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Bengal govt issues Covid advisory; urges vulnerable people to avoid crowded places"Very old people, those with comorbidities and pregnant women should keep away from individuals suffering from fever and cold and cough," t...19 Apr, 2023, 11.11 AM IST- Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in worldThe 61-year-old unnamed person is a plant mycologist. He went to a hospital with complaints of "recurring couch, hoarseness of voice, diffi...01 Apr, 2023, 11.07 AM IST
- With UK nod, Merck drug becomes world's 1st pill for Covid treatmentThe MHRA recommended the use of Covid-19 drug molnupiravir as soon as possible following a positive Covid-19 test and within five days of s...05 Nov, 2021, 06.48 AM IST
- UK drug regulatory approves COVID antiviral drug MolnupiravirThe risk factors include obesity, older age (>60 years), diabetes mellitus, or heart disease. MHRA recommended the use of Molnupiravir as s...04 Nov, 2021, 08.39 PM IST
- Can Covid vaccines work on compromised immune systems?Immunocompromised people aren't a uniform group, and so may respond to vaccines differently.11 Aug, 2021, 06.27 PM IST
- Over 45,000 cases of mucormycosis reported in countryMucormycosis and other fungal infections are most commonly seen as an opportunistic infection. They are found in those with low underlying ...20 Jul, 2021, 03.31 PM IST
- Black fungus: How infection starts, death rate, treatment, medicine & other key things to knowBlack fungus, or mucormycosis, is a complication caused by a fungal infection. This is a relatively rare but potentially fatal condition.28 May, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
- What is 'black fungus' that is hitting India's COVID-19 patients?The following lays out information about mucormycosis, opinions from health experts and the scientific evidence behind what could be drivin...24 May, 2021, 04.24 PM IST
- 'Black fungus' complication adds to India's COVID woesThe state-run Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said at the weekend that doctors treating COVID-19 patients, diabetics and those wi...10 May, 2021, 07.57 PM 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
- Centre issues advisory on management of Mucormycosis fungal infection in COVID-19 patientsWarning symptoms include pain and redness around eyes and nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits and altered m...09 May, 2021, 10.08 PM IST
- Lack of clarity on Covid vaccines' safety may derail India's next phase of inoculationThis could mean a large section of the people with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease — who are among the prior...08 Feb, 2021, 08.58 AM IST
- Under-50 with co-morbidities? Get doctor's certificate for priority vaccineThe protocol suggests a scoring system along with framework criteria that doctors can refer to while certifying an individual. However, the...05 Jan, 2021, 10.09 AM IST
- Drug used for hypertension may help prevent type 1 diabetesThe drug, methyldopa, has been used for over 50 years to treat high blood pressure in pregnant women and children31 May, 2018, 03.43 PM IST
- Mastering multi-organ transplants to save the critically illA week ago, doctors at a private hospital in Kerala did an elbow-level double hand transplant for a 22-year-old whose hands were burned.08 Aug, 2016, 11.35 AM IST
- Pharma cos focus on specialist therapiesPharma cos's emphasis is shifting to more focused therapies for specific cancers, immunological conditions and complex diseases.07 Mar, 2009, 10.41 AM IST
- Biocon forms JV with Abu Dhabi-based coThe joint-venture with Neopharma is an important milestone for Biocon's global foray.05 Jan, 2007, 12.50 PM IST
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