Chandipura Virus (Chandipura vesiculovirus)
The death toll of suspected cases of the Chandipura virus or Chandipura vesiculovirus (CHPV) in Gujarat is rising. About Chandipura
Clinical Trials: Definition, Phases, Status in India, Issues and Way forward
Clinical Trials refer to planned research studies conducted on human participants to explore biomedical or behavioural interventions. Clinical Trials in
Healthcare Sector in India
Healthcare Sector in India is one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing industries, encompassing hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing,
Nipah Virus
Nipah Virus is a zoonotic disease that is caused by a virus belonging to the Henipavirus genus of the Paramyxoviridae
Ferroptosis
New research has highlighted that ferroptosis causes severe lung damage in COVID-19 patients. About Ferroptosis: Ref: Source UPSC IAS Preparation
R21/Matrix-M Vaccine
Vaccines manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) has started exports of ‘R21/Matrix-M’ malaria vaccine to Africa. About R21/Matrix-M Vaccine: Ref:
WHO prequalifies TAK-003, a second dengue vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently prequalified TAK-003, the second vaccine for dengue following the CYD-TDV vaccines. About TAK-003:
Dengue
Dengue is an illness caused by a viral infection that are transmitted through the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough cases have increased in China, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. What is whooping cough? Causes Symptoms Transmission