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Gastric acid drug lansoprazole may also treat tuberculosis: Study

London: Habit of consuming lansoprazole, a cheap and easily available gastric acid suppressant to cure heartburn, gastritis conditions and ulcers can also keep you away from developing bacterial infections, especially tuberculosis. People who use lansoprazole to prevent conditions of acidity in the stomach are a third less likely to develop tuberculosis, a new study found. […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Adhesive gel to repair eye injury without surgery

Washington: American scientists have designed an adhesive gel that can seal wound or ulcers on the surface of the eye, thus sparing the need for eye surgery. The study published on Wednesday in the journal “Science Advances” showed that the gel packed with light-activated chemicals can not only close the defect but also regenerate it, […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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