Is the Pandemic Over? If Only It Were That Simple

Is the Pandemic Over? If Only It Were That Simple

Sept. 21, 2022 – President Joe Biden says the pandemic is over. The World Health Organization says the end is in sight. Many of us would rather talk about almost anything else, and even New York City has dropped most of its COVID protocols. Biden’s claim (made to reporter Scott Pelley on Sunday on 60 … Read more

Driving impact in healthcare through simple and scalable tech innovations – ET HealthWorld

Driving impact in healthcare through simple and scalable tech innovations – ET HealthWorld

By Abhijit Bose About 75 percent of India’s population resides in villages whereas the majority of doctors and medical professionals practice in urban areas. Access to quality healthcare and consulting with certified doctors is a massive challenge for people living in rural areas, thus making it difficult for them to get the right healthcare advice … Read more

Simple Covid test gives results in 90 minutes

Simple Covid test gives results in 90 minutes

Image copyright Imperial College London A rapid test can accurately diagnose a coronavirus infection within 90 minutes without needing a specialist laboratory, say scientists. The study by Imperial College London showed the “lab-on-a-chip” gave comparable results to current tests. The device is already being used in eight NHS hospitals to quickly identify patients who are … Read more

Simple Test Shows Which Face Masks Are Best

Simple Test Shows Which Face Masks Are Best

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to face masks, not all are equally effective, a new study finds. Duke University researchers developed a way of testing various types of masks to see which did the best job of stopping droplets coming from people’s mouths, … Read more