Medically Speaking

We have to watch out for mutations of the virus: Dr Shahid Jameel

28 Nov 2020 09:35 AM IST

Virologist Dr Shahid Jameel discusses the parameters for an effective vaccine against the coronavirus pandemic and how to prepare for a large-scale vaccination drive.

Pfizer seeks emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine

21 Nov 2020 08:43 AM IST

Pfizer has announced that its vaccine is 95% effective on the basis of its Phase-3 trials. On Friday, Pfizer said that it is asking US regulators to allow the emergency use of its Covid-19 vaccine. The company announced that they will submit a request to the US Food and Drug

India to get 400-500 mn vaccine doses by July: Harsh Vardhan

21 Nov 2020 08:42 AM IST

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that India is set to get 400-500 million vaccines by July 2021. He gave this statement during a virtual programme organised by FICCI FLO. During the programme, National Treasurer Lalita Nijhawan, in an FAQ session, asked the Health Minister about the method

Feluda test to start in Delhi-NCR after 10 days

21 Nov 2020 08:41 AM IST

The fastest and cheapest Covid-19 testing kit, which would give results in less than 40 minutes, was launched on Friday in collaboration with the Apollo group of hospitals and TataMD. Apollo Hospitals will begin with a roll-out of 10,000 tests in NCR from the first week of December. The kit

Combining technology with task shifting for better diabetes care

21 Nov 2020 08:39 AM IST

In a year when the pandemic of a communicable disease has pervaded human consciousness and health systems alike, it appears a bit incongruent to talk about chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes. However, NCDs have cast their shadow on even Covid-19, and there is unequivocal evidence that people with

How to deal with stress in pandemic times

21 Nov 2020 08:34 AM IST

No social gatherings, schools, offices and market places have been so quiet ever before. Since the pandemic hit our routines, our life has been completely a roller coaster ride without any pause. Even after almost one year of onset of the deadly coronavirus, the world is still not certain about

Challenges ahead for India in getting Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

21 Nov 2020 08:32 AM IST

Top experts from the fields of medicine and science weigh in on the hurdles that lie for India on the road to getting its hands on the coronavirus vaccines.

FOREIGN DENTAL GRADUATE SCREENING TEST TO BE HELD ON 4 DECEMBER

18 Nov 2020 08:03 AM IST

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has released a notification for the Foreign Dental Graduate Screening Test (FDGE) 2020. The exam will be held on 4 December 2020, in Delhi. “National Board of Examinations, an autonomous organisation of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, shall be conducting

DELHI UNDER DOUBLE ATTACK OF COVID-19 AND SEVERE POLLUTION

10 Nov 2020 18:40 PM IST

The Delhi Medical Forum (DMF) has shown concern over increasing Covid-19 cases and impact of severe air pollution. The forum has highlighted and stressed on wearing masks that can protect people from the deadly virus. According to Dr B.B. Wadhwa, president, Delhi Medical Association (DMA), “Citizens of Delhi are facing

IMA OPPOSES GOVT ON INTEGRATION OF MODERN MEDICINE WITH AYUSH

10 Nov 2020 18:38 PM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has opposed the Centre on mixing medical education with Ayurveda, homeopathy, yoga and Unani. “The medical fraternity of our country is highly perturbed by the recent policy changes regarding medical education practice, research, and administration. The radical changes that are being institutionalised will have a

HC PULLS UP NMC, CENTRE FOR ASKING MCI EMPLOYEES TO VACATE BUILDING

10 Nov 2020 18:36 PM IST

The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Union Health Ministry and National Medical Commission (NMC), expressing anguish for their disregard of its orders and asking employees of the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) to vacate the council building. A bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Subramaniam

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE EXERCISING WITH A FACE MASK

07 Nov 2020 09:15 AM IST

The coronavairus pandemic has made us cautious about our health. A healthy body is the cornerstone of a healthy life. We should ensure that our body remains healthy in such unprecedented times. To do so, one should make sure that he/she is exercising well while being indoors as gyms are