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- ICMR national protocol says no evidence of benefit of injectable steroids in patients not requiring oxygenThe revised guidance updated on January 14 also warns of potential risk of fungal infections such as invasive mucormycosis, if anti-inflamm...17 Jan, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
- Steroids cut Covid-19 death rates, but not for everyone: Here's who benefits and who doesn'tHere's what people need to understand about steroids as a treatment for COVID-19.27 Oct, 2021, 10.47 AM IST
- Post-Covid scourge? After mucormycosis, ‘bone death’ cases surging in Maharashtra: DoctorsCovid patients treated with steroids during long hospital stay are the common factors among those affected.06 Jul, 2021, 03.18 PM IST
- Deconstructing black fungus: Experts talk about myths, misconceptions around the diseaseSymptoms of this infection depend on the part of the body which is infected. It most commonly infects the sinuses and brain resulting in a ...27 May, 2021, 03.45 PM IST
- Karnataka makes black fungus test mandatory for Covid patients during hospital dischargeThe health department has directed all district hospitals to have a dedicated post-Covid ward. “All Covid recovered patients should either ...26 May, 2021, 08.50 PM IST
- Black fungus cases rising in Delhi; doctors flag 'irrational' use of steroidsHospitals in Delhi have reported a rise in the number of back fungus cases or mucormycosis among people recovering from COVID-19 during the...18 May, 2021, 08.30 PM IST
- Deadly black fungus complicating battle against Covid in IndiaWhile the nation is pressings its resources into the fight against Covid, black fungus is targeting patients who have recovered from Covid....16 May, 2021, 11.17 AM IST
- Black fungus area of concern, working with states: CentreThe fungal infection can affect people with a weakened immune system. In India, the exact burden of mucormycosis is not known as reports of...16 May, 2021, 08.33 AM IST
- Mucormycosis cases rise: How this deadly black fungal infection is making people blindThe fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly af...10 May, 2021, 09.45 AM IST
- Diabetes-Covid-steroids mix causing increase in fungal infections: DoctorsExperts said rational use of steroids in diabetic patients, use of nasal anti-germ solutions such as betadine and sensitizing those who’ve ...04 May, 2021, 10.29 AM IST
- Steroid treatment should be reserved for sickest COVID-19 patients, say scientistsScientists, including those from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the US, assessed the levels of the immune system protein cytokine...15 Nov, 2020, 01.57 PM IST
- What are the treatment options for Covid-19? Scientists recommend oxygen support, antiviral drugsAside from drugs, doctors have learned more about ways to treat hospitalized patients.02 Nov, 2020, 06.08 PM IST
- Treatment for Covid-19 varies from patient to patient. Here's what the different options areAside from drugs, doctors have learned more about ways to treat hospitalised patients, such as putting them on their bellies.20 Oct, 2020, 02.30 PM IST
- 'Steroid that costs less than Rs 200 may help prevent Covid-19 deaths'Recovery Trial in the UK found that the steroid dexamethasone reduces deaths by one-third in patients hospitalised with severe respiratory ...17 Jun, 2020, 07.15 AM IST
- First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19The drug was given either orally or through an IV. After 28 days, it had reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breath...16 Jun, 2020, 07.36 PM IST
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