Celiac disease is a serious chronic, autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people. The ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) by a person suffering f...
Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocytes and are key components of the innate immune system. They are highly specific predators that play a major role in the host rejection of both tumors and virally infected cells. NK cells are derived from the common lymphoid progenitor cells (lymphoblasts), which also gener...
Find MoreOral Mucositis is a commonly occurring, most debilitating complication of cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It can be characterized by inflammation and ulceration in the oral cavity caused by the chemotherapeutic drugs and radiotherapy used in cancer treatment. Potential complications of oral mucositis include p...
Find MoreA total of approximately 7.3 Million people were vaccinated with HPV vaccines in 2016, as per the latest report of DelveInsight. Human Papillomavirus is a double stranded DNA virus that infects squamous epithelia including the skin and mucosae of the upper respiratory and anogenital tracts. HPV is a group of more th...
Find MoreAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a progressive, rarely occurring neurological disease that mainly involves the nerve cells (neurons) which are responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements. With time, it leads to muscle weakness, gradually affecting the functions of ...
Find MoreSteele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, commonly known as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, is an uncommon brain disorder that causes serious problems for patients in terms of walking, balance and eye movements. The disorder arises as a result of deterioration of cells in areas of the brain that control body movement an...
Find MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA, Merck & Co.) for adult and pediatric patients with unresectable or metastatic, microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) solid tumors that have progressed following prior treatment and...
Find MoreNarcolepsy is characterized by symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle control, often triggered by strong emotions) and fragmented sleep. Narcolepsy occurs throughout the world but occurrence rates vary among populations. Occurrence of Narcolepsy is estimated to be 1 in 2,000 ...
Find MoreSarcopenia is an age-related geriatric syndrome which involves the loss of strength of skeletal muscles. The condition leads to impaired mobility, increased disability, more number of falls, as well as loss of physical function. Sarcopenia is observed in both physically inactive and active people, where factors such...
Find MoreIndia is well known for its monuments and scenic beauty across the globe, but what if I say that Medical tourism is also an emerging jewel for India? Like a magnet, it attracts a number of foreign patients to come and experience the medical expertise for various medical conditions. Globalisation of healthcare servic...
Find MoreGene Therapy has shown tremendous growth in the past few years. The use of AAV (adeno-associated vir.....
Find MoreFibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a rare disorder that results in gradual ossification .....
Find MoreCrohn's disease (CD) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this condition, the immune sy.....
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Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.