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Atypical signs in Covid-19
Dr D. P. Bansal, consultant pulmonary and critical care medicine, discusses Covid-19 symptoms and how to prevent it from spreading
05 May 2020 7:17 PM
Blood pressure medicines don't raise COVID-19 risk: Research
There had been concern arising from animal studies that these drugs might increase body's protein levels which the coronavirus latches on to
03 May 2020 11:24 AM
Covid19 pandemic and a case of miracle cures
Grossly incorrect politicians and others make a mockery of medicine by sharing bizarre and life-threatening suggestions to tackle COVID-19
29 Apr 2020 6:35 PM
Covid-19 disruptions may lead to 7 million unintended pregnancies: UN
Around 450 million women across 114 low and middle-income countries use contraceptives.
29 Apr 2020 11:55 AM
Scientists foresee second wave of virus infections in India during monsoon
The finding is critical to governments globally, because it warns against premature relaxation of strict interventions
24 Apr 2020 2:10 PM
Covid-19 may not be sexually transmitted: Study
Laboratory tests did not detect SARS-CoV-2 in any of the semen samples, the researchers found
23 Apr 2020 5:45 PM
Covid symptoms to watch out for in kids
While data are available for adult patients with COVID-19, limited reports analyse pediatric patients infected with SARS-CoV-2
23 Apr 2020 1:42 PM
Humans responsible spread of coronavirus and other zoonoses
It is human activity that enabled the virus to jump to people, and specialists warn that if nothing changes many other pandemics will follow
21 Apr 2020 11:48 AM
Genetic variation in immune system may affect COVID-19 severity: Study
Poor recognition of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, could cause a person to be more vulnerable to the virus
19 Apr 2020 1:25 PM
Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype
The Herat province in western Afghanistan is one of the nation's hot spots because of proximity to Iran
19 Apr 2020 12:26 PM
Six Indian pharma companies researching to develop corona vaccine
Numerous other vaccine developers have indicated plans to initiate human testing in 2020
16 Apr 2020 1:45 PM
Visa curbs stop medics from treating covid19 patients
Medical professionals holding H-1B and J-1 visas are not permitted to provide medical care outside of specifically approved locations
16 Apr 2020 12:33 PM
New test may quickly, accurately detect novel coronavirus: Study
A number of false-negative and -positive test results have been reported
16 Apr 2020 12:23 PM
Summer heat not enough to kill coronavirus
The authors said that only when samples were heated for 15 minutes at 92 degrees Celsius did the virus die
16 Apr 2020 10:52 AM
74 mn in Arab world lack hand-washing facility: UN
About 87 million people in the region also lack access to drinking water at home
15 Apr 2020 5:45 PM
117 million children face measels risk from corona response: WHO
Over two dozen countries have officially suspended measles vaccine programmes
14 Apr 2020 5:55 PM
Frontline health workers attending to virus patients battle insomnia
The medical staff also had to wear a full array of personal protective equipment (PPE) for more than 12 hours at a time
14 Apr 2020 12:29 PM
Corona blindsides visually impaired as they worry about social distancing
Students of a premier Kolkata school for the visually impaired who are currently at home due to the lockdown, are worried
13 Apr 2020 5:12 PM
Lockdown takes a toll on mental health, Anxiety levels up as job loss fears rise
Many organisations are offering online toolkits and resources so all employees have what they need to operate productively
12 Apr 2020 2:56 PM
How safe is it to conceive amid a pandemic?
Experts share how pregnant women should safeguard themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic
11 Apr 2020 11:16 AM
Columns
Opposition gains ground as President Yoon faces domestic discontent and foreign policy complexities
Tensions between Israel and Iran reach new heights following recent military actions, raising concerns about wider conflict.
An examination of the events leading up to and during India's devastating second wave of COVID-19.
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections loom, the political landscape is rife with tension and uncertainty.