Health-Lifestyle

Geneva, April 22 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (IANS) on Friday made a strong recommendation for Pfizer's antiviral for mild and moderate Covid-19 patients at highest risk of hospital admission. The oral antiviral drug, which is a…
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Lviv, April 22 (IANS) One in three households with at least one patient with a chronic condition is unable to secure medication and care in Ukraine, due to the ongoing invasion by Russia, according to a new survey released by World Health…
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By Vishnu Makhijani
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London, April 22 (IANS) An immunocompromised UK patient suffered the longest known days, 505, with Covid infections, claim researchers. Previously the longest known PCR confirmed case is thought to be 335 days. Researchers at the King's…
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Thiruvananthapuram, April 22 (IANS) Even though Kerala Health Minister Veena George accused the Centre of propagating false news that the government has stopped updating daily Covid figures, the state Covid dashboard was last updated on…
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New York, April 22 (IANS) The SARS-CoV-2 virus can directly infect a specialised type of kidney cell, explaining why acute kidney injury is one of the main complications observed in patients with severe Covid-19, finds a study. Primarily…
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New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The expert panel of India's apex drug regulator on Thursday recommended grant of emergency use authorisation to Covid vaccine Corbevax for those in the 5-12 years age bracket. According to a source familiar with…
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Riyadh, April 21 (IANS) Using antidepressants regularly may not make you happier compared to people with depression who do not take the drugs, finds a study. While studies have shown the efficacy of antidepressant medications for treatment…
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