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Read More Ahmedabad hit 44.9°C, with IMD's orange alert for 45°C temps. EMRI 108 saw more heat emergencies. Gandhinagar, too, on alert. Citizens urged to stay hydrated and carry ORS sachets. Read MoreBanaras Hindu University researchers found one-third of Covaxin recipients experienced 'adverse events of special interest'. Dr. Rajiv Bahl of ICMR demanded the removal of ICMR acknowledgment. AstraZeneca admitted uncommon side effects of their Covid vaccine, emphasizing prolonged monitoring and research on immune-related occurrences. Read MoreA new Covid variant, KP.2 'FLiRT', a subvariant of Omicron, is causing an increase in Covid cases across states. The emergence coincides with Lok Sabha elections. Health officials report a mild symptom increase. KP.2 detected in Bengal (36 cases), Maharashtra (146 cases), and other states. State officials note low active cases and hospitalizations. Read MoreThirty-six samples tested positive for the KP.2 variant, an Omicron offshoot, driving Covid cases. KP.2 replaces JN.1, found in 50% of samples, mainly from Kolkata. Belonging to the FLiRT group, KP.2 shows convergent evolution, causing mild symptoms. Read MoreArunachal Pradesh's health department, led by Riken Rina, is actively preventing the spread of rabies through measures like ID vaccination, ARV procurement, and PEP coverage. Dr Jampa's role in rabies prevention and Dr Bharati's guidance on vaccination highlight the state's commitment to public health. Read MoreRead More India among top 50 countries with excessive salt consumption, WHO report emphasizes balanced nutrition, warns of global deaths due to poor diet, Bombay High Court quashes penalty for substandard iodized salt, stresses FSSAI compliance for public health Read MoreA 30-year BMJ study reveals the risks of high ultra-processed food intake on mortality rates, emphasizing the importance of whole foods and ICMR dietary guidelines for better health outcomes. Read MoreDelhi's health sector, with hospitals like AIIMS and Safdarjung, faces inadequacy in health services, hospital beds, staff shortage, ICU beds, essential equipment, operation theatres, referral systems, and lacks a control room, new hospital construction, and medical college building plans Read MoreA 12-year-old girl developed stomach issues after trying liquid nitrogen paan, leading to surgery at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital. Safety precautions with liquid nitrogen were emphasized by Dr Vijay HS. Read MoreAt Govt Stanley Medical College, 7 out of 10 screened were overweight or obese. 13% with hypertension and 16% with diabetes were newly diagnosed. 11,780 screened since 2022 under the master health check-up scheme, paying ₹1,000 for investigations including blood tests and scans. Analysis showed 2,948 with hypertension, 3,245 with diabetes. Read MoreBMC urges Mumbaikars on World Hypertension Day to measure blood pressure and use free treatment services to combat cardiovascular diseases. In 2022, 10,000 deaths in Mumbai were due to heart attacks, highlighting the impact of hypertension. BMC has set up NCD corners and conducted a city-wide survey targeting diabetes and hypertension cases. Read MoreRead More Dengue challenge in Maharashtra due to migration, urbanisation, and 1,755 cases. National Dengue Day on May 16. Pre-monsoon showers raised infections. Urbanisation creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Villages report cases due to population movement. Top civic bodies and districts contribute to the rise in cases. Read MoreRead More Read More Read More A 4-year-old girl underwent a surgery on her tongue instead of her finger at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala. Health Minister Veena instructed the Director of Medical Education to investigate the incident. The family plans to file a complaint with the police if negative outcomes occur for the child. Read MoreAt least 90 individuals hospitalized after consuming food at a temple feast in Nanded district, Maharashtra due to suspected food poisoning. The incident took place in Naigaon with devotees given 'ambil' and 'khir'. All individuals are in stable condition. Read MoreRead More Read More Heer Ghetiya, a 16-year-old girl from Morbi, passed away in Rajkot after battling a brain hemorrhage. Her family donated her body and eyes for organ donation. Bhavna Mandli and Dr. Divyesh Viroja played key roles in facilitating organ donations. Read MoreA 13-year-old girl from Dehradun underwent a miraculous recovery after a liver transplant surgery for Wilson disease at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The procedure followed a coma induced by acute chronic liver failure worsened by hepatitis A. Her mother's liver donation played a crucial role, highlighting the importance of hope and perseverance. Read MoreRead More Maharashtra detected 91 KP.2 cases, predominant in Pune. Dr. Rajesh Karyakarte noted no surge in severe cases despite KP.2 spread across multiple cities, part of the FLiRT variant group. Read MoreMaharashtra detected 91 KP.2 cases, predominant in Pune. Dr. Rajesh Karyakarte noted no surge in severe cases despite KP.2 spread across multiple cities, part of the FLiRT variant group. Read MoreDr Ranjan Modi at AMA Centre discussed hypertension symptoms. Dr P K Goel highlighted risks of high sodium diets. Intervention Cardiology uses catheters. Dr Alok Singh explained heart failure symptoms. Dr Neeraj Awasthy addressed congenital heart disease treatments. Read MoreMalappuram reports viral hepatitis deaths. Jigin, Chandran, and Jibin affected. Deaths in Pothukal, Chaliyar, Omanoor, Pookottur, Morayur confirmed due to the disease with comorbidities reported. Read MoreOm Birla praises doctors for pandemic service, emphasizing ethics and future planning. Alumni share experiences at Kota's Allen Career Institute meet. Rajesh Maheshwari discusses Kota changes and institute plans. Read MoreAbhishek Shah, 41, was given CPR but to no Avail Read MoreAnu Devi expressed gratitude on Mother's Day for her two mothers, one who gave birth and the other who donated a kidney. The family faced financial hurdles, but with community support, the transplant was successful, and now they lead a normal life. Read MoreRead More Dr. Arun Prasad advocates robotic surgery benefits at Swagat Hospital, Guwahati. Editorial board, chaired by Dr. Subhash Khanna, strategizes in Shillong. Robotic surgery ensures faster recovery, precision in delicate procedures, and intellectual stewardship for medical advancements. Read MoreIrregularities in mohalla clinics led to a sharp decline in pathological tests after linking Aadhaar with patients' mobile. Private labs tested 2,40,850 patients and conducted 7,52,186 tests in Feb-Apr 2023, dropping to 50,959 patients and 153,902 tests in Feb-Apr 2024. Read MoreMaharashtra hospitals collaborate with private firms to improve healthcare access in remote areas by offering advanced services like MRI, CT scans, and dialysis. However, public health experts question the outsourcing decision, suggesting alternative approaches to enhance healthcare services. Read MoreManipal Hospital Goa achieved a significant milestone in cardiac care by successfully performing a valve-in-valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement procedure, leading to quick patient recovery and highlighting the innovative aspect of TAVR. Read MoreParents sue Covishield maker over side-effects deaths, halted production due to reduced demand post high vaccination rates. Legal action in Supreme Court confirmed vaccine as the cause of deaths. Read MoreTamil Nadu heightens surveillance in border districts due to West Nile virus cases in Kerala. Public health officials stress seeking medical help for symptoms like fever and headache, especially among the elderly. Enhanced vector control measures and testing recommended. Read MoreTamil Nadu heightens surveillance in border districts due to West Nile virus cases in Kerala. Public health officials stress seeking medical help for symptoms like fever and headache, especially among the elderly. Enhanced vector control measures and testing recommended. Read MoreTamil Nadu heightens surveillance in border districts due to West Nile virus cases in Kerala. Public health officials stress seeking medical help for symptoms like fever and headache, especially among the elderly. Enhanced vector control measures and testing recommended. Read MoreMaharashtra detected 91 Omicron KP.2 cases, Pune 51, Thane 20. KP.2 emerged globally in Jan, dominant by March-April. Dr Karyakarte noted low hospitalization rates. FLiRT variants include Latur, Sangli, Ahmednagar cases. Read MoreSuraksha Clinic study reports 9.3% STIs, 1.7% HIV among 12,978 attendees over 5 years. Published in Brazilian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. NACO established clinic for sexual health services in India. Read MoreA woman in Pithoragarh gave birth to twins on a 'doli' en route to the hospital, one baby being stillborn. Despite challenges, both mother and surviving child are in good health. The incident highlights the risks of transporting pregnant women in remote areas. Read MoreGD Goenka Public School collaborates with CBSE Sahodaya Schools, Lucknow for a health initiative, hosting a three-day health check-up camp from May 8 to May 10. The camp includes full body check-ups, dental exams, eye tests, and nutritional assessments. Read MoreHealth services director in Nabarangpur advises rubella testing for pregnant mothers with fever, rashes. Measles, rubella symptoms in Nandahandi, Tentulikhunti. No panic. Focus on children, pregnant mothers. West Nile virus in Thrissur, Naduvilakkara. Read MoreNEET-UG question papers leaked to 20 aspirants in Patna. Arrests made, papers given day before exam. Suicide in Bharatpur, record NEET-UG attendance with wrong papers in Rajasthan addressed by fairness exam. Read MoreCBI's ongoing probe at Ram Manohar Lohia hospital led to arrests linked to a medical devices racket. Doctors, nurses, and hospital employees are involved in corrupt practices. The investigation focuses on substandard stents and fraudulent activities concerning patient care and treatment. Read MoreCBI's detailed operation at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital uncovered bribery schemes involving various individuals and companies. Decoy patients were used, payments confirmed via UPI, bank transfers, and cash. The investigation linked multiple parties through illicit transactions. Read MoreInvestigation into the fake NOC for organ donation scam reveals arrests of hospital staff and individuals involved in organ trafficking. SMS Hospital's role in issuing NOCs under scrutiny amid ongoing investigations. Read More
