Medicine

Dr Mugdha Tapdiya helps us debunk some of the myths that surround thyroid disease.

Released by human immune systems, cytokines are known to be effective against COVID-19. Unfortunately, patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 are unable to produce them. But these doctors found a solution. #IndiaFightsCorona

Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, #Tocilizumab got the green light because of its ability to lower the inflammatory overreaction of the human immune system, which leads to death in infected patients.

With years of experience researching Malaria, Professor G Padmanaban is the right man to clarify why the anti-malarial Hydroxychloroquine is being pushed to the frontlines against COVID-19.

Two doctors help us understand how pregnant women can stay healthy and calm during the COVID-19 crisis.

"He not only saved lives through treatment in quarantine camps, but he also offered up his own stored food to people in urgent need." #CoronavirusPandemic

Himself tending to patients at great personal risk, Dr Viegas also launched an intense campaign to clean up Mumbai’s slums and exterminate rats, which he knew, were carriers of the disease. #ForgottenHeroes

Blood sample is drawn and tested in a lab for the virus.

“Corona virus is man-made and it will be the cause of the world coming to an end," announced an Uncle in a group I am part of. I rolled my eyes and deleted the message. There are many such myths running around in social media circles.

"Locals often say that Dr Norbu has treated someone from every household in Leh and the villages surrounding it. This is the relationship he shares with the people."