Some bloodstream infection bacteria grew resistant to last-resort drugs in 2020 – WHO

Some bloodstream infection bacteria grew resistant to last-resort drugs in 2020 – WHO

LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) – The first year of the coronavirus pandemic saw an increase in drug resistance in bacteria that cause bloodstream infections, even against antibiotics of last resort, a report from the World Health Organization based on data from 87 countries in 2020. The overuse or misuse of antibiotics has helped make microbes … Read more

Santa Barbara County expands mental health services catered to bilingual residents

Santa Barbara County expands mental health services catered to bilingual residents

There is still a long road to recovery from COVID-19. “The symptoms that seemed to stand out more than others were people feeling depressed or anxious or with a high level of anxiety,” explained Suzanne Grimmesey, Public Information Officer for the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness. Last fall, 5,000 people participated in a … Read more

Remote patient monitoring offers proactive care delivery – ET HealthWorld

Remote patient monitoring offers proactive care delivery – ET HealthWorld

By Dr Srinivasan Murali The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown that led to the importance of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). Since 2020, the healthcare sector has seen various technological advancements, especially in the RPM space. By reducing both hospital visits and bed time, real-time tracking and immediate treatment has gained acceptance among doctors and patients … Read more

Corona virus affects these parts of the body, causes harm

Corona virus affects these parts of the body, causes harm

COVID Effects: Even though the effect of Covid has reduced but its effect is still there. Even today there is a need to avoid it. It has a bad effect on many organs of the body. In the beginning of Covid, health experts believed that it only affects the lungs, heart, kidney, digestive system, brain, … Read more

Sneezing, dancing, driving a bus and sitting, how is ‘heart attack’ making youth its victims?

Sneezing, dancing, driving a bus and sitting, how is ‘heart attack’ making youth its victims?

Case-1: Meerut incident. Date 04 December. Three friends were going somewhere at night. One sneezed and a 20-22 year old boy fell down. He died as soon as he fell. He was immediately taken to the doctor, but could not be saved. Cause of death- Heart attack. Case-2: Bareilly incident. Date 04 December. Prayer was … Read more

Exercise may increase the effectiveness of your Covid-19 vaccine, a new study found: Here’s how to get the most benefit

Exercise may increase the effectiveness of your Covid-19 vaccine, a new study found: Here’s how to get the most benefit

Having the greatest protection against severe outcomes after Covid-19 infection is largely attributed to vaccination. However, the effectiveness of the injection may improve with physical activity, a new to study found. Elevated levels of physical activity appeared to be associated with greater effectiveness of the primary series of the covid-19 vaccine, according to new research … Read more

Maharashtra: New CoWIN app set to track ‘zero dose’ kids – ET HealthWorld

Maharashtra: New CoWIN app set to track ‘zero dose’ kids – ET HealthWorld

An upgraded version of Pune CoWIN The app, which will be launched later this month, will help authorities track digitally Vaccination status Against all beneficiaries Preventable diseaseswith Covid Vaccination ProgrammeDr. N.K. Arora said National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization. The focus will be on tracking “zero doseA part of the committee dedicated to eradication of … Read more