Infant Receives Life-Saving Treatment For World’s First Rhodotorula Meningitis Case In Noida
Rhodotorula is a genus of pigmented yeasts, and Biofire is an infection and inflammation of the lining of the brain, caused by a virus named CMV-Cytomegalovirus.
May 02, 2023, 22:25 PM IST
Centre Exempts Import Duty On Drugs, Food Used For Treatment Of Rare Diseases
This exemption will result in substantial cost savings and provide much needed relief to the patients. The Government has also fully exempted Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) used in treatment of various cancers from basic customs duty.
Mar 30, 2023, 20:25 PM IST
Monkeypox case reported in US after 18 years, check its symptoms and other details
CDC describes monkeypox as a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a widespread rash on the face and body. The last monkeypox outbreak in the US was in 2003.
Jul 18, 2021, 11:29 AM IST
Irrfan Khan to celebrate Diwali in India—Deets inside
The classic actor has been away from all the hustle bustle of showbiz for a while now and is currently undergoing treatment for a rare disease NeuroEndocrine Tumour in London.
Nov 05, 2018, 10:33 AM IST
Irrfan Khan leaves for London for treatment of NeuroEndocrine tumour
Speculations were rife that Irrfan is going to the United States but the recent reports suggest that the actor has already left for London.
Mar 19, 2018, 19:33 PM IST
Early detection key to treat neuroendocrine tumour: Expert
The disease, which according to doctors is a "quite rare disease and more common in males in the age group 30-50", occurs in less than one per million cases.
Mar 16, 2018, 18:47 PM IST
Providing timely treatment to rare disease patients is need of the hour
The good news is that treatment is available for these disorders and if provided on time, patients are able to lead a very positive life.
Nov 24, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
4-feet-tall US woman battling rare disease becomes professional dancer – What's your excuse?
Tiffany Geigel was born with a stunted stature, curved spine and a short neck resulting in breathing problems due to crushed lungs, which subjected her to immense pain every day.
Sep 11, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
This 3-year-old Indian toddler bleeds from eyes, ears and mouth – Watch!
Three-year-old baby girl from Hyderabad has been battling with the pain of bleeding from her eyes, ears, nose and mouth daily for the last two years.
Jul 06, 2017, 20:23 PM IST
British court upholds decision to remove terminally ill infant off life support against parents' wishes
Charlie's condition reflects the markedly decreased amount of mitochondrial DNA found in muscle, liver and brain tissues in these disorders. These are severe disorders presenting in early infancy or childhood with profound weakness, encephalopathy, seizures and liver failure.
Jun 30, 2017, 10:25 AM IST
People call her 'elephant face' due to facial tumours, online medium gives her love – Read the ordeal of 48-year-old Liu Ying
Liu Ying has been nicknamed 'elephant face' as she suffers from a rare disease called neurofibromatosis, where tumour grows along the nerves.
May 26, 2017, 21:50 PM IST
Baby born with rare condition labelled 'alien' by shocked mom who refused to nurse him
The newborn has been born with a very rare severe genetic condition harlequin ichthyosis, which mainly affects the skin and gives sufferers deformed features.
Mar 22, 2017, 16:28 PM IST
Opitz C syndrome: Gene that causes rare disorder identified
Opitz trigonocephaly C syndrome (OTCS), also known as C syndrome, is a genetic disease that causes severe disabilities in patients.
Mar 13, 2017, 15:12 PM IST
More research required to address unique needs of patients in India
Lack of awareness and scientific knowledge often leads to misdiagnosis or late diagnosis and delayed treatment.
Feb 27, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
Rare Disease Day: Here's why quality research matters
In order to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on patients and their families' lives, Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February each year.
Feb 27, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
