Tag: COVID-19
Must identify Mucormycosis by name not colour of fungus: Dr Randeep...
As per Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS, New Delhi, it is better not to use the term black fungus while talking of Mucormycosis as it leads to a lot of avoidable confusion.......................
Panacea Biotec to produce 100 million doses of Sputnik V annually
The first batch of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine produced at Panacea Biotec’s facilities in Baddi will be shipped to the Gamaleya Center for quality control.................
Demystifying DRDO’s ‘2-Deoxy-D-Glucose’ drug for COVID-19
The basic mechanism of the drug involves inhibiting glycolysis or one of the ways in which cells break down glucose for energy, writes Rahul Pandit, Director-Critical Care, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai........................
Student innovator from Mumbai develops ‘cool’ PPE kits for corona warriors
The design of the Cov-Tech Ventilation System ensures a complete air seal from the PPE kit. It provides a breeze of fresh air to the user in a gap of just 100 seconds...........................
Roche launches antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19, Cipla to market it...
Casirivimab and Imdevimab is indicated for restricted use in emergency situation for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in patients who are at high risk of severe COVID-19.............................
Office of PSA issues advisory to stop spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus
The advisory highlights the important role well-ventilated spaces play in diluting the viral load of infected air in poorly ventilated houses, offices etc................
Cipla launches ‘ViraGen’ Covid-19 RT-PCR test
The company has further strengthened its offerings and continues to be at the forefront of COVID care..........................
National Telemedicine Service served half a crore patients amid COVID-19 pandemic
Few states working towards rolling out special Home Isolation OPDs wherein patients can be screened remotely for COVID-19 by final year MBBS students.....................
1mg collaborates with Health Sector Skill Council & Seekify to scale...
With the second wave of COVID-19 causing widespread loss of lives, scaling up vaccination drives is the dire need of the hour to reduce hospitalizations and deaths.......................
Mucormycosis amid COVID-19: Understanding the ‘Black Fungus’ disease
Most of the patients with Mucormycosis are diabetics and have a history of taking steroids for Covid treatment that raises their sugar levels, writes Dr Manusrut.........................