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Kaunain Sheriff M
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Covid-19 cases rising: here’s what you need to know
What do the current data on Covid-19 show? Is the infection more widespread than the official figures suggest? Which variant of the virus is driving the current surge?
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
2 billion jabs: India crosses global Covid milestone
PM flags people’s faith in science; hails doctors, nurses and scientists
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Monkeypox is largely a self-limiting disease, but high-risk groups can have severe consequences
That Monkeypox has been found in people with no direct travel link to the endemic area represents a highly unusual event. Dr. Pragya Yadav, a senior scientist at ICMR- National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, tells Kaunain Sheriff M why we need to be vigilant about this exotic pathogen
Sat, May 28, 2022
The current bout of unexplained hepatitis in Covid-hit children is related to the virus in some way
"It would be fair to say there is a risk of liver dysfunction after you recover from Covid-19. But the proportion of children or patients who get it is not large," says Dr Arvinder Soin.
Mon, May 23, 2022
Explained: New row over Charak Shapath; what is it, and what does it say?
In a letter published in IMA News, the association’s national president Dr Sahajanand Prasad Singh said that at an “interactive meeting” with an IMA delegation on February 21, Mandaviya had “assured that Charak Shapath will be optional and will not be forced to replace the Hippocratic Oath”.
Wed, May 04, 2022
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Here’s how you can tell the difference
As the blazing sun beats down across large parts of the country, cases of heat-related illnesses are on the rise as well. Here’s a guide to the entire spectrum of heat-linked disorders and what you can do to treat them.
Fri, Apr 29, 2022
All you need to know about the heatwave, how to protect yourself
As large parts of the country continues to swelter under the grip of a scorching heatwave, and with temperatures expected to intensify over the next five days, here’s your complete guide to understanding the phenomenon and ways to stay safe
Fri, Apr 29, 2022
‘No clear, direct link between long Covid and new onset of diabetes; post-Covid fatigue, lifestyle changes may trigger it’
Dr Anoop Misra talks to Kaunain Sheriff M about the possible reasons for blood sugar spike in Covid patients, says use of steroids during Covid treatment could lead to drug-induced diabetes, and advises as to when specialist consultation is required.
Fri, Apr 29, 2022
Explained: 5 takeaways from PM Narendra Modi’s meeting with CMs on Covid-19 surge
Coronavirus PM review meet: Here are the five things Narendra Modi told the states during the meeting chaired by him.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Covid-19 challenge not over, need to stay alert: PM Modi to CMs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that for early tracking of the variants, the local administration should conduct RT PCR tests on all hospitalised patients with influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory illness.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Vaccinating children up to age 12: what next
India has been rolling out Covid-19 vaccines in a phased manner based on scientific and epidemiological evidence.
Wed, Apr 27, 2022
Covaxin gets DCGI nod for 6-12 age group, Corbevax for 5-12 year olds
The final decision will be taken by the government’s expert body on Covid-19 vaccination, health ministry sources said. Currently, India is only administering Covid-19 vaccines to those above 12 years — Corbevax for 12-14 years and Covaxin for 15-18 years.
Wed, Apr 27, 2022
Only 3.8 lakh 3rd jabs, half of them in last 4 days
Apart from Delhi, UP and Haryana re-introduced the mask mandate last week following a slight uptick in cases.
Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Does Covid-19 affect the brain? Answer is a resounding yes…focus on nutrition, physical activity and positive outlook
As head of the Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS, Dr MV Padma Srivastava is at the centre of the country’s efforts at identifying the reasons, impact and solutions for some of these long-term Covid-linked health problems. She explains the impact of long Covid on the brain.
Fri, May 13, 2022
Corbevax for 5-11 years: Panel seeks nod for emergency use
Corbevax vaccine is India’s first indigenously-developed protein sub-unit vaccine against Covid-19.
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Explained: WHO & traditional medicine
PM Narendra Modi and WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus will perform the groundbreaking ceremony of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar today. What is it about, and what are WHO's objectives?
Sat, Apr 30, 2022
Send sewage samples to sentinel sites monitoring poliovirus: Centre to states
The Centre has specifically asked the states to implement a two-prong approach to detect a new variant of the novel virus.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
‘Long Covid will haunt us…We have the right to demand higher performance from vaccines…Vaccines can do more if they are adequately boosted, revised’
"I believe the Indian government is aggressively pursuing a booster programme, not only with Corbevax but others as well, to really look at what the optimal formulation is," says Dr Peter Hotez, who co-chairs the Lancet Commission on Covid-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics Task Force.
Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Covid-19: 3rd doses from today, prices cut to Rs 225 plus service fee
Private vaccination centres can charge up to Rs 150 per dose as service charge over and above the cost of the vaccine. Recipients will be able to see the total cost on the Co-WIN portal in advance, the government said.
Sun, Apr 10, 2022
Precautionary Covid dose for all adults from Sunday: Which vaccine will be administered, how to book appointment?
The health ministry on Friday announced the rollout of the precautionary third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for the 18-plus population at private vaccination centres from April 10.
Sat, Apr 09, 2022
All above 18 can pay and get 3rd Covid vaccine dose from Sunday: Health Ministry
The ministry said all those who are more than 18 years of age and have completed nine months after receiving the second dose of the vaccine would be eligible for the precautionary third dose.
Sat, Apr 09, 2022
Explained: Why the WHO suspended Covaxin, and how Bharat Biotech is responding
The WHO has suspended Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin's supply through UN agencies, after an inspection flagged issues relating to manufacturing. What are these issues, and how is Bharat Biotech addressing them?
Sat, Apr 30, 2022
Bharat Biotech may need at least 6 months to address deficiencies
On Saturday, the WHO had suspended the procurement of Covaxin by UN agencies, asking Bharat Biotech for facility upgrade to address the identified GMP deficiencies. The WHO, however, had highlighted that Covaxin is effective and no safety concern exists.
Tue, Apr 05, 2022
Finance minister underlines growth, flags war challenges: Oil prices, supply disruption
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, specifically, flagged how the war’s adverse impact is being felt by many countries, including India.
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
5 Questions: Dr Sonal Mansingh
'For every small thing, we see people popping antibiotics. But during the pandemic, we saw this frequency of misuse of antibiotics increase significantly. In fact, three months ago, I lost one friend tragically. That made me think how far this habit has gone.'
Sat, Mar 26, 2022