Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Prophylaxis– Expecte...

The liver disease hepatitis C is the new battleground for lawsuits intended to slash the cost of life-saving medicines. In February alone, five suits were filed in India and Argentina claiming that the latest class of antiviral drugs does not warrant the 20-year patent monopoly that manufacturers have sought in thos...

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) is an infectious disease, also known as ‘Vaginal thrush’, ‘monilia’, and vulvovaginal candidosis. VVC is usually caused by the yeast species Candida albicans, an infection of vagina associated with itchy rash of the vulva. Common symptoms include itching, soreness or burning discomfort...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a major Herpes virus infection, which is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide among congenitally infected newborns, HIV/AIDS patients and transplant recipients. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 80,000 cases of CMV infecti...

On 11 February, researchers announced that they had finally sensed the ripples in the structure of space-time known as gravitational waves — capping a decades-long quest. A tumultuous US presidential campaign ended in a surprise victory for Republican businessman Donald Trump in November. Researchers struggled ...

CDC study reveals Zika virus replicates in foetal brain and placentas Study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that the Zika virus replicates in the brain tissues of infants with microcephaly and persists in foetal brains and placentas of women who suffered pregnancy lo...

Aurobindo Pharma Q2 net profit up 33.53% to Rs. 606 cr Aurobindo Pharma reported 33.53 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 605.64 crore for the quarter ending September mainly on account of robust formulation sales. The company had posted a net profit after tax, minority interest and share of profit of jo...