Doctors explain when flu patients need RT-PCR, whether a respiratory panel is necessary, and how to know when H1N1 recovery is on track
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Dr. David Morens is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Researchers found that several long-hidden viruses became active again in people hospitalised with Covid-19. These findings are important because viral reactivation was seen even in people who did not have obviously suppressed immune systems.
Indian doctors emphasise shifting healthcare focus to prevention and early detection to improve outcomes for lifestyle diseases and cancer.
For the first time, the Census will collect caste details, alongside questions on bank accounts, Aadhaar and passport numbers.
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In response to questions from Republican senators, Fauci declined to answer over 100 times, injecting new drama into partisan divides that have festered for years about the origins and handling of the pandemic.
Border trade between India and China through the historic Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim will resume on August 1, after a gap of six years since the Covid pandemic.
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Ajit Kumar, who belongs to Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, has written over 1,000 episodes for Pocket FM's Brahmyodha: The Destroyer.
The initiative follows India's supply of over 45 tonnes of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in May and June.
The NCA's investigation found bank records showing Bhandari and his wife used the money to buy Rolexes, jewellery, holiday packages, and cars.
"I said it wasn't weird. She flew around and woke everyone up when she passed," Lisa recalled telling her loved ones, before adding, "Except she didn't wake me up"
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A new controlled trial finds a common mental health pill effective in treating long Covid fatigue. This result marks a significant step toward managing ongoing symptoms, although further clinical research is needed.
27-year-old Megha Sharma, a resident of Delhi's Kanhaiya Nagar, is one among the thousands of Indian students heading abroad for higher studies. The on-going pandemic has not only left her worried, but additional quarantine protocols in the UK have eaten up her savings. Here's how Unlock Education campaign helped Megha.
Heres the story of 27-year-old engineering graduate Charul Lalwani, who got her admission to University College in Dublin.
Pooja, from Bihar, was all set to start studying in Netherlands. But added self-quarantine costs almost cost Pooja her dream. But Pooja was determined not to let the quarantine stop her, so she desperately started looking for additional funds.
There are thousands of students heading to the UK and elsewhere, who have to pay exorbitant amounts to quarantine before they can join college. #UnlockEducation is a special show that features their stories and brings them help.
On NDTV's special show #UnlockEducation, two Indian students from University of Stirling and Heriot Watt University talked about their current living situation while quarantining in the UK
The entry into the UK for students and others is governed by red, amber and green list for that country. Here's everything you need to know about the three lists and rules they entail
#UnlockEducation is a campaign on the NDTV network to help Indian students cover some of the costs of the quarantine on arrival, in the destination country, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this project is to ensure that the most needy students, particularly those on scholarships and on student loans are able to afford the self-quarantine expenses.
Students travelling to countries, where self-paid quarantine is required because the acceptance of the Covishield vaccine has been delayed, are also eligible to apply for financial assistance through this scheme.
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