We touch a lot of commonly used surfaces every day, like door handles, ATMs, cellphone, doorknobs, elevator buttons, and so on, have you ever wondered how many viruses and infections it may bring to you? With its high infectivity rate Covid-19 has made frequently used surfaces even more dangerous. Any viruses that survive on these surfaces […]
Suicide Prevention: Caring for Mental Health and Depression to Fight Covid-19
Suicide affects millions and is the leading cause of deaths and medical emergencies globally. It is estimated that suicide or voluntarily taking away one’s life is the cause of about 1 million annual casualties. Whopping 20+ attempts are behind one successful suicide attempt, which makes it more worrisome. Suicide and its attempts have a cascading […]
World Patient Safety Day: Caring for Patient Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has bought huge challenges in providing uninterrupted patient care. Healthcare workers globally are facing psychological and emotional disturbances, violence, stigma, illness, and even death. In extreme situations, working in stressful environments can lead to stress-induced errors which can lead to patient harm. The pandemic has redefined the critical aspects of patient safety […]
Busting COVID-19 Myths: 15 Facts You Must Know About Coronavirus
India has overtaken Brazil and currently, it is the second most COVID-19 infected country registering a rapid increase in the number of those infected from the dangerous pandemic. As the country approaches to Unlock 4.0 with significant relaxations like allowing children from classes 9-12 to visit schools for consultation, resumption of metro services, allowing 100 people […]
The Lifecycle of Coronavirus Pandemic: Covid-19- From Infection to Recovery
Coronavirus replicates and spreads exponentially through its lifecycle.Covid-19 symptoms can come up, in an infected person who can transmit the virus very easily to others, by sneezing or by not following social distancing and quarantine practices. Covid-19 lifecycle carries its course from incubation to recovery as described under The entire lifecycle of the virus can be […]
Fighting Coronavirus Fears- How to Cope with Covid-19 Stress and Panic?
Coronavirus is reaching out to every nook and corner of the world, and along with it spreads fear and anxiety, despite medical professionals telling people not to panic and keep their calm. Consequently, this pandemic has led many countries to suspend schools, shut down shops and malls, and bring life to a halt. The question remains […]
Coronavirus Lockdown 2.0-How to Stay Fit and Handle Pandemic Stress
The rise in Coronavirus numbers has raised fears of a second lockdown possibility. We cannot forget lockdown one imposed after the rapidly evolving pandemic raised concerns of community transmission. With the rapid increase in the number of cases, it is important to understand how important is our immunity and fitness to fight stress if there is […]
Does the Rainy Season Increase Coronavirus Pandemic Risk? Virtual Consultation for Monsoon Diseases
Despite the nationwide lockdown in force since March 25, India’s Covid-19 cases have seen a sharp increase throughout May, a number which has grown by leaps and bounds in the recent days. Our fight against the coronavirus pandemic has complicated, spreading more rapidly across the country inhabited by over 1.3 billion people. Coronavirus has already drained the […]
Are you Anxious or Agoraphobic to Step out after Lockdown? Virtual Consultation & Coronavirus Safety Tips
Coronavirus has changed and redefined how we live in the current times. After the COVID-19 outbreak, countries across the world are at a standstill with crippling economies. As tests are underway for preventive vaccination, the path to recovery will take time. In a bid to keep the economy functioning, many countries across the globe have eased […]
Coping Coronavirus Pandemic with E-Healthcare- How to Prepare Senior Citizens for Virtual Consultation?
As the lockdown restrictions ease, the situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) changes rapidly. The key to well-being is to stay informed and follow safe hygiene measures to protect yourself and those around you especially the kids and the senior citizens. Senior citizens and people with comorbidities who have severe chronic medical conditions like kidney, asthma, cancer or […]