Covid-19 antibodies may provide immunity for at least 5 months: Study

New York: While some reports have come out saying antibodies to coronavirus go away quickly, a new study has revealed that the vast majority of individuals infected with mild-to-moderate Covid-19 mount a robust antibody response that is relatively stable for at least five months. The study, published in the journal Science, found that this antibody response correlates with the bodys ability to neutralize (kill) SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. ....read more

Differentiating between DNA and RNA viruses

Viruses can be differentiated according to the genome type as DNA and RNA viruses. Join us today at 7 pm on Medtalks with Dr K K Aggarwal for an interesting discussion on these viruses and their differences.Just click on www.facebook.com/drkkaggarwal or https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent/general-webinar.php

CMAAO Coronavirus Facts And Myth Buster: Future of lung function screening

With input from Dr Monica Vasudev 1120: Voice-Based Screening Predicts Lung Function1.A preliminary study has revealed that novel voice and breath analysis using a smartphone app could be a useful measure of lung function. 2.It may serve as a valuable tool for the identification and monitoring of respiratory disease. 3.Automated voice and breath analysis was shown to be effective for predicting lung function, with an 82% accuracy for predicting patients with and without obstructive lung disease. ....read more

World COVID Meter 28th October, Acute manageable immunogenic thrombogenic inflammatory viral disease pandemic

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, 22M August 19, 23M August 21, 24M August 27, 25M August 30, 26M September 3, 27M September 7, 28M September 10, 29M September 14, 30M September 18, 31M September 21, 32M September 23, 33M September 28, 34M October 1, 35M October 4, 36M October 8, 37M October 11, 38M October 14, 39M October 17, 40M October 19, 41M October 22, 42M October 24, 43M October 26 Ground Zero: Wuhan - in live animal market or cafeteria for animal pathogens: 10th January; Total cases are based on RT PCR, 67% sensitivity After months of testing some repurposed drugs, researchers in the largest scientific study for potential COVID-19 treatments have noted that many of the drugs were ineffective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The WHO’s Solidarity trial is the world’s largest ongoing randomized control trial of potential COVID-19 therapeutics. WHO recently released an interim report of patients responses to repurposed drugs, including remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon, for COVID-19 treatment. [FIRST POST] ....read more

Is it necessary to take a dip in Ganga to remove your sins?

Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, the sangam of the three rivers in Allahabad, is believed to be the holiest place in the country where, if one takes a dip, one washes away his or her past sins. After death, ashes are also submerged in the Ganga with an assumption that the past sins will be removed. In Vedic era, what was the intention of the rishis and munis while making this ritual? In mythology, moon represents cool mind and Ganga represents the positive flow of thoughts. And sea turmoil indicates the disturbed state of mind. ....read more

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Coronavirus cases rising in Delhi, Kerala reports biggest jump among all states

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Several parts of Europe are under threat of fresh lockdowns as the dreaded “second wave" of the coronavirus sweeps through the continent. Markets globally are reacting in panic, with European stock futures touching a five-month low on Wednesday. Indian markets have also been jittery in the past few trading sessions as similar risks exist here too. After Kerala’s long struggle with a second outbreak, it is now Delhi’s turn to face what could be a "third wave". The national capital, which recently became the worst-hit city in India, was one of the few regions in India that added active cases in the last seven days. An 8% surge in coronavirus cases comes at a time when the city is facing the annual pollution season. Global studies have suggested a link between pollution and increased virus infection rates. The festival of Diwali is days away, making containment even tougher.

Centre introduces new law through ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

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New Delhi: In a bid to tackle the persistent problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Centre has introduced a new law through an ordinance which comes into force with immediate effect. Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term up to five years or with fine up to Rs one crore or with both, the ordinance released by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday said. "The ordinance may be called the Commission for Air Quality Management In National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance 2020. It shall apply to national capital region and also adjoining areas in so far as it relates to matters concerning air pollution in the NCR. It shall come into force at once," it said.

Delhi doctor provides free cataract Surgery for ‘Baba ka Dhaba’ couple

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Help and support for the elderly ‘Baba Ka Dhaba’ couple continue to pour in. Dr Samir Sud, an ophthalmologist from Delhi, has offered free eye check-up and cataract surgery for the couple. Vasundhara Tankha Sharma, who shared the video on Twitter that was made by Gaurav Wasan, shared another update in which she informed that Dr Sud, who is the father of her friend, while watching the couple’s videos observed that both Kanta Prasad and Badami Devi have a cataract. He stepped up and ensured that the elderly couple get their cataract surgery done free of cost. In her tweet, Vasundhara informed that Dr Sud from Sharp Sight Eye Hospital in Delhi offered free check-up and surgery to the elderly couple. A report in TV9 Bharatvarsh has stated that the Sharp Sight Eye Hospital has done the necessary check-ups and the elderly couple are currently being treated there.

Surat Doctor, Who Removed His Oxygen Support in ICU to Save Elderly Covid Patient, Set to Fly Back Bome

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Chennai: Surat-based Dr Sanket Mehta, who risked his life to intubate a Covid-19 patient, is “fine” and has booked his plane tickets to fly back home from here on November 1 after being hospitalised for over 90 days for treatment of the deadly infection. Also Read - COVID Warriors Will be First Ones to Get Vaccine Dose, Says Health Ministry Mehta, who had tested positive for the virus, shot to fame when he removed his oxygen support to help another elderly Covid patient despite being in ‘critical condition’ at a hospital in Surat where he was treated for 45 days. Also Read - Thanking COVID Warriors: IndiGo Announces 25% Discount on Domestic Flights For Doctors, Nurses Till Year-end

first ever Digital Health and Infotainment Festival - 27th PERFECT HEALTH MELA 2020

Participate in the Heritage National School Classical Dance competitions from the comfort of your couch.for Registration Visit: https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent2/registration-mela.php