
Omicron: New COVID Variant
by MedPlus Team, February 4, 2022
The world is believing that COVID-19 was about to end but at the end of 2021, the virus struck back with a new variant Omicron, also known as B.1.1.529. This new variant had reignited the speculations over the emergence of…
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Kawasaki Disease: Cause, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
by MedPlus Team, January 31, 2022
Kawasaki is a rare illness that affects small children. Other names for this disease are Kawasaki Syndrome and mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. It is an inflammation in blood vessels which is a type of vasculitis. This disease is serious, but children can recover…
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COVID-19 Self-test Kits: How it is beneficial?
by MedPlus Team, January 25, 2022
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or if you have been in direct contact with the affected person, it is very important that you get yourself tested immediately for Covid-19. It’s best not to…
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Seasonal Influenza: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
by MedPlus Team, October 21, 2019
What is Seasonal Influenza? Seasonal Influenza or Flu is a respiratory illness due to the attack of a virus in the nose, throat, and lungs. It is not the same as other flu infections that cause diarrhea and vomiting. Generally,…
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Common Diseases During Rainy Seasons
by MedPlus Team, September 13, 2019
The rainy season is almost everybody’s favorite as it comes after scorching summers. The beautiful rains, the timeless pakora, pudina ki chatni, and chai, are something that almost everybody enjoys. But these little things of joy come with a price. Summers…
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Be Sun Smart, Prevent Heat Stroke
by MedPlus Team, May 17, 2017
With the summer raging and the atmospheric temperatures setting a new high every day, there is a possibility of sunstroke. Sunstroke, also known as Heatstroke, is a condition that occurs when the body is exposed to excessive sun or heat…
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How to fight winter health issues?
by MedPlus Team, December 19, 2013
Winters are beautiful for many, also problematic for a few. In India, the winter season is from mid-November to the last week of February. During these months, people face health issues because of climate change. Shorter days and longer nights impact people’s…
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