Home Health Wellness Wellness on May 14, 2022 The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, becomes almost immediately nonviable if deposited on a cash banknote, according to a study. The research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, suggests that the use of credit and debit cards over cash as a COVID-19 prevention measure is not advisable. The researchers found that the virus shows greater stability on plastic money cards, with the live virus still being detected 48 hours after initial deposition. However, no viable virus was detected on either cash or card that was randomly sampled in the study, the researchers said. "Early in the pandemic, we had this massive outcry for businesses to stop using cash; all these businesses just followed this advice and said OK we are credit card only," said study author Richard Robison, a professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) in the US. "I thought, 'Wait a minute, … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Virus Is Not Viable On Cash Banknotes, Study Finds
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Zika Virus Reported In Pregnant Woman In India: Know Its Causes, Symptoms And Treatments
Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on July 10, 2021 A recent news report talks about a case of a pregnant woman in Kerala who has been diagnosed with Zika virus infection. This is the first case of infection in the state and 13 more people are under suspicion. The reports of these people have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune and the result is awaiting. Amidst COVID-19, the case of another life-threatening vector-borne infection has alarmed people and the Health Department of India. According to Veena George, Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Kerala, the 24-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) on June 28 with fever, red rashes and headache and after showing signs of Zika virus infection, she was tested further at the NIV Pune. disorders-cure First Case Of Vertical Penile Fracture Reported In UK Man: All About Penile … [Read more...] about Zika Virus Reported In Pregnant Woman In India: Know Its Causes, Symptoms And Treatments
Mozambique Sees First Wild Polio Case Since 1992; Pandemic May Have Caused Children To Miss Polio Vaccination
Home Pregnancy parenting Baby Baby on May 21, 2022 Africa was declared free of wild poliovirus just two years ago. Now, it's got a new outbreak on its hands. Mozambique reported its first case since 1992 on Wednesday, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It's the second case to be detected on the continent this year, after Malawi reported Africa's first case in five years in February. The case in Mozambique was detected in a child in the country's northeastern Tete province, according to the WHO. Like the case reported earlier this year in Malawi, genomic sequencing shows it is linked to a strain that circulated in Pakistan in 2019. A nationwide vaccination campaign launched in Malawi in March targeting children aged 5 years and younger. Mozambique also recently carried out its own campaign, the WHO said. "The detection of another case of wild polio virus in Africa is greatly concerning, even if it's … [Read more...] about Mozambique Sees First Wild Polio Case Since 1992; Pandemic May Have Caused Children To Miss Polio Vaccination
Scientists Discover Cell Protein That Keeps Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus Dormant: All About The Cancer Type
Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on May 15, 2022 Kaposi sarcoma is a soft tissue tumour (starts in muscle, fat, nerves, skin and blood vessels) that has different appearances and outcomes and affects a range of populations. The cancer type is most commonly found in immunocompromised people, such as those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or those having immunosuppression as a result of an organ transplant. [1] According to a recent published study in the journal Cell Reports, a team of scientists have discovered a protein in the nucleus of cancer cells, as a key factor, that keeps the herpesvirus (one that causes Kaposi's sarcoma) inactive and unnoticed by the immune system, leading to late diagnosis of the condition. [2] The virus belongs to the Epstein-Barr virus family and is associated with AIDS-related Castleman's illness and a variety of malignancies, including Kaposi sarcoma and primary … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover Cell Protein That Keeps Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus Dormant: All About The Cancer Type
Haven’t Had Covid-19 Yet? It Could Be More Than Just Luck
Home Health Wellness Wellness on May 20, 2022 We all know a few of those lucky people who, somehow, have managed to avoid ever catching COVID. Perhaps you're one of them. Is this a Marvel-esque superpower? Is there any scientific reason why a person might be resistant to becoming infected, when the virus seems to be everywhere? Or is it simply luck? More than 60% of people in the UK have tested positive for COVID at least once. However, the number of people who have actually been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is thought to be higher. The calculated rate of asymptomatic infections varies depending on the study, though most agree that it's fairly common. But even taking into account people who have had COVID and not realised it, there is still likely a group of people who have never had it. The reason why some people appear immune to COVID is one question that has persisted throughout the … [Read more...] about Haven’t Had Covid-19 Yet? It Could Be More Than Just Luck
Oestrogen Treatment Linked With Reduced Covid Mortality: Study
Home Health Wellness Wellness on May 19, 2022 Receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of a recorded diagnosis of COVID-19 was associated with a reduction in mortality from the viral disease, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Family Practice, analysed the association between hormone replacement therapy or combined oral contraception use, and the likelihood of death in women with COVID-19. The researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Southampton in the UK investigated combined oral contraception, which contains oestrogen, because some recent observational data suggests that women taking oral contraceptives have a lower risk of acquiring COVID-19. They used a retrospective cohort with medical records from the Oxford-Royal College of General Practitioners Research and Surveillance Centre primary care database. The team identified a group of 1,863,478 women … [Read more...] about Oestrogen Treatment Linked With Reduced Covid Mortality: Study
World Hepatitis Day 2021: What Is Hepatitis? Everything You Need To Know About This Condition
Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on July 28, 2021 Hepatitis is a serious condition that causes inflammation of the liver. It is most commonly caused by a viral infection, however, drugs, alcohol, toxins and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis [1] . Hepatitis is caused by five viruses: hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis D virus (HDV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV). Every year, hepatitis causes nearly 1.4 million deaths and HBV and HCV are responsible for about 90 per cent of these deaths and the rest is caused by other types of hepatitis viruses [2] . As per the World Health Organization (WHO) in the year 2015, 1 in 3 people were infected by HBV or HCV and 1.3 million people have died due to this disease. In this article we will cover the different types of hepatitis, its causes, symptoms and treatment. Causes of Hepatitis Hepatitis is … [Read more...] about World Hepatitis Day 2021: What Is Hepatitis? Everything You Need To Know About This Condition
Trained Sniffer Dogs May Accurately Detect COVID Infected Airport Passengers: Study
Home Health Wellness Wellness on May 18, 2022 Trained sniffer dogs can accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Global Health. This method of detection is likely to be valuable, not only in the early stages of a pandemic when other resources might not yet be available, but also to help contain an ongoing pandemic, the researchers said. A key finding was that the dogs were less successful at correctly identifying the Alpha variant as they had been trained to detect the wild type. This just goes to show how good dogs are at distinguishing between different scents, they said. It is thought that dogs are able to detect distinct volatile organic compounds released during various metabolic processes in the body, including those generated by bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. The researchers from the University of … [Read more...] about Trained Sniffer Dogs May Accurately Detect COVID Infected Airport Passengers: Study
Biological E Ltd Reduces Price Of Its Covid-19 Vaccine Corbevax To Rs 250 Per Dose
Home Health Wellness Wellness on May 17, 2022 Biological E Ltd or BioE, a Hyderabad-based biotechnology and biopharmaceutical company, stated on Monday that the price of their COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax has been reduced from Rs.840 to Rs.250 per dosage. The cost to the end-user would be Rs 400 per dose, including taxes and administrative fees. Corbevax is also available in a single-dose container, making vaccine administration easier. Biological E has produced a vaccine for COVID-19 in cooperation with Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. The company conducted Phase 2 and 3 multicentre clinical trials in 624 children aged 5 to 12 and 12 to 18 years old before receiving EUA for vaccination. According to the company, BioE has reduced the price of its vaccine to make it affordable and to help expand its reach to protect a large number of children from the virus. disorders-cure Scientists … [Read more...] about Biological E Ltd Reduces Price Of Its Covid-19 Vaccine Corbevax To Rs 250 Per Dose
Weekly Horoscope, 15 May To 21 May 2022, Check This Week Horoscope Prediction For All Zodiac Signs
Home Astrology Horoscope Horoscope on May 15, 2022 How will the upcoming seven days be for you? If you are curious to know, then read your weekly horoscope. Here you will get all the information related to every area of your life. So let's see what ups and downs are going to happen in your life this week. Aries: 21 March - 19 April Salaried people are advised to remain cautious. Too much carelessness towards work can create problems for you. There is also the danger of losing your job. If you are unemployed and looking for employment for a long time, then this week you can get good results. However, you are advised to work harder. Businessmen are advised to avoid any major changes at this time. If you do business in partnership, then during this time you may have to take some tough and important decisions. On the financial front, this week can prove to be better for you than last week. The list of expenses maybe … [Read more...] about Weekly Horoscope, 15 May To 21 May 2022, Check This Week Horoscope Prediction For All Zodiac Signs