Health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked world leaders to prepare for the next pandemic during its 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) which was held virtually. In its press release, the international body said, “We must prepare for the next pandemic now. We’ve seen this past year that countries with […]

Scientists have analysed organ samples from deceased Covid-19 patients and found extensive lung damage in most cases caused by the persistence of abnormal “fused cells,” an advance which sheds more light on the progression of the disease. The researchers, including those from King’s College London in the UK, examined lung, […]

Almost one in five patients with Covid-19 may only show gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, according to a review of studies. The findings suggest that abdominal radiologists need to remain vigilant during the pandemic while imaging patients, the researchers said. Gastrointestinal symptoms associated with Covid-19 vary widely […]

Close exposure to working-age household members and neighbours is associated with increased coronavirus disease (Covid-19) mortality among older adults, found a population-based, observational study conducted by Swedish researchers, and published in the medical journal, The Lancet. The study aimed to investigate how individual-level housing and neighbourhood characteristics are associated with […]

At least two existing medicines that were repurposed for the treatment of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have entered into phase III clinical trials that are being conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). This includes the antiviral medicine Umifenovir and a medicine that is used to treat blood […]

While transmission of the novel coronavirus as small aerosol particles is more significant in summer, direct contact with respiratory droplets may be more pronounced in the winter months, according to a new research. The modelling study, published in the journal Nano Letters, also noted that the currently followed physical distancing […]

Glenmark Pharma on Wednesday announced the launch of its generic version of Nintedanib (NINDANIB), used for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, in India. “Glenmark being a leader in the area of respiratory has been amongst the first to launch the branded generic version at an affordable cost for the treatment of […]

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19, the illness caused by the virus. Covid-19 antibodies last at least three months People infected with Covid-19 develop antibodies targeting the new coronavirus that last for at least […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused widespread fear in the world and pregnant women are no exception. However, there is no concrete evidence that states that pregnant women are more at risk than others. In most cases, they only reported mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. However, we can’t entirely rule out […]

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10 each year to increase involvement in the matters of mental health, encouraging global mental health education and advocacy against the social stigma that is often associated with it. This year, to shed light on the alarming rise in mental disorders, the international […]

World Heart Day is annually observed and celebrated on September 29 in an effort to raise public awareness about cardiovascular diseases, their prevention and global impact. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) take the lives of 17.9 million people each year, as per data collected by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and it […]