Huge research gaps need to be addressed in medicinal cannabis industry

Both the popularity and legalisation of medicinal cannabis products are continuing to increase globally. However, an expert on medicinal cannabis, speaking at Euroanaesthesia congress says there are huge gaps in our research knowledge that the cannabis industry and other researchers must address to guarantee the safety and efficacy of these products.
5 December 2020

THC impairs driving, CBD’s effects unclear

Vaping tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) impairs driving performance, while the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) are uncertain, according to a crossover trial in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). THC-dominant cannabis is typically used recreationally, while CBD-dominant products may be prescribed for medicinal use.
5 December 2020

CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine time, sets new travel guidance

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the minimum amount of time people have to quarantine after a potential COVID-19 exposure from 14 days to as few as 7 days.
5 December 2020

Do’s and don’ts of wearing a mask

When you wear a mask, you are making an effort to protect the health of others in your community and you are also keeping yourself and the people you love safe from COVID-19.
5 December 2020

US expects 100 million people vaccinated by February

The US hopes to have immunized 100 million people against Covid-19 by the end of February, a top official said Wednesday, which is approximately 40 percent of the country's adult population.
3 December 2020

Proposal for directly buying Covid-19 vaccine gets nod

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved in principle a proposal of the Health Services Division to procure Covid-19 vaccine directly from any organisation through negotiations without following any bidding process.
2 December 2020

Moderna says Covid-19 vaccine 94% effective; to seek US, EU emergency authorization

Moderna Inc said it will apply for U.S. and European emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday based on full results from a late-stage study showing its vaccine was 94.1% effective with no serious safety concerns.
30 November 2020

3 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine to be given free: Cabinet secretary

The government will initially provide three crore free doses of Covid-19 vaccine to citizens of the country, selecting the recipients following the protocol of the World Health Organization (WHO).
30 November 2020

Covid-19 threatens global progress against malaria: WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) urged nations and health partners to step up the fight against malaria, with better targeting of interventions, new tools and increased funding.
30 November 2020

Woman in Singapore gives birth to baby with Covid-19 antibodies

Although babies of women infected with Covid-19 during their pregnancies have been born with antibodies, it remains unclear if this means the baby is immune to the coronavirus or how long the immunity would last.
29 November 2020

21 more dengue cases reported in 24 hours

The health authorities reported 21 new dengue cases across the country in the past 24 hours till this morning.
29 November 2020

Strengthening the fight against Covid pandemic

In these testing times of a global pandemic, many government & private hospitals small and big, NGOs and philanthropists alike have come forward to help strengthen the fight against Covid-19.
29 November 2020

Ibuprofen tied to better pain, fever outcomes than acetaminophen in kids under 2

Ibuprofen is associated with better fever reduction and less pain than acetaminophen in infants and toddlers, with similar levels of safety, suggests a meta-analysis in JAMA Network Open.
28 November 2020

Does vitamin C improve response to oral iron therapy?

A gastric acid milieu facilitates intestinal iron absorption. For patients with iron deficiency anaemia who are treated with oral iron, some
28 November 2020

The role of occupational therapy managing disabilities

December 3 is the international day of persons with disabilities. Every year this day is observed nationally and internationally.
28 November 2020

World AIDS Day 2020: Global solidarity, shared responsibility

Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS.
28 November 2020

Diabetes set to devastate India’s metropolitan cities

Disturbing new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that more than half of men (55%) and some two thirds (65%) of women currently aged 20 years in India will likely develop diabetes in their lifetime,
28 November 2020

29 new dengue cases reported in 24 hours

Twenty-nine more dengue cases were reported across the country in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
28 November 2020

When can Bangladesh expect a Covid-19 vaccine?

The world has finally got two Covid-19 vaccines, which are said to be highly effective. Will the people of Bangladesh have access to those as fast as they expect? Experts say there are challenges.
23 November 2020

Antimicrobials: Handle with care

Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public,
21 November 2020