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India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

India registered 12,885 new Covid-19 cases and 461 deaths in the last 24 hrs

Nov 5, 2021

Known for reducing diabetes, sorghum can help boost immunity, especially amid Covid: Study

Studies indicate that while the juice from stem/stalk of the crop can be utilised for production of ethanol, jaggery and nutritive low calorie sugar syrup, the grains obtained can be used extensively as a healthier flour, replacing 'maida' or 'wheat flour'.

Nov 5, 2021

Human brain cells not infected by Covid virus: Study

For the study, the team adapted a form of skull base surgery to remove tissue from the olfactory mucosa and bulb of Covid-19 patients within about an hour of their death.

Nov 4, 2021

Brains of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder Undergo Structural Changes; Increases Episodes of Mania [Study]

A new study has was found that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, undergoes considerable abnormal changes over time in people with bipolar disorder.

Nov 4, 2021

Covaxin's shelf life extended to 12 months; CDSCO approves after reviewing data [details]

The CDSCO had given its approval for extending the shelf life to nine months after Bharat Biotech submitted updated accelerated and real-time stability data of Covaxin, whihc is now further extended to 12 months from the date of manufacturing.

Nov 3, 2021

Niloufer hospital, one of Telangana's biggest government-run hospital located near Lakdikapul, Hyderabad

Infant dies after oxygen denied over ₹100 bribe in Hyderabad; hospital denies allegations [details]

The little boy was suffering from lung ailments and breathed his last on Saturday. The matter gained attention only when it was brought to light on Sunday.

Nov 1, 2021

Zydus Cadila's COVID vaccine could cost as low as Rs 265 per dose [details inside]

Zydus Cadila had proposed a price of Rs 1,900 for its three-dose regimen, and the government is said to be negotiating with the manufacturer to bring down the price.

Oct 31, 2021

Delta variant detected in 99% COVID samples: Delhi govt data

In the months of June and July, 90 percent and 52 percent of samples were detected with delta variants.

Oct 31, 2021

New Plasma Technology Neutralizes 99.99% SARS-CoV-2 Virus In Contaminated Masks; Hope for PPE Reuse [Details]

In a new study, researchers have described a new disinfection technique utilizing cold plasma that can effectively inactivate the novel coronavirus and make face masks reusable.

Oct 28, 2021

New nanoparticles designed to communicate only with cancer cells; potential for drug-free therapies [details]

In a new multi-institutional study, scientists have described new gold nanoparticles that are activated when they encounter cancer cells, and slowdown their growth.

Oct 26, 2021

Common Antidepressant Used to Treat Agitation in Dementia Patients Ineffective; May Increase Mortality [Study]

According to a new study, mirtazapine—an antidepressant used to treat agitation in individuals with dementia—offered no more benefit than a placebo did.

Oct 23, 2021

Shape of Virus May Decide Outcome of RSV Infection; Can Affect Activation of Key Immune Proteins [Study]

According to a new study, when the RSV changes shape,an essential viral protein also changes shape; this can affect the manner in which protective proteins within the immune system are activated.

Oct 23, 2021

Children With COVID-19 Carry High Viral Loads; Can Harbor Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Virus Similar to Hospitalized Adults [Study]

A new multi-institutional study has stated that there is no correlation between the severity of disease and viral load in pediatric cases of COVID-19.

Oct 16, 2021

'Broken Heart' Syndrome On Rise Among Women; Higher In Middle-aged, Older Women [Study]

According to a new study, there has been a rising incidence in the diagnoses of 'Broken Heart' syndrome, which is also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, among women.

Oct 14, 2021

Common Virus Found to Manipulate Immune Genes to Disrupt Defenses; May Boost Vaccine and Drug Development [Study]

In a new study, researchers have discovered that a protein produced by RSV known as nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) can impede the immune defenses of the body.

Oct 13, 2021

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