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UV-C based baggage disinfection system developed for deployment at airports, railway stations and other complexes – ET HealthWorld

18 July 2020 by Admin

NEW DELHI: In order to control spread of infection through baggage at airports and railway stations, scientists at Hyderabad-based R&D centre of science & technology ministry in collaboration with a Noida-based company have developed baggage disinfection system which can efficiently disinfect 360-degree surface of any baggage within eight seconds. The system, known as KritiScan UV … Read more

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

17 July 2020 by Admin

Image copyright Getty Images Coronavirus is a completely new infection in people. Nobody had immunity to the virus at the start of the pandemic, but immunity is the key to getting life back to normal. And understanding what immunity to the virus looks like and how long it lasts is crucial for understanding what happens … Read more

Evolving role of AI, IoMT and Big Data analytics have redefined the shape of Indian healthcare market – ET HealthWorld

16 July 2020 by Admin

(Representative image) by Inderpreet Kambo The market forces, growing millennial population and technology adoption has rapidly transformed India’s healthcare in the last decade or so. There is a higher dependency on digital technology, providers are leveraging smarter decision systems and patients are more aware than ever about their healthcare needs. In addition, India has seen … Read more

What happens when the world’s population shrinks?

16 July 2020 by Admin

Image copyright Getty Images Falling fertility rates could mean most countries see their populations shrink by the end of the century. The world will have to begin to reckon with the consequences of a smaller, older population. 1. It could be good news for poorer countries We’re looking at very different situations in different parts … Read more

She’s fit, young, and has been ill with Covid for months

13 July 2020 by Admin

Image copyright Molly Williams Image caption Molly Williams could squat with 105kg before she became ill Four months after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, doctors are still on a steep learning curve. One surprise is just how long symptoms seem to last, for some patients. Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) talks … Read more

Who can be in my bubble?

6 July 2020 by Admin

Image copyright Getty Images As lockdown restrictions are eased further, people across the UK can now set up support bubbles. The aim is to help people who’ve been cut off from friends and family. Those inside a support bubble count as one household and do not have to socially distance from one another. What is … Read more

UK weather: What is the UV Index and why could it break UK records?

25 June 2020 by Admin

The UK could experience some of the highest UV levels ever recorded, on Thursday. Source link

UK weather: What is the UV Index and why could it break UK records?

25 June 2020 by Admin

The UK could experience some of the highest UV levels ever recorded, on Thursday. Source link

Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained

3 May 2020 by Admin

Antibodies test A medical test that can show if a person has had the coronavirus and now has some immunity. The test detects antibodies in the blood, which are produced by the body to fight off the disease. Asymptomatic Someone who has a disease but does not have any of the symptoms it causes. Some … Read more

Coronavirus: What is the risk to men over 50?

17 April 2020 by Admin

Prof Ian Hall, Professor of Molecular Medicine, University of Nottingham, said: “I am not convinced this completely explains the increased risk of severe disease in men, so it seems possible there may be some other as yet unidentified factor playing a role.” Source link