A surgical knife can detect cancer tissue in seconds, say experts. The breakthrough could save the lives of thousands of women. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas:  A knife which can detect cancer in seconds

Even as monkeypox swarms US and Europe affecting thousands of people, a new research has claimed to have found the potential cure to treat the viral infection. Scientists have said that giving antiviral medications might shorten symptoms and reduce the amount of time a patient is contagious.

Can monkeypox be cured? UK scientists claim to have found potential wonder drug

In what can be described as a tormenting experience owing to a mix-up at an IVF clinic, a court has directed the hospital in Belgium to compensate a couple for a botched-up treatment.

Court orders compensation for botched-up treatment at IVF clinic in Belgium

A new cancer treatment can wipe out tumours in terminally ill patients, scientists have revealed. According to researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, and the Royal Marsden NHS foundation trust, a cocktail of immunotherapy medications harnessed patients’ immune systems to kill their own cancer cells and prompted “a positive trend in survival.

New cancer treatment wipes out tumours in terminally ill

Drug firm AstraZeneca on Friday announced positive results from a trial of a treatment for COVID-19 symptoms. The drug, made from a combination of two antibodies, was initially developed as a treatment for those who had already been exposed to the disease.

AstraZeneca hails trial results for COVID-19 treatment

Bangladesh government has rejected a petition by jailed former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to go abroad on a medical visit, saying 'there is no judicial provision that permits a jailed convict to go abroad for treatment'.

Bangladesh: Jailed former PM Khaleda Zia’s plea for 'overseas treatment' rejected

The Biden administration is easing decades-old requirements that made it difficult for doctors to treat opioid addiction using medication. New guidelines announced on Tuesday mean doctors and other health workers will no longer need extra hours of training to prescribe buprenorphine, a gold standard medicine that helps with cravings.

US lifts barriers to prescribing addiction treatment drug 

COVID-19 has overwhelmed health systems worldwide. Apart from an alarming death toll, the Wuhan virus has many hidden victims. People with other life-threatening illnesses are struggling to find treatment. We bring you their stories on WION Wideangle

WION Wideangle | Wuhan Virus- The untold toll

Taking a page out of sci-fi films, scientists have been able to develop “spray-on bandages” to protect wounds, and to care for injuries that require immediate attention in places that don’t have medical facilities.

Scientists just developed spray-on bandages!

Chinese government is planning to introduce legislation which will make any criticism of traditional Chinese medicine illegal in the country. The government is inviting public participation in the bill, asking for submissions, which would then essentially ban ill-talk of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

China to introduce bill criminalising criticism of traditional medicine

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to fly to the United States for the treatment of his ailment there, according to family sources. Sharif, a former three-time prime minister, is currently receiving treatment at the Harvey Clinic in London.

Nawaz Sharif likely to be flown to United States on December 16 for further treatment

The opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party on Monday said that doctors treating Nawaz Sharif have advised that the former ailing prime minister should be shifted from London to the US for further medical treatment.

Doctors have advised shifting Nawaz Sharif to US for treatment: PML-N

Treating younger people with high cholesterol levels may help reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke in later life, a major study showed Wednesday. Described as the "most comprehensive" review of its kind covering almost 400,000 patients over more than 40 years, the study in The Lancet said its findings on the link between cholesterol levels and ill health "may be particularly important in people under 45 years.

Treating cholesterol at an early stage reduces the risk of heart problems: Study

China is not the only country that seems to be discriminating against Muslim minorities. In recent times, dozens of Shias have been detained in multiple raids in Malaysia.

Malaysian Shias get 'Holocaust' like treatment in their own country

Pakistan's ailing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in London in an air ambulance for medical treatment on Tuesday evening (local time). He will reportedly consult doctors in the city about his ill-health, Geo News reported.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reaches London for treatment

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has departed for London for medical treatment. Nawaz sharif’s brother Shahbaz Sharif and personal physician Dr Adnan are travelling with him to London.

Nawaz Sharif leaves for London for medical treatment

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif left for London from Lahore's international airport today via a Qatar air ambulance. Over the last few weeks, Pakistani courts and the government have been in a dilemma over allowing Sharif to travel abroad for treatment as he was in jail for corruption crimes.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for London for treatment

Union Minister Arun Jaitley Sunday said his medical treatment at a US hospital is all over but hinted that he may not return to India in time to reply to the debate on Interim Budget in Parliament.

Arun Jaitley indicates won't be back in India to reply to Budget debate

The antibody showed 'almost complete clearance' of sticky proteins that clot in the brain, a reason that is believed to cause the disease

Trial drug kindles hopes of Alzheimer's treatment

Mice suffering from epilepsy were tested, the compounds prevented seizures and their damaging effects on dendritic spines researchers said

New compound may prevent development of epilepsy: study

Pilot studies showed that Ketamine combined with psychotherapy might make detoxing alcoholics less likely to relapse

'Special K' party drug to treat alcoholism enters human trial stage in UK

So far, no civilians have been brought to the United Hospital for treatment from the scene of the attack

Exclusive: Doctor 300 metres away from Dhaka standoff speaks to WION

The study found that cancer drugs were least affordable in India and China although Americans pay the highest in the world for cancer drugs

Cancer drug prices highest in U.S., least affordable in India, China: study

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