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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
- No masks for children under 5 years, Remdesivir not recommended either for kids: DGHSThe directorate general of health services said in its guidelines for managing Covid-19 in children also said that Remdesivir is not recomm...11 Jun, 2021, 08.43 AM IST
- Govt issues guidelines on COVID in children; suggests rational use of CT scan; Remdesivir not recommendedThe government has come out with comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 among children in which Remdesivir has not been re...10 Jun, 2021, 07.12 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
- COVID-19, diabetes and steroids fuelling new mucormycosis waveGlobal prevalence of mucormycosis varies between 0.005 and 1.7 per million population, but its prevalence in India is nearly 80 times highe...22 May, 2021, 09.35 PM IST
- Black fungus: More to it than just steroidsDr Uma Kumar, head of rheumatology at AIIMS, reasoned, “We have used steroids for weeks, months and in some cases, years, but in my career,...22 May, 2021, 11.51 AM 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
- 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
- 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
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