U.S. FDA approves first COVID-19 test kit for home use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had accepted the primary COVID-19 self-testing kits for home utilization that gives results inside 30 minutes.
The single-use test, made by Lucira Health, has been given emergency use approval with self-gathered nasal swab tests in people matured 14 and more who are in the radar of COVID-19 by their health-care providers.
Trump threatens to withhold vaccine for NY
As the US was getting ready for the last endorsement of Covid-19 vaccines, the governmental issues behind it arrived at another level with Donald Trump taking steps to retain them from New York state since the Governor had been in doubt of his arrangement to accelerate their accessibility. I don't trust the federal government and would set up my panel to approve the vaccine- Andrew Cuomo
A story of Rahul and Rohan- United by neighbourhoods divided by vaccinations
Vaccines could save up to millions of lives every year; however, due to the considerable gap where every 1 in 5 children misses out on life-saving vaccines, Rohan was one of them. He was a part of 19.7 million kids who before the age of 1 remain unvaccinated. While Rahul, on the other hand, got his vaccines on time and excelled in achieving his dreams. Watch this story presented by MobiHealth.
Scientists Found a Caterpillar That Eats Plastic. Could It Help Solve our Plastic Crisis?
Researchers from Brandon university have found a solution for the most dreadful component contributing to global warming- PLASTICS. Scientists say that certain species of caterpillars can eat plastics; there are about 50 of them. The greater wax moth is one of them. It loves to feed on non-biodegradable waste. To know more about how does caterpillar metabolize plastic read the article by Eric Betz
CureVac deal takes EU's COVID vaccine supplies close to 2 billion
The European Union (EU) on Monday went into a concurrence with German biopharmaceutical firm CureVac to get up to 405 million portions of its potential Covid antibody. This arrangement takes the all-out potential vaccines made sure by the EU to almost 2 billion dosages. CureVac had before asserted its vaccine can stay stable at 5°C for at any rate three months.
Are sore nipples around ovulation a sign of pregnancy?
Well, where several hormones trigger ovulation & sore nipples are a common pregnancy symptom, this does not necessarily come as one of the most prominent ones. Ovulation and the days immediately after are too early to claim to be pregnant and have pregnancy symptoms. Therefore, nipple soreness around ovulation cannot indicate pregnancy, even if a person conceives in that month.
World Health Organization records 65 cases of COVID-19 among staff
The World Health Organization (WHO) has detailed 65 instances of COVID among staff based at its HQ in Geneva, Switzerland, Associated Press, referring to an inner email, revealed. Almost most of the cases were in individuals working from home. 32 of the contaminations were in staff who had been taking a shot at premises at the HQ, the report additionally said.
Centre to airlift docs, provide additional ICU beds for Delhi
Indeed, even as the city wrestled with a normal of 90 COVID related deaths every day in the previous week, the Centre made the Delhi government aware of the chance of a further spike in the wake of crammed markets during the festive season and called for multiplying of RT-PCR tests. It offered to airlift paramedical staff to increase the city's medical assets and bring more ICUs and ventilators.
We'll Covid-19 under control by listening to experts: Kamala Harris
US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris said the Biden organisation would check the impact of Covid pandemic in the nation by tuning in to the specialists. She added that the organisation would likewise execute "cross country testing and tracing" and guarantee "vaccines are protected and free for all". As American biotechnology organisation Moderna declared its potential vaccine is 94.5% successful.
Video gaming can benefit mental health, find Oxford academics
An Oxford study has asserted that playing computer games can be useful for an individual's psychological well-being. The examination utilized industry information on real recess for two computer games. It said the individuals who got happiness from playing had positive responses. Experiences of capability and social association through games may add to prosperity, the examination recommended.
Nebulizer for baby: know-how and when to use
Nebulizer is a special device that warms or otherwise changes a liquid solution into a fine mist that's easy to inhale. Nebulizers are useful in treating certain respiratory conditions like croups & pneumonia. They allow infants to take in medication while breathing as they usually would. The medicine goes deep into the lungs while breathing the mist. This makes breathing a lot easier.
What is Petechiae and Why is it common in children
Petechiae is a skin condition that is characterized by flat, tiny, pinpoint red spots that are usually less than 1 to 2 millimetres in diameter. Most common causes or reasons for petechiae in babies can be meningitis. Symptoms and signs of petechiae in babies include developing a rash, dark-coloured urine, fever, sleepy or drowsy. This can highly be prevented by vaccinating your child.
7 Interesting and Fun Word Games for Kids
Wondering what word games do for your kids? Well, it improves their memory and develops in them a love for learning and reading, among many more benefits! Watch this video for some amazing ideas for word games for kindergarten kids. There's nothing better than kids word games to develop your children's reading skills, letter recognition, spelling, and vocabulary, while they have fun!
Are you allergic to peanuts?
Researchers from Stanford University found an antibody injection which will help people having peanut allergy eat peanuts. Study confirms that antibody is a safe, effective, and rapid treatment for food allergy. About 32 million people in America suffer from a different type of food allergy. This is a pilot study but has shown significant positive results on people with peanut allergies.
Nashik: 592 health sub-centres to get guidance from civil hospital
Nashik civil hospital will now be connected to the 592 health sub-centres in the rural part of the district. Sub-centres are in the process of setting up the IT infrastructure. The hub-spoke model is formed where the patients from the village will get treatment at the sub-centres. For secondary level treatment, patients will be referred to a civil hospital - said District health officer, Dawal Sal
Name the rash- Newborn Jaundice
Newborn jaundice is common and usually harmless. More than half of all babies develop a yellowish tinge to their skin in the first few days after birth. If your baby has dark skin, you are more likely to notice a yellow tinge to the white of his eyes, or on the palms of his hands or soles of his feet. It usually takes a week to return to normal and may take longer if the baby was born preterm.
UK to run final stage trials of Janssen COVID vaccine
Britain to soon became the first country to run the final stage trials of an experimental coronavirus vaccine by the pharmaceutical company, Johnson & Johnson. The research will start first in England but soon will move to the other 6 countries. The Jannsen V. will be amongst the 6 experimental corona vaccines that Britain has ordered as part of a planned 350 million-dose stockpile.
