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New York: Covid-19 has caused unprecedented stressors as a new study showed a rise in pregnancy-related complications during the pandemic. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, assessed how pregnancy-related complications and obstetric outcomes changed during Covid compared to pre-pandemic. Looking at the relative changes in the mode of delivery, rates of premature births […]
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New York: Nearly 30 percent of children who were hospitalised for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but covid-related severe condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, finds a new study. The study revealed the most common symptoms for children hospitalised with Covid-19 were fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, headache, muscle […]
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Accra: The last case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) confirmed in Ghana has recovered from the infection, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) said in a statement. The GHS added on Friday that the country has recorded three infected cases, and two other infected patients had died of the disease. “The only survivor of the three […]
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Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced new names for variants of the monkeypox virus that are currently in circulation. This is to avoid causing any cultural or social offence, the WHO said in a statement. A group of global experts convened by the WHO decided on the new names, Xinhua news agency reported. Experts […]
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Hyderabad: In the previous article we discussed how humidity during monsoon creates issues that could not be ignored. In a way, increased humidity during monsoons makes our homes the breeding ground for fungus and bacteria. Molds and fungus can grow anywhere – on furniture, clothing, cracks in walls, daily use objects and the damage they […]
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Hyderabad: In general, an antibody test (serological test) for Covid-19 is performed in specialized labs, and to get results it takes anywhere from 24 hours to several days. But a new paper test developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shown that it takes only 10 minutes to find the level of neutralizing antibodies […]
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Paris: French researchers have documented the first case of a dog with confirmed monkeypox virus infection that might have been acquired through human transmission. Published in medical journal The Lancet, a team from the Sorbonne University in Paris recorded the case of monekypox virus in two men who have sex with men: an HIV-positive Latino man, […]
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London: A team of international researchers, including from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in India, have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea and restored vision among the people with blindness and those who are visually impaired. The bioengineered implant acts as an alternative to the transplantation […]
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Washington: Small stones that don’t seem to be creating issues are frequently left behind when kidney stones are surgically removed from patients. Leaving these asymptomatic stones behind, however, dramatically raises the likelihood of a patient experiencing a relapse in the five years that follow, according to a recent randomised controlled research. The findings of the […]
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Hyderabad: For a long time we have been told about the overall health benefits of having a cup or two of black tea. It now turns out that the black tea not only has impact on holistic health but also can limit the ability of SARS-CoV-2 virus to replicate. A ground breaking collaborative study by […]
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Hyderabad: While the festival of Raksha Bandhan has a deep significance in our culture, it is also a fun day to relive the cat and mouse relationship you have with your siblings. Capturing this essence, Google Pay seems to have provided the quirkiest and practical idea to loot your brother’s money this year. In a […]
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New Delhi: Scientific literature is limited to prove high absolute risk of monkeypox in children and pregnant women, experts contended on Wednesday. Amid the scare of global monkeypox outbreak that has so far spread to more than 80 countries and infected nearly 30,000 people, an article published in the esteemed medical journal ‘The Lancet Child […]
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Hyderabad: This concept may seem quite fictional and even futuristic. However, this is what geneticists worldwide through gene therapy are pursuing, while trying to find cure for a wide range of diseases that challenge modern medicine including cancers, heart diseases, diabetes, haemophilia, AIDS, genetic disorders, among others. Gene therapy involves altering the genes inside the […]
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New York: There is a need for a universal vaccine that can block SARS-CoV-2 infection as well as prevent severe disease from emerging Covid waves in the future, researchers have suggested. Writing in the journal eLife, the team from Columbia University in the US highlighted the need for more proactive planning and preparedness as different […]
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Hyderabad: Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, siblings all over the world are busy buying the rakhis to express their love. However, over time, sustainable versions of Rakhis have emerged, as discarding Rakhis made of non-biodegradable waste causes pollution and increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment. Various online selling platforms have come up with […]
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Beijing: China has detected a new zoonotic virus named Langya henipavirus, with potential to cause acute liver and kidney infection. About 35 people have reportedly been affected, according to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) by scientists from China and Singapore. The study showed that the new Langya henipavirus (LayV) […]
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Hyderabad: As long as it has the tag of a luxury brand on it, it is validated and it is in style. It will be placed on the shining high racks of exquisite glass boutiques and will be looked upon with a sight of glee. The moment the tag comes off, it may as well […]
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Washington: A new study has found the answer to whether adults understand when a baby is in pain as opposed to being mildly uncomfortable. The findings of the study were reported in the journal Current Biology. “We found that the ability to detect pain in cries–that is, to identify a pain cry from a mere […]
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Hyderabad: One of the most popular brands for cool desserts, NIC Honestly Natural Ice Cream, has introduced an array of exciting flavours and combo offers on the festive occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’. Join hands with NIC Honestly Natural Ice Cream and celebrate ‘Rakhi’ a symbol and bond of love, protection, and care and gift your […]
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Hyderabad: Dum-ke-Roat, the traditional Hyderabadi cookie, is back in the market with the advent of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The delicacy that has a traditional significance is prepared with wheat flour, sooji (semolina), vegetable oil, sugar, honey, clarified butter, salt, cardamom, and milk products. According to legend, the seventh Nizam, Mir […]
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Augusta: An average of more than four months after having COVID-19, participants most frequently reported experiencing fatigue and headaches, according to researchers. The subsequent symptoms in the long list of persistent symptoms included muscle aches, coughing, changes in taste and smell, fever, chills, and nasal congestion. The Medical College of Georgia researchers reports their findings […]
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New Delhi: The role of sexual behaviour has become a major point of debate since the World Health Organization declared the global monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, and the chief of the UN health body advising the MSM — men having sex with men — community to reduce the number of sexual […]
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London: A team of international researchers from the UK, US and Germany, has built a new easy-to-use test that could diagnose non-infectious diseases like heart attacks and cancers more quickly. The new test, called CrisprZyme, works by detecting molecular signals in the body called biomarkers, which are already used in things like Covid-19 testing where the […]
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New Delhi: The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), in a weekly meeting, reviewed the data of genomic surveillance of variants and found that at present, Omicron and its sub-lineages are the predominant mutataions that are circulating in India. “Presently, only Omicron and its sub-lineages are the predominant circulating variants in India,” sources told ANI today. […]
