Covid-19 patients

Study: Early ICU requirement linked to elevated risk of future infections in Covid-19 patients |

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Study: Early ICU requirement linked to elevated risk of future infections in Covid-19 patients |

PUNE: A recent collaborative study conducted by multiple healthcare institutions, including Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, has shed light on secondary infections (SIs) among Covid-19 patients, potentially complicating the clinical course and worsening outcomes.The study, which aimed to analyze the incidence and risk factors associated with SIs in individuals diagnosed with Covid-19, … Read more

New research claims Covid impairs brain health, but not more than similarly severe illnesses

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New research claims Covid impairs brain health, but not more than similarly severe illnesses

NEW DELHI: New research conducted at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, suggests that severe Covid-19 patients experience impaired brain function comparable to individuals hospitalized for illnesses like pneumonia, cardiac arrest, and other critical conditions. The study, published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, sheds light on the long-term effects on brain … Read more

3D-Printed Face Implants: IIT Madras develops 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from Black Fungus

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3D-Printed Face Implants: IIT Madras develops 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from Black Fungus

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) researchers have developed 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from Black Fungus, which has been reported in COVID-19 patients as well as those with uncontrolled diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions. Around 50 implants have already been done on patients from economically-weaker sections.The Institute has partnered with ZorioX … Read more