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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COVID-19 Update: Researchers Unlock New Way To Understand Evolving Strains Of SARS-CoV-2

Understanding the genetic differences and the likely consequences of disease progression can help tackle the disease better.

Although further testing is required, scientists believe plasma donated by patients who have recovered from the Coronavirus could help those seriously ill from it

Coronavirus Testing: Genes Can Determine If One's At A Higher Risk For Fatal COVID-19

New research pointed out that HLA typing alongside COVID-19 testing can improve the assessment of viral severity in the population.

Spain on Monday recorded 399 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, its lowest daily count in weeks

Coronavirus US Update: Texas Sisters Die Over A Century Apart From Two Different Global Pandemics

Spanish flu in 1918 and the current coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of two sisters almost 102 years apart.

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Coronavirus Treatment: Nelfinavir, Cepharanthine Identified As Promising Multidrug Therapy Against SARS-CoV-2

Although Nelfinavir and Cepharanthine work differently, when used together, they have the most antiviral potential.

A group of doctors working with patients infected with the novel coronavirus COVID-19 wear face shields at the Intensive Care Unit of the Hospital de Clinicas in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Coronavirus Update: New Scoring Model Predicts COVID-19 Progression Risk

Knowing which COVID-19 patient's disease will progress can guide clinicians in designing therapeutic strategies.

Dr Anthony Fauci says widespread testing, social distancing and empty stadiums are the key to getting US sports up and running again

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says COVID-19 'Don't Just Disappear', Cannot Be Compared To SARS

COVID-19 might not just disappear, said the nation's leading infectious disease expert.

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COVID-19 Update: Coronavirus Reportedly Found In Sewage In Surprisingly High Levels

Sewage testing could be used as an early-warning sign to find out if the coronaviruses return in a given community.

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Coronavirus Update: Severe COVID-19 Might Lower Hemoglobin Levels

Hemoglobin levels could indicate the severity of coronavirus infection.

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Coronavirus Update: Infected Individuals Might Start Spreading COVID-19 Days Before Symptoms

Asymptomatic individuals might have to start wearing face masks.

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COVID-19 Diagnosis: New Test Detects Viral DNA Quickly And Accurately

Experts have developed a dual-functional plasmonic system that has successfully demonstrated a highly sensitive, fast, and reliable diagnostic capability to detect coronavirus.

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COVID-19 Update: How To Avoid Dry Skin, Eczema And Dermatitis After Washing Hands More Frequently

Frequent hand washing is inevitable. But, here's how skin problems can be avoided.

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Coronavirus Update: French, Thai Doctors Think Dermatological Issues Could Be COVID-19 Symptoms

Doctors in France and Thailand have reported new dermatological presentations in COVID-19 patients.

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Over 300 Dialysis Patients In The US Reportedly Died Due To COVID-19

The COVID-19 is a real threat to patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

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Sexual Fluid From Women With Severe COVID-19 Tests Negative For The Virus

A new study pointed out that the coronavirus does not get transmitted via sexual fluids.

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Coronavirus Update: New Guidelines On How To Manage Irritable Bowel Disease Amid The Pandemic Released

Experts warn Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) patients to be particularly careful of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus Update: How Obese People Can Protect Themselves Amid COVID-19 Pandemic?

Coronaviruses can hit those who are obese harder than the rest. Here's what you could do to be prepared.

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Coronavirus Update: Can Smartwatches Predict An Infection?

Sleep monitoring might have some important predictions about COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Update: Scientists Discover 6 Entirely New Coronaviruses In Bats

The newly-discovered viruses aren’t even closely related genetically to SARS-CoV-2 or those causing MERS and SARS.

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COVID-19 Positive Man Charged For Allegedly Coughing On Hospital Staff

Even when several countries are under lockdown and insisting on strict social distancing, these mishaps continue to happen.

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HIV And Coronavirus: South Africa Fears The Deadliest Combination

As coronavirus cases are increasing exponentially in the African region, experts are dreading COVID-19's impact on HIV patients.

Donated breast milk can be essential for orphans or sick infants separated from their mothers

Coronavirus Update: Researcher Asks For Breast Milk To Study COVID-19 Treatment

Can those magical components that help an infant grow help fight COVID-19?

Dozens of pharmaceuticals and research labs across the world are racing to develop a vaccine

Coronavirus Update: Can This Century-Old Tuberculosis Vaccine Help Fight COVID-19?

The old BCG vaccine can protect against more than just tuberculosis. But can it work against the coronaviruses?

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Coronavirus Symptom: 42-Year-Old Man Experienced Stabbing Abdominal and Testicular Pain

Apparently, the coronavirus has no universal symptom.

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Women Can Now Access Abortion Pills By Post As UK Lockdown Continues

Thanks to Bpas' pills by post, home abortion is now made easier for women under COVID-19 lockdown.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Patients Forced To Wait Longer As Outbreak Delays Organ Transplants

The coronavirus pandemic situation is completely changing the organ donation and transplant landscape.

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Coronavirus Tips: How To Take Care Of Your Child's Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

Children and young teens might respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis. Here's how you can help your child.

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Coronavirus Update: New Model Shows COVID-19 Death Rate Increases With Age

A new study suggested the coronavirus is deadlier than SARS and more fatality for people over 60.

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Coronavirus Prevention: New Report Says Vitamin D Can Help Build Resistance Against COVID-19

The sunshine vitamin can help ward off the deadly novel coronaviruses, says a new report

Gilead Chief Executive said in a statement Saturday that if the drug was approved, 'we will work to ensure affordability and access so that remdesivir is available to patients with the greatest need'

Coronavirus Update: Experimental Antiviral Drug Remdesivir Cleared For Clinical Trials

The Ebola drug is now under clinical trials and the results are anticipated by May.

Shanghai public transport firm Yanggao has converted a regular cleaning room into a UV light disinfection chamber

COVID-19 Fact Check: Can UV Light Kill Coronavirus?

According to the WHO, UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as it can cause skin irritation.

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