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After Black Fungus(mucormycosis), Yellow fungus, and White Fungs, a Covid survivor from Indore, MP has been diagnosed with "Green Fungs" (Aspergillosis). This is likely the first case of aspergillosis post-COVID recovery to be reported in India. The patient was airlifted to Mumbai for further treatment. Aspergillosis is a relatively uncommon infection and affects the lungs.

The 'Delta' variant of SARS-CoV-2 has mutated to the 'Delta plus' or '​AY.1' variant. The Delta+ has not yet been classified as a variant of concern. "As per data available in the public domain, this variant nullifies the use of a monoclonal antibody. We will study and learn more about this variant," the Niti Aayog member said."

Working 55 or more hours per week is associated with an estimated 35% higher risk of a stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from ischemic heart disease, compared to working 35-40 hours a week. This work-related disease burden is particularly significant in men - about 72% of deaths occurred among males. “Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” added Dr Maria Neira, at WHO.

Researchers at Samsung have developed an OLED ‘Skin’ that allows measuring biometric data for a longer period without having to remove the solution while sleeping or exercising. The device measures and display the user’s heart rate in real-time. Also, wrist movement did not cause any property deterioration, with the solution remaining reliable with skin elongation of up to 30%.

The health ministry has written to the doctors’ community to drop drugs like hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, doxycycline, zinc, multivitamins etc from prescription. “No other Covid-19 specific medication is required. The patient may have to be investigated further if symptoms persist or deteriorate,” the ministry stated.

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) was first approved in February 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Now, the FDA has given the green light to Nurtec ODT to help prevent episodic migraine, too — making it the first migraine medication approved for both acute and preventive treatment.

A groundbreaking study led by engineering and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows how engineered immune cells used in new cancer therapies can overcome physical barriers to allow a patient's own immune system to fight tumors. The research could improve cancer therapies in the future for millions of people worldwide.

Brazil has given clearance to the proposal to import Bharat Biotech’s covid-19 vaccine Covaxin into the South American country with some conditions.

The National Health Surveillance Agency of Brazil- Anvisa - had earlier denied permission to import Covaxin after authorities found that the Indian plant in which the jab was being made did not meet the good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements.