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Dec, 2020
Medical experts say that a coronavirus vaccine for children may take more time than expected as kids are not the target group in the current situation. Experts say adults may be most vulnerable to the coronavirus, but ending the…
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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 after she complained of abdominal pain and headache. When she arrived at the hospital, she was reportedly restless, drifting in and out of consciousness and disturbed. “When she arrived, even five…
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14
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,…
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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 lack of physical contact with our family members, colleagues and friends - all these changes to our routines can be challenging for all of us. Yet, for some people, especially those…
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21
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…
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14
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, a new strain of coronavirus was discovered, which has not been previously identified in human beings, also known as a novel coronavirus (nCov). COVID-19 causes respiratory disease and in serious cases,…
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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…
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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. More severe cases of COVID-19 can also cause severe acute respiratory syndrome and kidney failure. These symptoms can be particularly dangerous for elderly patients or people with existing health conditions. This…
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25
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…
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14
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 deadly virus, it is advised to stay indoors and only step out when necessary while following Covid-19 protocol. Hence, during these challenging times, new parents will have a tough time ensuring…
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