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Covid-19 infection increases blood clot risk for one year, finds study
The research, published recently in the journal Circulation, found that in the first week following a COVID-19 diagnosis, people were 21 times more at risk of a heart attack or a stroke, conditions mainly caused by blood clots in the arteries
20 Surgeons, 10 Anaesthetists, 5 Rehearsals, 18-Hr Surgery: India’s First Shoulder-level Full-arm Transplant
The shoulder-level arm operation has a different retrieval procedure when compared to a usual hand transplant. In this case, muscles have to be carefully selected and retrieved from the chest, neck, and upper limb followed by major arteries, veins, and nerves
World Alzheimer's Day: From causes to symptoms, all you need to know about the disease
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to create awareness about the disease, which currently has no cure
Cyber-attacks on Indian healthcare sector second highest globally: CloudSEK
CloudSEK is among the entities that provides cyber threat intelligence to Indian cyber security watchdog CERTin
Scientists develop face masks that can detect viral exposure: How will it work?
The sensor used in the mask can respond to as little as 0.3 microlitres of liquid containing viral proteins, about 70 to 560 times less than the volume of liquid produced in one sneeze and much less than the volume produced by coughing or talking
WHO no longer recommends use of 2 Covid-19 antibody therapies: BMJ
The “strong” recommendation replaces previous conditional recommendations for their use and is based on emerging evidence from laboratory studies that these drugs are not likely to work against currently circulating variants, such as Omicron
Global failures in COVID-19 response resulted in millions of preventable deaths: Lancet report
The report noted that delays by WHO to declare a "public health emergency of international concern" and recognise the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 coincided with national governments' failure to cooperate and coordinate on travel protocols
COVID-19 deaths lowest since March 2020, end of pandemic now in sight, says WHO chief
The WHO chief also warned that if the world does not take the opportunity now, there is still a risk of more variants, deaths, disruption, and uncertainty
UK Scientists develops novel plastic film that can kill Covid virus using room light
The researchers tested the film for anti-viral activity using four different viruses -two strains of influenza A virus, a highly-stable picornavirus called EMCV and SARS-CoV-2
Another new COVID variant is spreading: Here's what we know about omicron BA.4.6
The latest briefing document on COVID variants from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) noted that during the week beginning 14 August, BA.4.6 accounted for 3.3 per cent of samples in the UK.
Anti-cancer drugs, anti-infectives added to updated 'Essential Medicines' list
26 drugs such as Ranitidine, Sucralfate, white petrolatum, Atenolol and Methyldopa have been deleted from the revised list
Ayurveda, yoga effective in treatment of high-risk cases of COVID-19, shows IIT Delhi study
The study also suggested that in addition to the treatment for COVID-19, yoga and ayurveda may be instrumental in relieving such patients from anxiety and aid in speedy post-treatment recovery.
India logs 5,076 new COVID-19 cases, active cases decline to 47,945, says health ministry
The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent, the ministry said
Monkeypox vaccine expected to induce strong immune response, shows study
The recommended vaccinia virus (VACV)-based vaccines will mount a robust immune response against the monkeypox virus observed in the current outbreak, according to a study.
Explained: Is it time to say goodbye to COVID? Scientists think otherwise
As the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped COVID-19 quarantine and distancing recommendations, scientists say that the virus has only gotten better at adapting around immunity from vaccination and past infection
Cervical cancer vaccine to be launched in few months
Initially, the vaccine will be made available through the government channel and from next year onwards some private partners would be involved too
US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge — and help tamp down the BA.5 omicron relative that continues to spread widely.
COVID-19: Treatments for better protection against future variants identified
The study, published in the Journal of Infection, found new combination therapies that are highly effective in cell culture experiments and that may reduce the formation of novel variants
India's first vaccine against cervical cancer to be launched on 1 September
The Serum Institute of India and the Department of Biotechnology are set to launch India's first indigenously developed Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) against cervical cancer on 1 September, official sources said.
Tea drinkers enjoy possible health benefits, shows study
According to a large study of British tea drinkers published Monday in Annals of Internal Medicine, scientists found two or more cups daily was tied with a modest benefit: a 9 percent to 13 percent lower risk of death from any cause.
Compound in psychedelic mushrooms may help heavy drinkers quit
The new research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, is 'the first modern, rigorous, controlled trial' of whether it can also help people struggling with alcohol
Fatigue, headache and more: Here are some common post-COVID symptoms
The case of long COVID can be identified in four weeks after infection. Anyone who was infected may experience the post-COVID symptoms.
Delhi hospital launches 'brain mapping device', claims it is first-of-its-kind technology
With the advent of such personalised brain mapping, treatment for brain tumour and other brain surgeries have become much safer and due to the accuracy, damage to important brain areas can be avoided, the hospital said in a statement.
Molbio Diagnostics develops testing kit that detects HIV in an hour
This test that will be used for diagnosing HIV 1 and HIV 2 with viral loads has also got an approval from The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions after two years: Lancet study
Increased risk of neurological and psychiatric conditions such as dementia and seizures is still higher two years after COVID-19 compared to other respiratory infections, suggests an observational study of over 1.25 million patient health records published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.
Nutritionist explains benefits of 'monsoon superfood' khajoor
The B6 present in Khajoor helps to keep your mood great. The superfood is rich in calcium and magnesium, which helps you get a toned look, aids in cutting down flab and ensures that you stay away from midnight cramps
Piriton, Sumo, D Cold Total under scanner: Ban on cocktail medicines likely soon as govt begins final discussion
Fixed drug combinations (FDC) or cocktail medicines, combine more than one drug in a single pill. The health ministry may retain two to three combinations and ban others products from the 19 FDCs under the scanner
Current monkeypox symptoms different from previous outbreaks: Study
The symptoms like swelling, tonsils and rectal pain found in the study have not been known to be typical features of monkeypox infection and could be mistaken for other conditions
Monkeypox: Task force to be set up to provide guidance to government
A task force on monkeypox will be constituted to guide government on expansion of diagnostic facilities and explore emerging trends related to vaccination for the disease, official sources said.
Can Monkeypox spread through sex? Check what experts have to say
After monkeypox was declared a global health emergency by WHO, concerns have emerged about sexual behaviour considering that the virus can be spread through close contact of any kind with someone who has the symptoms.