The role of ACE2 receptor in Covid-19 %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed Author: Anu Acharya, CEO Mapmygenome A very long time ago, my bicycle was named ACE by me for obvious reasons- to ace at various activities. ACE is back in my...
Genetic effects on Rifampin drug response %बी %डी, %वाईMapmygenome Team Rifampin is antibacterial drug used in Tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Individuals who carry NAT2 gene variants may need modified dosing or alternate therapy. Also read: COVID-19: Basics of Drugs in progress
COVID-19: Basics of Drugs in progress %बी %डी, %वाईMapmygenome Team Anu Acharya Most people I know have now become ‘temporary’ molecular biologists, epidemiologists, and medical professionals. My aim here is to help that category and others that are desirous of...
Antiviral drug – Chloroquine : How the drug works, Impact of genes & Possible side effects %बी %डी, %वाईMapmygenome Team Chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment : Boon or Bane? Read about how the antimalarial drug works and who is at risk for severe side effects.
Plasma therapy in COVID-19 treatment %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc, many scientists and researchers across the world are doing their best to find solutions to lessen the effects of the disease. As of today,...
Antiviral drug Boceprevir : How the drug works, Impact of genes & Possible side effects %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed Antiviral drugs are an important part of infectious disease treatment and management. Learn about Boceprevir, an antiviral drug – how the drug works and the role of genes in Boceprevir response.
Antiviral drug, Abacavir : How the drug works, Impact of genes & Possible side effects %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed Antiviral drugs are an important part of COVID-19 treatment and management. Learn about Abacavir, an antiretroviral drug used in COVID management – how the drug works, the role of genes...
Diabetes : A red flag for COVID-19 %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which causes COVID 19 has different levels of severity when it affects different individuals. People with underlying medical conditions like chronic heart disease, diabetes, asthma, liver...
Ramadan and Covid-19 %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. We have seen a lot of difference in our lives, just in a month’s time. The way we work, the way we move...
Autoimmunity : Causes, Mechanism and how it affects COVID outcomes %बी %डी, %वाईMapmygenome Team We are often exposed to many pathogens (bacteria, viruses etc.), yet sometimes don’t get affected or fall ill. This is due to our immune system which wards off the pathogens...
Test OK Please? What, when, and where of COVID testing. %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed Authors: Anu Acharya, Anup Malani, and Manoj Mohanan ********************* A shorter version of this article was published in the Economic Times on April 24th 2020 : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-combining-sampling-and-testing-can-be-most-effective-to-get-the-economy-back-on-track/articleshow/75332462.cms?from=mdr *********************** The novel...
Food & Supplements : Do They Lower Risk Of Infection? %बी %डी, %वाईMd. Zubair Ahmed Today, some of the most pressing questions about health are – How can I boost my immunity? Should I take supplements? How can I avoid getting infected? And more.. Health is always...