Health

Singapore Battling Unusual Covid-19 Surge; Record Infections, 10 More Deaths

Singapore recorded 10 new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, taking the toll to 349.

Oct 28, 2021

By Reuters

What is Donovanosis? US at Risk of 'Flesh-Eating' Sexually Transmitted Infection?

Donovanosis is mostly spread through vaginal or anal sex, although it can sometimes spread during oral sex. The infection leads to thick sores on the genital region and can progressively damage body tissue.

Oct 27, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

FDA to Hold Key Meeting to Decide if Pfizer Vaccine Can be Given to Children 5-11

Some 28 million children aged 5 to 11 in the US may be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine in the first two weeks of November,.

Oct 26, 2021

By IANS

Coronavirus

Pfizer Vaccine for Kids 9-11 is 90.7% Effective; Doses to be Given Three Weeks Apart

The data show that the two-dose primary series of the vaccine given to children from 5 to less than 12 years of age confers a high degree of protective efficacy against Covid-19

Oct 23, 2021

By IANS

Mental Daily Owner's Four Techniques To Relieve Stress And Anxiety

According to the owner of the American psychology research site Mental Daily, there are many breathing techniques that can help put anxiety under full control.

Oct 21, 2021

By IBT Desk

FDA Approves 'Mix and Match' Strategy for All Covid-19 Vaccines Approved in US

The decision paves the way for millions more people in the U.S. to get the additional protection with the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus causing breakthrough infections among some who are fully vaccinated.

Oct 21, 2021

By IANS

Oxygen cylinder kills South Korean man in MRI accident

South Korean Patient Dies After Oxygen Cylinder Gets Sucked into an MRI Machine

The oxygen tube connected to the patient moved about 2m and was sucked into the machine, hitting and killing him.

Oct 19, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

CDC Raises Singapore Travel Risk to Highest Level as Daily Covid-19 Cases Breach 2,500

"Because of the current situation in Singapore, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading Covid-19 variants", said the CDC.

Oct 19, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Coronavirus

The Future of Tech: Revolutionizing Healthcare

A world leading genomics company, BGI Group, is working to revolutionize cancer treatment by utilizing the next generation DNBSEQ™ NGS technology platform to provide whole genome sequencing faster and at a lower cost than other platforms.

Oct 19, 2021

By IBT Desk

China's Inhalable Covid Vaccine as Booster Shot May Boost Antibodies 300-Fold

Taking an inactivated vaccine as a booster after two inactivated vaccine shots, increases the neutralising antibodies by only 30 times.

Oct 19, 2021

By IANS

Coronavirus

Covid-19 Vaccines Cause Fertility Problems? ESPN Reporter Quits Job Citing Her Effort to Conceive a Second Child

Allison Williams posted a five-minute video on Instagram to explain her decision, saying she is "so morally and ethically not aligned with this" as she and her husband are looking to have another child.

Oct 18, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Coronavirus

Single Shot J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Should Have Been a 2-Shot Jab From Beginning, Says Fauci

The US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Friday that all adults who received the single-dose J&J shot should get a second vaccine at least two months after their first dose.

Oct 18, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Coronavirus

US FDA Backs Half-Dose Moderna Booster for at-risk Adults

Earlier this month, the US regulators had authorised Covid booster shots of Pfizer and BioNTech's.

Oct 15, 2021

By IANS

Coronavirus

Keeping patients safe: product safety engineer Krishna Singhal on what modern technology can do to ensure security for medical procedures

Krishna Singhal said Improvements in the area of MRI scanning are of tremendous importance, as it is estimated that the U.S. alone conducts approximately 40 million MRI scans annually.

Oct 14, 2021

By Alexander Maxwell

Russia's Sputnik Light Vaccine is 83% Effective Against Covid, Says Study

The one-shot vaccine, when administered alone, demonstrated 70 per cent efficacy against infection from the Delta variant.

Oct 14, 2021

By IANS

Coronavirus

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What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

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Singapore Battling Unusual Covid-19 Surge; Record Infections, 10 More Deaths

What is Donovanosis? US at Risk of 'Flesh-Eating' Sexually Transmitted Infection?

FDA to Hold Key Meeting to Decide if Pfizer Vaccine Can be Given to Children 5-11

Pfizer Vaccine for Kids 9-11 is 90.7% Effective; Doses to be Given Three Weeks Apart

Mental Daily Owner's Four Techniques To Relieve Stress And Anxiety

FDA Approves 'Mix and Match' Strategy for All Covid-19 Vaccines Approved in US

South Korean Patient Dies After Oxygen Cylinder Gets Sucked into an MRI Machine

CDC Raises Singapore Travel Risk to Highest Level as Daily Covid-19 Cases Breach 2,500

The Future of Tech: Revolutionizing Healthcare

China's Inhalable Covid Vaccine as Booster Shot May Boost Antibodies 300-Fold

Covid-19 Vaccines Cause Fertility Problems? ESPN Reporter Quits Job Citing Her Effort to Conceive a Second Child

Single Shot J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Should Have Been a 2-Shot Jab From Beginning, Says Fauci

US FDA Backs Half-Dose Moderna Booster for at-risk Adults

Keeping patients safe: product safety engineer Krishna Singhal on what modern technology can do to ensure security for medical procedures

Russia's Sputnik Light Vaccine is 83% Effective Against Covid, Says Study

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

Scientists Confirm Deadly Bird Flu in Mainland Antarctica; Poses Risk for Penguins and Environment

Scientists Confirm Deadly Bird Flu in Mainland Antarctica; Poses Risk for Penguins and Environment