Arthritis drug Tocilizumab may improve survival in patients with severe COVID-19, Indian study proposes

Another large study in the UK has found tocilizumab effective in preventing death in COVID-19 patients who suffered from hypoxia and systemic inflammation. A tried-and-tested drug used to treat arthritis, an inflammatory…

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Instagram is reportedly developing Clubhouse-like audio rooms; plans to rollout end-to-end encryption- Technology News, FP

FP TrendingMar 08, 2021 16:54:53 ISTClubhouse, a social networking app that was launched in March 2020, has become a sensation and now other social media platforms can't wait to test…

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How the gender divide in medicine and clinical research is adversely impacting women’s health

Women’s health has too often been considered a niche area — even though it involves roughly 50 percent of the world’s population. Image via Shutterstock/The Conversation. Kelly Burrowes, University of…

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Global smartwatch shipment sees 1.5 percent increase in 2020, Apple maintains top spot- Technology News, FP

FP TrendingMar 08, 2021 15:49:30 ISTThe global smartwatch shipment saw a meagre 1.5 per cent increase in 2020, when compared to the same time period the previous year, according to a…

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Ola electric scooter previewed in official images, launch expected in the second half of 2021- Technology News, FP

tech2 News StaffMar 08, 2021 14:19:41 ISTOla Electric’s announcement about its entry into the electric mobility space was among 2020’s biggest surprises. Last year, Ola Electric – the EV arm…

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OnePlus announces partnership with Hasselblad for OnePlus 9 series, launch confirmed for 23 March- Technology News, FP

tech2 News StaffMar 08, 2021 13:49:55 ISTAt the much-teased '8 March' announcement today, OnePlus revealed that it has teamed up with Hasselblad to co-develop the "next generation of flagship smartphone cameras".…

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Women in Africa more likely to die from pregnancy complications than from COVID-19: UN

They study found that they may die from pregnancy-related complications due to limited access to reproductive services since the pandemic started,. The continent already have poor acess to sexual and…

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Google announces $25 million global Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls- Technology News, FP

Nandini YadavMar 08, 2021 13:36:57 ISTOn the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday, Google hosted a 'Google for India - Women Will' event, where Google announced a $25 million global…

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