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24 May

What is Black Fungus? Everything you should know about it

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Mucormycosis (previously known as Zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds known as micromycetes. Rhino-orbital-cerebral-mucormycosis (ROCM) is caused by molds of the order Mucorales. In this, there are a few subgroups like Rhizopus, Mucor, Rhizomucor which are most commonly involved in this infection. These fungi are angioinvasive i.e, they invade the surrounding blood vessels and destroy them resulting in tissue necrosis and death. These molds live throughout the environment and their spores are present in the air. They get lodged in the nasal cavity and adjoining sinuses. On reaching a favourable milieu they ensconce…

24 May

Covid RAT kits: Everything you need to know

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Dr Md Shakeel Ahmed, head emergency medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, says that according to ICMR, individuals who test positive using the home testing kit may be considered as true positives, and no-repeat testing is required. It should be noted the self-use test can be used by symptomatic individuals and immediate contacts of confirmed cases, as per ICMR guidelines. Users of this test will not need sample collection by a healthcare professional. This will also ease pressure on overburdened labs and reduce delays in testing. Here's answering some more of your questions regarding the kits: How does the home-testing kit…

24 May

Moderna turns down Punjab government’s request, says it does not supply to states

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Punjab’s efforts to procure Covid-19 vaccines from global manufacturers suffered a setback on Sunday after Moderna turned down the government’s request, saying it does not supply directly to states. Punjab government’s Nodal Officer for Vaccination Vikas Garg said, “They have written to us that as a part of their policy, they do not deal directly with states or private parties. They only deal with the Government of India.” Garg had written to the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based pharma and biotech company two days ago, seeking supplies of its mRNA vaccine for the state. Several other states and the Mumbai civic body have also floated global…

23 May

Indian Medical Association demands action against Ramdev for calling allopathy ‘stupid science’

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On Saturday, the Indian Medical Association(IMA) demanded the central government to take action against yoga guru Ramdev after he allegedly called allopathy a “stupid science” and also for blaming it for the death of Covid patients. IMA HQs Press Release on 22.05.2021 pic.twitter.com/rrc1LXA24n— Indian Medical Association (@IMAIndiaOrg) May 22, 2021 The IMA said Ramdev’s “unlearned” comments could mislead people. On the other hand, the Haridwar-based Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, of which Ramdev is the founder, said the remarks were taken out of context

22 May

5% discount on RGI Health Infinity plan

editor0 CommentsHealthGENERAL INSURANCE, Health Infinity plan, Reliance

Reliance General Insurance has launched an industry first initiative where the company aims to provide additional ease to its customers who are in the process of either buying or renewing their Health Infinity insurance policy with RGI, by offering an additional one time 5% discount to customers who have taken the COVID-19 vaccination. “We want to thank IRDAI for their special approval to Covid Vaccine discount in our Health Infinity product amidst a time where everyone needs to come together and collectively combat the impact of virus. By the means of this incentive, we want to encourage individuals to prioritize…

22 May

On World Meditation Day, here’s some tips for you to calm down your mind and body

editor0 CommentsHealth, LifestyleHealth, INDIA, lifestyle, Meditation

Shashank Lalwani, Mindfulness and Life Enhancement coach at Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS) said, “The power of connecting with ourselves helps to take care of our mental health and physical health. One of the most important ways to achieve this is through meditation, which helps create awareness about our emotions, go beyond and understand ourselves more." However, when one sits down to meditate for the first time, it can get difficult to concentrate as the mind wanders and certain uncontrollable thoughts float out of the way. Shashank added, “In order to combat this, here are some tips on how…

22 May

Sunderlal Bahuguna, the driving force behind the legendary Chipko movement succumbs to Covid

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Gandhian environmentalist, Sunderlal Bahuguna was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh, on May 8, and was on life support. A statement from AIIMS-Rishikesh said he had comorbidities, including diabetes and hypertension, and had contracted Covid pneumonia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Bahuguna’s demise as a “monumental loss” for the nation. “He manifested our centuries old ethos of living in harmony with nature. His simplicity and spirit of compassion will never be forgotten,” he posted on Twitter. President Ram Nath Kovind described Bahuguna as “a legend in his own right” who “made conservation a people’s movement”.…

22 May

IAF Pilot’s family calls to ban MiG-21 aircrafts after his death in crash

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Dr Anjum, a cousin of Squadron Leader Abhinav Chaudhary said, "Each year, a number of our fighter pilots are being killed during crashes of these “flying coffins” that have been discarded by the Russians in 1980. Yet our government is dilly-dallying the decision to do away with these vintage Soviet air crafts." Abhinav's Father, Satendra Chaudhary said, "I HAVE lost my son but I appeal to the government with folded hands that the MiG-21 fighter planes should immediately be phased out from the Indian Air Force (IAF) so that more parents may not have to bear such an irreparable loss.”…

21 May

Summers can be harsh: Here are a few Summer skincare tips

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Cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and founder of skin and hair care brand-Inatur, Pooja Nagdev, shares five crucial tips to make your skin feel smooth, soft, and radiant: Have a good cleansing routine Given the pollution and change in weather, cleansing once a day is not enough. It is time to make the cleansing routine more robust. Make sure you cleanse your face at least twice a day. You can also make DIY cleansers such as avocado paste — take a ripe avocado, mash it to make a paste, and use it as a mask or cleanser. Also, always read the ingredients in a…

21 May

Indian Air Force pilot killed in a MiG-21 fighter jet crash at Punjab

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A MiG-21 fighter jet crashes at Langeana village of Punjab’s Moga district, pilot was killed in the accident. The pilot has been identified as IAF MCC Squadron leader Abhinav Chaudhary who was on night training when the accident happened. The local police team and IAF officials from Bathinda and Halwara airbase reached the spot soon after the incident. After an intense four-hour search, the body of the pilot was recovered nearly 2-km away from the crash site. However, there was no other loss of life. No house or other structure suffered any damage in the village, the police said. Moga…