India sees 27% growth in organ transplants but more need to be done: Experts

IANS | August 12, 2023 1:35 PM

New Delhi/Noida, Aug 12 (IANS) India has witnessed a remarkable 27 per cent growth in organ transplant numbers, however more needs to be done as  there is a critical demand for organ replacement in the country, with around 50,000 individuals awaiting transplants, experts said on Saturday.

Long Covid patient's legs turned blue in just 10-min of standing

IANS | August 12, 2023 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A long Covid patient's legs turned blue after just 10 minutes of standing and according to Indian-origin researcher Dr Manoj Sivan, there is an urgent need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the coronavirus condition.

Gut microbiome can raise risk, severity of HIV, EBV disease

IANS | August 11, 2023 1:58 PM

New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Gut microbiome can have a significant impact on the acquisition of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) infection and also plays a role in the course of disease, finds a new study, challenging previous research that shows a protective effect.