Medically Speaking

PROSPECTIVE SURVEILLANCE: OUR WEAPON TO TAME MUTANT COVID STRAIN

02 Jan 2021 04:05 AM IST

The emergence of a new mutant of SARS CoV-2 virus, B.1.1.7, in the UK with suspected increased propensity for transmission by 70% has spurred increased genomic surveillance for Covid-19. Genomic surveillance enables rapid investigation of the evolution and transmission of the virus at the local, regional and international levels. We

Harsh Vardhan reviews preparations ahead of Covid vaccine dry-run in Delhi

02 Jan 2021 04:01 AM IST

‘Over 2,000 master trainers at the national levels have been trained. Training at state and district level is underway in over 700 districts,’ the Union Health minister says.

Combine technology with yogic spirituality to beat health crisis

31 Dec 2020 04:44 AM IST

We need a higher consciousness defined at a universal level to handle the global challenges today. We must learn to direct our technological benefits outwardly with a new vision of the human being as one with the whole of life inwardly.

Answering the most frequently asked Covid-19 questions of 2020

31 Dec 2020 04:43 AM IST

How serious is Covid-19? Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease. However, a large proportion of those infected or tested positive either do not develop any symptom or have mild or moderate symptoms. Nearly all people with mild to moderate symptoms recover with supportive care. It can be serious or severe

COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE AGE OF SPORTS CALAMITY

26 Dec 2020 02:49 AM IST

NEW DELHI: As the coronavirus pandemic keeps wreaking havoc on all the spheres of life, the world of sports and games has come to an unprecedented standstill, Tokyo Olympics being the biggest sporting event to be affected. The 32nd edition of the Olympics has been postponed owing to the coronavirus

Cautious India take on Aussies in Boxing Day Test at MCG

26 Dec 2020 02:46 AM IST

The challenge this time is huge not just because of the demoralising eight-wicket loss India suffered in the first Test, but also because of the absence of four of the star performers from the 2018 Boxing Day Test team.

VACCINATION DRY RUN TO START FROM NEXT WEEK

26 Dec 2020 02:44 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Central government announced on Friday that it has planned a dry run for the administration of the Covid-19 the vaccine in India. It will be started in four states, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, and Punjab, next week as a dry run before the actual takes place. According

COVAXIN HAS DRAWN GLOBAL ATTENTION: NAIDU

26 Dec 2020 02:42 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu discussed the status of the indigenous vaccine, Covaxin, with Bharat Biotech’s Director, Dr. Krishna Ella, and Joint Managing Director, Mrs Suchitra Ella. He also discussed plans to make it available in India and the rest of the world. Covaxin is being developed by

COVID-19 ASSOCIATED WITH A DESTRUCTIVE FUNGAL INFECTION OF THE SINUSES

26 Dec 2020 02:40 AM IST

The Covid-19 epidemic has been noted to be associated with an increase in another type of infection—rhinoorbitocerebral mucormycosis. Rhinoorbitocerebral mucormycosis is a dangerous infection of the nose which causes destruction and disfigurement and spreads to the eye, and from the eye to the brain. Infection with mucormycosis usually occurs in

WHAT DOES EMERGENCY USE OF VACCINE MEAN FOR PREGNANT HEALTHCARE WORKERS?

26 Dec 2020 02:37 AM IST

Healthcare workers are at the top of the priority list of groups to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Vaccines have been rolled out in some countries, while others like India are giving final touches to their plans. Vaccines that are or would be rolled out are being done after receiving Emergency

AstraZeneca will be the first vaccine for roll out in India: Dr Gagandeep Kang

26 Dec 2020 02:32 AM IST

In a freewheeling interview, Dr Gagandeep Kang answers questions about the new Covid strain found in the UK and whether it will impact the development and roll-out of vaccines.

COVID SOP VIOLATORS: SC ASKS AUTHORITIES TO TAKE STRICT ACTION

19 Dec 2020 03:43 AM IST

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan called for a joint effort by the authorities and citizens to fight against Covid-19 and asked all states to act vigilantly and work with the Centre harmoniously. “Despite the guidelines and SOPs issued, for lack of implementation, the pandemic has spread like