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
Did you know that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide? According to estimates by WHO, more than 30% of deaths globally was due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDS) in 2019, of which heart attack and stroke were the leading cause. Dr Amit Bhusan Sharma, Director and Unit Head of Cardiology at Paras Health, […] More
The public health experts predicted that the number of new Covid cases in India could continue to increase for the next 10-12 days and then start decreasing. More
Infertility is a major health challenge globally. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that nearly one in every six people of reproductive age worldwide (over 17 per cent of the adult population) are affected by infertility. Luckily, there are plenty of advanced fertility treatments to attain parenthood. Fertility treatment can be a blessing for couples […] More
Delhi: The Dental Council of India (DCI) has asked the concerned authorities to take all necessary steps to prevent the allotment to any candidate presenting forged / fake documents or NEET results. It has come to the notice of the Dental Council of India that some of the students are furnishing forged documents, viz. NEET […] More
Antifibrinolytic medication includes tranexamic acid. It functions by preventing the dissolution of blood clots, which stops bleeding. Tranexamic acid appears no more effective than placebo in reducing the need for blood transfusion or preventing maternal death in patients with increased risk for excessive bleeding because of cesarean delivery, according to a study published in NEJM. […] More
More than 10% of older adults develop somatic (non-inherited) mutations in blood stem cells that can trigger explosive, clonal expansions of abnormal cells, increasing the risk for blood cancer and cardiovascular disease. An international coalition of biomedical researchers co-led by Alexander Bick, MD, PhD, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has determined a new way to […] More
Consistent physical activity is crucial for preserving optimal health and wellness. However, post-workout blisters can be a common occurrence, especially when you engage in activities that involve repetitive motions, such as running or weightlifting. These blisters, which are small pockets of fluid that form under the skin, can be painful and can hinder your ability […] More
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