The ever-popular smartwatches may have a new application: detecting COVID-19. New research suggests that the wearables could indicate a case of COVID-19 even before symptoms present in the wearer in question. The study, conducted by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States and published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, found that […]
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Amazon continues entry into e-pharmacy market
Tuesday saw tech giant Amazon consolidate its entry into the e-pharmacy market, a major driver of the digital healthcare sector. Regarded as one of the most powerful technology companies in the world, the move by Amazon in the United States was described by the Associated Press as “shaking up another industry.” As of Tuesday, consumers […]
How to provide vaccines to a billion people
India is undeniably making progress against COVID-19. However, to stave off future spikes in cases, a vaccine becomes a necessity. With an effective and safe vaccine potentially on the horizon, India now faces the logistical nightmare of administering a vaccine as rapidly as possible to avoid further socioeconomic disruption, to a population well in excess […]
Innovative imaging technology promises improved cardiac care
New Delhi, November 4, 2020: Increasing cardiovascular burden globally and the need for innovative technologies has changed the face of heart care today. With the changing lifestyles and the current pandemic leaving an impact on the heart, the situation has become more complex. This has led cardiologists to push the envelope and find new ways […]
Water crisis imminent in India’s cities, report states
Multiple Indian cities face a water crisis based on a report identifying “water risk” in the world’s cities. Of the 100 cities the report flags, almost one-third are in India. The Water Risk Filter – a digital tool developed by the World Wide Fund for Nature and Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) – identifies a […]
Indian study shows plasma therapy ineffective
Convalescent plasma therapy has shown no significant improvement in the treatment of patients hospitalised with COVID-19, according to a new study conducted in India. The study, funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in the British Medical Journal enrolled 464 adult patients, with an average age of 52. The individuals were […]
Air pollution in Delhi: Kejriwal takes a stand
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has taken a stand on air pollution in Delhi as the state government launches a campaign to safeguard the national capital’s air quality. Kejriwal said that the Yudh Pradushan ke Virudh campaign to fight air pollution in Delhi would provide separate and specific plans for thirteen identified air pollution hotspots. The […]
A people’s vaccine: Survivors speak out
Those affected by COVID-19 spoke out in advance of a high-level United Nations meeting being held today regarding the ongoing pandemic, issuing a powerful demand for a “People’s Vaccine – not a profit vaccine.” Signatories numbered at almost 1,000, encompassing people from 37 countries – including India – whose lives have been disrupted by the […]
Heart damage and COVID-19
The potential link between COVID-19 and heart damage has been underscored by new research, which indicates that even months later those affected display indicators. Researchers in the United States have found that those infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or simply coronavirus – which causes COVID-19 – may display symptoms of heart […]
eSanjeevani: Agarwal urges expanded access to e-health
Lav Agarwal, Secretary in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has urged the Government to expand access to the app eSanjeevani. eSanjeevani is a telehealth application that, The New Indian Express reported on September 8th, had been availed at that time by three lakh people. As The New Indian Express reported at the […]