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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Topic: Lancet

Why doctors in Italy are letting some coronavirus patients die to save others

In an analysis published in The Lancet, two Italian researchers have predicted a doomsday scenario for Italy if coronavirus infections continue at current rate.

Animal sold at Wuhan seafood market behind coronavirus outbreak, claims Lancet study

The analysis of 10 gene sequences of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from nine patients in Wuhan found that the virus is most closely related to two bat-derived SARS-like coronaviruses.

Pollution, climate change, malnutrition will affect our kids for life, Lancet report says

As temperatures rise, infants are likely to become more vulnerable to malnutrition, a new global research report in Lancet says.

Ideal diet for humans isn’t affordable for 1.58 billion people, says Lancet study

Study says the EAT-Lancet diet would cost 64 per cent more than the lowest-cost combination of foods in low-income nations.

Lancet has always written on conflict zones & health. Why should Kashmir be an exception?

Living in long-term conflict areas like Kashmir leads to long-term health issues. Fact does not change if a foreign journal or an Indian one points it out.

IMA questions Lancet ‘credibility’ over J&K editorial, to tell doctors not to read journal

IMA letter says Lancet has “committed breach of propriety in commenting on this political issue” and it has withdrawn esteem it had for the British journal.

Prolonged violence in Kashmir has led to ‘formidable’ health crisis: Lancet medical journal

British journal The Lancet has carried an editorial called ‘Fear and uncertainty around Kashmir’s future’, which has drawn flak from Indians on social media.

What you’re not eating is killing you

Studies such as the one published in Lancet recently suggesting that one could die if certain foods are avoided is problematic because such science is riddled with contradictory studies.

No study has yet proven health benefits of pollution masks, air purifiers

Experts say that masks and purifiers do reduce effect of particulate matter but their health benefits are still under a cloud.

India announced end of leprosy 13 years ago, but 1.3 lakh cases were detected in 2016

Government estimated there were 1.3 lakh new cases in 2016. Experts say it is an understatement.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.