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2-deoxy-D-glucose, Anti-COVID drug

Anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose has been developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad.  It was approved for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients by the Drugs Controller General

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Breastfeeding prevents developing diabetes

Pregnancy imposes a substantial metabolic burden on women through weight gain and increased insulin resistance. Accordingly, women have an increased risk of diabetes after repeated deliveries. Various factors, including a history of gestational diabetes, maternal age, and obesity, affect women’s risk of progressing to diabetes. Among these factors, lactation has been reported to reduce the

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Travel Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinated People

Fully vaccinated travellers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorised vaccine can travel safely within the United States: Fully vaccinated travellers do not need to get tested before or after travel unless their destination requires it Fully vaccinated travellers do not need to self-quarantine Fully vaccinated

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