A team of researchers has recently found that babies born during the pandemic’s first year scored lower on a developmental screening test — regardless of whether their mothers had COVID during pregnancy. The study has been published in the ‘JAMA Pediatrics Journal’. The study included 255 babies born at a NewYork-Presbyterian’s Morgan […]
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Covid-19 vaccine does not increase risk of preterm birth: Study
Pregnant people who contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of disease severity and death, yet only 31 percent of pregnant people in the United States had received vaccines as of September 2021. One barrier to vaccine acceptance is the concern that vaccination might disrupt pregnancy. The findings were reported by […]
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New Covid-19 variant ‘IHU’ discovered in France, more infectious than Omicron
The world is still grappling with the highly mutated strain of coronavirus, called Omicron, which has been leading a surge in Covid-19 infection across the globe. And now, scientists in France have identified a new, more mutated strain that Omicron. Named IHU, the B.1.640.2 variant was discovered by the academics at institute […]
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How to book Covid-19 vaccine slots for children between 15 to 18 years old ? Know everything about
Now the COVID-19 vaccination campaign is about to start for 15 to 18-year-olds across the country. Registration for this can be done from January 1. Children of 15-18 years can get the vaccine from January 3. For this, they can register online or by directly accessing the vaccination site. As […]
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Omicron risk remains ‘very high’, says WHO
The overall risk related to the new variant of concern Omicron remains “very high”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday as the world continues to witness the surge in global COVID-19 cases. The weekly epidemiological update by WHO revealed the week of December 20-26 saw the global number of new COVID-19 cases […]
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Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce atherosclerosis: Study
According to a new study, omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in preventing inflammation in blood vessels and reducing atherosclerosis. The research has been published in the ‘The Journal of Clinical Investigation’. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death globally and a serious public health problem. Atherosclerosis is associated with chronic inflammation in the blood […]
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Nasal vaccine might help fight new Covid-19 variants: Study
In a new study by Yale’s Akiko Iwasaki, the Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Immunobiology, it was found that intranasal vaccination provided broad-based protection against heterologous respiratory viruses in mice. The research has been published in the ‘Science Immunology Journal’. “The best immune defence happens at the gate, guarding against […]
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Omicron spreading faster, but may be less severe, say researchers
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading faster but it is likely that it is less severe, according to researchers in South Africa. The Covid-19 virus is spreading faster than ever in South Africa, the country’s president said Monday, an indication of how the new Omicron variant is driving the pandemic, but there are […]
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Research finds Covid-19 testing kits also measure oral microbiome in saliva
A new research by Rutgers University has found that the COVID-19 saliva testing kits that include a novel preservative can also be used to measure microscopic organisms in the mouth. This has enabled the study of the relationship between mouth and lung microbes and the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can develop […]
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Omicron: Know everything about new coronavirus variant ?
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has an already stressed world more worried. The variant, first discovered in Botswana in southern Africa, is believed to be spreading faster than the delta variant – the world-dominant strain. However, the scientists are saying that more studies are needed to understand if the […]
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Covaxin 50 pc effective against symptomatic Covid: Lancet study
Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin (BBV152) are 50 percent effective against symptomatic COVID-19 disease, according to the first real-world assessment of the COVID-19 vaccine published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. The study assessed 2,714 hospital workers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, from […]
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Covaxin true success story of public-private partnership, says Bharat Biotech Chairman
The development of the country’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin is a true success story for public-private partnerships in India, which is based on mutual respect, trust and transparency, said Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Biotech. Speaking at the launch of “Going Viral, Making of Covaxin: The Inside Story” book, Dr Ella […]
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India’s first portable wireless spirometer for early diagnosis of COPD, Asthma launched
On World COPD Day, India’s first pneumotach-based portable wireless spirometer to diagnose Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and asthma was launched by pharmaceutical major Cipla. According to Cipla, ‘Spirofy’ is a wireless device with good battery backup, making it suitable for use in outdoor camps, remote areas with power shortages. The advanced device ensures high result […]
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Microbiome discovery may aid treatments for gastrointestinal diseases: Study
Researchers probing the gut have for the first time discovered specific factors in its workings that in the future may help improve treatment for patients facing the gastrointestinal disease. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Microbiome’. The findings from Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases researchers immediately […]
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Insomnia riskier for highly fatal brain aneurysm ruptures
A recent research found insomnia as the potential risk factor for a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm along with more well-known risk factors of smoking and high blood pressure. The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access journal of the American Heart Association. More than 3 per […]