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Ankita Upadhyay
Ankita Upadhyay is a health reporter with The Indian Express' Delhi bureau. She writes on Delhi hospitals, state health department and trends on healthcare. She tweets @ankitaup
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‘Indians suffer from Coronary Artery Disease because of smaller Body Surface Area, not smaller diameter of arteries’Subscriber Only
November 01, 2022 19:29 IST
A study by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital challenges the general perception about Indians being more prone to atherosclerosis because of constricted arteries.
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Cutting Edge: Enzyme replacement therapy holds out hope for kids with rare diseaseSubscriber Only
November 01, 2022 18:47 IST
'The therapy does not help you get rid of the underlying genetic defect but it increases the concentration of the enzyme that the patient lacks. It is a lifelong process but high doses are required during childhood till 15 years of age. The doses gradually reduce once the risk factors decrease,' says Dr Arun Babu T, Additional Professor Pediatrics at AIIMS, Mangalagiri
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
In bid to help poor patients, orthopaedic implants at AIIMS to be procured through AMRIT PharmacySubscriber Only
November 01, 2022 05:46 IST
AMRIT Pharmacies sell expensive drugs like those used for treating cancer and cardiovascular diseases at a 30-40 per cent cheaper rate. The outlets are opened in partnership with both Centre and state government medical institutions.
Tue, Nov 01, 2022
What is myositis that Samantha Ruth Prabhu suffers from? What are symptoms, triggers and treatment options?Subscriber Only
October 30, 2022 20:04 IST
What are the symptoms, triggers and treatment options of myositis? Here are the need-to-knows by Dr Maj. Gen. D S Bhakuni, Consultant. Rheumatology, HCMCT Manipal Hospital.
Mon, Oct 31, 2022
Woman claims her baby swapped at Delhi’s GTB hospital, DNA test proves otherwiseSubscriber Only
October 30, 2022 05:27 IST
This forced the hospital to conduct a DNA test on the mother and child, which proved that the girl child was, indeed, the couple’s. The baby was on Thursday handed over to the couple in the presence of police officials.
Sun, Oct 30, 2022
In the pipeline, a referral policy for patients across hospitals in DelhiSubscriber Only
October 30, 2022 05:09 IST
As per sources, a dashboard is also likely to be introduced which will provide real-time information about availability of beds in hospitals across the city.
Sun, Oct 30, 2022
Gangaram doctors extract coconut-sized tumour from 72-year-old, save his thyroid glandSubscriber Only
October 27, 2022 17:44 IST
As the tumour was overgrown with multiple blood vessels, there were very high chances of blood loss. Doctors managed to avoid puncturing them. Since the trachea (windpipe) was compressed, a special technique for anaesthesia had to be applied
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Among Diwali injuries this year in Delhi, many hurt making crackersSubscriber Only
October 26, 2022 05:19 IST
According to a doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), many patients were injured by handmade firecrackers while putting gunpowder in pipes.
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
AI tool can predict which ingredient in foods, cosmetics causes cancerSubscriber Only
October 25, 2022 14:39 IST
‘For identifying any substance as cancer-causing, it has to undergo animal testing, then given to human beings and studied for at least five to ten years to see whether it has resulted in cancer. What Metabokiller does is quickly identify the possibly cancer-causing molecules. Instead of one molecule being tested for five to ten years, the AI algorithm can check a thousand molecules in two seconds,’ says Dr Gaurav Ahuja, one of the researchers at IIIT Delhi
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
As AQI shoots up, what should asthmatics do?Subscriber Only
October 25, 2022 12:04 IST
Follow this to-do list by Dr Neeraj Gupta, Professor and Head of the Pulmonary Department, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Doctors confirm: Delhiites finding it harder to breatheSubscriber Only
October 23, 2022 05:29 IST
Dr Anant Mohan, Head of the Department of Pulmonology at AIIMS, said respiratory cases have increased: “Many people who were previously doing okay are now coming with recent onset exacerbations, worsening of their symptoms, more cough and breathing difficulties.”
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
How Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi’s first medical college, drew women into medicineSubscriber Only
October 23, 2022 05:09 IST
It was then decided by Lady Hardinge that the capital’s first medical college will be opened in Delhi — and exclusively for women. A 50-acre plot near Shahjahanabad, next to Raisina village, where Rashtrapati Bhawan now stands, was selected for the construction of the hospital.
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
Facing heat for preferential rules for MPs, AIIMS withdraws orderSubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 18:50 IST
On Thursday, the Federation of All India Medical Association had written to the Union Health Minister regarding the new SOP
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
For 18 years, she needed steroids to control her colitis. Now, with poop therapy, she has got rid of themSubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 17:12 IST
Dr (Col) Avnish Seth, Head of Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Manipal Organ Sharing & Transplant, at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, performs Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) on a 27-year-old patient. This is a process of transferring fecal bacteria and other microbes from a healthy individual into another individual through colonoscopy so that the imbalance between bad and good bacteria can be restored in the gut
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Ironic that there are wheelchair-accessible places but no vehicles: Kin of 40-year-old disabled woman denied a carSubscriber Only
October 18, 2022 20:51 IST
According to Kajal’s brother Parul, when the family recently went to purchase a vehicle that could be made wheelchair accessible (Tata Winger), the dealer informed them that it could not be bought for personal use.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Sanjay Gandhi to Phoolan Devi to Parliament attack — how Delhi’s RML Hospital has witnessed history since 1932Subscriber Only
October 16, 2022 05:37 IST
Established as a 54-bedded hospital in 1932, RML was developed by the British Government and was formerly known as Willingdon Hospital, named after Lord Willingdon, who served as the 22nd Viceroy and Governor General of India from April 18, 1931 to April 18, 1936.
Sun, Oct 16, 2022
Ground report: At MCD’s largest hospital, crumbling infra, delayed salaries and patients in distressSubscriber Only
October 16, 2022 05:04 IST
According to a security guard, a portion of the ceiling had collapsed a few days ago, which the administration repaired in a makeshift manner, but no permanent solution has been found. Next to the repaired patch, another portion of the ceiling looks unsteady.
Sun, Oct 16, 2022
At 23, he had a series of heart attacks. A year down the line, he has bounced back with a reset buttonSubscriber Only
October 15, 2022 10:14 IST
Shubham, who now has a stent and is going about his regular activities, eats only home-made food, sleeps by 10.30 pm and takes his walk seriously. This lifestyle change has made him feel easier, lighter and fitter
Wed, Nov 30, 2022
When should I get tested for dengue? How do I know I need platelets?Subscriber Only
October 14, 2022 13:51 IST
The dengue IgM serology test should be done four to five days after the onset of illness as the timing is important. Platelet transfusion is not mandated and one should go for it only if there are signs of bleeding or the platelet count is less than 10,000, says Dr Atul Gogia, Senior Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
Eating late might make you obese, confirms new study. Good news? Eat early and keep fat at baySubscriber Only
October 13, 2022 11:46 IST
The results revealed that eating later had a ‘profound effect on hunger’ and appetite-regulating hormones leptin and ghrelin, which influence our drive to eat. Specifically, leptin, which signals satiety, decreased across the 24 hours in the late eating condition compared to the early eating conditions. Nutritionists and dieticians decode the findings
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
In memo to staff, AIIMS says get Health Minister nod to invite dignitariesSubscriber Only
October 12, 2022 02:14 IST
The order was sent to all deans of academic, research and examination departments, chiefs of centres, medical superintendent, and heads of departments and sections.
Wed, Oct 12, 2022
Dengue: How alarming it is, and other frequently asked questionsSubscriber Only
October 05, 2022 15:15 IST
Last week, a total of 412 Dengue cases were reported in the capital – more than twice the figure recorded last year in September with 217 cases.
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Delhi: Hospitals prepare for dengue surge, doctors say symptoms mild this yearSubscriber Only
October 04, 2022 19:41 IST
Under the MCD, there are three surveillance hospitals where 300 dengue cases have been recorded this year.
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Don’t leave seats during office hours: AIIMS memo to employeesSubscriber Only
October 02, 2022 01:42 IST
“This kind of unethical practice leads to insubordination and disobedience amongst the staff and will definitely ruin the healthy official atmosphere of the entire section,” stated the memorandum.
Sun, Oct 02, 2022
AIIMS revises OPD registration to ease burdenSubscriber Only
October 02, 2022 01:39 IST
From November 1, patients with prior appointments will be allowed entry into Masjid Moth Campus and New RAK OPD only during their designated time slot.
Sun, Oct 02, 2022
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