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May 1, 2024

Covishield May Pose Clotting Risk to Only 7 in 10 Lakh: ICMR Scientist

Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar, a leading epidemiologist and former ICMR scientist, stated that only a small fraction, about seven to eight individuals per one million, who receive the Covishield coronavirus vaccine may experience…

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April 30, 2024

What Is TTS? Caused By Covishield Vaccine

AstraZeneca, a British pharmaceutical giant, has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine can result in a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS). This acknowledgement follows a lawsuit filed against the company, alleging…

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April 23, 2024

Pressure in the womb can influence the baby’s facial features

It’s not just genetics that determine how a baby’s face forms in the womb. Physical pressures experienced by the embryo play a significant role in shaping facial features, according to researchers at…

LG Sinha announces J&K Health Scheme for all residents

Rs 5 lakh annual health insurance coverage per family Srinagar: In a major step towards the overall welfare of residents of J&K and facilitating affordable healthcare facilities Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday…

September 12, 2020

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How Indian surgeons are adopting to robotic-assisted surgeries

New Delhi: Over the years, robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS) have made a significant contribution to the Indian healthcare industry. According to several surgeons, robotic-assisted surgery can provide them with the ability to perform…

September 12, 2020

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Know what flu is and if you need a vaccine shot before winter sets in Kashmir

Dr Zafar Nowshad Wani Flu is a respiratory (i.e., nose, throat, and lung) infection that can be caused by a variety of influenza viruses. Many people use the word “flu” when they…

September 11, 2020

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Social distancing reduces chance of Covid-19 infection: Study

New York: Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that practicing strict social distancing is associated with a markedly lower likelihood of testing positive with the Covid-19 virus. While using public transportation, visiting…

September 11, 2020

AstraZeneca vaccine trial pause a ‘wake-up call’, says WHO

Zurich: AstraZeneca’s pause of an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus after the illness of a participant is a “wake-up call” but should not discourage researchers, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist said…

September 11, 2020

India had 64 lakh Covid cases by May: ICMR Sero survey

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday published the results of part two of the first national population-based sero survey to check the transmission of Covid-19 in the country.…

September 11, 2020

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World Suicide Prevention Day: Lockdown, joblessness fuel suicidal tendencies in Kashmir

Srinagar: Neck-deep in debt, a 45-year-old fruit vendor Rahim (name-changed), attempted to end his life in April when COVID lockdown was announced. “He was in abject poverty and had borrowed some amount…

September 10, 2020

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Nearly 10,000 children may die of hunger every month: WHO chief

New Delhi: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned on Wednesday that growing hunger can result in an estimated global death of as many as 10,000 children…

September 10, 2020

Low-cost chip to detect Covid-19 antibodies developed

Tokyo: To fight against Covid-19, Japanese scientists have developed a rapid, reliable and low-cost antibody test, that uses portable lab-on-a-chip technology to accurately measure the concentration of antibodies present in diluted blood…

September 10, 2020

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Plasma therapy safe for children with severe Covid-19: Study

New York:In a major study, researchers have shown that convalescent plasma appears to be a safe and possibly effective treatment for children with life-threatening cases of Covid-19. To date, no therapies have…

September 9, 2020

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