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14 Jul

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Covid Positive, Admitted To Hospital

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has been admitted to a medical institution in Chennai, two days after he had been examined positive for COVID-19.The Chief Minister used to be admitted for investigations and commentary for Covid related symptoms, Kauvery Hospital stated in a release. MK Stalin had been examined positive on Tuesday. In a tweet he had then said, "There was fatigue these days and following affirmation of COVID19 on trying out I have remoted myself". He brought "Let's all stay safe carrying mask and getting vaccinated". Over the last few days the CM was viewed barring carrying masks…

13 Jul

Free Covid-19 Booster Dose For All Adults From Friday For The Next 75 Days

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All adults will be in a position to get free booster doses of the coronavirus vaccine at government centres beneath a distinct pressure over the subsequent seventy five days from Friday, officers stated on Wednesday.Aimed at enhancing the third-dose coverage, the pressure will be held as phase of the government's 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of India's Independence. So far, much less than 1 per cent of the target population of seventy seven crore in the 18-59 age team have been administered the precaution dose. However, around 26 per cent of the estimated sixteen crore…

09 Jul

West Bengal: No ‘immediate plan’ to close educational institutions as Covid cases surge

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West Bengal authorities are now planning to close educational institutions without delay, even as the state is recording an upward push in Coivd-19 cases. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said on Friday that the choice to close schools, colleges, and universities would rest with the state health department. However, he reiterated that the state government does not make college-college closure graphs now. “We will act as per the recommendations of the health department. Nothing immediate is on the cards," he asked a question. When asked about the election of student councils in faculties and universities, the education minister said…

04 Jul

P&G Health hosts Nerve Health camps across Kolkata

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P&G Health is commemorating Nerve Health Awareness Week with a host of digital and on-ground activities. To raise public awareness, the healthcare company had initiated ‘Nerve Health Camps’ at corporates and PSUs across 5 cities in India namely Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai 1st June 2022 onwards. The registered employees from corporates and PSUs underwent a Vibration Perception Threshold Test followed by a Nerve Health Test performed by a technician. The reports were shared with the employees on the same day, encouraging them to visit their doctor for further consultation. A total of five camps have been conducted so…

27 Jun

International Yoga Day celebrated this year all around the world

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaInternational Yoga Day

India once again ensured global participation for the International Day of Yoga by giving the message of being health conscious, connecting millions of people around the world with the spirit of universal brotherhood. For the first time on International Yoga Day, people in Fiji practiced yoga in Albert Park at around 3.15 AM Indian Standard Time. After Fiji, yoga was organized at the Sky Tower, New Zealand in which a large number of people took part. At the same time, people practiced yoga at the Queensland Cricket Club in Australia. Whereas in New York, United States, a grand event of…

25 Jun

9 prisoners at Nagpur Central Jail test positive for Covid

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As many as 9 inmates of Nagpur Central Jail have tested positive for Covid, an official of the municipal corporation's health department confirmed. In view of the rising number of infections, 12 inmates underwent Covid-19 tests 4 days ago. 4 of the samples came positive. Subsequently, contact tracing with the corrupt was initiated by prison authorities. On Friday, 5 more inmates tested positive for Covid-19, taking the number to 9. According to the information, the inmates have mild symptoms and have been isolated.

25 Jun

Study links inability to stand on one leg for 10 sec to high death risk

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Middle-aged people who can't stand on one leg for 10 seconds have a higher risk of losing their lives within a decade, a new study claims. Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine links the inability to balance on one leg for 10 seconds to nearly double the chance of dying from any cause over the next 10 years compared to those who choose to stand unsupported. Considering the results of the study, researchers led by Dr. Claudio Gil Araujo from Rio de Janeiro suggest that balance needs to be a part of movement checkups in older people.…

24 Jun

Workshop on rising Head & Neck cancer in Nepal

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaDr Ishita B SenDr Ishita B Sen, Dr Pushpinder Gullia, Head & Neck cancer, Nepal

A workshop on the fight against rising head and neck cancers (HNC) in Nepal has been organized recently by leading oncologists from India and Nepal. It was conducted at Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu. The workshop was attended by top Oncologists from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, India : Dr A K Anand (Radiation Oncology), Dr Ankur Bahl (Medical Oncology), Dr Vedant Kabra (Surgical Oncologist ), Dr Ishita B Sen (Nuclear Medicine Physician) and Dr Neha Kakkar (Radiation Oncology) along with Key Oncologists from Nepal: Dr Sudhip Shrestha (Medical Oncologist) and Dr Prabhat Thakur (ENT Surgical Oncologist). The agenda of the conference was to discuss case studies and clinical issues related to head…

22 Jun

Maharashtra records 40% rise in Covid cases in one day

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Covid-19 cases rose by 40% in Maharashtra (3,659) on Tuesday, as compared to the previous day, in general due to multiplied checking out on weekdays. The state registered only 1 Covid loss of life from Mumbai where an 85-year-old man with a number of persistent diseases surpassed away at some point of post-operative hospitalisation. His death increased fatalities in the town in June so far to 23. Mumbai's every day tally too registered a spike - nearly 30% from 1,310 on Monday to 1,781 on Tuesday. The daily test positivity rate continue to be excessive at 16.9%. But, as BMC…

18 Jun

Glenmark’s novel FDC for management of uncontrolled asthma

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaGlenmark, Pharmaceuticals Limited

An innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark) has launched the novel fixed-dose combination (FDC) drug - Indacaterol + Mometasone in India, for patients suffering from uncontrolled asthma. Glenmark has launched this FDC under the brand name Indamet. The drug will be available in three strengths with a fixed dose of Indacaterol 150 mcg and variable doses of Mometasone 80 mcg, 160 mcg, and 320 mcg respectively, to be taken once daily. Glenmark is the first company in India to market the innovative FDC of Indacaterol, a long-acting beta-agonist, and Mometasone Furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid that is approved by…