Covid-19

Sinus Bradycardia a Possible Risk with Remdesivir
The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended adding sinus bradycardia to the product label for remdesivir as an adverse reaction of "unknown frequency."As part of its review, the committee examined all the available data on "rare" reported cases of bradycardia in patients, who re...
Physical Activity, Sleep, and Quality of Life of Asthma patients in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patients with asthma were considered to be at elevated risk early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The study showed that physical activity was less in patients with asthma. However, the groups had similar fear, perceived stress, and quality of life. Total physical activity level, vigorous physical activity level, and walking score of patients wit...
Prevalence and Incidence Rates of COVID-19 Infection among US Dentists is very Low
PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONSCOVID-19 infections among practicing dentists will likely remain low if dentists continue to adhere to guidance.The researchers found that 99.7% of the dentists had implemented enhanced infection prevention and control procedures, including -disinfecting all equipment and surfaces that are commonly touched, checking staff...
The Black Fungus: What Doctors need to know
In India, COVID-19 patients are developing a rare but fatal fungal infection, called "black fungus."  Two cases of black fungus have been detected at BIRDEM Hospital in patients who have recovered from Covid-19.According to an advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research the following conditions in Covid-19 patients increase the...
Probiotics may be beneficial in COVID-19 treatment
Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts, including enhanced immune activity and the clearance of respiratory tract infections. (FAO and WHO, UN).  Probiotics could be used as an adjunctive treatment against COVID-19.Role of probiotics to combat COVID-19It is evident that probiotics ca...
Who can & Who cannot take Covid Vaccine?
Answers of your Queries about Covid Vaccine.Questions regarding Vaccine administration and safety. 
"COVID VACCINE: Be ready to answer patient's questions" Part 1
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs from Patient’s to Healthcare Professionals.Questions regarding Vaccine Indications.
Which vaccines works against new coronavirus variant?
South Africa has put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed "disappointing" results against its new Covid variant. Scientists say the variant accounts for 90% of new Covid cases in South Africa. The trial, involving some 2,000 people, found that the vaccine offered "minim...
COVID-19 Variants -What Do They Mean?
Coronaviruses—by the very nature of their RNA-based genome—have an intrinsically higher rate of mutation than DNA-based viruses. That said, they manifest a lower rate of mutation than influenza viruses due to the presence of genetic code for an enzyme that corrects some transcription errors. Mutations naturally arise during viral replicati...
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates 89.3% Efficacy
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine has been shown to be 89% effective in large-scale UK trials. First to Demonstrate Clinical Efficacy Against COVID-19 and Both UK and South Africa Variants.
Is the Corona Vaccine safe for people with Heart disease?
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has decided that people who are at risk because of a heart condition should be among those who are prioritised to receive the vaccine.
What Doctor's need to know about Oxford's Corona Vaccine (P2)
The AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine is a recombinant adenoviral vector vaccine. Recombinant vaccines use a small piece of genetic material from a pathogen, like SARS-CoV-2, to trigger an immune response. A specific piece of the virus can be targeted, and recombinant vaccines are generally safe to use in a large population of people—even those with...