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Dr Samkari aka Zaid Al- Samkari - a general surgeon spreading medical awareness, an author who owns an honorary shield for his charities

Dr Samkari has embarked his name in the field of medical sciences, helping people in needs

Nov 4, 2020

UAE PM now receives shot of unproven COVID-19 vaccine by Chinese pharma

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted about this development along with his photo getting vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is developed by Chinese pharma giant Sinopharm and is still under trials.

Nov 3, 2020

US no where close to flattening COVID curve; records 80,000 daily average cases

The seven-day average daily cases and deaths have been on a rise since late September, and stood at 80,800 and 826, respectively, as of Monday, CDC data showed

Nov 3, 2020

COVID's new symptom could cause disaster if misdiagnosed [details inside]

The findings revealed Pernio/chilblains, or redness and swelling of the feet and hands, commonly known as "Covid toes," lasted a median of 15 days in patients with suspected Covid-19 and 10 days in lab-confirmed cases.

Nov 1, 2020

World Vegan Day 2020: 10 biggest myths and facts about Veganism

Veganism is a good choice of lifestyle as long as it is well balanced, says expert dietician Swati Bathwal. This World Vegan Day, let's have a look at whether veganism is a myth or a fact. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 1, 2020

Karnataka braves COVID fear; recoveries more than double of new cases

With 49 succumbing to the infection in the last 24 hours, the state's death toll rose to 11,140 since the pandemic broke on March 8.

Oct 31, 2020

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first in India; govt prioritises 4 categories

As the COVID-19 vaccine trials continue, the Indian government has a plan for a phased rollout of the vaccine based on certain groups. Read on to learn more.

Oct 28, 2020

Karnataka mulling free COVID vaccine for all; talks in final stage

Opposition Congress leader Siddaramaiah had urged the state government to declare a free vaccine to the people across the state as the ruling party has promised in its poll manifesto in Bihar.

Oct 25, 2020

China selling unproven coronavirus vaccine for $60 to high-risk groups; raises concerns

Several trials are underway for a COVID-19 vaccine, but China's Sinovac Biotech is selling its unproven CoronaVac vaccine to high-risk groups in the city of Jiaxing.

Oct 25, 2020

Coronavirus active even after 18-hours in dead body; autopsy reveals [read details and share]

A doctor in Bengaluru conducted an autopsy on a COVID-19 dead body to learn details that haven't been reported before. Here are all the findings.

Oct 23, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine update: China's Sinovac vaccine is safe, Brazil institute says

São Paulo's Butantan Institute, one of Brazil's leading biomedical research centers, which is carrying out the Phase 3 tests, said the two-dose vaccine, called CoronaVac, proved to be safe in a trial so far involving 9,000 volunteers.

Oct 20, 2020

Hindurao Hospital doctors and nurses have tendered their resignation over PPE shortage.

We are not guinea pigs; Netizens furious as hospitals put Ayush doctors incharge of ICU

Let alone display the name and qualification of doctors on duty, a few also say that patients should be made aware of the fact if their doctor has availed a reservation to get medical degree.

Oct 18, 2020

Gilead's Remdesivir authorised for emergency use only

This COVID-19 drug yields positive results; may even lower respiratory tract infection

An antiviral that was used for the treatment of Ebola and has been repurposed for treatment of Covid-19, has been found to obstruct the viral replication of SARS-CoV-2, basically the stage where the virus creates copies of itself.

Oct 14, 2020

Mental Health Day: Know your food to uplift your mood; 10 foods to keep stress at bay

Did you know? Food can be a powerful tool for people dealing with depression, stress and anxiety. This Mental Health Day here is my list of 10 superfoods proven to uplift mood.

Oct 10, 2020

COVID-19 nasal swab can puncture your brain; chances are bleak

Clinicians have recorded incident of a brain fluid leak into the nose after a nasal swab test for COVID-19, after a US woman was left with a life-threatening infection following her COVID nasal swab test. But that is no reason for you to avoid tests.

Oct 3, 2020

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