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Allergic Conjunctivitis is also known as seasonal or warm weather conjunctivitis. It is an uncommon allergic disease which usually affects both the eyes and usually begins in the pre puberty age and lasts for 5-10 years. It is more common in boys than in girls. The identity of the specific allergen or allergens can help in treating the disease but it always remains a mystery. In most of the cases, some of the manifestations shown is known to be related to grass pollen sensitivity. The disease is less common in temperate than in warm climates and is almost nonexistent in cold climates. It is almost more severe during the spring, summer and fall than in the winter. Symptoms associated with this form of conjunctivitis include extreme itching sensation, a ropy discharge and sensitivity to light. Cold compresses and ice packs are helpful and sleeping in cool, air conditioned rooms can keep the person reasonably comfortable. In case of severe symptoms, one needs to consult an eye … [Read more...] about Eye Infections During Summers And How to Avoid Them

A hybrid model of education with greater dependence on e-learning is being used in many countries that are reopening schools post lockdown, but it has its challenges. “Since all children do not have access to online learning because of uneven access, teaching using radio and television should be considered as that group cannot be ignored,” Sagar said. … [Read more...] about Infection risk half in kids, but they spread coronavirus: Study

Hyderabad: Rights activists staged protests at their places in Hyderabad and parts of Telangana demanding the immediate release of revolutionary writer Varavara Rao, Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, and others arrested and kept in jails for long. They expressed the fears of these activists facing the threat of coronavirus in jails. The Forum against Suppression (Nirbandha Vyatireka Vedika), Telangana gave the call for the unique protest from homes of respective activists. Varavara Rao's wife Hemalatha and daughter Pavana staged a three hours long protest at home, holding placards for release of the 80 years old writer from Mumbai jail. Varavara and several others were arrested in November 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case. Professor Hara Gopal said GN Saibaba had been facing health problems in Nagpur jails and his mother too is ailing. He said coronavirus is prevalent in Mumbai jail where Varavara Rao had been lodged for over 18 months. He demanded … [Read more...] about Release Varavara Rao on bail or parole from COVID-19 infected Mumbai jail: Family

India has now become the most affected country by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) among its Asian peers, according to a website that tracks the number of cases across the world. … [Read more...] about India most infected by Covid-19 among Asian countries, leaves Turkey behind

Sao Paulo, the epicenter of the virus in Brazil and the country's most populous state, has registered 6,980 deaths and 95,865 cases, followed by Rio de Janeiro, with 4,856 deaths and 44,886 cases. Enditem … [Read more...] about Brazil sets new record for daily COVID-19 infections