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Substantial weight loss may decrease risk of severe COVID-19 complications
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Cleveland [US], December 30 (ANI): A new study found that among patients with obesity, prior weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery was associated with a 60 per cent lower risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19 infection.
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Immune memory becomes less durable post severe COVID: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 25 (ANI): Infection-fighting B cells retain better memory of the coronavirus spike protein in patients who recover from less-severe cases of COVID-19 than in those recovering from severe COVID-19, according to scientists from The University of Texas Health Science C
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Study finds immune memory less durable post severe COVID
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Texas [US], December 24 (ANI): According to new research, infection-fighting B cells retain better memory of the coronavirus spike protein in patients who recover from less-severe cases of COVID-19 than in those recovering from severe COVID-19.
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Study finds drug to treat COVID-19 patients may benefit only males
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], November 17 (ANI): A new study has shown how dexamethasone, the main treatment for severe COVID-19 lung infections, may help male patients but has little to no benefit for females.
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Air pollution may lead to severe COVID cases, says AIIMS director Randeep
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Stating that air pollution could lead to more severe cases of COVID, All India Institute of Medical Science Director Dr Randeep Guleria said that pollution has a huge effect on respiratory health, especially among those who have lung diseases and asthm
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Director of hospital: More and more young people and children suffer a sev
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Sofia [Bulgaria], October 23 (ANI/Novinite): More and more young people and children are suffering heavily from COVID-19. This was explained in the studio of "Wake Up" by the director of Alexandrovska Hospital, Dr Atanas Atanasov.
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Study suggests Alzheimer's, COVID-19 share genetic risk factor
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 8 (ANI): During a recent study, the University College London-led research team identified an anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and severe COVID-19.
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India all set to reset, deepen ties with Sri Lanka
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] October 2 (ANI): After a lean phase, India and Sri Lanka are set to re-engage at diplomatic and political levels amidst the huge financial crisis and the severe COVID-19 wave that has gripped the island country.
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India all set to reset, deepen ties with Sri Lanka
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] October 2 (ANI): After a lean phase, India and Sri Lanka are set to re-engage at diplomatic and political levels amidst the huge financial crisis and the severe COVID-19 wave that has gripped the island country.
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Older age, chronic co-morbidities linked to more severe COVID-19 infection
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Tennessee [US] September 17 (ANI): While risk factors for hospitalisation and poor outcomes are well documented in adults, less is known about the clinical factors associated with COVID-19 disease severity in children.
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COVID-19 positive pregnant women need immediate medical attention: ICMR st
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): SARS-CoV-2 can infect a higher proportion of pregnant women and the infected women need immediate medical attention, said a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It was the first study released by ICMR on adverse outcomes of severe COV
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Study finds why people with diabetes develop severe COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): A recent study by a team of international clinical researchers reveals the mechanism behind cytokine storm during coronavirus infection.
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