COVID19 pandemic has forced us to stay home. People around the world are staying at home to maintain social distancing and limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus. We’ve been in quarantine for a long time and are away from our sports clubs but it does not mean that we should stop exercising. According to a study, it is said that maintaining a regular activity will be helpful for us to maintain a healthy immune system. Here’s how! How It Protects Us The new researches that we are coming across in the times of COVID19 say that even a single…
Author: Javeria Adil Chughtai
Javeria Adil Chughtai
A journalist and a medical researcher by profession, badminton player and photographer by passion. You can call me an artist but No, I can't draw you! :D
COVID19 is not less than any test for us. A test for our patience, dreams, plans and above all, our mental health. Many of us are unsure whether we’ll make through this pandemic or not. Even if we do, it is going to be a hard time for us all to recover from the mental trauma or pandemic depression. Scroll down to find some useful tips to cope up with pandemic depression if this pandemic has challenged your mental health as well. Pandemics Are Stressful Fear and anxiety that COVID19 has bought us can be uncontrollable, overwhelming, upsetting and can…
In the times of COVID19 keep yourself safe by staying at home and consulting a doctor online. These ENT specialists are here to offer you their services through online video consultation. 1. Prof. Dr. R Brigadier Amer Sabih Hydri Prof. Dr. Brigadier (r) Amer Sabih Hydri is a very competent doctor working with Marham. He also practices at PAF Hospital. Dr Amer is a specialist in treating: Nasal polyps Nose plastic surgery Thyroid surgery Tonsillectomy FESS He has an experience of 32 years in his field. 2. Dr. Khurshid Alam Dr Khurshid Alam is a professional in all Ear, Nose…
As we all are very stressed and anxious about this COVID19 pandemic, children can be even more stressed and unable to explain what exactly is bothering them. The rapid change in this situation, loss of daily activities and isolation had caused anxiety, fear, depression and loneliness in adults, as well as children. The overload of information, rumours and also misinformation can get your mental health out of control. Eventually, your mental health will start affecting your children’s mental health. Consequently, it can be very challenging to explain to the children what actually is happening in the world. Try using these…
The trends are changing, we’ve been experiencing a downfall in COVID19 cases for the last five days, health experts hope it can be the start of declining of the graph. COVID19 cases showed a massive spike after eid but now, since the last few days, the number of daily reported cases have decreased. The reporters anticipate that it is a possibility that the number of cases further decrease, on the hand, the deaths are expected to increase as many patients are still on ventilators. It is said that 90% of them might not survive. The Past Few Months Pakistan, in…
In the times of COVID19, when it is really hard to find a doctor, telemedicine has made our life easier. Even without stepping out of the house, one can consult the best doctors around the country. Similarly, the doctors who offer online consultation service are a blessing too because without them, telemedicine services are of no use. Scroll down to see some of the best neurologists who’re offering their services online. 1. Dr. Khalid JameelDr. Khalid Jameel, a highly competent neurologist and rehabilitation medicine specialist is a part of Marham’s online clinic. He has been giving treatment to the patients…
The path towards ending social distancing is less contentious than it may seem. COVID19 has come to stay but maybe we’ve started understanding how to live with it. Social distancing can be disturbing. But, is important even if you have cleared COVID19 test or have passed the antibody test. In any case, we’ll have to be careful about the precautions and the social distancing for a while. Whereas many people are still wondering whether they should get tested for antibodies or not. Scroll down to find the information you require about antibodies! What Are The Antibodies? Antibodies, which are also…
As much we are learning about COVID19, it has started to help us in deciding our next steps towards it. Moreover, it is also proving to be an eye-opener towards the reality of this disease. Till now, we’ve been brushing off the concept of reinfection in COVID19 patients, but guess what? It is not just a myth anymore. The Reinfection in COVID19 Patients Is Real! Just a day ago, a patient with reinfection from the novel coronavirus is confirmed in Pakistan. In a grim turn of events, reinfection is showing severe symptoms in comparison to the first time of this…
As we’re months into this COVID19 pandemic and this continues to infect people around the world, thousands of news articles are circulating over the internet every minute. The panic around us is not only because the people are scared of the virus, but it is also because they’re exposed to fake news every minute. Unfortunately, this relentless flood of information can have made it really difficult to differentiate among the fact and the myths. It is true that 80% of the panic during viral outbreaks are rumours and misinformation which can be dangerous. Here are some of the common myths…
As the COVID19 cases are spiking, people have stopped thinking about the consequences of going out and violating social distancing and other precautions. Whereas there are still many people who have quarantined themselves, are taking care of social distancing and also other precautionary measures. The people who’ve been in their houses for a long time now have been experiencing different issues. Upset social life, no interaction with closed ones and working from home. These factors can really take a toll on a person’s mental health and cause a lot of issues which needs professional help. Also, the ratio of domestic…