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Covid-19 patients above 65 years of age more prone to reinfection: Study

While most people who have had Covid-19 are protected from catching it again for at least six months, elderly patients above 65 years of age are more prone to reinfection, says a new study

Covid-19 patients above 65 years of age more prone to reinfection: Study
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 11:51 AM IST

Around 75% of elderly in India suffering from a chronic disease: Study

The survey found that more than one in 10 people aged 60 and above have 'probable major depression' in states including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar and Goa

Around 75% of elderly in India suffering from a chronic disease: Study
Updated On : 06 Jan 2021 | 10:30 PM IST

Older adults should undertake exercise ahead of elective surgery

New research suggests that older adults about to undergo elective surgery should undertake a sustained program of targeted exercise beforehand to counteract the muscle-wasting effects of bed rest.

Older adults should undertake exercise ahead of elective surgery
Updated On : 26 Dec 2020 | 12:03 PM IST

Who gets the ventilator? UK doctors contemplate Covid19 care choices

While shortages of critical care equipment may be most alarming, the coronavirus has exposed how generally ill-equipped the health system is for a pandemic

Who gets the ventilator? UK doctors contemplate Covid19 care choices
Updated On : 21 Mar 2020 | 2:14 PM IST