US President Donald Trump has hinted a COVID-19 vaccine may be ready before the November election, but will it be safe and effective? Experts are worried the country’s world-renowned health institutions responsible for overseeing the approval and distribution processes have become increasingly compromised by political pressure, which could end up costing lives. The Food and […]
'Emerging evidence indicates that COVID-19 leads to blood clots in an estimated 30 per cent of critically-ill patients,' says Dr Zakia Khan, Senior Interventional Cardiologist of Fortis Hospital, Kalyan There is a lot that is still to be explored, with regard to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. As the healthcare sector in different countries […]
Winter is traditionally a time with colds and flu are rife. And with a further 3,497 cases of coronavirus being announced in the UK, there are fears the virus too will surge when the seasons change, sparking a second wave. Some experts have suggested telling the difference between flu and coronavirus is essential for treatment. So […]
A recent survey of adults who tested positive for COVID-19 found that they were “twice as likely” to have recently dined at a restaurant than those who tested negative, the Centers for Disease Control said in a new study. The study, published on Thursday, was based on a survey of 314 people who were tested […]
COVID-19 and flu may have varying degrees of signs and symptoms; from no symptoms (being asymptomatic) to showcasing severe symptoms, says Dr Sandeep Patil, Chief Intensivist and Physician at the Fortis Hospital in Kalyan While some people may call it paranoia, others may think of it as prudent to isolate themselves if they begin to […]
The plasmaMATCH trial has given the strongest evidence yet that the “liquid biopsies” are reliable enough to be offered to patients on the NHS once it has passed approval. The move raises the prospect of a major overhaul of patient care that could get them the best available drugs more rapidly than at present. Study […]
(HealthDay)—Even as wildfires rage across California, Oregon and Washington, another danger lurks in the eerie orange haze that has enveloped U.S. cities, towns and neighborhoods this week: an increased risk of catching COVID-19. Wildfire smoke can irritate the lungs and harm the immune system, explained Dr. Cheryl Pirozzi, a pulmonologist at University of Utah Health. […]
The death of a family pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged, and can potentially lead to subsequent mental health issues, according to a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). In a paper appearing in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the team found that the […]
The hormone oestrogen stimulates the immune response rapidly and also suppresses COVID-19 virus replication, whereas the male hormone testosterone inhibits the body’s own immune response, says Dr Rahul Pandit, Director-Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Mulund While so much about the novel coronavirus remains unknown still, a question pertaining to gender-based fatality of the infection has crossed […]
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