Psoriasis injection gets green light for 'restricted emergency use' on Covid-19 patients Psoriasis injection gets green light for 'restricted emergency use' on Covid-19... KATHMANDU: Itolizumab, a Psoriasis injection, has been approved by India's drug regulator for “restricted emergency use†to treat Covid-19 patients with moderate to... KATHMANDU: Itolizumab, a Psoriasis injection, has been approved by India's drug regulator for... Environment 11 Jul, 2020
Coping with fear of Covid-19 Coping with fear of Covid-19 KATHMANDU: With more than a hundred days in lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic, the general state of mind of most of the people has had significant changes or... KATHMANDU: With more than a hundred days in lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic, the general state of... Environment 10 Jul, 2020
WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19 WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19 GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the... GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged "evidence emerging" of... Environment 08 Jul, 2020
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that it was discontinuing its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination HIV drug... GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that it was discontinuing its trials of the... Environment 05 Jul, 2020
UK OKs resumption of hydroxychloroquine trial UK OKs resumption of hydroxychloroquine trial LONDON: Britain’s medical regulatory agency has approved the resumption of a trial testing whether hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug favored by US President Donald... LONDON: Britain’s medical regulatory agency has approved the resumption of a trial testing whether... Environment 30 Jun, 2020
CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for military use in China CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for military use in China BEIJING: China's military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by its research unit and CanSino Biologics after clinical trials... BEIJING: China's military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by... Environment 29 Jun, 2020
Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 CHICAGO: Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and... CHICAGO: Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel... Environment 26 Jun, 2020
Gilead's remdesivir set to become Europe's first COVID-19 therapy Gilead's remdesivir set to become Europe's first COVID-19 therapy EU price of drug, to be branded Veklury, not known Formal EU approval expected over coming week Can be prescribed in EU for one year after approval Doctors... EU price of drug, to be branded Veklury, not known Formal EU approval expected over coming... Environment 26 Jun, 2020
Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes WASHINGTON: The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress on Tuesday — issuing a plea for people to... WASHINGTON: The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony... Environment 24 Jun, 2020
Contraceptive use down across country Contraceptive use down across country Kathmandu, June 23 The number of people using contraceptives has dropped nationwide since the coronavirus pandemic began in the country in January. With repeated... Kathmandu, June 23 The number of people using contraceptives has dropped nationwide since the... Environment 24 Jun, 2020
Asymptomatic spread is not rare: Dr Fauci's June 10 counter on WHO claims Asymptomatic spread is not rare: Dr Fauci's June 10 counter on WHO claims KATHMANDU: While the mystery of the legendary coronavirus is still unsolved in many aspects, doctors and scientists remain confused with World Health Organization claiming... KATHMANDU: While the mystery of the legendary coronavirus is still unsolved in many aspects, doctors and... Environment 21 Jun, 2020
First results of CureVac vaccine trial expected in two months First results of CureVac vaccine trial expected in two months BERLIN: The first trial results of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by CureVac are expected in two months, German news agency dpa reported on Friday. CureVac, an... BERLIN: The first trial results of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by CureVac are expected in two... Environment 19 Jun, 2020
WHO moves to update COVID-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study WHO moves to update COVID-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was moving to update its guidelines on treating people stricken with COVID-19 to reflect results of a clinical trial that showed... The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was moving to update its guidelines on treating people... Environment 17 Jun, 2020
Cheap drug is first shown to improve COVID-19 survival Cheap drug is first shown to improve COVID-19 survival Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A cheap, widely available steroid reduced deaths by up to one third in... Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A... Environment 17 Jun, 2020
AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe LONDON: Drugmaker AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine to European Union countries, the latest in a... LONDON: Drugmaker AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental... Environment 14 Jun, 2020
What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? Herd immunity is when a virus can no longer spread easily because enough people are immune to it. That lowers the... What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? Herd immunity is when a virus can no longer... Environment 10 Jun, 2020
China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic BEIJING: As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets. Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and a member of the... BEIJING: As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets. Jack... Environment 09 Jun, 2020
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests for coronavirus antibody drug Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests for coronavirus antibody drug BEIJING: Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential antibody treatment against the coronavirus in uninfected people, the... BEIJING: Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential... Environment 08 Jun, 2020
Research links baldness with higher risk of severe coronavirus infection Research links baldness with higher risk of severe coronavirus infection KATHMANDU: A recent study has indicated that men with baldness may be at a higher risk of severe symptoms of the coronavirus infection. British news outlet The Telegraph... KATHMANDU: A recent study has indicated that men with baldness may be at a higher risk of severe symptoms... Environment 06 Jun, 2020
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients have retracted the report, saying independent reviewers were not... Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients... Environment 05 Jun, 2020
Nepal EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Business Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year.
Business Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83 The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Nepal Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative.
Nepal Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories.
Kathmandu Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security.
Kathmandu 4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH).
Business Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand.
Sports Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday.
