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University of Chicago and Deerfield launch $130M Project to speed up medical innovation and lifesaving research

The University of Chicago and Deerfield Management launched Hyde Park Discovery, a $130 million, decade-long collaboration to accelerate life-saving treatments. Combining UChicago’s cutting-edge research with Deerfield’s expertise, the initiative streamlines drug development, bridging academia and industry. A joint committee will fast-track promising discoveries, aiming for quicker, cost-effective therapies to reach patients in need.

Pune reports 100 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome with 1 suspected death

The patient, initially admitted for cold, cough, and breathing issues, reportedly died from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) according to preliminary reports.

Pune reports 22 suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome cases; samples under testing

According to doctors, Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms like severe weakness in the limbs.

Study reveals exercise stimulates neuron growth, paving way for new therapies in nerve repair

The study by engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, focuses on how physical activity may influence nerve cell regeneration, providing hope for future treatments for neurodegenerative illnesses and nerve injury.

Mystery illness claims sixth child in J&K, death toll reaches 17

The mystery illness continues to haunt Badhaal village in J&K’s Rajouri district. Following deaths in two families in December 2024, the Union Health Ministry sent experts, including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) teams, to investigate the cause.

HMPV China

'Not a new strain': China dismisses 'scaremongering' over HMPV

Claims that human metapneumovirus is an "unknown virus" that has suddenly appeared in China "run counter to basic scientific knowledge," the country's Foreign Ministry said.

Post-COVID improved testing reveals previously undiagnosed viruses, says former WHO chief scientist

As respiratory infections rise in China, former World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Saumya Swaminathan claims that rather than a spike in new viruses, the increase in reported cases is mostly because of better monitoring systems and improved virus detection.