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Elevated gliosis index in brain after acute COVID-19 infection linked to depressive and or cognitive symptoms: JAMA

by June 6, 2023, 5:07 am

Canada: A case-control study revealed higher translocator protein distribution volume (TSPO VT), an index of gliosis, in COVID-DC (COVID-19 with persistent depressive and cognitive symptoms) patients. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, showed elevation of TSPO VT in 20 patients with persistent depressive and cognitive symptoms after initially mild to moderate COVID-19 infection, compared with […] More

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Severe Blood Clotting To Infection: Liver Transplant Can Invite Many Complications, 7 Tips To Deal With Them

by April 23, 2023, 8:35 am

A liver transplant is considered when the liver no longer functions adequately (end-stage liver disease). Two common indications for a liver transplant are liver cirrhosis of different aetiologies and acute liver failure. Recovery from a liver transplant can be a long process, but most patients will eventually be able to return to normal activities and […] More

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COVID-19 infection linked to increased risk of new-onset diabetes: JAMA

by April 19, 2023, 11:05 am

Canada: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and higher diabetes risk and showed that these infections may have contributed to a 3% to 5% excess diabetes burden at a population level. “Our study underscores the importance of clinicians and health agencies being aware of the potential […] More

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Director Raj Chakraborty Hospitalised Due To Urinary Tract Infection: 10 Signs Your Bladder Is In Trouble

by April 19, 2023, 8:04 am

Renowned Tollywood director and producer, Raj Chakraborty has been diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infection. According to the reports, he was hospitalised in Kolkata earlier this week following mild discomfort and pain. Speaking to the media, hospital sources have said that Raj doesn’t have any serious medical issues but doctors have advised him to remain admitted […] More

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Surge in COVID-19 cases: Booster shot to prevent infection may do more harm than good, says AIIMS doctor

by April 17, 2023, 10:40 am

New Delhi: In the wake of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, although many experts are advising people to take maximum precautions and also booster doses, AIIMS doctor Dr Sanjay Rai is of the opinion that at this point of time, a booster dose of the vaccine can do more harm than good. In the […] More

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5 Infection Control Tips For Doctors To Safeguard Themselves From Covid-19 Infection – Dr Vaishali Solao

by April 15, 2023, 6:43 am

Doctors fall in the high-risk category and can acquire the COVID-19 infection due to the nature of their interactions with symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare staff have been a major resource in fighting the pandemic, with their selfless and relentless efforts. As we have seen over the last three years, some […] More

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14-day hybrid therapy and 10-day bismuth quadruple therapy ideal first-line treatment for H.Pylori infection

by April 14, 2023, 3:04 pm

Taiwan: According to a study published in AJG, American Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers have found 14-day hybrid therapy and 10-day bismuth quadruple therapy to be more effective in treating H. pylori infection than the 14-day high-dose dual therapy as the first-line treatment. Researchers comparatively evaluated how safe and efficacious 14-day hybrid therapy, 14-day high-dose dual […] More

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COVID-19 Live Updates: India Logs 7,830 New Cases of Coronavirus Infection In 24 Hours, Highest In 223 Days

by April 12, 2023, 6:17 am

Covid-19 Latest Update on April 12: In the last 24 hours, India has witnessed a massive jump in daily COVID-19 cases. According to the latest report by the Union Health Ministry, the country has reported a single-day rise of 7,830 new coronavirus infections, the highest in 223 days. The total count of active cases in […] More

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Maternal COVID-19 infection may lead to brain injury in fetal brain: Case report

by April 9, 2023, 10:17 am

USA: The study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics reported two cases of infants born to mothers with COVID-19 who showed early-onset seizures, acquired microcephaly, and significant developmental delay over time. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on global health and has resulted in unfavorable maternal and fetal outcomes. […] More

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Pfizer RSV vaccine 82 percent effective in severe infection in infants: Data

by April 7, 2023, 6:29 am

New Delhi: Pfizer Inc’s experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine was 82 percent effective in preventing severe infections in infants when given to expecting mothers in the second half of their pregnancy, according to trial details published on Wednesday that confirm preliminary data from the study. Final data from the study that was halted early […] More

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Liver drug may prevent and lower severity of COVID 19 infection

by April 6, 2023, 3:42 pm

Researchers have found in a new study that Liver drug ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) may prevent and lower severity of COVID 19 infection.Ursodeoxycholic acid inhibits the farnesoid X receptor and may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce the severity of COVID-19. The researchers found that in participants with cirrhosis, UDCA exposure was associated with both a decrease […] More

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EzriCare Artificial Tears: Indian Eye Drops Causing Severe Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infection In US, Experts Warn of Symptoms

by April 4, 2023, 3:24 am

The United States (US) has been put on high alert after experts detected the massive spread of a highly drug-resistant bacteria. According to the reports, the source of this bacterial spread has been linked to eye drops imported from India. At least, 3 deaths, eight cases of blindness and dozens of infections have been traced […] More

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