Doctor I have a question

News

DOCTOR I HAVE A QUESTION NEWS

Why taking a flu shot may prevent you from winter heart attacks

December 03, 2022 12:21 pm

The uptake of the vaccine is not very high and studies from India show that only one to two per cent of eligible heart patients take vaccines, says Dr Ambuj Roy, AIIMS

Mumbai measles outbreak: Why are children at risk? Understand symptoms, vaccination and treatment

November 26, 2022 11:17 am

Administration of a measles vaccine within 72 hours of initial exposure may avert or modify the clinical course of the illness and is generally recommended as a preventive tool, says Dr Asmita Mahajan, Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim

The new Covid-19 XBB sub-variant has arrived in India. How worried should you be?

October 28, 2022 9:45 pm

‘Precaution dose catch-up is essential for the elderly, especially those with chronic co-morbidities and immune suppression. Masking needs to continue especially in closed, congregated settings without adequate ventilation. Stay at home when sick. Genomic sequencing needs to continue,’ says Dr Sanjay Pujari, infectious diseases expert and member of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-Covid 19 task force

Keep away from laser guns, pointers and firecrackers. You could damage your eye

October 22, 2022 9:16 am

While firecrackers and shrapnel cause complex injuries to the eyes, ophthalmologists are also seeing increasing cases of retinal damage among children due to sub-standard laser pointers and guns, says Prof Vishali Gupta, Advanced Eye Centre, PGIMER Chandigarh

‘Chronic pain is India’s hidden health crisis’

October 01, 2022 6:12 am

‘People should understand that chronic pain is a disease in itself and early intervention is required to avoid its huge impact on the functional ability and mental health of patients. We see patients suffering for years,’ says Dr Babita Ghai, Professor, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Can I get Fatty Liver Disease even if I don't consume alcohol? What lifestyle changes do I need to make?

September 03, 2022 6:29 am

Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) can damage the liver cells and cause a number of changes in the organ. This can lead to liver fibrosis or destruction of liver cells. NASH can lead to further cirrhosis, says surgical gastroenterologist Dr Avinash Supe, Director, Hinduja Hospital

When should I get tested if I have viral fever? What is the fastest way to recover from viral flu?

August 27, 2022 7:48 am

‘Antipyretics are the safest bet. Just take Paracetamol and relax. There is no need to take any antibiotics because these are all viral illnesses. A five-day dose of Vitamin C doesn’t do much. There is no need for any of it,’ says Dr Atul Gogia, Internal Medicine specialist, Sir Gangaram Hospital

Why are swine flu & seasonal influenza spiralling? How do you know Covid-19 from seasonal flu?

August 13, 2022 6:38 am

Health centres across Gujarat have been reporting flu-like illnesses post-monsoon. Meanwhile Maharashtra has surpassed last year’s swine flu tally by over 40 per cent. Ahmedabad-based infectious disease specialist Dr Atul Patel says a drop in non-pharmaceutical interventions practised during COVID-19 in the last two years could also have fuelled the present surge. Those in high-risk and co-morbid groups should not ignore their fever, visit their doctor, get tested, and wait for a definite diagnosis, he advises

The three BA.2 sub-variants driving Covid surge and the efficacy of vaccines against them

July 08, 2022 5:55 pm

In addition to the mutation present in BA.2, the BA.2.74, BA.2.75, and BA.2.76, have had additional mutations. These three sub-variants are driving the surge in Covid infections, says Dr Rajesh Karyakarte, head of the department of microbiology at the government-run B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital (BJGMC), Pune.

Understanding Covid sub-variants: 'If you’ve had BA.2, it can protect you against BA.4, BA.5'

July 06, 2022 4:43 am

The peaks of the latest wave of Covid-19 infections across the country are likely to be smaller with previous exposure to the BA.2 sub-variant offering better protection against emerging variants as compared to its cousin BA.1. Still, it is time to develop a new generation of vaccines to ensure broader protection against mutations, Dr Anurag Agarwal tells The Indian Express

Common supplies to joint training: Armed Forces look at steps ahead of theatrisation

India2 hr ago

Indian Armed Forces are working towards greater jointness and integration among the Army, Navy, and Air Force through standardizing equipment, supply chains, and training. The Combined Commanders Conference discussed measures to improve understanding and create theatre commands.

View all shorts