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Decoding COVID-19 fears in people with diabetes

July 4, 2022

High blood glucose levels can subdue immunity. Hence, good glucose control is important for reducing both, the risk for and severity of COVID-19, writes Dr. M...

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Ramp up respiratory care infrastructure to combat COVID-19

July 4, 2022

Given the decades of under-investment in the public health system and social health, India needs to swiftly marshal financial and human resources to tackle the...

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Coronavirus situation less severe in India than was feared: Lancet

July 4, 2022

As coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe, an edit published in The Lancet speaks positively about India’s timely decision to close its...

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Insights from the internet: Where are the latest numbers on Covid-19?

July 4, 2022

Our analysis of Google search trends further shows that people are most interested in getting the latest COVID-statistics at the local-level, but their...

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Insights from the internet: A look at search trends for COVID-19 treatments

July 4, 2022

As the race to finding a cure for COVID-19 intensifies, online search trends can shed light on what is catching the public eye and help in debunking...

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The knockdown effect of the lockdown

July 4, 2022

In China, domestic violence has nearly doubled since the lockdown, while Australia has reported an increase of about 70 percent in such cases. Globally, stay...

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COVID-19’s early patients in China and elsewhere

July 4, 2022

We know very little about patient zero – the first person to be diagnosed with COVID-19 in Wuhan. What about the early patients in South Korea...

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Insights from the internet: Managing pregnancy during COVID-19

July 2, 2022

Online search trends can provide insights into the information requirements of pregnant women navigating through COVID-19. We share the latest on pregnancy and...

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Insights from the internet: Impact of COVID-19 on immunisation

July 2, 2022

As the race for COVID-19 vaccine gains steam, accessibility to routine vaccines for children continues to be a challenge during the pandemic. A look at online...

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Insights from the internet: Addressing the concerns of asthmatic patients during COVID-19

July 2, 2022

Online search trends throw light on the concerns of asthmatic patients during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We interview Dr. Sanjukta Sengupta, a Public...