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Teeth Grinding and Facial Pain Raise Due to COVID-19 Stress

50% of Israeli women suffer from excessive teeth grinding and/or pain in facial muscles due to pandemic-related stress and anxiety, as per the Tel Aviv University study.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Let

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated annually in November. It aims to create awareness about the dangers of lung cancer and also highlight the importance of early detection for better treatment outcomes

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Around Half of the Patients at A COVID Hospital Suffer Diabetes

Nearly 50 per cent patients at Rajdhani COVID-19 Hospital (RCH) in Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) have been found to have diabetes as the co-morbid condition.

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Mobile App Helps Control '2nd Wave' of COVID-19

South Africa has launched a new smartphone app in an effort to prevent a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Health said.

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Japan Government to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccines to All Residents

The Japanese government may offer free COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents so that the number of future cases and fatalities can be mitigated, informed sources said on Wednesday.

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Phase II Trial on COVID-19 Vaccine Begins Soon in PGI Chandigarh

Clinical trial on oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate named Covishield will begin soon at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.

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Liver Disease Patients Need Targeted Support During COVID-19

Liver disease and transplant patients need targeted and sustained support during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are at a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 infection.

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Ways to Reduce the Risk of Stroke, During and After Heart Surgery

Improvements in pre-operative screening and treatment can make a difference between a patient suffering a disabling stroke, or surviving and thriving with a good quality of life. Adopting latest surgical protocols and techniques that can reduce stroke risk after heart surgery and improve patient survival and outcomes.

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S.Korea Reports 17,399 Covid-19 Cases in Total

South Korea on Sunday reported 397 new Covid-19 cases, the highest since March 7, raising the total number of infections to 17,399.

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Lungs Travel from Kolkata to Hyderabad to Save Life of Chandigarh Patient

The lungs of a young donor, certified brain dead in Kolkata were airlifted to Hyderabad to be transplanted in a patient from Chandigarh, suffering from end-stage lung disease at the KIMS Hospital

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Potential Antibodies Against COVID-19 Discovered

Antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, which are the IgA antibodies, are more effective in binding to and neutralizing the virus when they are in the secretory IgAs or sIgA isotype of antibody, compared to the usual circulating IgG antibodies.

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In Andhra Covid-19 Death Toll Rises to 3,282

Covid-19 claimed 93 more lives in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, taking the toll to 3,282, health officials said.

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Covid Cases Breach 2.7L Mark in K'taka

With the single-day spike of 7,330 new Covid-19 cases, Karnataka's Covid tally reached 2,71,876 on Saturday, the health department said.

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Children may be Silent Spreaders of COVID-19 Virus

Children can carry larger amounts of COVID-19 virus than adults fighting for their lives against the virus, yet may not show any symptoms.

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Centre Moves to Address Health Concerns of Tribals

The Modi government gave a major push to address the health concerns of India's tribal population, particularly at a time when a pandemic is wreaking havoc.

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Brazil Sees Surge in COVID-19 Fatalities With 620 New Deaths

The state of Sao Paulo, Brazil