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COVID-19 India: More than 18 thousand new cases of corona reported in India, recovery rate increased

COVID-19 India: More than 18 thousand new cases of corona infection have been reported in the country, while the rate of active cases has been red…

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3 years ago

January 9, 2021

Vishnu Chaudhary

COVID-19 India: More than 18 thousand new cases of corona reported in India, recovery rate increased

COVID-19 India: More than 18 thousand new cases of corona infection have been reported in the country, while the rate of active cases has been reduced to 2.15 percent due to the continuous increase in the number of people who beat this disease. According to the data released on 18,222 new cases of infection in the last 24 hours, and the number of infected people has crossed 10 million 31 thousand. During this period, due to the recovery of 19,253 patients, the number of people who have been coronated has increased to 1 crore 56 thousand 651. Active cases have fallen by 1259 to 2.24 lakh. With the death of 228 more patients in the same period, death toll has risen to 1,50,798.

The recovery rate in the country has gone up to 96.41 percent while the death rate is now 1.45 percent. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of 730 active cases during the last 24 hours, taking their number to 53,006. In the state, 2,890 patients became healthy, the total number of people who are chronically free has increased to 18.58 lakh, while the death of 73 more patients has gone up to 49,970. In Kerala, the number of active cases has come down by 205 to 64,434, while the number of those who beat Corona has increased to 7.33 lakh, while the death toll of 23 more patients has increased to 3,257. Kerala ranks first in active cases.

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In the national capital Delhi, there is a continuous decrease in active cases and now their number has come down to 3779, while 10 more patients have died due to which the death toll has increased to 10,654. More than 6.14 lakh patients have been coronated in Delhi. In the southern state of Karnataka, the number of active cases of corona has risen by 310 to 9,448. The death toll in the state has gone up to 12,134 and so far more than 9.04 lakh patients have been cured. During this period, the number of active cases in Andhra Pradesh rose by 10 to 2,832. So far, 7,127 people have died due to corona in the state and more than 8.74 lakh people have become infection free.

Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest state by population, reduced cases by 252 to 11,535 in the last 24 hours. The pandemic has killed 8,469 people and so far more than 5.71 lakh patients have been cured. The number of active cases in Tamil Nadu has come down to 7,432 and so far 12,208 people have died. 8.05 lakh patients have been infection free in the state.

In Odisha, the number of active cases has come down to 1,972, while 3.27 lakh people have got rid of this infection while the death toll has gone up to 1,890. The number of active cases in Telangana has come down by 178 to 4,822 and 1,563 people have died while more than 2.83 lakh people have recovered from the pandemic.

In West Bengal, active cases of corona have reduced by 231 to 8,245 and 9902 people have died. So far, more than 5.40 lakh people have become healthy in the state. In Punjab, the number of active cases has increased to 32, to 3007, and the number of people getting relief from infection has increased to more than 1.60 lakhs while 5,437 patients have died.

The number of active cases in Madhya Pradesh has come down by 204 and their number has come down to 8,324 and so far more than 2.35 lakh people have become healthy while 3,691 people have died due to this disease. The number of active cases in Chhattisgarh has increased by 186 to 9,045. 2.75 lakh people have been coronated in the state, while the death toll has risen to 3,469 with the death of 15 more patients. There are 8,149 active cases in Gujarat and 4,335 people have died and more than 2.38 lakh people have also recovered from the disease. The number of active cases in Bihar has come down to 4,075 from 186. In the state, 1,428 people have died due to corona while more than 2.49 lakh people have become infection free.

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So far from the corona pandemic, 2943 in Haryana, 2727 in Rajasthan, 1907 in Jammu and Kashmir, 1562 in Uttarakhand, 1059 in Assam, 1043 in Jharkhand, 955 in Himachal Pradesh, 744 in Goa, 636 in Puducherry, 388 in Tripura, Manipur 364, 326 in Chandigarh, 143 in Meghalaya, 129 in Sikkim, 127 in Ladakh, 83 in Nagaland, 62 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 62 in Arunachal Pradesh, 56 in Mizoram and 2 in Dadar-Nagar Haveli and Daman-Diu. Death has occurred.

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IIT-K and BFI collaborate to drive healthcare innovation in India

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1 day ago

April 17, 2024

IANS

IIT-K and BFI forge partnership to accelerate healthcare innovation in India

Kanpur, April 17 (IANS) – The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has entered into a strategic partnership with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to drive advancements in healthcare in India. Under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Programme, this collaboration aims to nurture innovations in the healthcare sector.

As part of the partnership, BFI will support IIT Kanpur in promoting entrepreneurial initiatives through the Startup Incubation & Innovation Centre (SIIC). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at IIT Kanpur by Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni (DoRA), IIT Kanpur; and Dr. Gaurav Singh, CEO BFI.

BFI has committed to allocating over $150,000 across three years to develop programmes tailored to healthcare-focused startups at IIT Kanpur’s SIIC. This collaboration harnesses IIT Kanpur’s expertise in fostering entrepreneurship and BFI’s dedication to advancing biomedical research.

Prof. Kantesh Balani, DoRA, IIT Kanpur, expressed his optimism about the partnership, stating, “This MoU will help us share knowledge, support startups effectively, and improve our capacity-building efforts.” Dr. Gaurav Singh, CEO of BFI, highlighted the inspiring work of IIT Kanpur incubatees in healthcare innovation and the alignment of missions to accelerate impactful solutions in biomedical research.

This partnership signifies a significant step towards advancing healthcare innovation in India by leveraging expertise and resources. The collaboration between IITK and BFI holds promise for improving public health and ensuring equitable healthcare access for all.

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Doctors are hopeful that gene therapy could be a breakthrough for haemophilia, a blood disorder

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April 17, 2024

IANS

Gene therapy holds promise for blood disorder haemophilia: Doctors

On World Haemophilia Day, doctors highlighted the potential of gene therapy in treating haemophilia, a hereditary blood disorder. Haemophilia is caused by missing or defective clotting factors and raises the risk of severe bleeding and joint damage. Genetic counselling and screening are crucial for affected individuals. India has a high number of haemophilia cases, but many go undiagnosed due to lack of screening capabilities.

Gene therapy offers a promising approach to treating haemophilia by delivering functional genes to correct the genetic defect responsible for deficient clotting factor production. Recent clinical trials show positive outcomes, including the use of lentiviral vectors at CMC Vellore. While current treatment involves factor VIII infusions, gene therapy may offer a cure for haemophilia, especially in low and middle-income countries.

According to Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology at Aster RV Hospital, “Gene therapy is a potentially curative treatment for haemophilia.” It allows for editing the faulty gene of a baby inside the uterus, known to be born with haemophilia due to a family history. Ongoing research on gene therapy shows promising results, indicating a potential paradigm shift in the management and cure of haemophilia.

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The Connection Between Daytime Sleep and Increased Risk of Dementia

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2 days ago

April 17, 2024

IANS

How daytime sleep can raise dementia risk

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Compensating for lack of sleep during the daytime may not be as effective as previously thought, warned Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in Hyderabad. According to Dr. Sudhir, daytime sleep is not in sync with the body’s natural clock and can increase the risk of dementia and other psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Sudhir, from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, highlighted in a post on X.com that daytime sleep is lighter and does not fulfill the body’s sleep requirements. He explained, “This fact is supported by numerous studies of night shift workers, who are predisposed to stress, obesity, cognitive deficits, and an elevated risk of neurodegenerative diseases.”

The neurologist pointed out that the glymphatic system, responsible for clearing the brain of protein waste products, is most active during sleep. Therefore, when there is a lack of sleep, the glymphatic system may fail, increasing the risk of dementia. Dr. Sudhir stated, “Glymphatic failure is the common pathway of dementia, leading to the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain.”

Factors such as poor sleep quality, age, sedentary lifestyle, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, sleep apnoea, circadian misalignment, substance abuse, and depression can also suppress or result in the failure of the glymphatic system. Dr. Sudhir emphasized, “Good sleepers tend to live longer, weigh less, have a reduced incidence of psychiatric disorders, and maintain cognitive function for longer periods.”

In conclusion, Dr. Sudhir advised that consistently sleeping well at night can lead to better cognitive function and decrease the risk of dementia and psychiatric disorders. It is essential to prioritize quality sleep to maintain overall brain health and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

–IANS
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