IMA’s red alert after 99 doctors die due to corona

18 Jul 2020 06:20 AM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a red alert after data showed that 99 doctors lost their lives due to Covid-19 infection. It also found out that out of 1,302 doctors who were infected with coronavirus, most of them were above 50 years of age. IMA said: “Doctors need

CSIR to start study on whether coronavirus is airborne or not

18 Jul 2020 06:20 AM IST

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that coronavirus is not an airborne disease and mostly spreads through respiratory droplets and most droplets do not travel further than one metre. It has further said that there is a possibility that in some settings, very small droplets may carry virus further

Brain tumour: Myths vs facts

11 Jul 2020 06:08 AM IST

Today, the cases of brain tumour are no longer uncommon. There has been an increase in incidents of brain tumour cases in India with around 40,000 to 50,000 cases diagnosed every year. However, it is important to understand that many brain tumours can be treated and on numerous occasions, multi

How to control high blood pressure

11 Jul 2020 06:07 AM IST

Certain lifestyle and dietary changes are required to lower your blood pressure. Following a healthy diet (minimum salt intake) and exercising regularly can help you avoid, delay or even reduce the need for taking medicine. Avoid salt (sodium) A high-sodium diet increases blood pressure in many people. The less sodium

Medical fraternity starts campaign for 26-year-old deceased dentist

11 Jul 2020 06:06 AM IST

Doctors, scientists, among others have started an online campaign to support 26-yearold Dr Abhishek Bhayana, a dentist from Maulana Azad Institute of Medical Sciences, who allegedly died of Covid-19. The deceased was tested negative but had all symptoms of coronavirus. Now, the supporters of the online campaign are demanding to

15% of Delhi’s population infected with Covid: Survey

11 Jul 2020 06:06 AM IST

The serological survey conducted by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Delhi has found out that 15% of Delhi’s total population has Covid-19. The positive cases are higher in areas where the population is dense. The results of the survey are based on 22,000 samples collected between 27 June

Ventilator maker faces charges of substandard quality

11 Jul 2020 06:05 AM IST

Many hospitals have rejected ventilators made by AgVa Healthcare and accused the company of making cheap and substandard ventilators which disturb oxygen supplies. Meanwhile, the company has refuted all claims and said its products were cheaper and better than other companies. Professor Diwaker Vaish, owner of AgVa Healthcare, told news

Health Ministry replaces AIIMS Trauma Centre MS

11 Jul 2020 06:04 AM IST

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ordered immediate replacement of the Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Trauma Centre. On 6 July, a Covid-19 positive journalist patient, Tarun Sisodiya, had jumped from the fourth floor and died. The four-member inquiry committee, constituted to examine Sisodiya’s suicide, had submitted its report. The

Fully-automated machine to conduct fast Covid tests

11 Jul 2020 06:04 AM IST

Mylabs Solutions and Punebased Serum Institute of India have launched ‘Compact XL’—India’s first fully-automated sample PCR-ready system for molecular diagnostics. The makers claimed that the new test kits minimised human interaction and reduced time because of the automated quality. A cartridge-based machine, this can test multiple samples at same time

Medical News: In Brief

04 Jul 2020 05:48 AM IST

ANOTHER COMMERCIAL EXPENDITURE FOR CLINICS OF NORTH DELHI All standalone clinics have been issued notice by North Municipal Corporation to pay solid waste disposal charges from 2018 to 2020. These clinics have been asked to pay an amount of Rs 60,000 per clinic within a period of fifteen days. Delhi

Made-in-India Covid vaccine to come soon after trial results: Bharat Biotech CMD

04 Jul 2020 05:42 AM IST

‘It is a completely indigenous vaccine,’ says Bharat Biotech CMD Dr Krishna Ella, adding that Drug Controller General of India has given approvals to commence Phase I and Phase II Human Clinical Trials.

Guard eyes from infections in summer & monsoon

04 Jul 2020 05:41 AM IST

Let’s take a look at various eye problems and infections that you should be careful about during heat and rain: Conjunctivitis: This is one of the most common eye problems encountered during the monsoon season. It spreads if one comes in contact with a person who has conjunctivitis. The condition