The Omicron variant of COVID -19 is identified as a variant of concern by WHO. This is based on the evidence that it has several mutations that may have an impact on how it behaves. Although, there is still substantial…
ECMO or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is like the heart-lung by-pass machine used in open-heart surgery. It oxygenates blood of the patient outside the body. Thus, enabling the heart and lungs to relax. When connected to an ECMO machine, blood flows…
In most of the cases, people who develop coronavirus disease may recover within 2 – 6 weeks, but some might experience long lasting symptoms. Others with severe COVID-19 may develop complications. This would require rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or…
Sputnik V is a two-dose Covid-19 vaccine. It is developed by the popular Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow. It is prepared using a similar platform to Covishield which is the most widely used vaccine in India…
Covid-19 cases are steadily declining and therefore, the states are embracing unlocking. But, a possible third wave has entered in scientific and public discourse. If a third wave of the pandemic hits India then its impact will basically depend on…
In India, COVID-19 has resulted in a rise in cases of a potentially fatal fungal infection called Mucormycosis or Black Fungus. The infection is dangerous and at present treatment is also provided for it in the Covid hospitals in Hyderabad.…
Due to the rising cases of covid, people are worried about, what to do if you are Covid positive? However, it is important to note that not just being tested covid positive is a matter of concern, but there are…
With the COVID situation rising across the world since the past one year, several developments have taken place in the field of medical sciences to deal with this pandemic. According to the medical professionals, since the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome…
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the world and in India. The Corona second wave continues to add to the number of persons infected with the viruses. Due to the huge rise in the number of patients, hospitals are being…
The COVID cases continue to rise and while the people are struggling to keep themselves safe from the deadly virus, Oxygen Concentrators and COVID vaccines have become the need of the hour. By getting vaccinated, you will be able to…
