Festival related demand may be impacted by resurgence in Covid cases: Dun & Bradstreet

MUMBAI: Even as Indian economy has sprung back to its feet from October this year, resurgence in Covid cases may turn out to be a speed breaker, Dun & Bradstreet research said. The research said that the impact of the coronavirus shock would be much higher than that observed by global economies in 2008-8. While the baseline forecast in the IMF’s October World Economic Outlook is for world output to regain its pre-pandemic level in 2021, Dun & Bradstreet forecasts say this will not occur before 2022 The IMF’s adverse scenario assumes resurgence in the virus, a slow roll-out of vaccines and treatments, and unequal country access to the latter. ....read more

Reopening of Educational Institutions

Indias active COVID cases have fallen below 6% of total caseload. Is it time to reopen our educational institutions? Join us today on MEDtalks with Dr K K Aggarwal COVID edition, at 7:00 PM as we discuss all about reopening of educational institutions.Just click on www.facebook.com/drkkaggarwal or https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent/general-webinar.php

CMAAO Coronavirus Facts and Myth Buster: COVID Updates

With input from Dr Monica VasudevA study of the lungs of individuals who died from COVID-19 noted persistent and extensive lung damage in most cases. COVID-19 is not just a disease caused by the death of virus-infected cells, but is possibly the result of these abnormal cells persisting for long periods inside the lungs. The researchers analyzed samples of tissue from the lungs, heart, liver and kidneys of 41 patients who died of COVID-19 at Italys University Hospital of Trieste from February through April 2020. ....read more

Dapagliflozin: Improving the Pharmacoeconomics of Diabetes Management

Diabetes complications remain a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and economic burden on patients as well as the overall healthcare system of India. An optimal therapy at all levels of care is imperative following early diagnosis of diabetes and screening for its complications. Fortunately, effective interventions are available but unfortunately, these are not affordable to everyone. Oral antidiabetics like SGLT2 inhibitors or gliflozins (dapagliflozin, canagliflozin, and empagliflozin) that offer benefits beyond glycemic control, such as weight loss, blood pressure reduction, cardio-, and reno-protection etc.,1 have been around for a while. SGLT2 inhibitors like dapagliflozin boast of substantial evidence demonstrating their utility and potential in the prevention and slowing down of the progression of cardiovascular and renal complications of diabetes. ....read more

The Five Interior Powers

To be in a state of happiness, bliss and ananda is what the ultimate goal of life is. Everybody is born with certain inherent powers, which if cultivated in the right direction will lead to inner happiness. The ancient Shiva Sutra text talks about the concept of Shiva and Shakti. Shiva is silence, Shakti is power; Shiva is creativity, Shakti is creation; Shiva is love, Shakti is loving. In computer term, Shiva is the knowledge or the information and Shakti is the operational software. Shiva and Shakti together form consciousness, in other words, the soul. ....read more

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Low fitness linked to higher depression, anxiety risk: Study

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People with low aerobic and muscular fitness are nearly twice as likely to experience depression, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers. Low fitness levels also predicted a 60 per cent greater chance of anxiety, over a seven-year follow-up, according to the findings published in BMC Medicine. Lead author, PhD student Aaron Kandola (UCL Psychiatry) said: “Here we have provided further evidence of a relationship between physical and mental health, and that structured exercise aimed at improving different types of fitness is not only good for your physical health, but may also have mental health benefits.”

Day after Pfizer leap, Putin says all Russia vaccines effective

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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said all Russian vaccines against Covid-19 were effective, adding that the country would soon register a third shot against the virus, the RIA news agency reported. Russia is rolling out its Sputnik V vaccine for domestic use despite the fact that late-stage trials have not yet finished, and on Tuesday said it was more than 90% effective, following earlier comments by vaccine developers Pfizer Inc and BioNTech, who said the same of their experimental Covid-19 vaccine.

How To Take Care Of Mental Health Among Children During Pandemic

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Today’s hectic schedules – attending zoom classes, appearing for online exams, not going out to play with your friends, and no activities have left children feeling drained, with a lack of concentration. Our children’s lives have been in upheaval for more than seven months now – The result? Disappointment, anxiety, and depression levels have skyrocketed in youth. A recent report from the CDC shows the rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents has tripled since the pandemic began. While anxiety and stress are both physical reactions to the limits the Covid-19 has put on our kid’s social and daily lives, it’s essential to give our kids the support they need to navigate these trying times.

Third Spike in COVID-19 Cases Has Come Now in Delhi: ICMR

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New Delhi: A third spike in COVID-19 cases has come now in Delhi which is showing more cases than before, with factors like pollution, cold weather and festivals playing a major role in the rise of the infections, the ICMR said on Tuesday. Over the last few days, Delhi has reported a record daily spike in coronavirus cases. The national capital reported its biggest single-day jump of 7,745 cases on Sunday, taking its tally to 4,38,529. Responding to a question at a press briefing on the increasing number of cases in Delhi, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava said factors such as pollution, cold weather, festivals, wedding season, apart from travels in Delhi-NCR are leading to gatherings, which is resulting in spike in COVID-19 cases.