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Home Health Wellness Wellness on June 26, 2022 As many as 978 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Maharashtra's Thane district, taking the tally of infections to 7,23,782, a health official said on Saturday. With the addition of the latest cases on Friday, the district currently has 5,634 active cases, he said. The toll stood at 11,902, while the count of recoveries had reached 7,04,869, the official added. Comments More COVID 19 News wellness India Emerged Successfully In The Management Of Covid-19 Pandemic: Mansukh Mandaviya wellness India Records 15,940 Covid-19 Infections, 20 Fatalities In A Day kids DCGI Panel To Review On Friday SII Applications For Covovax’s Use Among Kids Aged 2-7 Yrs, 7-11 Yrs wellness Illnesses Caused By BA.2.38 Are Mild, Self-Limiting, Says Covid-19 Study kids Long COVID In Children Can Last At … [Read more...] about Maharashtra: Thane Records 978 New Covid-19 Cases; Active Tally At 5,634

Home Health Wellness Wellness on June 25, 2022 India's tally of Covid infections rose by 15,940 in a day to reach 4,33,78,234 while the active caseload increased to 91,779, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.The death toll climbed to 5,24,974 with 20 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. Active cases rose by 3,495 in a day and now comprise 0.21 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.58 per cent, the health ministry said. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 3.30 per cent, according to the health ministry. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,27,61,481, while the case fatality rate was 1.21 per cent. According to the ministry, 196.94 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far. India's COVID-19 tally had … [Read more...] about India Records 15,940 Covid-19 Infections, 20 Fatalities In A Day

Home Health Wellness Wellness on June 21, 2022 A 15-year-old girl, born with a single-fused kidney, underwent a robotic surgery at a private facility here for the removal of a tennis ball-sized renal cyst, said doctors. According to doctors at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, the case was challenging as the doctors had to ensure the removal of the cyst with minimal damage to the solitary kidney of the child along with its blood vessels and ureter. In this case, the renal vessels and ureter were abnormally intermingled with the cyst and injury to any of these structures would have been catastrophic to the patient, said the hospital. The girl was born with developmental abnormalities that caused both her kidneys to fuse together on the left side and she had an absent right kidney. She came to the hospital with complaints of on and off pain in the left flank for over 18 months. The cyst measured 10X10 cm … [Read more...] about 15-Year-Old Girl With Fused Kidney Undergoes Robotic Surgery

Home Health Wellness Wellness on February 26, 2017 A powerful class of antibiotics used to bring relief to people with cystic fibrosis (CF) could also increase the risk of permanent hearing loss, besides kidney damage, a study has found. Aminoglycoside antibiotics is used by approximately 70,000 people worldwide who inherited the chronic disease that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys and intestine. The findings showed that patients who were administered a high dose of the antibiotics to reduce their respiratory infections were 4.79 times more likely to experience permanent hearing loss. A situation that could further worsen due to isolation, depression and cognitive decline in such patients. Aminoglycosides inhibit bacterial protein synthesis and is necessary to clear life-threatening infections, but it can also degrade auditory function in the inner ear as well as kidney function. … [Read more...] about Antibiotics Treating Cystic Fibrosis Can Be Dangerous, Know The Reasons

Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on June 23, 2022 Bacteria causing typhoid fever are becoming increasingly resistant to some of the most important antibiotics for human health, according to a study published in The Lancet Microbe journal. The largest genome analysis of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) also shows that resistant strains - almost all originating in South Asia - have spread to other countries nearly 200 times since 1990. The researchers noted that Typhoid fever is a global public health concern, causing 11 million infections and more than 100,000 deaths per year. While it is most prevalent in South Asia - which accounts for 70 per cent of the global disease burden - it also has significant impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, highlighting the need for a global response, they said. Antibiotics can be used to successfully treat typhoid fever infections, … [Read more...] about Typhoid-Causing Bacteria Have Become Increasingly Resistant To Essential Antibiotics: Lancet Study

Home Pregnancy parenting Kids Kids on June 23, 2022 A study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal on Thursday shows that children infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may experience symptoms of long-term COVID lasting at least two months [1] . Approximately 46 per cent of children who contract COVID-19 may suffer from long COVID symptoms for at least two months following the infection, according to the largest study of long COVID symptoms among children aged 0-14. Long-COVID In Children Aged 0-14: Everything You Need To Know In general, the study aimed to determine the prevalence of long-lasting symptoms among children and infants, as well as their quality of life and absence from school or day-care. Further research into the long-term effects of the pandemic on all children will be necessary for the future. Here are the study findings: A national-level sample of Danish children with … [Read more...] about Long COVID In Children Can Last At Least Two Months: Study

Home Astrology Horoscope Horoscope on June 24, 2022 Read about your daily horoscope and learn about the challenges and opportunities ahead. Here you will get all the information about love, life, work, education and lots more. Knowing about your lucky colour, number and day will help you deal with your challenges and take charge of your life. Let's see what's in store for you. Aries: 21 March - 19 April Today is giving a very good sign for the working professionals. Your work in the office will be appreciated, as well as your leadership ability will also be appreciated. The door of progress can open for businessmen. If you take your decisions wisely, then soon you can get big benefits. Situations in your personal life seem tense. Today your dispute with your spouse can turn into a big quarrel. Avoid taking any wrong decisions in anger. Your financial condition will be normal. Do not be careless about your health. … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope, 24 June 2022: Today’s Horoscope Predictions For All Zodiac Signs

Home Pregnancy parenting Basics Basics on June 24, 2022 Couples who intend to take the surrogacy route to becoming parents will have to buy a general health insurance coverage in favour of a surrogate mother for a period of 36 months, according to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules issued recently. The insurance amount should be sufficient enough to cover expenses for all complications arising out of the pregnancy and also postpartum delivery complications. According to the rules notified by the Union health ministry on June 21, the number of attempts of any surrogacy procedure on the surrogate mother should not be more than three times. The surrogate mother may be allowed for abortion during the process of surrogacy in accordance with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 came into force on January 25 this year. The rules issued on Monday also mentioned the requirements … [Read more...] about Couples Opting For Surrogacy To Buy 3-Year Health Insurance For Surrogate Mothers: Government

Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on March 31, 2010 A visit to the dentist provokes extreme fear and anxiety in many people. But a recent study suggests that acupuncture can prove helpful in the management of the uneasiness, related to dental treatment. The fear and anxiety ahead of the dental visit is a condition termed odontophobia. Up to a third of patients report moderate anxiety at the prospect of dental treatment. The authors conducted a wide research, involving a large number of dental patients. Each of the patients was moderately or extremely anxious about going to the dentist for treatment, as assessed by a validated questionnaire - the Back Anxiety Inventory (BAI). All were in their 40s and had been trying to deal with this problem of dental fear, for between two and 30 years. The BAI score was assessed before and after five minutes of acupuncture treatment, targeting two specific acupuncture points … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Helps Anxious Dental Patients

Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on June 8, 2016 Acupressure is a medical technique that is basically a combination of acupuncture and pressure. Since ancient times, this technique has been used to get relief from a myriad of health issues like headache, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, etc. As per the experts, this technique is known to stimulate blood flow and relax the muscles in the affected area. For the past few years, this trend has gained a great deal of popularity, and more and more people are trying it out every day. Especially, when it comes to soothing the symptoms of nausea, many people swear by the effectiveness of this technique. Anyone who's ever had to deal with nausea knows the uneasiness and the level of discomfort it causes. According to the experts, the trigger point for getting relief from nausea lies in the inside of your wrist. It is known as the pericardium acupressure point. … [Read more...] about Acupressure Point To Get Relief From Nausea