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Medical trends of 2015 that made news

Top disease trends of 2015 -- dengue vaccine, hepatitis C drug, nano-crystal based medicines, 3D printing, light-based technologies and antibiotic for tuberculosis.

Surgical Treatment Options And Medical Procedures

Placing stents in blocked ducts can help improve drainage and reduce inflammation. In some cases, gallbladder removal surgery may also be necessary. Pancreatitis surgery is another solution for chronic pancreatitis. It is a significant intervention for treating chronic pancreatitis that has yet to respond to other treatment methods. It can involve procedures depending on the specific cause and extent of the pancreatic damage.

Dengue Vaccine

Dengue vaccine: The dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, which is in the third phase of clinical trial, has been approved by the Mexican Government. If it passes this phase, it will be approved globally, said Rajesh Kumar, senior consultant (internal medicine), Paras Hospital, Gurgaon. Also Read - Suffering From Constipation And Other Digestive Issues? Practise These Yoga Asanas Daily

Hepatitis C Drug

Hepatitis C drug: The year also saw the Drug Controller General of India giving a nod for the generic hepatitis-C drug Harvoni. In India, around 12-18 million patients are infected with hepatitis C virus.

Nanotechnology

Nano-crystal based medicines: The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, is all set to produce nano-crystal based drugs that might bring down the cost of the medicines. The nano particles also act faster and are more efficient than the conventional ones. Also Read - Bill Taverner on How Educators Can Engage Parents in LGBTQ+ Inclusive Health Education

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3D Printing

3D printing: India also made its presence felt in the field of 3D printing of prosthetics, implants and surgical aids. Earlier this year, a 3D printed heart model by a Mumbai-based company aided in the surgery of a two-month old kid suffering from a severe form of heart disease.

Photonics

Light-based technologies: The application of light-based technologies and photonics might help in cancer screening and diagnosis. A handy solar device was also used for early detection of oral cancer, that when integrated with mobile, could lead to fast and accurate diagnosis of cancer. Also Read - Top 10 Beautiful And Rare Baby Names Inspired by Amravati City's Rich History

TB Antibiotic

Antibiotic for tuberculosis: A new antibiotic named teixobactin was discovered this year that could play a key role in treatment of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (and also prevent antibiotic resistance). With 3,00,000 deaths every year due to TB every year, this drug, that will be available within the next five years, might help India to deal with its biggest health crisis.