Epidemiology
- All
- News
- Videos
-
"Spillover Events" From 4 Killer Viruses Like Ebola Will Kill 12 Times More People Than 2050: Study
The research is based on analysis of 60 years of historical epidemiological data.
-
Poor Sleep Pattern May Reflect A Higher Risk Of Asthma: Study
According to the study, adults' risk of developing asthma was highly correlated with their baseline sleeping patterns and sleep traits.
-
No Need For 4th Dose Of Covid Vaccine Given Current Evidence: Expert
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, former head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research, has discounted the need for the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine given the current evidence about the coronavirus and its variants.
-
North Korea Deploys Medical Crews As Hundreds Ill With Intestinal Disease
North Korea has dispatched medical crews and epidemiological investigators to a province battling the outbreak of an intestinal disease, state media reported on Sunday.
-
Sputnik V Vaccine Offers Strong Protection Against Omicron: Study
Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology on Wednesday said that Sputnik V demonstrated strong protection against Omicron variant of COVID-19.
-
Hypertension Most Common Comorbidity: Delhi Hospital Study On Covid Patients
Doctors at a Delhi government-run hospital have conducted a study to examine the epidemiological characteristics of the pandemic by describing clinical profiles of COVID-19 patients, and found that hypertension was the most common comorbidity.
-
IIT Madras Gets New Research Centre For Frequent Wastewater Analysis
International Centre for Clean Water (ICCW) of the IIT Madras is setting up this Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE) research facility.
-
Omicron Replacing Delta Variant In Many States: Top Government Expert
Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases Dr Samiran Panda on Tuesday said that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is gradually replacing the Delta variant in many states across the country.
-
Don't Sit Back Thinking Omicron Is Milder, Take Vaccines: Top Expert Advises People
A top epidemiology and communicable diseases expert on Monday said people should get themselves vaccinated at the earliest and not sit back thinking the Omicron variant of COVID is milder as the virus will hunt for the "unvaccinated
-
'Omicron Possibly Already In India': Top Government Expert To NDTV
'Omicron' is possibly already in India and it may be a matter of time before it's detected, Dr Samiran Panda, head of Epidemiology at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), told NDTV.
-
Traces Of Harmful Chemicals Found In Burgers, Tacos And Other Fast Foods; FDA To Review
A study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, states that traces of some harmful chemicals were found in burritos, pizzas, burgers and several other fast foods.
-
AIIMS, IISER Ink MoU For Joint Research
Both the premiere government institutes will conduct cooperative research in public health, metagenomics, cancer epidemiology and treatment by sharing clinical specimens and technology for analysing the samples, an AIIMS release said.
-
Rise In Covid Cases In Some States Indicates 3rd Wave: Medical Body ICMR
Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research said the states which did not face an intense second wave of the pandemic are now with the increasing trend of COVID-19 cases, showing early signs of third wave.
-
Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa To Study Intersection Of Covid, Tuberculosis Pandemics
A consortium of doctors and researchers from India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa have partnered to conduct a study on the epidemiological impact and intersection of the COVID-19 and Tuberculosis pandemics in these countries, Ministry of Science a
-
Scientists From 4 BRICS Nations Come Together To Study COVID-19's Future Spread
Scientists from India, China, Russia and Brazil will carry out genomic sequencing of the novel coronavirus, and also studies on epidemiology and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement said on Friday.
-
"Spillover Events" From 4 Killer Viruses Like Ebola Will Kill 12 Times More People Than 2050: Study
The research is based on analysis of 60 years of historical epidemiological data.
-
Poor Sleep Pattern May Reflect A Higher Risk Of Asthma: Study
According to the study, adults' risk of developing asthma was highly correlated with their baseline sleeping patterns and sleep traits.
-
No Need For 4th Dose Of Covid Vaccine Given Current Evidence: Expert
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, former head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research, has discounted the need for the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine given the current evidence about the coronavirus and its variants.
-
North Korea Deploys Medical Crews As Hundreds Ill With Intestinal Disease
North Korea has dispatched medical crews and epidemiological investigators to a province battling the outbreak of an intestinal disease, state media reported on Sunday.
-
Sputnik V Vaccine Offers Strong Protection Against Omicron: Study
Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology on Wednesday said that Sputnik V demonstrated strong protection against Omicron variant of COVID-19.
-
Hypertension Most Common Comorbidity: Delhi Hospital Study On Covid Patients
Doctors at a Delhi government-run hospital have conducted a study to examine the epidemiological characteristics of the pandemic by describing clinical profiles of COVID-19 patients, and found that hypertension was the most common comorbidity.
-
IIT Madras Gets New Research Centre For Frequent Wastewater Analysis
International Centre for Clean Water (ICCW) of the IIT Madras is setting up this Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE) research facility.
-
Omicron Replacing Delta Variant In Many States: Top Government Expert
Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases Dr Samiran Panda on Tuesday said that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is gradually replacing the Delta variant in many states across the country.
-
Don't Sit Back Thinking Omicron Is Milder, Take Vaccines: Top Expert Advises People
A top epidemiology and communicable diseases expert on Monday said people should get themselves vaccinated at the earliest and not sit back thinking the Omicron variant of COVID is milder as the virus will hunt for the "unvaccinated
-
'Omicron Possibly Already In India': Top Government Expert To NDTV
'Omicron' is possibly already in India and it may be a matter of time before it's detected, Dr Samiran Panda, head of Epidemiology at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), told NDTV.
-
Traces Of Harmful Chemicals Found In Burgers, Tacos And Other Fast Foods; FDA To Review
A study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, states that traces of some harmful chemicals were found in burritos, pizzas, burgers and several other fast foods.
-
AIIMS, IISER Ink MoU For Joint Research
Both the premiere government institutes will conduct cooperative research in public health, metagenomics, cancer epidemiology and treatment by sharing clinical specimens and technology for analysing the samples, an AIIMS release said.
-
Rise In Covid Cases In Some States Indicates 3rd Wave: Medical Body ICMR
Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research said the states which did not face an intense second wave of the pandemic are now with the increasing trend of COVID-19 cases, showing early signs of third wave.
-
Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa To Study Intersection Of Covid, Tuberculosis Pandemics
A consortium of doctors and researchers from India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa have partnered to conduct a study on the epidemiological impact and intersection of the COVID-19 and Tuberculosis pandemics in these countries, Ministry of Science a
-
Scientists From 4 BRICS Nations Come Together To Study COVID-19's Future Spread
Scientists from India, China, Russia and Brazil will carry out genomic sequencing of the novel coronavirus, and also studies on epidemiology and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement said on Friday.
