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25 Aug 2026
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How patient data collectives can cure rare diseases?
Patient data, including medical records and patient experiences, are essential for scientists to develop new treatments, espec
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24 Aug 2026
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Doctors say vaccinate, don't panic.
Swine flu cases continue to climb in Delhi with 1,777 confirmed so far — nearly six times the 290-odd cases in same period last year.
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20 Aug 2026
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First 4-way swap in India breaks legal barrier. In July 2026, eight people from Nagaland, Kashmir, Punjab and Bihar became part of India’s first four-way kidney swap. Four donors gave to four
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20 Aug 2026
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Gene therapy VERVE-102 cuts bad cholesterol by 62%. A one-time infusion that permanently lowers “bad cholesterol” may be on the horizon. US drugmaker Eli Lilly and its subsidiary Verve
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17 Aug 2026
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India’s HPV vaccine fight in classrooms
In February 2026, India launched a national HPV vaccination drive for girls 9-14. Target: 1.15 crore girls annually. By June, ∼50
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17 Aug 2026
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Why Friedreich’s ataxia spares some populations?
Friedreich’s ataxia, FRDA, destroys nerves and heart. Onset: 5-15 years. No cure. NIMS Hyderabad sees 1 case a month,
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16 Aug 2026
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The most surprising science story here is about the BCG vaccine. We have used it for 100 years to fight TB. Now, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital think it might train the immune system
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