Dr. R. Shruthi

Rapid Detection of Airborne Bird Flu Virus: New Sensor for Quick Diagnosis

March 10, 2025

Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, have prompted scientists to develop more effective detection methods. A new, cutting-edge sensor prototype can quickly detect airborne H5N1 viruses, the strain responsible for bird flu, in air samples. This low-cost, handheld sensor offers rapid detection of the...

Lassa Fever in the UK: Understanding the Risk, Symptoms, and Response

March 10, 2025

Lassa fever is a viral infection that primarily occurs in West Africa, though rare cases have been reported in other regions. Recently, UK authorities have heightened their monitoring efforts following a traveler who was infected with Lassa fever, having since returned to Nigeria. This alert has raised questions about the...

Malaria Crisis Deepens in Africa as US Aid Cuts Threaten Control Efforts

March 10, 2025

Malaria remains one of the deadliest diseases in Africa, a continent that bears the brunt of global malaria deaths. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 597,000 people died from malaria worldwide in 2023, with Africa accounting for 95% of these deaths. Malaria disproportionately affects children, pregnant women, and...

What is Hantavirus? Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention Explained

March 10, 2025

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a rare but serious disease that has raised significant concerns, especially after the tragic deaths of veteran actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Arakawa, 65, passed away from HPS, a rodent-borne disease, just a week before her husband’s death from heart disease. In...

Fluoride Exposure in Early Childhood: A Threat to Cognitive Development?

March 8, 2025

Fluoride has long been hailed as a key element in dental health, helping prevent tooth decay and strengthen enamel. It is commonly added to drinking water, toothpaste, and some dietary supplements. However, in recent years, concerns have emerged about its potential negative effects on brain development, particularly when exposure occurs...

Politics in Therapy: Navigating the Fine Line Between Ethics and Beliefs

March 8, 2025

Traditionally, therapists have been trained to maintain neutrality in their practice, ensuring that their personal beliefs do not interfere with their professional responsibilities. However, in recent years, particularly in the wake of political shifts and divisive policies, many therapists have found it increasingly difficult to separate their political beliefs from...

Australia’s Private Health Crisis: Urgent CEO Talks on Hospital Funding

March 8, 2025

In recent years, Australia's private health sector has faced significant challenges, prompting urgent discussions between government officials, private hospitals, and health insurers. A pivotal meeting of CEOs was scheduled for Friday, following Health Minister Mark Butler's call for "immediate steps" to increase payments from insurers to private hospitals to enhance...

Mobile Women’s Health Clinic: Bringing Vital Healthcare to Regional Victoria

March 8, 2025

In the remote corners of Victoria, where access to essential healthcare can often feel like a distant dream, one nurse has taken the healthcare system directly to the women who need it most. Louise Holland, a nurse practitioner, is changing the game by traveling between small towns across Victoria in...

Hospital Fraud Allegations: Man Walks Out of Madhya Pradesh Hospital in Shocking Video

March 8, 2025

In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam, a video showing a man in a coma walking out of a hospital has gone viral. The man, identified as Bunty Nimama, alleged that the hospital authorities had fraudulently kept him under care, telling his family that he was in a coma,...

Obesity in India: The Growing Crisis and Its Health Impacts

March 8, 2025

Obesity isn’t just a lifestyle issue—it’s a ticking time bomb that is driving the rise of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems in India. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), nearly 24% of women and 22.9% of men are now classified as overweight or obese. This marks...

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