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Over 1,200 patients dead in a week, no beds or oxygen in hospitals as Delhi fights the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 situation in Delhi has reached a critical point where patients are dying in thousands and hospitals have no beds and oxygen. Read on for details.
New sweat sensor can alert impending COVID-19 cytokine storm, help save lives

Early detection of cytokine storm can help doctors save more COVID-19 patients. A new sweat sensor promises to help in this.
Brain damage from COVID-19 infection is a reality even in absence of virus in the brain

The COVID-19 virus does not infect the brain but still inflicts significant damage, says a new study. Read on to k now all the details.
What extra precautions should heart patients take during the pandemic?

In this video, Dr. K Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India, shares tips for heart patients to avoid exposure to the novel coronavirus.
Non-pulmonary symptoms of coronavirus

Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS, Delhi shares about some of the uncommon symptoms of COVID-19 he came across while treating patients infected with her virus.
What precautions one should take after recovering from COVID-19?

Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS, Delhi talks about the precautions that a patient who has recently recovered from COVID-19 should take.
Are diabetic patients more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection?

People with diabetes appear to be more likely to become severely ill due to COVID-19 infection than non- diabetic patients. Dr. Anoop Mishra, Chairman, Fortis C-DOC , explains why.
Non-convulsive seizures in COVID-19 patients can up the risk of death in hospitalized patients

Some hospitalized COVID-19 patients may experience non-convulsive seizures, which ups their risk of dying from the disease. Read on to know more.
COVID-19 infection can permanently reduce thyroid function, men more susceptible

A new study says that there is a long-term increased risk of permanently reduced thyroid function, caused by late-onset effects of the COVID-19 viral infection.
COVID-19 during pregnancy can lead to major adverse outcomes like preeclampsia, stillbirth and more

COVID-19 during pregnancy can lead to serious adverse outcomes for both the mother and baby. It increases the risk of preeclampsia, stillbirth and more.
Beware: Slow walkers with normal weight four times more likely to die from COVID-19

Experts say that slow walkers are almost four times more likely to die from COVID-19. They also have over twice the risk of contracting a severe version of the virus.
Intestinal blockage: A new danger brought on by mutated COVID-19 strains

Many doctors in Mumbai are reporting a new symptoms which they suspect may be the result of infection by a mutated strain of COVID-19. Read on to know more.
ASCOT expands into India to find the most effective treatment for COVID-19

Along with anti-covid vaccination, we also need an effective treatment is for people who already have the disease to prevent them from becoming seriously ill and dying due to it.
Hospitalised COVID-19 patients with sodium imbalance at high risk of respiratory failure, sudden death

A new study says that hospitalized COVID-19 patients with abnormal blood sodium levels have an increased risk of experiencing respiratory failure or dying.
Beware of post-COVID-19 symptoms, warn WHO experts

WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge expresses health concerns over "long-Covid" or "post-Covid". Read on to know more.
Severe COVID-19 patients may suffer eye abnormalities that might go unnoticed in hospitals

Eye screening should be considered for all patients with severe COVID-19, suggested researchers after they spotted severe eye abnormalities in some patients hospitalized in the ICU. They have also revealed the possible causes of the problems.
Lung ultrasound may help predict progression of COVID-19 to severe disease and death

Lung ultrasound, commonly used by doctors as a tool for diagnosing lung disease, can help predict the clinical progression of COVID-19 to severe diseases. Read on to know more.
Mystery behind brain fog in some COVID-19 patients unearthed: Cytokines, not virus, fuels it

New research indicates that COVID-brain may actually be the result of a cytokine storm and the COVID-19 virus may have had no role to play in this development.
This anti-cancer drug may save you from severe complications of COVID-19

Treating severe COVID-19 patients with an anti-cancer drug may reduce mortality and speed up recovery, says a new study. Read on to know more.
Pneumococcal vaccine may lessen COVID-19 symptoms and severe disease in children

Children who receive a seasonal flu shot are less likely to suffer symptoms from a COVID-19 infection, says a new study. Read on to know more.

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