Published on March 8, 2021 Ahmedabad: In the beginning of the pandemic, Covid-19 patients were literally ostracized as it was not clear how the infection could spread. The early phase of pandemic also saw specific groups targeted as potential ‘super spreaders.’ A slew of medicines – both conventional and non-conventional – flooded the market and … Continue reading ‘Infodemic’ over the pandemic!
UK strain scare: 5% of positive samples to be sequenced in Gujarat
Published on March 7, 2021 AHMEDABAD: The state government has decided to send 5% of the RT-PCR positive cases randomly for genetic sequencing to ascertain the presence of different variants of Covid-19 in Gujarat. The decision has come in the wake of three Covid-19 cases in Surat which tested positive for the UK strain. A … Continue reading UK strain scare: 5% of positive samples to be sequenced in Gujarat
‘Genetic factors in Gujarat behind high morbidity’
Published on March 2, 2021 Ahmedabad: Gujaratis may want to blame the ‘foreign gene variants’ behind the high morbidity and mortality among the Covid-19 patients in Gujarat, but it could be their own specific genetic makeup, revealed a study carried out by state government-run Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC). A paper titled ‘Host genetic factors … Continue reading ‘Genetic factors in Gujarat behind high morbidity’
BPA develops pandemic protocols
Published on March 1, 2021 Ahmedabad: Those who are visually impaired are in a perilous position when it comes to remaining safe in the Covid-19 pandemic. When the government and experts advise people not to touch any surfaces unnecessarily, they have to rely heavily on their tactile senses to discern surroundings. So how to reduce … Continue reading BPA develops pandemic protocols
‘Covid-19 more severe for autoimmune rare disorders’
Published on February 28, 2021 Ahmedabad: The patients of rare diseases – primarily affected by genetic disorders – are more prone to Covid-19 infection, said city-based experts. February 28 is marked as Rare Diseases Day globally to create awareness about the diseases which are difficult to diagnose and some of which are difficult to treat. … Continue reading ‘Covid-19 more severe for autoimmune rare disorders’
February test positivity rate lowest for Gujarat
Published on February 21, 2021 AHMEDABAD: In the past 20 days, Gujarat recorded 4,965 new positive cases. The cases were found from 6.13 lakh tests conducted, giving the test positivity rate (Covid-19 positive cases per 100 tests conducted) of 0.8%. It’s the lowest monthly TPR for Gujarat since the start of the pandemic. To put … Continue reading February test positivity rate lowest for Gujarat
‘Kidney transplant from recovered coronavirus patients safe’
Published on February 21, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Can potential kidney donors continue with the process if they contract Covid-19 infection? What are the chances of viral infection spread in the recipient even though the donor has recovered from the pandemic? One of the first studies across India to assess the success rate of kidney transplants from … Continue reading ‘Kidney transplant from recovered coronavirus patients safe’
Gujarat on guard against Maharashtra mutations
Published on February 20, 2021 AHMEDABAD: After the threat of different variants of Covid-19, which are reported from the UK, South Africa and Brazil – the first cases of which have already been reported in India – the state health department is also gearing up to check the possible mutation in Maharashtra. According to reports, … Continue reading Gujarat on guard against Maharashtra mutations
Your haath ki safaai likely to lead to fingerprint ka safaaya
Published on February 18, 2021 AHMEDABAD: If you value your fingerprints, don’t overdo your sanitiser. Nehal Mistry, a bank professional, learnt this the hard way when the office biometric machine for attendance failed to recognize her fingerprints. The Bopal resident used to sanitize her hands at least 6-7 times a day. She said, “Even my … Continue reading Your haath ki safaai likely to lead to fingerprint ka safaaya
Ahmedabad: Cupid’s arrows struck some doctors in Covid wards
Published on February 14, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Dr Mehul Pargi, a resident doctor in the dermatology department at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, was among the hundreds of doctors pressed into service in early 2020 when Covid struck the state.“On the very first day of my Covid duty, charts of patients were handed over to me … Continue reading Ahmedabad: Cupid’s arrows struck some doctors in Covid wards
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