New survey reveals chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, affects 3.3 mn adultsThe report challenges the perception of CFS as a rare illness, emphasising its impact on a broader population.
09 Dec, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
Government to launch national tele-mental health programme, toll-free helpline number soonThe government is preparing to launch a national tele-mental health programme and a toll-free helpline number soon, reported PTI. This is l...
02 Oct, 2022, 11.32 AM IST
How unproven options like blood washing, ozone treatments are luring long Covid survivorsHealth researchers admit there are few evidence-based treatments for long Covid.
09 Aug, 2022, 06.21 PM IST
Long Covid: Breathlessness, eye problem, muscle weakness, dementia most common symptoms, say docsAccording to WHO, current evidence suggests approximately 10-20 per cent of people experience a variety of mid and long-term effects after ...
16 Apr, 2022, 11.52 AM IST
Depression in Covid-19 survivors may be 'highly' treatable, says new studyAmong those with post-Covid depression, 91% responded to treatment within four weeks.
08 Oct, 2021, 04.52 PM IST
How does COVID affect the brain? Two neuroscientists explainWhat particularly concerns us as neuroscientists is that many long COVID sufferers report difficulties with attention and planning - known ...
11 Aug, 2021, 10.41 AM IST
Private hospital in Delhi records rise in neurological cases among post-Covid patientIn the out-patient department (OPD), up to 60 per cent of patients are presenting increasing mental health issues like anxiety, depression,...
24 Jul, 2021, 05.22 PM IST
Effects of Covid future waves on children are speculations: DoctorOn how the pandemic has affected children's mental and physical health, Kumar said pandemic can have a severe effect on children's mental a...
21 Jul, 2021, 09.46 PM IST
Covid second wave has led to children falling prey to psychological issues, experts sayChildren who are neither young, nor in their teens are facing learning disabilities and other issues.
29 Jun, 2021, 06.08 PM IST
Asymptomatic Covid patients may develop breathing issues, high BP 30 days after diagnosisMost long Covid conditions were associated more with females than males.
17 Jun, 2021, 05.07 PM IST
Better to identify mucormycosis by name rather than colour of fungus, says AIIMS chiefAIIMS director Randeep Guleria underlined that it is better not to use the term 'black fungus' while talking about mucormycosis, as it lead...
24 May, 2021, 09.17 PM IST
4 in 10 Indian women face anxiety issues due to WFH; becoming victims of the 'double burden syndrome'Several surveys have shown how the blurring of boundaries between work and home has jeopardised the lives of women in the workforce.
31 Mar, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
Analysis shows children between 0-14 years less affected by COVID: GovtHe said in a written reply that infection among children is mild and most of them remain asymptomatic. "Hence no specific action plan has b...
19 Mar, 2021, 03.27 PM IST
Survivors struggle as scientists race to solve COVID mysteryThe Texas woman is one of thousands of self-described long-haulers, patients with symptoms that linger or develop out of the blue months af...
15 Mar, 2021, 09.57 AM IST
Covid-19 may cause neurological complications like stroke, psychiatric problems like dementia in patientsThe scientists set up a digital network for specialist doctors to report details of specific cases.
26 Jun, 2020, 06.40 PM IST
How will Covid-19 affect patients in the long-term?For people who experience longer-term effects, the most common issues are bouts of exhaustion, headaches, anxiety and muscle aches.
16 Jun, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
Coronavirus can lead to long-term mental problems, patients may experience PTSD & deliriumRates of depression and anxiety may also increase in Covid-19 patients.
20 May, 2020, 05.14 PM IST