- Read more about Increased restless legs syndrome (rls) related to increased risk of stroke
A new study suggests, severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) is related with subsequent increased risk of stroke. Factors which cause increased RLS severity are age, smoking, hypertension and unhealthy diet.
- Read more about Glenmark receive US FDA approval for generic Dovonex cream, 0.005%
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) get final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for calcipotriene cream, 0.005 per cent, the therapeutic equivalent of Dovonex cream, 0.005 per cent of Leo Pharma A/S. Glenmark strategy to start to shipping of calcipotriene cream, 0.005 per cent immediately.
- Read more about For abdominal infections antibiotic treatment duration can be reduced
A new study says, duration of antibiotic treatment for complicated abdominal infections can be cut by half and remain equally effective. and prevent development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The results were detailed out online in New England Journal of Medicine.
- Read more about Behaviors to autism spectrum disorder are more in boys than in girls
A new research claims, Autism Spectrum Disorder More Frequently Observed in Boys Than in Girls. The study was published in the journal Molecular Autism.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. The study followed a large sample of boys and girls at high-risk for the disorder and other children at low risk beginning before 18 months of age. One in four high-risk boys were identified with the disorder at three years, compared to one in 10 high-risk girls.
- Read more about World's first paper-based drug test developed
Finnish researchers have developed the world's first paper-based drug test that enables a rapid analysis of whether a compound, such as morphine, is present in a given sample. Researchers from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland used antibodies - produced by methods of molecular biology - as morphine sensing molecules to create the drug test printed on paper.
- Read more about Viral history with one drop of blood can be determined by 'virscan test'
The immune system release specific antibodies when it encounters a virus. It can continue to produce those antibodies decades after an infection subsides. VirScan test detects those antibodies and uses them as a window in time to create a blueprint of nearly every virus an individual has encountered. The test, known as VirScan, works by screening the blood for antibodies against any of the 206 species of viruses known to infect humans.Researchers at Columbia University found a DNA-based blood test which can determine a person's entire viral history. This new test can lead to early detection of hepatitis C, certain autoimmune diseases and cancers. This new innovation test only for a single suspected virus. The study appears in Science.
- Read more about India, Netherlands sign MoU for vaccine development
Under “Make in India” initiative India and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of vaccines. The MoU was signed between visiting Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte and government of India in New Delhi. This cooperation between the two countries in the vaccine manufacturing segment is expected to result in large scale production of measles-rubella and other needed vaccine in the country. The ‘Make in India’ is a critical initiative for promoting access to health technology beyond the borders of India.
- Read more about Horizon Discovery Group inks collaborate with DefiniGEN to produce gene-engineered iPS-based cell lines
Horizon Discovery Group plc, UK translational genomics company developing and supplying patient-relevant drug discovery and diagnostic research toolsand DefiniGEN Ltd, a leading provider of stem cell products and services, have entered into a collaboration to develop a range of unique, gene-engineered iPS (induced pluripotent stem)-based cell lines for use in research.

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- Read more about Finger-Like Appendages of Astrocytes Called End-Feet Keep the Brain in Healthy Tone
A star-shaped brain cell called an astrocyte appears to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the brain on a healthy, report scientists. The finger-like appendages of astrocytes, called end-feet, quite literally wrap around the countless, fragile blood vessels in the brain, constantly monitoring what is going on inside and around them. The paper appeared in The Journal of Neuroscience.