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India Develops First Indigenous Antibiotic Nafithromycin: A Breakthrough for Respiratory Infection Treatment
Oct 19, 2025 05:14 pm CST
India has achieved a significant pharmaceutical milestone with the development of Nafithromycin, its first fully indigenous antibiotic effective against resistant respiratory infections. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced this breakthrough alongside advancements in gene therapy and genomics research, highlighting India's growing capabilities in biomedical innovation and self-reliance in healthcare technology.
Advances in Focused Ultrasound Technology: Promising New Treatments for Cancer, Alzheimer's and Rare Brain Diseases
Oct 16, 2025 01:53 am CST
Recent breakthroughs in focused ultrasound technology offer promising non-invasive treatment options for cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and rare neurological conditions. By concentrating sound energy into specific areas, this technology can temporarily open the blood-brain barrier for improved drug delivery, stimulate immune responses against tumors, and potentially treat previously inaccessible brain lesions, revolutionizing approaches to previously untreatable conditions.