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Editorial |
Dr KK Aggarwal, President CMAAO, HCFI
10th January 2021Multispeciality
With input from Dr Monica Vasudev
1283: Indonesia’s Muslims ask Is the vaccine halal?: After waiting months to receive an answer from Sinovac, the Chinese manufacturer, a one-sentence response was received by the clerics: The vaccine was “manufactured free of porcine materials.” Religious leaders are asking for more details, as even the smallest amount of pork DNA could deter some devout Muslims from taking it. President Joko Widodo dismissed the concerns and stated that the emergency virus situation was the greater priority. It’s possible that a fatwa may be issued. Islamic authorities in other countries with large Muslim populations, such as Malaysia and the U.A.E., have already permitted the vaccine... Read more » |
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Dr KK Aggarwal, President CMAAO, HCFI and Past National President IMA
10th January 2021Multispeciality
Cases: 1M April 2, 2M April 15, 3M April 27, 4M May 8, 5M May 20, 6M May 30, 7M June 7, 8M June 15, 9M June 22, 10M June 29th, 11M July 4, 12M July 8, 13M July 13, 14M July 17, 15M July 23, 16M July 25, 17M July 29, 18M August 1, 19M August 6, 20M August 10, 21M August 16, 22M August 19, 23M August 21, 24M August 27, 25M August 30, 26M September 3, 27M September 7, 28M September 10, 29M September 14, 30M September 18, 31M September 21, 32M September 23, 33M September 28, 34M October 1, 35M October 4, 36M October 8, 37M October 11, 38M October 14, 39M October 17, 40M October 19, 41M October 22, 42M October 24,...Read more » |
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10th January 2021Gastroenterology Hepatology Multispeciality
Elimination of toxins from the body is an important aspect of Ayurvedic, yogic, and naturopathic medicine. It is hypothesized that symptoms of poor health in an individual, free from diagnosed disease are attributed to toxin buildup in the body. MacIntosh et al performed a pilot study that... Read more » |
Hypertension Update |
10th January 2021 Hypertension
Hypertension, a prominent cause of premature mortality, affects 1.13 billion people worldwide,
though blood pressure (BP)... Read more » |
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10th January 2021 Allergy & Immunology Multispeciality
Cough is one of the most frequent global complaints with significant morbidity, affecting quality of life and lifestyle of the patients. It requires medical attention and is also considered as one of the most common cause of a clinician’s visit repeatedly throughout the year. Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common aetiology of unproductive ... Read more »
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News From All Specialities |
10th January 2021 Pulmonary Medicine Pathology & Lab Medicine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cautioned healthcare providers and clinical laboratory staff that the agency is evaluating the potential impact of viral mutations, including the emerging variant from the United Kingdom called the B.1.1.7 variant, on authorized SARS-CoV-2 molecular tests... Read more » |
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10th January 2021 Business and Medicine Pathology & Lab Medicine
Amid a bird flu scare, nearly 50 birds, mostly crows, have reportedly died in Delhi over the last three to four days, stated officials on Friday.
Dr Rakesh Singh from the animal husbandry unit of the development department stated that they received information about the death of crows in Dwarka... Read more » |
10th January 2021 Pathology & Lab MedicinePulmonary Medicine
COVID-19 vaccines could be made available to "our countrymen" as early as the next few days, stated Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
The government has made sure that every detail of the vaccination program is conveyed to the people, right from the national level to the grassroots level,... Read more » |
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10th January 2021 Emergency Medicine Pharmacists
Medications to treat high blood pressure did not impact the outcomes among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, noted an international team of researchers.
The study is the first randomized controlled trial to show that there is no risk for patients that continue to take these medications while hospitalized for COVID-19. As part of the Replace Covid trial,.. Read more » |
10th January 2021 Pathology & Lab Medicine Business and Medicine
Among type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients who contract COVID-19, Black individuals were found to be four times more likely than Whites to be hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), revealed new research.
The findings come from 180 patients at 52 T1D Exchange clinical network sites.... Read more » |
Medicolegal Corner |
10th January 2021
Yes, in the landmark judgment titled as “Common Cause versus Union of India, 2018 (5) SCC 1 passed by the Hon’ble Constitution Bench of 4 Judges of the Supreme Court of India, it has duly held that the advance medical directives are legal in India.
Further in the said judgment, the Hon’ble Apex Court...Read more » |
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eMedi Humor |
10th January 2021
In a mathematics class the teacher told the student that minus * (times) minus –*– = + and also NO + NO = Yes. So, a boy was pressed to go to toilet. He then asked the teacher, "Excuse me, sir, can I use the toilet?" The teacher said, "No." The student asked again, "Excuse me, sir, can I use the toilet?" The teacher said, "NO."...Read more » |
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eMedi Quiz |
10th January 2021
a) Majority of splenic abscesses result from hematogenous spread from other sites.
b) Both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms are responsible for abscess of spleen.
c) Splenomegaly is present in most of the patients...Read more » |
Lifestyle Updates |
10th January 2021
People with chronic obstructive lung disease, emphysema and other serious lung diseases can safely travel by airplane; however, they should undergo an evaluation by their doctor prior to travel.
A study of 500 lung disease patients surveyed after a planned flight, reported in the European Respiratory Journal,... Read more » |
10th January 2021
Most of us are taught to prostrate before our parents, elders, teachers and noble souls by touching their feet. They, in turn, bless us by placing their hand on or over our heads. Prostration is done daily or on important occasions. Touching the feet in prostration is a sign of respect for age, maturity, nobility and divinity that our elders personify...Read more » |
10th January 2021
A woman regularly bought eggs and butter from a farmer who was reputed far and wide for the quality of his products, and for quick delivery. One day, when the woman was expecting guests, the farmer failed to come.
On the next delivery, she spoke very harshly with him. After the delivery,...Read more » |
Medical Voice |
10th January 2021
BENGALURU: Scientists and doctors from several cities in India and the US say they have provided the first evidence for a shared genetic link between cardiomyopathy (condition of heart muscle leading to failure) and metabolic syndrome (high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist...Read more » |
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From Other Newsletter |
Orthopedic |
People with sarcopenic obesity (SO) have both low muscle mass, i.e., sarcopenia, and high body fat, i.e., obesity. These individuals are at a greater risk of metabolic diseases and physical disability when compared with people with sarcopenia... Read more » |
Nephrology |
In the present study, published in Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, cilnidipine was given to 14 hospitalized patients with essential hypertension, and 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring was performed. Once-daily administration of cilnidipine... Read more » |
Pediatrics |
Skin care is important especially in infancy as skin barrier matures during the first year of life.
The goal of a study published in Journal of the German Society of Dermatology was to examine the effects of baby swimming and baby lotion... Read more »
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Surgery |
A new study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery aimed to assess the efficiency of multimodal analgesia (MMA) in reducing reliance on opioid medications. This was retrospective review of 560 patients undergoing outpatient... Read more »
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