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COVID-19 digital apps should be integrated with health systems response for maximum impact, says TGI study

26/05/2020

The review found that 27 (54%) apps focussed on dissemination of untargeted COVID-19-related information on preventative strategies and 19 (32%) on monitoring the movements of quarantined individuals 27 (54%). Eight (16%) had a contact tracing and hotspot identification function.

Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Ophthalmologists high

20/05/2020

The findings of this study are in consonance with studies done globally on health workers which have shown that the mental health impact of COVID-19 is very high and it needs to be addressed immediately.

Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Ophthalmologists high

Haemodialysis Unit Preparedness Checklist developed to deliver safe dialysis during and after COVID-19 pandemic

20/04/2020

Health systems all over the world have developed guidelines to ensure safe delivery of this life-saving treatment. The Indian Society of Nephrology and the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have also released guidance documents.