Heart patients, connectivity and technology

Despite the heart being an important organ of the body, it is unfortunate to note how many have fallen prey to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and congenital heart conditions;

Childhood short-sightedness rise linked to lockdowns

Increasing time spent indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused a significant rise in childhood short-sightedness (known as myopia),

Living with Blood Cancer during COVID-19

Recently two cases were reported in the National Foundation for Cancer Research blog where two patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma had achieved complete remission after being infected with COVID- 19.

The other pandemic heading towards a crisis

Most of you must have not really given a thought to the fact that we all take quite a fascinating drive along the path of life thanks to well-functional cognitive abilities like memory, reasoning and judgement. Imagine yourself loosing one of these capabilities-where would you end up?

Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses

Training parents how to respond to babies showing early signs of autism could reduce by two-thirds the number of three-year-olds meeting the criteria for diagnosis, a small study suggests.

Covid: Air pollution increases risk of hospitalisation, study finds

Living in areas of high air pollution increases the risk of hospitalisation with Covid-19 a new study has found.

Protect the baby to be born

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a spectrum of disorders caused by alcohol intake during pregnancy, where the mental and physical development of a child is affected due to prenatal alcohol exposure.

Call for investigation of menstrual changes after Covid jabs

Changes to periods and unexpected vaginal bleeding after having a Covid vaccine should be investigated to reassure women, says a leading immunologist specialising in fertility.

Gotukola; the herb of longevity

At a time where research studies on therapeutic benefits of plants are owning a pretty significant place, Gotukola (Centella asiatica), a cure-for-all type ailments and a valuable traditional herb, repeatedly safeguards its identity as a nutritionally important plant which has a range of proven effects on one’s good health.

The mysterious ‘Havana Syndrome’

Doctors, scientists, intelligence agents and government officials have all been trying to find out what causes “Havana syndrome”

Internet Gaming Disorder: Are we too late?

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 every year. Although suicide has been recognized as a global health concern, preliminary research studies published in esteemed publications such as The Lancet indicate that suicide trends have either remained unchanged or reduced during the pandemic.

Vaccinating all teens maybe difficult, study

The UK’s vaccine advisory body has decided not to recommend vaccines for healthy 12-15-year-olds, but it will offer vaccines to thousands more children with underlying health problems.

Caring of COVID positive children at home

With the rising number of COVID positive patients home based care of patients, having a minimal risk for complications, is the current trend in COVID management. But, having to care for a child, who became positive for COVID at home,

Third Covid jab advised for most vulnerable 1%

People over the age of 12 with severely weakened immune systems should have a third vaccine dose to top up protection against Covid-19, experts say.

“Dengue and COVID can coexist” - Chest Physician

Even though the COVID-19 virus has taken over the lives of people, there could be instances when symptoms for dengue and /or seasonal influenza could mimic COVID-19. In Sri Lanka there are two peaks of seasonal influenza but there has been a significant surge in dengue cases. According to statistics, over 21,000 individuals have been diagnosed with dengue just for this year, seven deaths have been reported so far in Sri Lanka.

Tackling a complex health issue

The pituitary gland is a pea sized gland situated underneath the brain, in a bony hollow in the skull, positioned behind the bridge of the nose.

Covid infection protection waning in double jabbed

Researchers say they are seeing some waning of protection against Covid infections in double-jabbed people.

COVID vaccine recommendations for patients with comorbidities

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in the USA recommended COVID-19 vaccination for patients with underlying medical conditions.

Research underway to learn more about Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

Pelvic congestion syndrome is an ongoing condition that affects the pelvic area or the lower part of your belly. Experts think it’s caused by problems with veins in that part of the body.

Scleroderma saga unfolded

‘Health is wealth’ they say and the present era-with the COVID pandemic in the background- is slowly making us realise the real depth in this statement as there are several aspects of good health you cannot just buy for money;

Research on how to avoid catching COVID in a shared car

Regularly opening car windows for 10 seconds can cut the build-up of Covid-19 particles by 97%, a study has found. m

Citizens of Western Province most vulnerable

COVID- 19 has been a part of our lives for more than a year now, but like how everything in this world, mutates and evolves- the virus too has evolved into various variants.

Paediatricians urge parents not to take virus home

Nearly 150 children have been infected with COVID and the Lady Ridgeway Hospital has now taken steps to begin home-based treatments. “We decided to keep children less than 2 years with COVID at the hospital and those with mild symptoms will be sent to other treatment centres,” opined Dr. Deepal Perera, Consultant Paediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital.

Why breastfeeding is important

Breastfeeding is a crucial step to ensure that your baby gets all the nutrients that are much needed during its first few months of life.

COVID vaccine as a pill?

Right now, protection against Covid-19 comes via an injection. But in future, those vaccines could come from inhalers or even pills. The company, Iconovo, is collaborating with an immunology research start-up in Stockholm, ISR, which has developed a dry-powder vaccine against Covid-19.

SPOTLIGHT ON DELTA! Citizens of Western Province most vulnerable

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Why breastfeeding is important

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Early stage detection can be a challenge

The World Lung Cancer Day was observed on August 1. Lung cancer, as the name suggests is a type of cancer that originates in the lungs.

Tinea on the rise?

Recently a news article created a stir regarding Ringworm Disease also known as Tinea. Speaking to Daily Mirror, Dr Nayani Madarasingha, Consultant Dermatologist at National Institute of Infectious Diseases,

Sri Lankans exposed to high risk of stone formation

Do you know that human urine can form stones and it’s one of the commonest conditions affecting both males and females in Sri Lanka?