Tag: India
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A paper microfluidic device based colorimetric sensor for the detection and discrimination of elapid versus viper envenomation
Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease, causing mortality andmorbidity There is increasing interest in designing new antivenom treatments that are more specific to particular groups of species, given the increasing evidence that current polyvalent Indian antivenom is ineffective in many situations. Under these circumstances, being able to detect the species, or a group of species, […]
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A compendium of snakes in India
On World Nature Conservation Day 2021 we present a compendium listing all 332 snakes in India compiled by Vivek Sharma . It is handy and can serve as a ready reckoner.
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Depression & PTSD in snakebite survivors: need for more research
Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease that causes death and disability, particularly in rural and tribal people in South Asia, Africa and Latin America. Death, permanent disabilities and long-term physical sequalae due to snakebite has been much discussed and talked about. But are there any mental health manifestation in snakebite survivors? Keen to understand this […]
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Research on composition of snake venom raises questions about snakebite treatment in India
A study by members of our network , from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore on composition of snake venom raises questions about snakebite treatment in India
Snakebite Research Network 