Should the government do more to protect the NHS?
Doctors fear they could be overwhelmed, but new measures are still not being deployed in England. Source link
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PUCHO launches AI-powered noise print anti-copy labels to protect drugs & medical device brands against counterfeits – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: PUCHO, an AI tech startup recently launched an AI-powered noise print anti-copy labels to eliminate counterfeit. The multi-lingual app is powered by Cypheme, a global artificial intelligence and brand protection solution to protect drugs and medical device brands against the growing menace of counterfeits. According to the Bengaluru-based company, PUCHO’s AI tech can … Read more
Statins May Help Protect Against Severe COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Could cholesterol-lowering statins help lower your risk of dying from COVID-19? For patients with a history of high blood pressure or heart disease, the answer appears to be yes. At least that’s the conclusion of a new study that enlisted roughly 10,500 patients across 104 U.S. … Read more
Your Blood Pressure Meds May Protect Your Memory
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age, a new study suggests. Researchers found the benefit among older people taking medications that are allowed past the “blood-brain barrier,” which is a border of … Read more
Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus. Source link
COVID Vaccines Protect Against Top Variants, WHO Says
May 21, 2021 — The COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States and Europe offer protection against the four main coronavirus variants known to exist, a World Health Organization official says. “All COVID-19 virus variants that have emerged so far do respond to the available approved vaccines,” WHO European Regional Director Hans … Read more
Covid: How should I protect myself now?
What are the actions we can take to reduce our risk of catching the virus? Source link
Covid jab probably does protect those around you
Until evidence had built up from lots of people being vaccinated, scientists could not say for sure if the jab would stop transmission – and there was concern those vaccinated might stop taking precautions, potentially leading to a rise in infections. Source link
Best practices to protect Healthcare IoT devices from cyberattacks – ET HealthWorld
by Ramneek KalraIEEE Member The current pandemic has not only put the healthcare industry at the forefront, but it has also given a significant boost to digitisation in this sector by introducing and improving the quality of e-health services in the country. A recent IEEE survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers … Read more
Vaginal Ring Could Protect Women From HIV for 3 Months
TUESDAY, March 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A vaginal ring that slowly releases an antiviral medication could protect women against HIV for up to three months, a preliminary trial suggests. It assessed two formulations of a vaginal ring that releases the antiretroviral dapivirine in the vagina over the course of 90 days. One version contained … Read more