Beware: This skin disease is on the rise in Maharashtra!
Nagpur: This skin disease is spreading in Maharashtra rapidly and mainly amongst the youngsters. Initially, it would seem like normal-looking blisters. The blisters, initially found in and near the oral cavity, start to spread all over the body, forcing one to...
Video: Vapes Vs Cigarettes: What’s more harmful?
Nagpur: People often look out for substitutes when it comes to quitting a habit. The same is the case with smokers, who are now shifting to a product which has been banned by the central government. Popularly known as 'vapes' or...
RTI shocker: 1,442 people got infected with HIV due to bad blood in last 10 years in State
Nagpur: A reply to a query under Right to Information Act has revealed a shocking fact. More than 900 blood bags from voluntary blood donation were found contaminated in Nagpur district last year. 12 thalassemia-sickle cell children under the age...
‘Worse’: Doc flags issues with Covishield
Eminent British-Indian Cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, who has been leading international calls for the suspension of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, said on Tuesday that Oxford-AstraZeneca's jab, administered in India as Covishield, was even "worse" in terms of cardiovascular effects, heart attacks...
Essential Nutrients For Fitness Enthusiasts
When starting your fitness journey, you should be aware of other factors that play an important role in the same and can help you achieve your goals effectively. Nutrition is among such factors. Proper nutrition can help you get the...
Cancer patients in a fix as brachytherapy machine is ‘dead’ for 3 years at Nagpur GMCH
Nagpur: Cancer patients visiting Nagpur’s Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) are being deprived of brachytherapy radiotherapy as the machine is non-functional since the past three years. This has led to around 15,000 cancer patients not receiving the life-saving treatment,...
Good News: Radiation therapy starts at Nagpur AIIMS for cancer patients
Nagpur: One of the most advanced treatment facilities for cancer patients has been started in Nagpur at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Advanced linear accelerator (Linac), the machine that plays an important part in the treatment of cancer...
After 41 years, Nagpur to host Indian Pharmaceutical Congress from Jan 20
Nagpur: The 72nd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) has been jointly organised by Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association (IPCA) and Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU). The IPC will be held from January 20 to 22, at Jamnalal...
Licence of tainted cough-syrup firm suspended
The production licence of Noida-based pharmaceutical firm Marion Biotech, allegedly linked with the deaths of children in Uzbekistan, has been suspended while the results of its controversial cough syrup are awaited, an Uttar Pradesh drug official said Thursday. A...
Mighty feat: NMC administered total 43,89,106 first, second, booster Covid-19 doses
Nagpur: Under the Covid-19 vaccination programme, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has administered a total of 43,89,106 doses including 21,94,366 first dose, 17,83,212 second dose and 4,11,528 booster dose. The target for first and second dose was 21,89,025 while for...
108th ISC in Nagpur: Test to detect liver diseases from blood serum developed
Nagpur: A proprietary diagnostic test has been developed which is highly sensitive and is capable of detecting liver disease from the blood serum samples. Dr Bishnu Pada Chatterjee, Emeritus Professor, Department of Natural Sciences, West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata,...
India Ranked Third in Cancer Incidence in World
In India, the incidence of cancer cases is likely to increase from 1.46 million in 2022 to 1.57 million in 2025: Dr. Kartar Singh, Director of RST RCH, Nagpur Nagpur: Cancer incidence increases day by day. It will be 1.57 million...
If a mother is saved , then the complete family is saved !!!
A case of near missed maternal mortality saved at Alexis Hospital
Nagpur: In an emergency a29-year-old female patient came to Alexis Hospital with septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, a rare and serious condition that...
A case of near missed maternal mortality saved at Alexis Hospital
IF A MOTHER IS SAVED, THEN THE COMPLETE FAMILY IS SAVED!!! Left to Right : Dr Ajay Patekar (Anaesthesiologist), Dr. Mohammad Zuber (Interventional Radiologist), Dr Vishal Ramteke (Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician), Dr Sakshi Bansal (Obstetrician & Gynaecologist), Dr Sanjay...
Things to consider before buying mental health insurance
As per the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) latest recommendations, your insurance plans must now include coverage for mental disorders, neurodegenerative illnesses, and stress. However, the kind of coverage selected will determine whether you will be covered...
Alexis Multispeciality Hospital completes six glorious years in Nagpur
Nagpur: Alexis Multispeciality Hospital in Nagpur celebrates its 6th Anniversary this year. The hospital is a unit of Zulekha Healthcare Group, UAE. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee, Founder and Chairperson of Group, Dr. Zulekha Daud had a dream of setting up...
Govt rubbishes reports on Covaxin approval pressure
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday termed as "misleading" and "fallacious" media reports which claimed that regulatory approval for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin was rushed due to political pressure. It said scientific approach and prescribed norms were adhered to in...
Wockhardt Hospitals- Lungs of a woman washed with saline water to treat very rare disease
The human body is full of complex mechanisms which often present as anomalies and rare diseases. One such rare disease is Primary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) which affects only 0.2 per million population. A 65-year-old female was treated at Wockhardt...
Rare blood clotting effect of Covid jabs
Scientists have uncovered more knowledge about the risk of developing a very rare blood clotting condition following vaccination against Covid-19, according to a study. Based on health data from five European countries and the US, the study shows an increased risk...
Nagpurians down with viral fever ahead of Diwali; Dr Arbat explains why
Nagpur: "It's in the air," Nagpurians are currently saying. The viral fever has knocked on almost every other home in the city. As Diwali is just round the corner, people have started falling sick, mainly because of the unpredictable weather of...
Early detection and Awareness about Breast cancer necessary- Dr. Sushil Mandhaniya
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide .October is celebrated every year as breast cancer awareness month worldwide. It is celebrated to create awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The theme...
