There are two categories of COVID-19 Vaccines: Component Viral Vaccines and Whole Virus Vaccines. Component Viral Vaccines Protein Subunit: Contains isolated and purified viral proteins e.g. Epivaccorona, Novavax. Virus-like Particles (VLP): Contains viral proteins that mimic the structure of the …
There have been several unique challenges with COVID‑19 vaccine development. The urgency to create a vaccine for COVID‑19 led to compressed schedules that shortened the standard vaccine development timeline. Timelines for conducting clinical research – normally a sequential process requiring …
POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission), targets to reduce Stunting, undernutrition, Anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls) and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively. Recently, the Ministry for Women and Child Development …
Jaundice is yellowish discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane due to increase in serum bilirubin. Serum bilirubin exists in two forms. Conjugated bilirubin is soluble whereas unconjugated bilirubin is insoluble in water. Nature of jaundice is categorized into three varieties. …
The Apgar score is an objective method of evaluating the newborn’s condition. It is generally performed at 1 minute and again at 5 minutes after birth. Scores 7 and above are generally normal; 4 to 6, fairly low; and 3 and …
ACE INHIBITORS-SIDE EFFECTS Hypotension: an initial sharp fall in BP occurs especially in diuretic-treated and CHF patients Hyperkalemia: more likely in patients with impaired renal function and in those taking K+ sparing diuretics, NSAIDs or beta blockers. Cough: a persistent …
Computers are being increasingly used in medical profession. Computer techniques have tremendous applications in medical field, where it has the largest amount of social impact. The application of computer techniques in various fields of medicine are: Health Information system (Registration, admission/transfer/discharge, …
India’s healthcare system has been battling various issues, including the low number of institutions and less-than-adequate human resources for quite a while now. There’s a need to make people and processes in the healthcare sector made more accountable; for that greater …
List of recommendations on non-clinical interventions to reduce unnecessary caesarean sections A. INTERVENTIONS TARGETED AT WOMEN Health education for women is an essential component of antenatal care. The following educational interventions and support programmes are recommended to reduce caesarean births …
Rave parties A rave party is a large dance party at a nightclub, dance club or festival featuring performances by DJs, who select and mix a seamless flow of loud electronic dance music songs and tracks. Rave means music, dance, …