People with spinal cord injury want the Union Health Ministry to declare them high-risk category patients for COVID-19 infections. In a letter to the Ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment, and Health and Family Welfare, The Spinal Foundation, a self-help group for persons with spinal cord injuries, has pointed out that they are a vulnerable segment who need immediate hospital admission, and need to be put on oxygen support as the window period for healing is short Continue reading →

We physiotherapists fully agree with the need for a circuit breaker to mitigate the risks of local transmission of Covid-19. Continue reading →

Christian Mller / stock.adobe.com Like many clinicians, I find it daunting to stay current with the many evolving topics in veterinary medicine. Photobiomodulation (also referred to as low-level laser therapy [LLLT] or cold laser) represents a particularly challenging modality to approach for several reasons. For one, colleagues who know more about LLLT than I do have a wide range of often strong opinions regarding its effectiveness. Continue reading →

We've heard that elderly people and those with underlying health conditions are most at risk if they're infected with coronavirus, but those can seem like really general terms. Who does that include? Continue reading →

The COVID-19 pandemic has greater implications for people who utilize long-term supports and services (LTSS), including seniors and people with disabilities & chronic illnesses, compared to the general population. This issue brief presents state-level data on LTSS users, including the 2.5 million people who receive HCBS through waivers, 1.3 million people in nursing homes, and 800,000 people in assisted living facilities. This brief also explores key issues and potential state and federal policy responses for LTSS users in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and Medicaids role as the primary LTSS payer. Continue reading →

The pelvic region is a ring of study bones located at the base of the spinal cord. The trauma of pelvic region (or pelvic fracture) is uncommon and accounts for the less percentage of all adult cases. Unstable pelvic fractures mostly occur due to the traumatic, heavy collisions. Continue reading →

Market Updated : 2020-04-20 07:36:33 The Indian market is likely to open lower on Monday tracking Asian markets that are trading cautiously on expectations of weak earnings season amid concerns over the coronavirus crisis and its impact on the global economy. Airliners: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered the airlines to stop taking bookings from customers as the government has still not taken a decision to commence flight operations from May 4 Continue reading →