The hepatitis C antibody test detects antibodies for the hepatitis C virus in the blood. Antibodies in the body indicate that a person has been infected with the virus at some point. However, it does not always mean that they still have the virus.
Viscofan BioEngineering, a German medical products manufacturer is to conduct a Phase I clinical trial of its stem cell implant, VB-C01, designed to treat severe cardiac insufficiencies, on receiving a green light from the Spanish Agency for Medicines (AEMPS).
A research team from Tel Aviv University suggested that red wine and green tea could treat certain congenital metabolic diseases, by blocking toxic metabolite formations. Since people with inborn metabolic disorders are born with a defective gene, it leads to a critical enzyme deficiency. Since there is no cure, many patients with congenital metabolic disorders are required to follow a lifelong strict diet.
The smart bandages used in this research work were designed with heating elements and thermo-responsive drug carriers in order to deliver timely treatments. It combines both temperature and pH sensors to track the signs of infection.
Baclofen, which was once used to treat spasticity, has started seeing an increase as a prescription for alcohol use disorders. The advantage of Baclofen is that it could be discharged easily through the kidneys to a great extent. Scientists addressed it as a wonder drug due to its effective treatment for alcoholism.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver disease that leads to one million deaths throughout the world every year. Extensive research is going on to find the most effective, quick and accurate diagnostic measures followed by therapeutic solutions.
Gene editing and gene therapy can delete disease-causing genes in order to treat specific diseases. But the skill to control unwanted genes is a point of concern, as it might cause severe side effects. A research team from Cardiff University and the University of Bath have devised a switch to control protein expression in mouse embryos, which could be used in human gene therapies in future.
The research team claimed that the effectiveness of drugs depends on the time of administration on a personalized level. Their goal was to identify the biomarkers in blood to characterize the ‘internal time’ of an individual.
Using nanotechnology, the research team developed tiny platinum nanomotors to target Zika and microbeads to bind the virus. When they are added to a sample containing Zika, a 3D complex is formed which moves in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. This unique motion signal can be perceived using a smartphone by attaching it to a cost-effective optical device. The 3D Zika complex moves rapidly compared to the slower movement of other non-target viruses.
This research study was conducted on 100,000 participants including both HIV and non-HIV patients, aged around 48 years on an average. The results were published in the Journal of the American Heart Association where the participants with higher levels of bilirubin had 76% risk for cardiovascular diseases as same as the group with the lower bilirubin levels.
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