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20Nov 2024

Study Finds Effective Drug Combinations for High BP

Why in the news? A study on drug optimization for high blood pressure in South Asians revealed three effective combinations, improving control rates significantly, offering guidance for hypertension management in India. Overview of the Study: Conducted by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) in collaboration with AIIMS, India, and Imperial College, London. Focused on …

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16Oct 2024

Kerala Man Diagnosed with Murine Typhus After Travel

Why in the news? A 75-year-old man in Kerala has been diagnosed with murine typhus after visiting Vietnam and Cambodia. The disease, transmitted by fleas, raises concerns about its spread in regions where rats are prevalent. About Murine Typhus: Cause: Infectious disease caused by the flea-borne bacteria Rickettsia typhi. Transmission: Spread through bites from infected …

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