Corbevax booster dose gives protection against Omicron
Researchers at the AIG Hospitals have published a study proving the benefits of indigenous heterologous vaccine booster, Corbevax in combating Omicron variants
750 gram preterm baby undergoes lifesaving Cardiac Intervention procedure
Doctors at MGM Healthcare, a multi-specialty quaternary care hospital, Chennai, performed a successful lifesaving Cardiac Intervention procedure for a 27-week preterm baby -- one of the smallest baby in the country to undergo this procedure.
New age physiotherapy for treating back pain
In the age of remote, work-from-home conditions, professionals must take precautionary measures and adopt work practices to avoid chronic back pain.
Complex liver transplant brings new hope of life for 29-year-old Mr. Delhi contestant
Surgeons at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad, performed a Complex Liver Transplant surgery on a 29-year-old fitness enthusiast and Mr Delhi contestant, who suffered from a rare genetic disorder called Biliary Atresia (deficiency/absence of bile duct from birth).
Wearable device for home monitoring of glucose and BP
Researchers at Amrita Vidyapeetham university have developed a non-invasive device called, Amrita Spandana for home-monitoring of glucose and blood pressure. The wearable device can measure six body parameters like blood glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen, respiratory rate, and 6-lead ECG.
Nitric Oxide Kills SARS-COV-2 virus: study
Nitric Oxide (NO) has been used worldwide for the treatment of medical conditions like the Blue Baby Syndrome as well as heart or lung transplant patients. Scientists have found that inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) is virucidal and kills the SARS-COV-2 virus
How Indian TV shows can help spread awareness about mental health
Filmmakers and celebrities are continually attempting to normalize conversations about mental health with films like Dear Zindagi (2016) and Chhichhore (2019). However, there is still a rare conversation or representation of mental health in TV shows or on small screens.
Early diagnosis – the key to fight cancer
World cancer day 2022 marks the first year of a new three year campaign centred on the theme ‘Close the Care Gap’. This is to emphasize about lack of equity in cancer care, the barriers encountered, and how we all together, can help each other to break these barriers and provide cancer care for all.
Role of psycho-oncology in treatment of cancer
Cancer is a terrible disease that takes a toll not only on the patients but on everyone close to them. A psycho-oncologist, seeks to improve the quality of life of the patient throughout the dark journey
Reducing COVID-19 risk during dentist appointments
If the spread of that aerosol spray can be reduced or eradicated, that has enormous, positive implications for how dentists can go about their daily business not just during the coronavirus pandemic, but also during future virus outbreaks
The best masks to protect against Omicron Virus
Masks are one of the best ways that protect ourselves and others against the COVID-19 virus and its variants. According to doctors and healthcare experts suggest that the best thing to do is to wear a mask that protects you, even from tiny droplets.
What does healthcare sector expect from budget 2022?
People in the healthcare sector are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping to get a number of incentives and relaxation in the Union Budget
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