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HMPV Epidemic In China: Should You Be Worried In India?
HMPV Cases In India: While the rise in HMPV cases in China has understandably raised concerns, the situation in India remains under control with only a few reported cases.
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"No Reason To Worry," Says India After 7 HMPV Cases: Top Points
India has reported seven cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak in China. The Centre said the HMPV is already in "circulation" globally and that "there's no need to panic".
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Top Medical Body ICMR Advises People To Buy Whole Spices To Avoid Adulteration
Food adulteration has become a hot topic ever since MDH and Everest came under the investigation radar for their products.
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Why New Dietary Guidelines In India Have Advised Avoiding Protein Supplements
Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition, last week, released 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies, as well as address the rising risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India.
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Top Medical Body's Advisory Urges People To Avoid Protein Supplements
ICMR has pressed for avoiding protein supplements for building body mass and has recommended restricting salt intake, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels to make informed and healthy food choices.
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Nipah Mortality Rate Upto 70%, Compared To Covid's 3%: Top Medical Body
The mortality rate among those infected with the Nipah virus is much higher compared to those infected with Covid, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) chief Dr Rajiv Bahl said on Friday.
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As Covid Cases Surge, Top Medical Body Revises Advisory On Antibiotics Use
"Antibiotics should not be used unless there is clinical suspicion of bacterial infection. The possibility of coinfection of COVID-19 with other endemic infections must be considered," revised guidelines said.
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Court Notice To Centre, Delhi Government Over Covid RTPCR Test Advisory
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Delhi Government on a plea seeking to strike down advisory that states that Covid RT PCR test must not be repeated in any individual
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No Need To Get A COVID Test Done For Interstate Travel: ICMR Issues Advisory
The Indian Council of Medical Research has suggested removing the need for healthy travellers to get a COVID test done for interstate travel. The advisory has been issued to reduce the work load on laboratories pan India.
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No Need For Covid Test For Inter-State Travel In Top Medical Body's Advisory
The need for RT-PCR test in healthy individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travel may be completely removed to reduce the load on laboratories, recommended an ICMR advisory for COVID-19 testing during the second wave of the pandemic.
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Covid "Testing On Demand": Top Medical Body's New Advisory For States
All people living in containment zones should be tested using rapid antigen testing (RAT) kits, especially in the cities that are badly affected by the coronavirus outbreak, top medical body - the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - has stressed in its new advisory.
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Top Medical Body Issues Advisory On Antigen Detection Test For COVID-19
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended the use of Standard Q COVID-19 Ag detection assay (antigen detection test) as a point of care diagnostic assay for testing under certain settings in combination with RT-PCR test.
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Top Medical Body ICMR Issues Revised Advisory On Use Of Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine
A revised government advisory has recommended use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive medication for asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-COVID-19 hospitals, frontline staff on surveillance duty in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel involved in coronavirus infection related activities.
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Top Medical Body Issues Advisory On Setting Up New COVID-19 Testing Labs
In districts with no operational COVID-19 testing facility, setting up of a new centre will be considered if the number of suspected cases is more than 100 per day and the nearest testing laboratory is over 250 kms away in the plains and over 150 kms away in hilly regions, according to the ICMR.
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It's Old Strain of Dengue Virus That's causing Havoc in Delhi: Official
There is no new mutant strain of dengue which is affecting people of Delhi and if citizens do their bit then the epidemic can come under control very soon, says newly-appointed Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Soumya Swaminathan.
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HMPV Epidemic In China: Should You Be Worried In India?
HMPV Cases In India: While the rise in HMPV cases in China has understandably raised concerns, the situation in India remains under control with only a few reported cases.
-
"No Reason To Worry," Says India After 7 HMPV Cases: Top Points
India has reported seven cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak in China. The Centre said the HMPV is already in "circulation" globally and that "there's no need to panic".
-
Top Medical Body ICMR Advises People To Buy Whole Spices To Avoid Adulteration
Food adulteration has become a hot topic ever since MDH and Everest came under the investigation radar for their products.
-
Why New Dietary Guidelines In India Have Advised Avoiding Protein Supplements
Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition, last week, released 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies, as well as address the rising risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India.
-
Top Medical Body's Advisory Urges People To Avoid Protein Supplements
ICMR has pressed for avoiding protein supplements for building body mass and has recommended restricting salt intake, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels to make informed and healthy food choices.
-
Nipah Mortality Rate Upto 70%, Compared To Covid's 3%: Top Medical Body
The mortality rate among those infected with the Nipah virus is much higher compared to those infected with Covid, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) chief Dr Rajiv Bahl said on Friday.
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As Covid Cases Surge, Top Medical Body Revises Advisory On Antibiotics Use
"Antibiotics should not be used unless there is clinical suspicion of bacterial infection. The possibility of coinfection of COVID-19 with other endemic infections must be considered," revised guidelines said.
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Court Notice To Centre, Delhi Government Over Covid RTPCR Test Advisory
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Delhi Government on a plea seeking to strike down advisory that states that Covid RT PCR test must not be repeated in any individual
-
No Need To Get A COVID Test Done For Interstate Travel: ICMR Issues Advisory
The Indian Council of Medical Research has suggested removing the need for healthy travellers to get a COVID test done for interstate travel. The advisory has been issued to reduce the work load on laboratories pan India.
-
No Need For Covid Test For Inter-State Travel In Top Medical Body's Advisory
The need for RT-PCR test in healthy individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travel may be completely removed to reduce the load on laboratories, recommended an ICMR advisory for COVID-19 testing during the second wave of the pandemic.
-
Covid "Testing On Demand": Top Medical Body's New Advisory For States
All people living in containment zones should be tested using rapid antigen testing (RAT) kits, especially in the cities that are badly affected by the coronavirus outbreak, top medical body - the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - has stressed in its new advisory.
-
Top Medical Body Issues Advisory On Antigen Detection Test For COVID-19
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended the use of Standard Q COVID-19 Ag detection assay (antigen detection test) as a point of care diagnostic assay for testing under certain settings in combination with RT-PCR test.
-
Top Medical Body ICMR Issues Revised Advisory On Use Of Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine
A revised government advisory has recommended use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive medication for asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-COVID-19 hospitals, frontline staff on surveillance duty in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel involved in coronavirus infection related activities.
-
Top Medical Body Issues Advisory On Setting Up New COVID-19 Testing Labs
In districts with no operational COVID-19 testing facility, setting up of a new centre will be considered if the number of suspected cases is more than 100 per day and the nearest testing laboratory is over 250 kms away in the plains and over 150 kms away in hilly regions, according to the ICMR.
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It's Old Strain of Dengue Virus That's causing Havoc in Delhi: Official
There is no new mutant strain of dengue which is affecting people of Delhi and if citizens do their bit then the epidemic can come under control very soon, says newly-appointed Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Soumya Swaminathan.
