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What New Can Be Done To Treat Leprosy?
Advancement in the treatment of leprosy - One of the promising approaches being researched is cell-penetrating peptides. Read on to know more about it.
Advancement in the treatment of leprosy - One of the promising approaches being researched is cell-penetrating peptides. Read on to know more about it.
As we observe World Leprosy Day, it is necessary to highlight a few facts related to this much-misunderstood and maligned disease. Read on to know more.
Leprosy is caused by a rod-shaped bacterium known as Mycobacterium leprae. The most common symptom is the occurrence of paled patches on skin without sensitivity.
Even though the number of leprosy cases have steadily declined worldwide, an estimated two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half, said World Health Organization (WHO).
Delayed diagnosis of this condition can put you at the risk of health issues like kidney failure, disfigurement and many more ailments. Visit a physician the moment you see symptoms like painless ulcers, skin nodules, etc.
A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud asked the Centre, states to eradicate leprosy, remove discriminatory laws
Gupte and Shah were awarded for their work towards care and eliminiation of leprosy which the Vice-President said was a blot on humanity.
Fear of discrimination is one reason why people may hesitate to seek treatment, which means they may be transmitting the disease to others.
95 percent of human beings can fend off the bacteria that causes leprosy.
Early diagnosis is the key to treat leprosy and prevent complications, says expert.
National Leprosy Eradication Programme, launched in 1955, is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's vision.
A vicious circle of fate. Read how leprosy patients are stigmatised by the social evils, delaying their treatment.
WHO today launched a new global strategy for leprosy calling for stronger commitments and accelerated efforts to stop disease transmission and end associated discrimination and stigma, to achieve a world free of leprosy.
President lauds awareness programmes about leprosy
'India will take at least 40 years to eliminate leprosy'
Lack of resources to blame for plight of leprosy patients?
It's World Leprosy Day today, a time to be more aware about challenges and advances in treatment of leprosy.
Why is leprosy, one of the most anciently documented diseases in the world, so rampant in the world, especially in India?
Advancement in the treatment of leprosy - One of the promising approaches being researched is cell-penetrating peptides. Read on to know more about it.
As we observe World Leprosy Day, it is necessary to highlight a few facts related to this much-misunderstood and maligned disease. Read on to know more.
Leprosy is caused by a rod-shaped bacterium known as Mycobacterium leprae. The most common symptom is the occurrence of paled patches on skin without sensitivity.
Even though the number of leprosy cases have steadily declined worldwide, an estimated two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half, said World Health Organization (WHO).
Delayed diagnosis of this condition can put you at the risk of health issues like kidney failure, disfigurement and many more ailments. Visit a physician the moment you see symptoms like painless ulcers, skin nodules, etc.
A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud asked the Centre, states to eradicate leprosy, remove discriminatory laws
Gupte and Shah were awarded for their work towards care and eliminiation of leprosy which the Vice-President said was a blot on humanity.
Fear of discrimination is one reason why people may hesitate to seek treatment, which means they may be transmitting the disease to others.
95 percent of human beings can fend off the bacteria that causes leprosy.
Early diagnosis is the key to treat leprosy and prevent complications, says expert.
National Leprosy Eradication Programme, launched in 1955, is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's vision.
A vicious circle of fate. Read how leprosy patients are stigmatised by the social evils, delaying their treatment.
WHO today launched a new global strategy for leprosy calling for stronger commitments and accelerated efforts to stop disease transmission and end associated discrimination and stigma, to achieve a world free of leprosy.
President lauds awareness programmes about leprosy
'India will take at least 40 years to eliminate leprosy'
Lack of resources to blame for plight of leprosy patients?
It's World Leprosy Day today, a time to be more aware about challenges and advances in treatment of leprosy.
Why is leprosy, one of the most anciently documented diseases in the world, so rampant in the world, especially in India?
