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DiseaseResearchers use smartphone camera for COVID virus detection
A team of researchers in the US has developed an assay that can detect the presence of COVID-19 virus in a nasal swab using a device attached to an smartphone.
HC seeks quick action on curbing Dhaka’s air pollution
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the authorities concerned to take steps and submit a report within 30 days to implement its nine-point directive to bring down the air pollution level in Dhaka and ...
French 'Alzheimer's village': Where nursing home meets the outside world
Residents of the purpose-built village near Dax in southwestern France shop for groceries, get pampered at the hair salon and enjoy music recitals just like anyone else.
Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and depression
Depression is often also connected with sleep disordered breathing, and not only by conventional wisdom, but by increasing clinical evidence day after day.
Avoiding drugs, healthy lifestyle key to combat Alzheimer
World Alzheimer's Day is observed every year on September 21. The Alzheimer's disease is seen in people especially after 65 years of age where they are unable to remember things or tasks. Taking ...
Global COVID-19 cases nearing 31m: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases was nearing the 31 million mark, while the deaths have increased to almost 960,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
More research needed into COVID-19 effects on children: WHO chief
More research is needed into factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease among children and adolescents, said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
PTSD may double risk of dementia: Study
People who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, warn researchers.
Reaching herd immunity in a viral pandemic
However, the extent of protection via natural infection is unknown with the new coronavirus. Moreover, more people would die while waiting for herd immunity than if a vaccine was produced.
India's COVID-19 cases cross 5m
With a massive spike of 90,123 cases, including 1,290 deaths in 24 hours, India's tally on Wednesday crossed the grim mark of 50 lakh, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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