HMPV outbreak: There have been recent reports of an increase in respiratory illnesses in India due to HMPV or Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following the outbreak in China. This has led to heightened anxiety among the public. This resurgence of illnesses has evoked memories of the Covid-19 pandemic, the subsequent lockdown, and the uncertainties that accompanied … Read more
Washington: Researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict hospitalisation outcomes of geriatric patients with dementia on the first or second day of admission. Early outcome assessment means more timely interventions, better care coordination, more prudent resource allocation, focused care management, and timely treatment for these more vulnerable, high-risk patients. The findings of the study were … Read more
However, the ministry cautioned that the situation was dynamic and evolving and that the need for hospitalisation could also change. The Union health ministry on Monday said that the percentage of the active cases requiring hospitalisation at present is in the range of 5-10%, compared to the 20-23% range seen during the second wave of … Read more
He presented data to show that despite an increase in the number of cases, bed occupancy in hospitals is even lesser than one per cent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that though the number of daily COVID-19 cases and active cases are increasing in the city, there is no need to panic … Read more
Promising results mean a clinical trial has ended early and emergency authorisation is being sought. Source link
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam says that for over 70s, both the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines are 60% effective against illness after the first dose. Source link