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29Oct 2024

U-WIN Digital Platform Enhances India’s Immunisation Efforts

Why in the news? The U-WIN initiative streamlines immunisation tracking for pregnant women and children in India, integrating healthcare services to boost vaccination coverage, improve accessibility, and ensure that no child is left without life-saving vaccines. Digital Integration in Immunisation: U-WIN Overview U-WIN Initiative: The Universal Immunisation Programme-WIN (U-WIN) is a digital platform designed to …

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23Oct 2024

FDA Approval for Cobenfy Casts Light on Schizophrenia’s Wickedness

Relevance: GS – 3 : Science and Technology – developments. Why in the News? On September 26, the U.S. FDA approved Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia. Cobenfy is notable for its novel mechanism of action, targeting cholinergic receptors instead of dopamine receptors. This makes Cobenfy the first antipsychotic that does not rely on dopamine …

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19Oct 2024

Smart Insulin Breakthrough Promises Better Diabetes Management

Why in the news? Researchers developed “smart” insulin that responds to blood sugar fluctuations, potentially revolutionising diabetes treatment. This advancement could significantly improve the lives of millions managing the condition. Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment: Global Impact of Diabetes: Over 500 million people are affected by diabetes, causing nearly 7 million deaths annually. The prevalence of …

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14Oct 2024

India’s Biobanks And Precision Medicine: Gaps And Growth

Syllabus: GS-3: Biotechnology ,Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Focus: India’s precision medicine sector is rapidly growing, but inadequate biobank regulations are hindering its full potential. With biobanks playing a crucial role in medical research, the need for strong data protection laws and ethical oversight has come to the forefront, pushing for reforms. Introduction to Precision Medicine …

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08Oct 2024

Phage Theraphy: Promising Solution to Anti-Microbial Resistance

Syllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of sectors like health GS 3: Science and technology and its advancement Focus: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as a global health crisis. Phage therapy, involving bacteriophages, is seen as a possible solution to drug-resistant bacterial infections, offering hope for countries like India facing this threat. …

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