The whole SARS CoV2 virus infects an individual in natural settings, and elicits three kinds of responses - antibody mediated, cell mediated immunity, and immunological memory.
Did you know that unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge could be a warning sign of cervical cancer? While cervical cancer is quite preventable, the reason for the higher incidence is a lack of awareness among women. Know these 10 warning signs of Cervical Cancer and prevent the risk of it getting serious.
Omicron Scare: People who vape and also smoked tobacco, and tested positive for Covid, complained of laboured breathing and had more frequent emergency department visits than those who did not vape.
Long term exposure to air pollution heightens the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases through persistent inflammation and compromised immunity. These same pathways may therefore be involved in the link between air pollution and higher COVID-19 infection rates, suggest the researchers.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), blueberries are said to be a superfood for diabetic patients. They are packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, B, C, E, and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. They not just promote the overall health of the body but also prevent diabetes.
The sudden surge in BP in a hypertensive patient can lead to hemorrhagic strokes which are secondary to rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Both systolic and diastolic hypertension contribute to risk; the higher your pressure, the higher your risk.
Giloy, also known as 'Amrita' or 'Guduchi' in Hindi, is an herb that helps improve digestion and boost immunity. It has heart-shaped leaves that resemble betel leaves. All parts of the plant are used in Ayurvedic medicine. However, the stem is thought to have the most beneficial compounds.
While we may not want to have our share of greens and binge eat junk food, eating seasonal food has become important. Given the rise of the pandemic, one needs to build immunity and to do so, seasonal food can be of great help. Know the benefits of eating seasonal food here.
In South Africa, the Omicron variant replaced the other viruses within a few weeks and led to a sharp increase in the number of cases diagnosed. Analyses in various countries indicate that the doubling time for cases is approximately 2 to 4 days. Omicron has been detected in dozens of countries, including France, and became dominant by the end of 2021.
Other hallmarks of the coronavirus such as a runny nose, fever and cough are still just as likely to be experienced by sufferers of the new variant. But the loss of taste and smell is now much less likely to affect Covid-positive people, claims reports.
The study, published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, found that 13 per cent of people still exhibited clinically-relevant levels of virus after 10 days, meaning they could potentially still be infectious. Some people retained these levels for up to 68 days or more than two months.
Most vaccinated users received the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. On average, the first vaccination dose was associated with a .71-day cycle increase in cycle length and the second dose with a .91-day increase. Therefore, users vaccinated over two cycles had an increase of less than one day in each of the vaccination cycles.
While it has long been known by health officials and experts alike that the Omicron variant is not as deadly as its predecessor, it has led to some deaths in the UK, Australia, the US, and India.
The study showed that the temperature of the air made no difference to viral infectivity, contradicting the widely-held belief that viral transmission is lower at high temperatures, the report said. "It means that if I'm meeting friends for lunch in a pub today, the primary (risk) is likely to be me transmitting it to my friends, or my friends transmitting it to me, rather than it being transmitted from someone on the other side of the room," said Reid.
The Health Ministry has also underlined that the active cases that needed hospitalisation care was 20-23 per cent during the second Covid surge. However, only 5 to 10 per cent of active cases require hospital administration currently, even as the overall situation is evolving, and the need for hospitalisation care could change. Experts say that lower hospitalisations and deaths could also be attributed to a wider vaccination coverage.
Omicron Scare: Amid the rising cases, the general public are looking out for all the important informations related to COVID symptoms and treatment. Just in case, you are unversed, the three waves of coronavirus and its symptoms have changed a lot over the last three waves. Read to find out more!
Study claims that the viral particles start to rapidly lose water and dry out when they exit the relatively moist and carbon dioxide-rich conditions of the lungs. Also, the study showed that the temperature of the air made no difference to viral infectivity, contradicting the widely-held belief that viral transmission is lower at high temperatures.
Some patients have very severe injury in the liver due to Covid. The most common are swelling in the liver, jaundice which means yellow discolouration of eyes and urine and derailment of liver function tests.
Amid the Omicron scare, people wish to know the general precautions that they need to follow in case they have tested positive for coronavirus. If you are one of those, here are some suggested by Dr SP Sondhi that might come in handy for you!
As per a new study, the risky activities which have increased the transmission of COVID-19 infection over the past two years are: going outside for shopping, leaving home for work, using public transport, eating at restaurants, playing sports, going to indoor and outdoor parties.
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