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- Read more about New nanodrug tracks cancer treatment effectiveness in real time
Using a nanoparticle that delivers a drug and then glows green when cancer cells begin dying, Indian origin researchers have found a way to detect the effectiveness of cancer treatment much sooner than currently available clinical methods.
- Read more about Indian Society of Nano Medicine to revolutionise country's healthcare system
In an effort to slash high costs, provide customised treatment and improve diagnostic tests, doctors, engineers and researchers from several premiere institutions in the country have created a common platform to intensify research on nanotechnology a promising method for precise treatment.
- Read more about WHO wants South East Asia to be more wary of diabetes
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday urged the Southeast Asian countries to promote educational campaigns regarding self-management of diabetes and make its treatment cost effective.
- Read more about Enzyme may cut heart disease risk caused by HIV drug
Researchers have identified an enzyme that is likely to lower the risk of heart related diseases caused by antiviral medicines used for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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- Read more about Patients with skin infections hardly complete antibiotic doses
Patients with skin infections are less likely to take all their prescribed antibiotic doses after leaving the hospital, resulting in new infection or needing additional treatment for the existing skin infection, says a study.
- Read more about Brain stimulation can reduce anorexia symptoms
Just one session of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can reduce core symptoms of anorexia nervosa, including the urge to restrict food intake and feeling fat, says a study.
- Read more about Chile confirms first sexually transmitted Zika virus case
The Chilean health ministry has confirmed the first case of sexually transmitted Zika virus in the country, the media reported on Sunday.The 46-year-old woman was infected with the virus as she had unprotected sex with her partner, who was infected with Zika in Haiti, said the ministry on Saturday.
- Read more about Common plastic chemical ups risk of premature delivery
Pregnant women with higher blood levels of a common plastic chemical used in the coatings of food containers are more likely to deliver their babies early compared with women with lower levels of that chemical, says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.
- Read more about Humble haldi can help fight deadly TB
Turmeric, an essential ingredient that spices up an Indian curry, may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis, new research has found.
- Read more about First vaccine against Rota virus launched in India
Aiming to slash the prevalence of violence-borne diarrhoea, the health ministry on Saturday launched the Rota Virus vaccine here, which will be available free of cost at public healthcare facilities, initially in four states.