Karnataka: 8,000 treated for mental health issues linked to Covid-19 since May

BENGALURU: While reports and anecdotal evidence suggest Covid-19 has impacted people psychologically, mere counselling was not enough and hundreds of them required psychiatrist intervention. Since May, according to data accessed by TOI, the government has conducted 4.8 lakh counselling sessions (multiple sessions with a person in most cases). Nearly 8,000 of them have been administered medicine for problems ranging from adjustment disorders, severe depression and, in many cases, suicidal tendencies. Psychiatrist Dr A Jagadish says: “Mere counselling has not been enough in many cases. When a patient needs psychiatrist intervention and medication, it means the condition is severe.” ....read more

Respiratory manifestations of COVID-19

Join us today as we discuss the respiratory manifestations of COVID-19 on Medtalks with Dr K K Aggarwal COVID edition at 7:00 pm.Just click on www.facebook.com/drkkaggarwal or https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent/general-webinar.php

CMAAO Coronavirus Facts and Myth Buster: COVID Surge

1052: Update on COVID-19: IMA-CMAAO Webinar on “Understanding Coronavirus differently” Participants: Dr KK Aggarwal, President CMAAO, Dr RV Asokan, Hony Secretary General IMA,Dr Ramesh K Datta, Hony Finance Secretary IMA, Dr S Sharma Faculty: Dr KK Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, President, CMAAO & HCFI Key points from the discussion:The new coronavirus behaves in six different ways: Viral, bacterial, HIV-like, it causes immunoinflammation, thromboinflammation and cytokine storm. ....read more

World COVID Meter 16th August: Acute immuno-inflammatory manageable virus disease with significant post viral phase, 213 Countries Affected

Cases: 1M April 2, 2M April 15, 3M April 27, 4M May 8, 5M May 20, 6M May 30, 7M June 7, 8M June 15, 9M June 22, 10M June 29th, 11M July 4, 12M July 8, 13M July 13, 14M July 17, 15M July 23, 16M July 25, 17M July 29, 18M August 1, 19M August 6, 20M August 10, 21M August 16 Ground Zero: Wuhan - in live animal market or cafeteria for animal pathogens: 10th January; Total cases are based on RT PCR, 67% sensitivity Coronavirus Cases: 21,822,356 ,Deaths: 772,965,Recovered: 14,556,972,ACTIVE CASES: 6,492,419,Currently Infected Patients 6,428,102 (99%) in Mild Condition ....read more

Espiritual Prescriptions - Controlling the Inner Noise

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali define yoga as restraint of the mental states (Chapter 1.2). In the state of total restraint, the mind is devoid of any external object and is in its true self or the consciousness. To control the mind, many Vedic scholars have given their own formulas. Being in touch with one’s own consciousness requires restraining of the mind, intellect and ego on one hand and the triad of rajas, tamas and satwa on the other hand. Every action leads to a memory, which in turn leads to a desire and with this, a vicious cycle starts. The mental turmoil of thoughts can be equated to the internal noise and the external desires and objects to an external noise. ....read more

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SCHOTT’s Indian arm lines up vials for Covid-19 vaccine

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The German glass-manufacturing major has inked global and local agreements; supplying to Serum Institute and others With vaccines being developed in the fight against Covid-19, German glass-manufacturing major SCHOTT AG said, it was in the process of supplying vials to hold up to two billion vaccination doses. The pharma glass and packaging specialist has reached agreements with leading pharmaceutical companies, including players in India. The global agreements became effective last month and the vials are already being delivered to companies in Asia, North America and Europe, the company said.

Nepal relies on India for life-saving Remdesivir drug

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Nepal has been relying on the Indian market for life-saving Remdesivir drug, which is being used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients across the world. Though the drug is not seen as a cure to the virus, it has played an important role in bringing patients out from a critical medical stage. Sapanas (name changed) father is admitted to a private hospital in Kathmandu and undergoing treatment at intensive care unit (ICU), as he was confirmed to have contracted the virus. She asked her chemist, who had contacts in India, to order Remdesivir as it was not available in Nepal. "As my chemist had contacts in India, he was able to bring it to Nepal. Now, my father is doing well and is out of danger. If the medicine was not available in India, his condition would have become worrisome," Sapana said.

Social Integration Key to Avert Depression, Says AIIMS Doctor

India.com

Social integration and a close-knit society can play a crucial role in bringing down the number of suicides linked to depression across the country, with the current pandemic having aggravated the situation to a point where many would have found it difficult to cope with the malady, says an expert. Also Read - Spiritual Healer Claims That He Healed Sushant Singh Rajput For Depression, Was Contacted by Rhea Chakraborty “Social integration is the key to avert depression and bring down cases of suicide. As a caring society, we must make sure that no social stigma is attached to persons with mental illness. The family and friends can play a crucial role in positively dealing with a person suffering from depression or other mental ailments,” said Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor of Psychiatry at AIIMS. Also Read - 43% Indians Suffering from Depression as Covid-19, Lockdown & Job Loss Takes a Toll on Mental Health, Says Study

Patients with auto-immune diseases should be more cautious during COVID-19

ETimes

Ever since the global pandemic has dawned upon us, ‘immunity’ has become the buzzword. No one seems to be shying away from doling out tips to boost immunity to protect yourselves from the deadly virus. Did you know that one could suffer from auto-immune diseases, in which the body’s immune system becomes overactive and incorrectly programmed to attack the body’s own tissues? According to a global estimate, nearly 700 million people suffer from an auto-immune condition, in stages ranging from mild and moderate to severe. Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis are some of the most common auto-immune conditions. Most patients are prescribed immune-suppressants, which could increase their chances of contracting an infection. Elderly patients suffering from autoimmune diseases are at high risk of COVID-19. However, doctors strongly advice not to discontinue or change medication, as it might worsen their existing condition by causing flare-ups.