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Black Fungus Mainly Caused By Steroids' Misuse, Says AIIMS Director
As the cases of mucormycosis aka 'black fungus' have increased in the nation, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has warned against the misuse of steroids. Dr Guleria on May 15 stated steroid-taking patients, who have diabetes or COVID-19, are more prone to the deadly fungal infection that is causing high mortality. He said as the COVID-19 cases are rising fast, steroids' misuse must be avoided to curb the black fungus.
Tags: AIIMS Delhi, Randeep Guleria, Covid-19, World Health Organization
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2.5 Billion People Likely To Suffer Hearing Loss By 2050: WHO Report
The World Health Organization's first "World Report on Hearing" has revealed that nearly 2.5 billion people will suffer from some form of hearing impairment by 2050. Out of the 2.5 billion people, 700 million will require rehabilitation and medical attention, the report added. However, it suggested that "a range of effective options" can prevent, over one billion people who are at risk and around 200 million people suffering with chronic ear… read-more
Tags: WHO, World Health Organization, Hearing Impaired, health care
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WHO Malaria Report: India Shows Significant Drop Of Cases In Last 20 Years
WHO's recent World Malaria Report 2020 has shown that India has recorded a significant drop in malaria cases during 2000-19 among the south-east Asian countries. Reportedly, the count fell to 5.6 million in 2019 from 20 million cases in 2000. The report has shown a decline in malarial deaths from 29,500 (2000) to 7700 (2019). However, India still accounts for 88% cases and reports 86% malarial deaths in the region.
Tags: World Health Organization, India, South-East Asia, Malaria
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Malaria To Gulp More Lives Than COVID-19 In Sub-Saharan Africa: WHO
The World Health Organization, in its global malaria report, has warned that death tolls due to malaria will outcount those caused by the coronavirus in the sub-Saharan Africa this year. The WHO's malaria programme director Pedro Alsonso said the death figures could be between 20,000-100,000 with mostly being young children. The report also pointed to the last year's malaria-caused global death toll of 409,000, implying a child death every… read-more
Tags: Africa, World Health Organization, Malaria, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Physical Activity May Reduce Five Million Deaths Every Year: WHO
WHO said at least five million deaths could be avoided in a year if people involved in physical activity. It also suggested workout times for different age groups. While adolescents are advised a minimum one-hour moderate work out a day, Adults aged between 18 to 64 have been advised for 75-150 minutes of intensive aerobics every week. Who added, workouts help in tackling diseases such as cancer and memory loss.
Tags: WHO, World Health Organization, Health News, Health Tips, depression
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Russian Vaccine Shows Antibody Response with No Side Effects: Lancet study
Russian COVID-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V' has shown antibody responses with no side effects in a peer study data reported in the Lancet. The vaccine also produced T-cells in first 2 phase trials. Interestingly, antibody responses were higher in post-vaccination immunity than convalescent plasma. Russia is planning to commence with vaccination of medical personnel and teachers. Russia named its vaccine after the World’s first satellite, launched by… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Coronavirus Vaccines, Russia, The Lancet, World Health Organization
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