EXCLUSIVE: Where is the third wave? Experts answer
Most of us might be living in the constant fear of a third wave knocking our doors soon. More so, because September was the hot target of many experts who predicted that the third wave might hit India in late August or early September and could peak towards the end of the month. However, all these proved to be mere speculations, given the continuous downfall in COVID cases.
he mind-boggling questions, now, are where is the third wave? And will there be any?
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Covid-19 antibody test not to be used to evaluate immunity, says doctor
Antibodies are proteinaceous substances made by our immune system to fight infections like viruses and may help to protect against future occurrences by those same infections.
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As COVID-19 cases dip, time to focus on non-communicable diseases, prioritise patients
The major risk factors contributing to NCDs involve unhealthy diets and lifestyles, physical inactivity, tobacco use and alcohol misuse
During the first wave of COVID-19 , hospitals all over the world diverted their resources from routine care to the care of COVID-19 patients. Then came the second wave, and all preparedness was non enough. Hospitals were packed, and resources were on the verge of getting over. Because of resulting resource constraints, doctors and patients both deferred their routine visits, evaluation, follow-up, and other so-called ‘non-urgent’ services.
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COVID, Swine Flu, Or a Seasonal Flu? How To Tell Them Apart
With flu season back and cases of swine flu on the rise again, how do you tell it apart from COVID-19?
Hospitals in parts of India–where the COVID-19 caseload has only just started to ebb–are seeing a sudden surge in cases of swine flu, and flu-like symptoms. A recent survey conducted in the capital found that 41 percent of households in Delhi reported at least one member who is down with flu-like symptoms.
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DR. RAVI SHEKHAR JHA
MBBS, MD, DNB, EDRM
Sr. Consultant In Department Of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
Fortis Escort Hospital, Faridabad (Delhi NCR)
