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COVID-19 may enter brain through nose, can impact nervous system: Study

A study has revealed that the novel coronavirus may enter the brain through the nose and can impact the CNS (central nervous system). The study, which was conducted by researchers from Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Germany, was published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. 

As per experts, COVID-19 apart from the respiratory tract affects CNS and this may explain neurological symptoms such as loss of smell, taste, headaches, fatigue, and nausea among COVID-19 patients. 

For the study, researchers examined the nasopharynx – the upper part of the throat that connects to the nasal cavity – a likely first site of viral infection and replication, and the brains of 33 patients – 22 males and 11 females – who died with the coronavirus infection.

After the examination, researchers found the presence of SARS-COV-2 RNA, the genetic material of the coronavirus, and the protein in the brain and nasopharynx. The intact virus particles were also detected in the nasopharynx. The highest levels of viral RNA were found in the olfactory mucous membrane. 

During the examination, researchers also found that the COVID-19 spike protein in certain types of cells within the olfactory mucous layer, where it may exploit the proximity of endothelial and nervous tissue to gain entry to the brain.

COVID-19 was also found in other areas of the nervous system, including the medulla oblongata – the primary respiratory and cardiovascular control center of the brain. Researchers also noted that further Covid-19 autopsy studies that include a broad range of sampling are needed to identify the precise mechanisms that mediate the virus’s entry into the brain, and examine other potential ports of entry.


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Union Minister Dr Bhagwat Karad unveils Dr Kavita Chandak’s book ‘Healing women with Homeopathy’

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Dr Kavita Chandak at National Conference of Homeopathy held in Aurangabad

Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad recently unveiled Dr Kavita Chandak’s book ‘Healing women with Homeopathy’ at the recently held National Conference of Homeopathy (HAMI 2022) in Aurangabad. Prominently present during the conference were renowned homeopath Dr Arun Bhasme and 3,000 other doctors.

In her book, Dr Chandak, who hails from Nagpur, has covered the most important and widespread gynecological disorders such as menarche, over dysmenorrhea to menopause; reflects issues from which women suffer frequently like sterility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, breast issues, pregnancy-related conditions like constipation, morning sickness, heartburn, uterine prolapse, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and urinary problems, to mention a few.

Dr Chandak has also given a thorough explanation on topics like cancer of the breast, uterus and cervix, which are the most prevalent types of cancers in women. Her book contains a study of several homeopathic remedies with special emphasis on gynecology through the chapters like the core of a few important female remedies and the homeopathic gynecological kit. The book also gives a glimpse of rare and lesser-known remedies.

It is worth noting that Dr Chandak holds two golden book world records for treating kidney disorders and a case of mucormycosis. She is also the recipient of ‘The Excellence in Homeopathy award 2022’ given by Hpathy.com to 66 renowned homeopaths throughout the world. Over the years, Dr Chandak has organized more than 800 free medicine distribution camps. She provides her services through her web clinic in 20+ countries. Her area of specialization is behavioral psychiatric disorders like autism and ADHD.

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COVID से बचने के लिए mask पहनने का सही तरीका क्या हैं? | Healthy India

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Pulmonologist Dr Sameer Arbat explains the right way to wear mask in order to protect ourselves from COVID-19.

 

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‘No cause for concern:’ Sharad Pawar after testing COVID positive

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Sharad Pawar

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NCP Chief Sharad Pawar (81), on Monday afternoon, said he had tested positive for COVID, but there was no cause of worry.

Pawar tweeted, “I have tested Covid positive but there is no cause for concern. I am following the treatment suggested by my doctor.”
He requested all those who had come in contact with him in the last few days to get themselves tested and take necessary precautions.

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