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Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.
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COVID-19 Impact On Mental Health Wellness In India
Covid-19 and Mental Health: The launch of the Mental Health Million Project aims to map the evolving impact of COVID-19 on the mental well-being of the global population and in India.
Dizziness Upon Standing Linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 patients could suffer from posturaltachycardia(POTS)symptoms - rapid heart rate, dizziness upon standing months after they have recovered.
Depression Linked to Decrease in Physical Activity During Pandemic
Depression rates saw a steep incline by 90% from March 2020 to June 2020. Large declines in physical activity during COVID-19 were most strongly linked to higher depression rates.
COVID-19 Risk Doubles in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 among the affected womenwith a 51% increased risk in women with PCOS when compared to those without PCOS.
World Kidney Day: ‘Living Well With Kidney Disease’
World Kidney Day is celebrated on Thursday 11th March 2021. The theme for this year is “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere – Living Well with Kidney Disease”.
