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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Men With Low Testosterone Levels More Likely To Die From Coronavirus Infection, Study Warns

Surprisingly, the female COVID-19 patients recorded significantly higher levels of the male sex hormone.

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COVID-19 Testing Breakthrough: New Coronavirus Antibody Test Found To Be 100% Accurate

Antibody testing is crucial to counter the spread of the coronavirus infection and to understand who has already been infected.

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COVID-19 Warning: Coronavirus Won't Slow Down Until It 'Hits 60 to 70%' Of The Population

"We are going to be living with it," said expert Michael Osterholm.

Patterns are emerging in patients presenting with severe COVID-19 symptoms

COVID-19 Update: Tiny RNA Supposed To Attack Coronavirus Dwindles With Age, Underlying Ailments

The results of this new study explain why the old and those with underlying health conditions are more vulnerable to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus US Update: Social Distancing Has Merely Stabilized COVID-19 Spread

The researchers found a surprising consistency across the U.S.

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Coronavirus: Cough Might Not Be The First COVID-19 Symptom In Children, Says Study

This is the first-ever study to report non-respiratory symptoms as the first manifestations of COVID-19 in children.

US labs are working to find cures and treatments for the novel coronavirus, including research into use of convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients

Coronavirus Treatment: Passive Immunization Can Decelerate SARS-CoV-2, Boost Immunity Until There's A Vaccine

This treatment option can buy time for a potential COVID-19 vaccine.

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Fauci: There's 'Virtually No Chance' That Coronavirus Will Be Eradicated

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, there’s really no chance that the world is going to be virus-free.

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Coronavirus Update: New AI Diagnostic Tool Can Predict COVID-19 Even Without Testing

This can be of great use in countries that do not have enough access to conventional testing methods.

Nurses and doctors have been applauded across the globe as heroes

International Nurses Day 2020: Time To Thank Frontline Workers Who Are 'Nursing The World To Health'

Two more reasons to celebrate International Nurses Day this year.

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Coronavirus Could Spread Through Eyes Of Infected Individuals, Says Study

The researchers found protein molecules responsible for COVID-19 transmission in the ocular surfaces of infected individuals.

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Coronavirus Targets This Protein Present At Higher Levels In Men Suffering From Heart Failure

A new study pointed out that ACE2 is present at higher levels in men with heart diseases. This might make them vulnerable to COVID-19.

Coronavirus deaths in the US are on the rise, topping 75,000 this week

COVID-19 Diagnosis Might Take Away Ten Years Off One's Life Even After Recovery

A new study pointed out that COVID-19 might have long-term consequences even after recovery.

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Coronavirus And Mental Illnesses: Is COVID-19 Linked To Psychosis?

Researchers are exploring if the coronavirus is affecting one's brain cells too.

Successful drug tests may provide a better treatment for severe coronavirus cases, but until there is a vaccine the crisis will continue

Coronavirus Treatment: Doctors Find Triple-Drug Combo Better And Faster Than Remdesivir In Fighting COVID-19

COVID-19 patients who took the triple-drug combo started feeling better faster and got asymptomatic within 4 days.

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Pandemic Dreams: Here's Why You Are Experiencing It During COVID-19 Crisis

The coronavirus doesn't even spare our dreams!

Successful drug tests may provide a better treatment for severe coronavirus cases, but until there is a vaccine the crisis will continue

Coronavirus Treatment: Arthritis Drug Appears Promising With 90% Survival Rate And Reduced Respiratory Symptoms

This is a positive sign for treating patients with severe inflammation in their organs.

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Coronavirus In Men: Androgens Could Be Responsible For Male Vulnerability To COVID-19

The findings of the study demonstrated that androgens somehow make the virus more virulent and that this exacerbates the disease severity in men.

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COVID-19 Prevention: Experts Are Considering Indoor Ultraviolet Light to Zap Airborne Coronavirus

Sunlight disinfects and its UV component is particularly effective at zapping out airborne pathogens.

Under what the government referred to as 'everyday life quarantine', South Koreans are still encouraged to wear face masks

Homemade Face Covering: This Common Home Fabric Found More Effective Than Medical Masks

Leave the medical masks for healthcare professionals and make one for yourself at home using this fabric.

Markets have been rallying as lockdowns that emptied many global cities begin to be lifted, though the impact on the world economy is only now becoming apparent

Coronavirus Lockdowns Counterproductive? It's Safer Outdoors Than Inside, Say Experts

It definitely spreads more indoors than outdoors, experts believe.

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COVID-19 Prevention: Scientists Developing Nasal Spray That Could Block The Coronavirus

The protein molecule was originally developed to potentially prevent several other infections.

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Coronavirus New York Shock: Two-Thirds Of Recent Patients Infected While Staying At Home

This survey's results show that the deadly novel coronavirus has continued to spread even when people were following the lockdown rules.

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Common Diabetes Drug Can Reverse Heart Disease Risk In Diabetic Patients: Study

Such a novel idea could improve the quality of life for millions of individuals with diabetes and prevent future heart diseases.

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COVID-19 Monitoring: New Wearable Device Continuously Tracks Key Symptoms

Mysterious ways in which COVID-19 affects the body seem to get stranger and such wearable devices help understand the disease better.

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Coronavirus Symptoms: Study Links 5 Different Kinds Of Skin Rashes To COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) is yet to list them under COVID-19 symptoms.

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Groundbreaking Discovery: Fully Human Monoclonal Antibody Appears Promising In Treating And Preventing COVID-19

Such a breakthrough discovery can address the most urgent public health need.

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Coronavirus US Update: 15 Children In NYC Hospitalized With Mysterious Syndrome Linked To COVID-19

This rare complication in the pediatric population adds to the spectrum of COVID-19 symptoms.

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COVID-19 Testing Breakthrough: New US Military Test Detects Coronavirus Even Before It Is Infectious

Once approved by the FDA, this could be an absolute game-changer.

Anthony Fauci, who leads research into infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, told a briefing the virus was beginning to take root in the southern hemisphere, where winter is on its way

Fauci: No Scientific Evidence That Coronavirus Was Created Or Accidentally Released By A Lab In China

The coronavirus evolved in nature and then jumped species, says Dr. Fauci.

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