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Oct, 2020
Shaista Pathan, 47, a native of Palghar, is suffering from memory loss and brain fog after testing positive for COVID-19. According to a report in Times Of India (TOI), Pathan was rushed to Mumbai’s Wockhardt Hospital on August 14…
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Oct, 2020
A 48-yr old gentleman was successfully treated with speech therapy for COVID-19 associated stroke at Wockhardt Hospital, South Bombay. With appropriate rehabilitation therapy and a positive attitude, patients with residual neuro-deficits can also show remarkable improvement. Mr. Tirupati Swami, an avid singer, a resident of Ulhasnagar who works in Indian Oil Corporation developed fever, cough and generalized weakness and was diagnosed as COVID 19 positive on 8th August. He was admitted…
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Oct, 2020
Looking after your own mental health is even more important now given the uncertainty surrounding the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Perhaps, we’re still trying to adjust to the new realities of working from home, home-schooling of children, a…
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Sep, 2020
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs due to abnormal plaque deposition in nerve cells resulting in their progressive loss. While the country is seeing a rapid increase is daily cases of coronavirus cases, non-COVID patients also continue to suffer as access to healthcare becomes increasingly difficult for them. Elderly and those with cognitive issues are particularly vulnerable. On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, which is celebrated on…
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Sep, 2020
Coronaviruses (CoV) belong to a large family of viruses that may lead to respiratory illnesses, ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). This year,…
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Sep, 2020
Dr Jeenam Shah, Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist, Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai Lungs are one of the most important organs in the body, providing oxygen for all bodily functions and keeping you healthy. Our lungs thrive on movement and physical activity. But amid lockdown, our movements have been limited. Here are a few vital tips to boost lung health during the pandemic. India is reeling under coronavirus. Covid-19 causes respiratory disease and in…
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Aug, 2020
COVID-19 is the virus that causes respiratory disease and in serious cases, it can lead to pneumonia. If one exhibits symptoms such as respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties then he/she may suffer from Coronavirus.…
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Aug, 2020
It is no brainer that wearing a mask can be a task for you as it can be harsh on your skin. One cannot avoid wearing it as it is one of the potential measures to slow the spread of Coronavirus. Wearing masks for a longer period of time can invite skin irritation, bruises, or even breakouts. Here are a few essential tricks to take care of your skin while wearing…
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Aug, 2020
Are you a new parent? Worried about how to take care of your little one during the pandemic? Yes, new parents may face difficulties in terms of keeping their newborns hale and hearty. To slow the spread of this…
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Aug, 2020
bananas: Balking at Banana flowers: Indians are rediscovering old ways of cooking food during Covid-19 lockdown - The Economic Times 100Cleaning banana flowers takes time. You must first oil your hands to prevent staining. Then the dark red outer bracts are peeled off to reveal rows of delicate blooms. These must be individually picked and the inedible parts, a stiff sheath and long stamen, painstakingly picked out from each one.…
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