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The woman didnt find out how she looked like after the surgery and was devastated to see her reflection five weeks later (Photo: AFP)

Man without limbs, lips gets shoulder skin grafted, new lips tattooed...

Alex Lewis, had skin from his shoulder grafted around his mouth after he lost part of his face to a vicious flesh-eating...

2 July 2018 2:06 PM IST

After two-year results were announced last year, the World Health Organization called the vaccine a major breakthrough and has been holding meetings to discuss how to further its development. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

TB vaccine for young children can partly prevent severe complications

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease.

29 Oct 2019 3:30 PM IST

Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem, and existing antibiotics fail to work in around 20 per cent of cases of strep throat. (Photo: ANI)

This enzyme may prevent streptococci infection

Study discovers enzyme that may prevent streptococci infection.

20 Oct 2019 11:42 AM IST

The notice was signed by Rasmus Nielsen, senior author of the original paper, and co-author Xinzhu Wei. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

DNA mutation reduces chance of HIV infection; study retracted

Scientists retract study suggesting mutation shortens life.

4 Nov 2019 9:20 AM IST

Researchers striving to keep medical tools pathogen free

Researchers striving to keep medical tools pathogen free

Researchers find ways to keep medical tools infection free.

10 Dec 2019 12:38 PM IST

It was recently published in the American Chemical Society journal -- ACS Applied Interfaces and Material. (Photo: ANI)

Researchers identify presence of deadly microbes and make medical...

Researchers find ways to make medical equipment infection-free.

2 Dec 2019 10:11 AM IST

The results showed that the HIV protein Nef is released from infected cells in vesicles that are then rapidly taken up by uninfected bystander white blood cells. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

HIV infection can damage bystander cells

Here's how HIV infection contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions.

29 July 2019 10:57 AM IST

The advantage of involving the nervous system is that it can communicate information across space in a span of milliseconds, compared to hours or days for the immune cells to do the same function. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pain sensing nerves help fight skin infection

Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: study.

29 July 2019 10:42 AM IST

The motivation for the research was a case in an American hospital in which gowns were suspected of contributing to transmission of C difficile. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Health alert: Hospital gowns and equipments serve breeding ground for...

Studies reveal that hospital gowns, stainless steel contaminated with pathogens responsible for severe illness.

16 July 2019 10:22 AM IST

The test is supposed to ensure that the patient actually has a UTI and that the right antibiotic is prescribed to treat it. (Photo: ANI)

Rapid and accurate tests required to cure UTI

Studies reveal that accurate tests required to cure urinary tract infections.

14 Aug 2019 9:05 AM IST

Keep your wounds protected from dog licks. (Photo: Representationa/Pexels)

Kiss of love: Are dog licks safe?

Instant mood lifters, dog licks can unknowingly cause some serious health scares.

7 Aug 2019 5:18 PM IST

This focus on infection prevention is reflected in year on year drop in infection rates. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

World Patient Safety Day: Marking global health priority

WHO to commemorate World Patient Safety Day annually every year on 17th September.

17 Sept 2019 11:06 AM IST