Covid virus may block formation of key red blood cells

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, may not only damage key red blood cells, but also prevent formation of new ones, says a new study. In the study, published in the journal Archiv EuroMedica, researchers from Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in Russia, along with their Japanese colleagues probed how Covid-19s impact on red blood cells called erythrocytes affects patients. ....read more

Importance of Mental make up During CORONA Times

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our everyday life in a way that was totally unanticipated. The fear and anxiety about an unknown disease has been overwhelming for many. Coping with the lockdown and then the isolation /quarantine and physical distancing has been a challenge. But, it is important to be mentally tough and adapt to the “new normal” and overcome these challenges, if we are to win this battle.Just click on www.facebook.com/drkkaggarwal or https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent/general-webinar.php

CMAAO Coronavirus Facts and Myth Buster: LY-CoV555 Antibody

1130: Neutralizing antibody LY-CoV555 hastens SARS-CoV-2 viral clearance in outpatients 1.A single intravenous infusion of the neutralizing antibody LY-CoV555 2800 mg can accelerate the natural fall in viral load over time among outpatients with recently diagnosed mild or moderate COVID-19, reported a phase 2 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. 2.The interim analysis revealed that patients who received LY-CoV555 had fewer hospitalizations and a lower symptom burden compared to those given placebo, with the effects most marked in high-risk cohorts. ....read more

World COVID Meter 2nd November: 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, 44M October 28, 45M October 30 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

The very purpose of life is to face sufferings

According to Hinduism, the very fact we are born means that in our last life, we did not get liberation or Moksha. It also means that some sufferings in our last birth still remained. Therefore, the purpose of this birth is to face those sufferings. When the purpose of our life is to face sufferings, then why suffer from them? This should be considered as ‘sukh’ and not ‘dukh’. As per Vedic literature, every adversity is an opportunity to learn or to do something different. The four notable principles of Buddha also talk about the same. The first is that suffering exists, second that there is a reason for every suffering and third that it is possible to neutralize the suffering by understanding the 8 paths of cessation of suffering. ....read more

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How the pandemic has changed city commutes, in six charts

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More and more people are stepping out on the streets as cities unlock and economic activity recovers. Yet, mobility patterns so far are yet to reach normalcy, an analysis of data across major Indian cities suggests. People are still skipping the weekday commute around which much of urban life revolved. However, the return to streets on weekends is approaching pre-pandemic levels. More people seem to be stepping out of their homes for reasons other than work. The stronger recovery on weekends coincides with a dip in the covid-19 caseload over the past month. At an all-India level, daily recorded infections have declined from about 95,000 in mid-September to 40,000-50,000 now. Amid this decline, Indians are moving around in the main metros in progressively greater numbers and seeing traffic levels and commute times creep up. However, more than public transport, private transport is showing a faster rebound.

Delhi airport starts Covid-19 testing for passengers before departure

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Domestic and international passengers taking their flights from the Delhi airport can now get themselves tested for Covid-19 right before their departure, its operator DIAL said on Tuesday. The Covid-19 testing facility at the Delhi airport started on September 12 and it was available for international arrivals only till date. The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), in association with Genestrings Diagnostic Centre Pvt Ltd, on October 28 had set up a Covid-19 sample collection booth in front of gate no. 8 of Terminal 3 for passengers who were taking international or domestic flights, according to a statement.

Hot or cold, weather alone has no significant effect on Covid-19 spread

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A research led by The University of Texas at Austin is adding clarity on weather’s role in Covid-19 infection, with a new study finding that temperature and humidity do not play a significant role in coronavirus spread. This means whether it’s hot or cold outside, the transmission of Covid-19 from one person to the next depends almost entirely on human behaviour. “The effect of weather is low and other features such as mobility have more impact than the weather. In terms of relative importance, the weather is one of the last parameters,” said Dev Niyogi, a professor at UT Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences and Cockrell School of Engineering who led the research.

Seven Different Forms Of Mild Covid-19 Identified

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Scientists have shown that there are seven "forms of disease" in mild Covid-19, and that the novel coronavirus infection leaves behind significant changes in the immune system even after 10 weeks, findings which may aid in the treatment of patients, and in the development of a potent vaccine. The study, published in the journal Allergy, involving 109 recovered Covid-19 patients and 98 healthy individuals in the control group, showed that various symptoms related to Covid-19 occur in groups. In the research, scientists, including those from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, identified seven groups of symptoms including "flu-like symptoms" with fever, chills, fatigue and cough, "common cold-like symptoms" with rhinitis, sneezing, dry throat and nasal congestion, and "joint and muscle pain".