The latest guidelines have not recommended medicines like ivermectin, favipiravir, and Doxycycline. Antivirals like Molnupiravir and monoclonal antibodies are also not included in the guidelines
Apart from the classic signs, how do you really tell your infection apart, whether it is mild or severe? Which symptoms should you pay close attention to from the very beginning?
Take this six-minute test to check your oxygen levels if you experience Covid symptoms
India is battling the second wave of coronavirus that has taken the country by a storm, with over 4 lakh cases being registered every day. As we continue to grapple with the worsening situation, it is paramount that we keep in mind the essentials to bend the curve – one of which is to keep your vitals in check. Keeping a check on your temperature is one of the first steps as soon as you experience any symptoms to know if you require a Covid-19 test or not. The next step is to check the functionality of your lungs, which can be done with the help of the 6-minute test.
by Hannah Joy on February 11, 2021 at 6:31 PM
Yes, biomarkers can help determine who s at risk for severe covid-19 symptoms by combining metabolomics and machine learning, reveal researchers reporting in ACS Analytical Chemistry.
One of the many mysteries still surrounding COVID-19 is why some people experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, whereas others suffer life-threatening respiratory problems, vascular dysfunction and tissue damage.
Although some pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes or obesity, can increase the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19, some otherwise healthy people have also experienced severe symptoms.
‘Biomarkers help to know why some people affected with Covid-19 experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, while others suffer life-threatening respiratory problems, vascular dysfunction and tissue damage.’