Jeevan Biswas

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New Rapid COVID-19 Test Can Provide Results In Under 4 Minutes; High Accuracy and Affordable

Researchers from Penn Medicine have developed a test known as RAPID 1.0 for detecting COVID-19, that can deliver results within four minutes.

May 15, 2021

Is COVID-19 Giving Rise to a Drinking Pandemic? Alcohol-related Stomach and Liver Diseases on Rise [Study]

According to the new study set to be presented at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2021, the number of consultations for alcohol-related gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases has witnessed a massive surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 14, 2021

How does COVID-19 cause loss of smell; scientists discover mechanism [Explained]

A multi-institutional study has discovered the mechanism behind short-term and long-term anosmia, a symptom commonly found in COVID-19 patients.

May 14, 2021

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Show Limited Effectiveness Against B1617 Variant Of COVID [Details]

The WHO said in a note that preliminary laboratory studies have found that the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna showed reduced effectiveness against the double mutant variant of COVID found in India.

May 13, 2021

COVID-19 may cause erectile dysfunction after recovery; viral presence found in penile tissues [details]

The study by researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is the first to demonstrate the presence of COVID-19 in penile tissue.

May 12, 2021

WHO Warns against use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19; Goa, Tamil Nadu approve use

In a recent tweet, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at WHO, stated that the WHO recommended against the use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19 patients; while Goa and TN have already approved the use of the drug for the purpose.

May 11, 2021

Here's How New Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine Neutralizes All COVID-19 Variants [In-depth]

A new 'pan-coronavirus vaccine' developed by scientists from Duke Human Vaccine Institute was found to have a neutralizing effect not only on the SARS-CoV-2 but also on its variants, and other deadly coronaviruses as well. Here's how it works

May 11, 2021

Fully vaccinated organ transplant patients vulnerable to COVID; masks, physical distancing essential [study]

A study by researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that even after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, organ transplant recipients do not have sufficient antibodies to ease up on crucial safety measures such as the use of masks and physical distancing.

May 9, 2021

Strict COVID-19 hand hygiene measures causing hand dermatitis: what should you know

According to the study by scientists from Father Muller Medical College, India's increased handwashing and use of hand sanitizers has led to the emergence of hand dermatitis among a large section of the general public.

May 9, 2021

Immediate Global Use of Ivermectin Will End COVID-19 Pandemic, Claims New Study

An exhaustive peer-reviewed study led by the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC) stated that the immediate global use of the Ivermectin can end the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 9, 2021

Mild COVID-19 Infection Unlikely to Cause Long-term Heart Damage; New Study Brings Good News

The findings of the study led by researchers from the University College London (UCL) offer respite to sufferers of mild COVID-19 infection who form a vast majority of infected people.

May 8, 2021

Tricking cancer cells into consuming drugs that kill them; researchers make breakthrough discovery

A new study led by researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has demonstrated a potential treatment strategy that involves fooling cancer cells into absorbing drugs that are toxic to them.

May 7, 2021

What happens if you miss second dose of COVID-19 vaccine; here's what you should do

As the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines persists, individuals who are unable to receive their second dose as their allocated date approaches or has lapsed, are worried. However, not all is lost.

May 7, 2021

Virus or Bacteria? New Test Can Quickly Identify Pathogens Behind Respiratory Infections

Scientists from Duke Health have developed a new testing tool that distinguishes between viral and bacterial infections causing respiratory illnesses with high accuracy and provides results in less than an hour.

May 6, 2021

How is Pfizer's highly-effective COVID-19 vaccine made; step-by-step process explained

The preparation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a complex process that spans over 60 days and requires the utilization of resources at multiple facilities located across two countries.

May 6, 2021

Applying UV light to common disinfectants makes them safer to use: Study

Scientists from the University of Waterloo have found that exposing common disinfectants that contain toxic ingredients to UV light can make them less harmful to human beings and nature.

May 4, 2021

Drive-in vaccination comes to India; begins in Mumbai [details]

Mumbai city's first drive-in vaccination facility opened its doors in Dadar on Tuesday.

May 4, 2021

World's first pregnant mummy from ancient Egypt discovered; baffles researchers

Polish researchers from the Warsaw Mummy Project have discovered the first pregnant mummy from ancient Egypt.

May 3, 2021

Over 1 Billion Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Given So Far But Inequalities Still Glaring

As of 2 May 2021, 1.16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across the world. However, global and internal inequalities in vaccine equity threaten the progress of the goal of vaccinating a population of over 7 billion people.

May 3, 2021

Alzheimer's has four distinct types; scientists find using machine learning [details]

An international team of scientists has found that Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, has more than one distinct subtype, leveraging Machine Learning (ML)

May 2, 2021

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Articles by Jeevan Biswas

New Rapid COVID-19 Test Can Provide Results In Under 4 Minutes; High Accuracy and Affordable

Is COVID-19 Giving Rise to a Drinking Pandemic? Alcohol-related Stomach and Liver Diseases on Rise [Study]

How does COVID-19 cause loss of smell; scientists discover mechanism [Explained]

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Show Limited Effectiveness Against B1617 Variant Of COVID [Details]

COVID-19 may cause erectile dysfunction after recovery; viral presence found in penile tissues [details]

WHO Warns against use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19; Goa, Tamil Nadu approve use

Here's How New Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine Neutralizes All COVID-19 Variants [In-depth]

Fully vaccinated organ transplant patients vulnerable to COVID; masks, physical distancing essential [study]

Strict COVID-19 hand hygiene measures causing hand dermatitis: what should you know

Immediate Global Use of Ivermectin Will End COVID-19 Pandemic, Claims New Study

Mild COVID-19 Infection Unlikely to Cause Long-term Heart Damage; New Study Brings Good News

Tricking cancer cells into consuming drugs that kill them; researchers make breakthrough discovery

What happens if you miss second dose of COVID-19 vaccine; here's what you should do

Virus or Bacteria? New Test Can Quickly Identify Pathogens Behind Respiratory Infections

How is Pfizer's highly-effective COVID-19 vaccine made; step-by-step process explained

Applying UV light to common disinfectants makes them safer to use: Study

Drive-in vaccination comes to India; begins in Mumbai [details]

World's first pregnant mummy from ancient Egypt discovered; baffles researchers

Over 1 Billion Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Given So Far But Inequalities Still Glaring

Alzheimer's has four distinct types; scientists find using machine learning [details]

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'