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Inhaled nanoparticles can enter placenta, affect foetus: Study
New York, April 20 (IANS) Inhaling harmful nanoparticulates - that are less than 100 nanometers wide and found in sunscreens to pharmaceuticals to sports equipment - during pregnancy can escape lungs and enter the placenta and lead to low!-->…
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New versions of Omicron that may outpace BA.2 found
New York, April 20 (IANS) Scientists have found 21 viral offspring linked with BA.2 that may outpace the most successful subvariant of Omicron variant so far.
BA.2 has been picking up mutations, sometimes shifting into sleeker and,!-->…
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Moderna’s new Covid vax more effective against Omicron than other shots
New York, April 20 (IANS) Moderna has developed a new version of its Covid-19 vaccine which has shown promise against Omicron variant much more than existing shots.
According to the US drug major, the new vaccine targets several mutations!-->…
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PM launches Ayush Visa for medical tourists
Gandhinagar, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced the launch of a special category of Ayush visa for tourists visiting India for medical tourism or treatment.
He also said that a special hallmark type of!-->…
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Over 12.9 mln children in US infected with Covid-19
Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Over 12.9 million children in the US have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital!-->…
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DDMA likely to reimpose Rs 500 fine for not wearing mask in Delhi
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is likely to make the mask mandatory at public places in Delhi along with a fine for not wearing the same.
According to the source, the DDMA is likely to impose a!-->…
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Kerala doctor performs first pediatric stem cell bone marrow transplant in UAE
Abu Dhabi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) A Keralaite doctor in Abu Dhabi wrote himself into record books when he performed the first pediatric stem cell bone marrow transplant in the UAE.
Dr Zainul Aabideen, a native of Kannur,!-->…
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Odisha govt asks collectors to keep contingency action plan ready to deal with possible Covid surge
Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) The Odisha government has directed all district collectors to keep the contingency action plan ready to deal with any upsurge in the Covid cases.
"The Covid-19 situation in Odisha is not in a worrying stage.!-->…
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