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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicArthritis

Topic: Arthritis

Arthritis drug could increase survival chances from severe Covid — Indian study in Lancet

According to researchers, COVID India Tocilizumab trial is the first randomised controlled trial of tocilizumab for Covid-19 done entirely in a lower-middle-income country (LMIC).

Arthritis drug Tocilizumab reduces risk of death for hospitalised Covid patients — UK study

The findings are part of UK's RECOVERY trial conducted on 2,022 hospitalised Covid-19 patients with low oxygen levels and significant inflammation.

Arthritis drug seen helping Covid-19 patients, small study in Italy shows

Treatment with anakinra was associated with a 90% survival rate and reduced respiratory symptoms, according to an observational study of 29 patients.

2 arthritis drugs show varying benefits, dash hopes of helping broad group of Covid patients

Unlike anti-virals, arthritis drugs won’t attack the virus directly, but instead are thought to have an effect on the immune system’s response to the pathogen.

On World Arthritis Day, doctors ask India’s elderly to seek timely treatment

Doctors suggest highly nutritious diet, rich in calcium and protein, and less junk food at a young age to prevent arthritis.

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Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.