Divya Ramaswamy

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Divya Ramaswamy has done her Masters in Bioinformatics and was initially associated with life science research. Underwent training in science journalism from the Indian Science Communication Society when she decided to 'take the road less traveled by'. She has also undergone training in medical transcription, biotechnology techniques, and drug target identification. Her interests include, but are not limited to, health, healthcare, medicine, genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and nutrition.

Divya Ramaswamy

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Coronavirus Update: Obesity Linked To Disease Severity Among COVID-19 Patients

A BMI of over 35 could be risky during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus New Symptom: Doctors Baffled By 'Happy Hypoxia' In COVID-19 Patients

The new mysterious symptom is a prime concern for doctors since it doesn't just cause unconsciousness but could also be fatal.

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Coronavirus Update: Scientists Link Vitamin D Deficiencies To Higher Risk Of Dying From SARS-CoV-2

The most vulnerable group of the population for COVID-19 is apparently the one with the most Vitamin D deficiency.

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Some Cancer Patients At Higher Risk Of 'Severe Events' From Coronavirus Infection, Says Study

Cancer type, stage, and recent treatment play a vital role in the outcomes of COVID-19 in cancer patients.

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COVID-19 Warning: Avoid These Places To Stay Away From Coronavirus

Taking simple precautions can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19.

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Coronavirus US Update: Health Experts Predict Pandemic Misery Of At Least 2 More Years

Even in the best-case scenario, the experts said, people will continue to die of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus Update: Children Don’t Transmit Covid-19 To Adults, Report Says

Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 in children.

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Bill Gates: This Is What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Vaccine

"It might be a bit hard to see right now, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel," Gates said.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Scientists Report 8 Behavioral Pitfalls In Adherence To Preventive Strategies

The major challenge is the need to maintain adherence.

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Coronavirus Treatment Controversy: Trans People React To Estrogen Therapy Trials

Trans individuals react as they face significant barriers to getting hormone replacement therapies.

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Coronavirus Treatment Breakthrough: New Scottish Drug Appears Promising In Fighting COVID-19

Pneumagen Ltd's new Carbohydrate-Binding Modules block entry into airway cells for a wide range of viruses that cause respiratory tract infections.

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COVID-19 Update: Coronavirus Might Lurk Deep In Lung Tissues Even After Testing Negative

This might be a possible reason as to why many COVID-19 recovered patients discharged from hospitals test positive again.

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COVID-19 Vaccines: Scientists Use 8 Different Ways To Provide Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2

As the race for vaccines against the deadly novel coronavirus continues, researchers use 8 different approaches to come up with the best way to fight COVID-19.

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Coronavirus US Update: Boneless chicken Is Disappearing As COVID-19 Hits Meat Supply

Higher prices and fewer options for meat lovers.

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COVID-19 Symptom: Is Muscle Pain A Warning Sign For The Novel Coronavirus?

COVID-19 symptoms could be different for different people.

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Breakthough: Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels Of This Hormone During Infancy Predicts Future Autism Diagnosis

Experts identified potential autism biomarkers in infants.

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Health Experts Warn Legionnaire's Disease Outbreak Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

Public health experts urge the public to take adequate measures to prevent potentially-deadly legionella bacteria from getting into water systems during the lockdown.

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Coronavirus Treatment: Survivor Plasma Therapy Offers 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Results In Over 2600 Patients

After the positive results of plasma therapy, experts urge COVID-19 survivors to donate their plasma to help cure other patients.

The scale of the coronavirus pandemic has forced medical research on the virus to move at unprecedented speed, but effective treatments are still far off

Coronavirus Treatment: Health Experts Recommend Deep Breathing Exercises

Although they are not the cure, deep breathing exercises can help manage COVID-19 better, say experts.

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Coronavirus Treatment: Doctors Find Nasal Cannulas A Better Alternative To Ventilators

Over 20 COVID-19 patients in respiratory distress were given nasal cannulas and the results were remarkable.

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Coronavirus US Update: Nation's First Known COVID-19 Victim Died Of Burst Heart, Autopsy Reveals

Autopsy pointed out that it wasn't the flu but the coronavirus which caused the 57-year-old woman's heart to burst.

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Coronavirus Home Testing: Do You Really Need A Pulse Oximeter?

Although this tiny device can be used to monitor an important vital sign, experts say you don't really need them during this pandemic.

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Coronavirus Antibody Testing: Portable, Fast and Cheap 'Lab On A Chip' Appears Promising

The new COVID-19 antibody testing offers quickness and simplicity of the rapid diagnostic test alongside the accuracy of the standard ELISA quantitative measure.

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Coronavirus Symptom: Is Headache A Common Sign Of COVID-19?

If your headache doesn’t seem to be getting better or comes alongside symptoms such as a fever or cough, call your doctor immediately.

At hospitals across the United States, caregivers limit the number of times they enter the rooms of coronavirus patients, to reduce the risk of contagion -- at this Maryland hospital, they communicate through a window

Coronavirus Update: Almost Every Hospitalized COVID-19 Patient Reportedly Has Other Underlying Health Conditions

Researchers pointed out that hospitalized coronavirus patients had at least one comorbidity.

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Coronavirus Update: Researchers Plan To 'Trap And Zap' SARS-CoV-2

Precise viral disinfection approaches that are fast, reliable, and efficient are crucial at this pandemic situation.

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Breakthrough In Coronavirus Testing: $50 Smartphone Accessory Identifies Pathogens In Minutes

Scientists discover inexpensive and portable detector which can tell people when it's safe to come out and rejoin society.

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Coronavirus Update: French Researchers Plan To Test Nicotine Patches On COVID-19 Patients

French researchers are planning to test nicotine patches on COVID-19 patients.

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COVID-19 Update: WHO Warns Alcohol Consumption Will Not Prevent Infection

Be informed that alcohol consumption can be injurious to your immune health. And there's really no 'safe limit'!

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Woman's Breast Implants Saved Her Life From A Gunshot

Doctors reflected that the 30-year-old woman's breast implants deflected a bullet from entering her chest.

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