Experts show optimism on future of Digital Health at PHDCCI webinar – ET HealthWorld

Experts show optimism on future of Digital Health at PHDCCI webinar – ET HealthWorld

The wearable medical device market is expected to reach more than $27 million by 2023, a spectacular jump from almost $8 million in 2017 expressed, Pradeep Multani, Sr. Vice President, PHDCCI, while speaking at the webinar on Digital Health: The Future, Series III on Mobile Digital Health Devices: The Covid-19 Pandemic Impact and Mobile Digital … Read more

WebMD Poll: Vaccine, Experts Will Mark Pandemic’s End

WebMD Poll: Vaccine, Experts Will Mark Pandemic’s End

Nov. 9, 2020 — Americans are putting their faith in a vaccine and public health experts to “mark the end” of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., a new WebMD poll finds. The poll of 1,000 respondents found 27% said a vaccine that prevents or reduces the chance of infection would signal the end … Read more

WebMD Poll: Vaccine, Experts Will Mark Pandemic’s End

WebMD Poll: Vaccine, Experts Will Mark Pandemic’s End

Nov. 9, 2020 — Americans are putting their faith in a vaccine and public health experts to “mark the end” of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., a new WebMD poll finds. The poll of 1,000 respondents found 27% said a vaccine that prevents or reduces the chance of infection would signal the end … Read more

Pollution could worsen coronavirus impact in winter, caution experts

Pollution could worsen coronavirus impact in winter, caution experts

After a couple of months of blue skies and clean air, smoky and hazy skies are back to haunt Delhi-NCR. Now, experts have cautioned people to brace for winters saying higher pollution level may worsen the impact of coronavirus. What are the experts saying? According to a report by news agency PTI, environment and health … Read more

Farm fires may spike Covid cases, mortality, warn experts

Farm fires may spike Covid cases, mortality, warn experts

It’s that time of the year again. Farm fires are back and increasing. Delhi could soon be a gas chamber. And the rise in air pollution may spike Covid-19 cases and the mortality rate, experts have warned. Despite promises by Delhi and neighbouring states like Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, nothing much has been done … Read more

Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement

Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement

Image copyright Getty Images Thousands of scientists and health experts have joined a global movement warning of “grave concerns” about Covid-19 lockdown policies. Nearly 6,000 experts, including dozens from the UK, say the approach is having a devastating impact on physical and mental health as well as society. They are calling for protection to be … Read more

Experts Reject Oleander Extract as COVID Treatment

Experts Reject Oleander Extract as COVID Treatment

Aug. 19, 2020 — Oleandrin, a toxic substance found in the poisonous oleander plant, is making headlines as a potential treatment for COVID-19 infection, raising concerns that uninformed people may eat the leaves of the plant and become ill or die. “Though renowned for its beauty and use in landscaping, this Mediterranean shrub is responsible … Read more