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Jan, 2022
Lately, a large number of people who were treated for Covid-19 or viral infection are experiencing fatigue syndrome that slows down recovery, said, health experts. Viruses that have been dormant can cause inflammation of the nerves leading to symptoms…
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Jan, 2022
While Covid-related restrictions can play havoc with one's physical and mental health, one can make appropriate lifestyle changes to sail through these unprecedented times. Amid the raging pandemic and fear of getting infected by Omicron, a highly-infectious strain of Coronavirus, following Covid-19 appropriate behavior like maintaining social distancing, masking up, good hand hygiene, and not getting out of the house unless it's urgent is the need of the hour. While Covid-related restrictions can play havoc…
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Oct, 2021
About 5% of Covid-19 patients suffer from the severe form of infection requiring a longer hospital stay, oxygen support and ICU admissions The World Health Organization (WHO) last week defined ‘post-Covid’ or what is commonly known as ‘long-Covid’, a…
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Sep, 2021
Covid-19, as we all know, shows side effects even after you’ve had the infection. It can trigger painful fibromyalgia, a rheumatic condition characterized by joint stiffness and pain, fatigue, irregular sleep patterns, and muscle aches. Read on to know more. Those who have battled Covid-19 are aware of the various complications that can arise in the post-Covid stage. From fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, sleep troubles to low energy levels,…
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Aug, 2021
A 63-year-old woman succumbed to the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 in Maharashtra recently. The woman was diabetic and vaccinated with both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. This has further raised concerns about the efficacy of vaccines against the…
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Aug, 2021
Will it be feasible to mix a dose of each of Covishield and Covaxin to fight coronavirus better? An expert shares his thoughts. For months altogether, the Covid-19 vaccine has been the buzzword. People have been contemplating whether to get doses of Covaxin or Covishield. While they were reportedly found to be safe and impactful during the clinical trials in their own ways, experts are contemplating mixing doses of both these…
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Jul, 2021
Two variants of the coronavirus disease have recently come into focus as cases emerge around the world and in India. Mumbai-based experts unpack how these new ‘variants of interest’ differ from previously-known variants Eleven cases of the Kappa variant…
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Jun, 2021
Doctors say it is safe to continue with exercising after taking the Covid vaccine but advise against taking up strenuous activities that the body is not used to within two to three days of taking the jab. With Covid-induced lockdowns leading to the closure of gyms and parks in most states, people again have been strapped to their couches for months like last year. To stick to their exercise routine,…
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Jun, 2021
Gray matter is vital for processing information in the brain, enabling individuals to control movement, memory, and emotions. Covid-19 is not only a respiratory infection but takes a toll on the brain too and is linked to reduced gray matter, neurologists…
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Jun, 2021
On April 19, 2021, when the single day count of Covid patients in Nashik District reached to a high of 6800 and there was a shortage of Covid beds everywhere, 55 year old Mrs. Ratmala Upadhyay got admitted to a hospital in Satpur area of the city, her score of HRCT scan was 2. She was treated there for 8 days but her condition showed no sign of any improvement,…
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