Groundbreaking Phase 1/2a clinical trials co-led by Linda Laux, MD, from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, show that the first gene regulation treatment for epilepsy is safe and well tolerated by patients with Dravet syndrome for whom antiseizure medications are not effective. Results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, include significant seizure reduction and improvement in other symptoms of Dravet…
Researchers played music to cells – aggressiveness of laryngeal cancer decreased
Mar 04: The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. Researchers have, for the first time, discovered that restoring cellular vibration reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. When cancer cells were exposed to sound-wave vibration, a protein that promotes cancer growth and severity decreased. “What music should we play to our cells?” This question sparked…
Study Reveals Extensive Benefits of Emergency Department Clinical Trials
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that participation in emergency department-based clinical trials delivers substantial benefits that extend far beyond improved patient outcomes. The study, co-led by Gail D’Onofrio, MD, MS, Albert E. Kent Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, offers compelling evidence that clinical research can be a catalyst for positive change across multiple domains. The cross-sectional survey,…
Centre for Structural Heart Diseases Inaugurated at KIMSHEALTH
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 28: The Centre for Structural Heart Diseases at KIMSHEALTH was inaugurated by actor Vineeth Radhakrishnan, with veteran actor Raghavan attending as the Special Guest. Marking the occasion a get-together of TAVI procedure beneficiaries was also organised, bringing together more than fifty beneficiaries. The centre aims to address the rising incidence of structural heart diseases, particularly among elderly patients who may not be suitable…
Bacterial pathogens build antibiotic-resistant “bunkers” using filament scaffolds
Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including hospital bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—to assemble antibiotic-resistant three-dimensional (3D) biofilms. These findings open a new avenue for developing therapies against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections by targeting the biofilm assembly. Many pathogenic bacteria form 3D biofilms to protect themselves from the immune system, antibiotic treatments, and drying on environmental surfaces. Some of the most problematic hospital bacteria, such as multidrug-resistant A. baumannii and P. aeruginosa, use specialized hair-like filaments called adhesive…
How a 70-year-old oral cancer patient with ‘hole in his jaw’ caused by years of radiation was saved by Bengaluru doctors in a rare surgery
Radiation therapy is one of the most popular cancer treatments worldwide, but it comes with its own share of side effects. Besides the cancer cells, some of the normal tissue around the treated area may also be killed. In some extreme cases, the damage aggravates way beyond control. Speaking to indianexpress.com, Dr Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant – Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology, Aster Whitefield…
Ministry of Ayush Marks Unani Day 2026 with National Conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice” in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 19: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, commemorated World Unani Day 2026 by organising a two-day National Conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice” on February 14–15, 2026, in Mumbai. Held under the aegis of the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), the conference brought together policymakers, researchers, academicians, and industry stakeholders in a hybrid format. Shri Prataprao Jadhav,…
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School Kattakkada Wins Honour at KIMSHEALTH Cancer Prevention Campaign
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18: School students from the different parts of Thiruvananthapuram, presented innovative ideas for cancer prevention as part of the “Fight Against Cancer Together” (FACT) campaign organized as part of the CSR initiative by KIMSHEALTH. ‘FACT’ aims to encourage them to develop innovative concepts, engage the public, and utilize social media to dispel myths and spread accurate information about cancer prevention and early detection.. Students…
Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Skills Acid Attack Survivors at Haridwar Facility
Haridwar, Feb 12: Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, India’s leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), recently engaged with acid attack survivors at its Haridwar facility to build workplace skills and professional readiness, in collaboration with the Chhanv Foundation. The engagement took place over three days and focused on strengthening confidence and preparing participants for professional environments. Planned with care and sensitivity, the three-day engagement focused…
Kauvery Hospital Launches Bangalore’s Largest Advanced Ambulance Fleet in Marathahalli; Sets 3-Minute Emergency Response Benchmark
Five state-of-the-art ACLS ambulances are strategically positioned across the Marathahalli-Mahadevapura IT corridor. Emergency physicians onboard to begin treatment en route, ensuring patients reach the hospital within the golden hour. Bangalore, Feb 12: Kauvery Hospital Marathahalli today launched Bangalore’s largest and most advanced ambulance fleet, dedicating five fully equipped Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ambulances exclusively to serve the Marathahalli and Mahadevapura constituencies. Shri Aravind Limbavali,…