Medically Speaking

BHARAT BIOTECH’S COVAXIN IS SAFE, SAYS THE LANCET

23 Jan 2021 09:06 AM IST

British medical journal The Lancet has published a study on the effects of India’s indigenous vaccine, Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin and said that the vaccine doses are well tolerated with no vaccine-related serious adverse events found. The Drug Controller General of India had granted restricted emergency use authorisation to Bharat Biotech’s

IMA TO START SAVE HEALTHCARE INDIA MOVEMENT

23 Jan 2021 09:05 AM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a pan-India relay hunger strike of doctors, which will start from February 1, in protest against a notification issued by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) that will allow postgraduate practitioners of Ayurveda to perform general surgical procedures, including 58 types of

PYORRHOEA: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

23 Jan 2021 09:03 AM IST

Pyorrhoea (Periodontitis) is set of inflammatory disease affecting the periodontium, i.e., the tissues that surround and support the teeth. It is usually a slow process, caused by bacteria that colonise on the teeth and in the sulcus (the space between the teeth and gums). These bacteria create acids, enzymes and

COVID-19: GOING BEYOND ANTIBODIES

23 Jan 2021 08:59 AM IST

Covid-19 has affected over 95 million people worldwide and more than two million people are dead. The immune system plays a critical role in determining the clinical course and outcome of Covid-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2) infection. Innate immunity and adaptive immunity are the two major components of the immune system.

Coronavirus vaccine safe, must be taken now, say top doctors

23 Jan 2021 08:54 AM IST

As the government tries to tackle vaccine hesitancy among people, medical experts and doctors reassure that the indigenous Covid vaccines are safe to take and people should focus on evidence instead of misinformation.

HEALTH MINISTRY RELEASES GUIDELINES AND ADVISORY FOR CORONA VACCINATION

16 Jan 2021 03:06 AM IST

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released a set of guidelines and advisory around Covid-19 vaccination. Essentials: The Covid-19 vaccination is only for people who are 18 years and above. The vaccines will be administered in two shots separated by a time frame of 14 days. Interchangeability of

NEET EXAM DATE ANNOUNCED, ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES CAN APPLY

16 Jan 2021 03:05 AM IST

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has released the date of the NEET exam. NBE has announced that NEET PG 2021 exam will be held on 18 April. Earlier National Medical Commission recommended that NEET should be conducted in March or April. Following directions from the Ministry as well as

DELHI WILL HAVE 75 COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES

16 Jan 2021 03:03 AM IST

The Delhi government has designated 75 hospitals for vaccination drive which will start from 16 January onwards. A total of 38 private and 37 government hospitals have been finalised for inoculation. The 75 vaccination sites will have the lowest number of centres in North-East Delhi and East Delhi for inoculation

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INFECTIVE SINUSITIS

16 Jan 2021 03:00 AM IST

The nose is the entry route for airborne infections. The nose is divided into two half by nasal septum. The nasal septum is naturally found off midline in the majority of patients without causing any functional issue. The nose is connected with the spaces found within the facial bone. The

BLOOD PRESSURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ARMS: IS IT HARMFUL?

16 Jan 2021 02:56 AM IST

Normally we would expect the blood pressure measured at both right and left arms to be equal or mean difference≤ 5 mm Hg and 4 mm Hg for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respectively. However, about 20% of patients visiting their doctors have a difference ≥10 mm Hg and 4%

Covaxin Phase 3 trial results to be out by March: Bharat Biotech JMD

16 Jan 2021 02:53 AM IST

‘All the trial processes will be completed in February and efficacy data is expected to come by March this year. We expect more than 60 percent efficacy,’ says Bharat Biotech Joint Managing Director Suchitra Ella.

AIOCD WRITES TO PM MODI ABOUT INCLUDING THEM IN VACCINE DRIVE

09 Jan 2021 07:10 AM IST

The Apex Organisation of Chemists and Distributors of India (AIOCD) has written to PM Narendra Modi regarding the inclusion of pharmacists, medicine traders, support staff and families for the Covid-19 vaccination programme. “We are serving the nation in all adverse situations as per the promise given. Medicine dealers are in