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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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Rare fibroid extracted in delicate surgery at Gurugram hospitalSubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 20:24 IST
The giant ball of fibroid weighed 3.5 kg and was growing inside the patient engulfing her whole abdomen, which was causing her pain and discomfort.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
41% reduction in acute asthma events due to air purifier use: AIIMS-IIT Delhi studySubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 12:25 IST
Community-based interventions reduced all-cause mortality by 6 to 11 per cent, cardiovascular mortality by 11-17.9 per cent, respiratory mortality by 22-22.8 per cent and infant mortality rate by 20 per cent, the study found.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
Substandard referral systems put newborns, toddlers at risk: StudySubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 02:00 IST
The research was conducted by doctors to study risk factors predicting mortality within 48 hours of admission in newborns and children under 5, referred to the paediatric emergency of a tertiary care hospital in India.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
Which Navratri mithai won’t give me a stomach infection?Subscriber Only
September 26, 2022 19:06 IST
The milk in mithais is laced with water, detergent or urea to meet the increased festive demands. So go for coconut-milk based or dry fruit versions. Avoid colourful mithais with silver coating. These often contain synthetic dyes and, to cut costs, shops sometimes use aluminium foil instead of silver, warn doctors.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
No anti-rabies vaccine in Hindu Rao for 4 months; MCD hospitals see shortage as dog bite cases riseSubscriber Only
September 25, 2022 08:45 IST
In view of rising dog-bite incidents, MCD had asked residents to register their pets and warned that action may be taken for non-compliance with the norm.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
A Delhi hospital’s journey: From tales of a disappearing saint to mutiny of 1857Subscriber Only
September 25, 2022 02:38 IST
The hospital is placed on a small hilltop in Delhi’s Malkaganj, surrounded by Kamla Nehru Ridge from three sides. It is one of three ‘attractions’ on the hilltop, the other two being Pir Ghaib Hunting Lodge and Observatory and a Baoli.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Safdarjung becomes first Central Govt hospital to conduct robotic renal transplantSubscriber Only
September 24, 2022 16:46 IST
Thirty-nine-year-old man gets new lease of life free of cost. Safdarjung hospital is the only hospital in India to provide life-long immunosuppressive medicines to in-house renal transplant patients.
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
ESIC Dean Dr M Srinivas picked as new AIIMS chiefSubscriber Only
September 23, 2022 16:14 IST
Before his stint at Hyderabad, Dr Srinivas was a professor in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at AIIMS Delhi.
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
Delhi govt to issue pension card to senior citizens, NGOs flag concerns on new registrations, identity proofSubscriber Only
September 22, 2022 07:28 IST
According to Elderline Delhi, a dedicated national helpline for senior citizens, the capital has so far received 4,235 calls related to the pension from senior citizens or their relatives since it was launched in May 2021
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
World Alzheimer’s Day: Why are more Indians at risk of developing Alzheimer’s?Subscriber Only
September 21, 2022 14:08 IST
Our life expectancy has improved, so a larger pool of people is at risk. What we need to do is train more doctors, nurses and paramedical personnel to work with and look after the elderly. This is important because we are in a transitioning society where many elderly live on their own, with their children living abroad, says Dr Rajinder K Dhamija, director, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
AIIMS doctor took money for surgery, panel finds; he says ‘not correct’Subscriber Only
September 21, 2022 04:24 IST
As per the report, the doctor allegedly asked for Rs 34,000 from a patient’s father, citing the need to procure supplies from a vendor. The vendor was reportedly introduced to the patient’s family in the doctor’s office chamber.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
Delhi: 5-yr-old youngest in India to undergo en bloc kidney transplantSubscriber Only
September 16, 2022 01:29 IST
According to doctors who conducted the transplant, it was a challenging surgery as both the kidneys were taken from a 16-month brain dead child and transplanted to the five-year-old.
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
How at-home chemotherapy sessions helped a woman battle cancer a second time. Yes, it’s possibleSubscriber Only
September 10, 2022 14:53 IST
At 60, Kanchan Pande has defeated a second bout of cancer with a little bit of hand-holding by her doctor and paramedic, who showed her how a cheaper alternative could give hope to patients suffering a relapse. Of course, her family rallied around her. This is a hope story for all cancer survivors
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
How Lok Nayak started as Irwin Hospital in 1936 — after a budget cutSubscriber Only
September 10, 2022 02:02 IST
The medical institute in Old Delhi, now Delhi government’s largest, was opened on April 7, 1936 — six years after its foundation stone was laid on January 10, 1930.
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
What to do if my child develops hand, foot and mouth disease?Subscriber Only
August 31, 2022 14:33 IST
Isolate your children, sanitise their utensils, clothing and bedding regularly, keep them hydrated and clean the blisters caused by infection with warm water. Manage fever with Paracetamol only
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
After woman delivered baby outside, Safdarjung hospital plans changesSubscriber Only
August 28, 2022 02:01 IST
Medical Superintendent Dr B L Sherwal told The Indian Express that considering the patient flow and to manage the crowd, more registration centres are required: “Currently, we have 24 registration centres and 40 more will be added."
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
At Delhi’s GTB hospital, a less invasive procedure to treat patients of brain stroke, paralysisSubscriber Only
August 26, 2022 20:18 IST
According to GTB hospital Medical Director Dr Subhash Giri, the service was started in July and five patients have been treated so far.
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Brain dead 16-month baby saves two lives. His liver and kidneys were transplanted in 2 ailing kidsSubscriber Only
August 26, 2022 17:24 IST
Doctors and transplant coordinators of the Organ Retrieval Banking Organisation (ORBO), AIIMS, counselled family to donate organs.
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Mess inspection: Delhi govt issues show-cause notice to five hostels at AIIMSSubscriber Only
August 26, 2022 11:25 IST
Ranjit Singh, designated officer with the food safety department, said the mess facility at many of the hostels did not have a licence, and hostel mess no. 7 showed the license of hostel mess no. 12.
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
On call at the ER, junior doctors need to be taken care of by hospitals tooSubscriber Only
August 24, 2022 17:02 IST
There has been a progressive increase in the number of MBBS students at AIIMS since 2019 due to which the hospital administration has had to deal with a severe shortage of hostels. The problem became more serious in 2020 when 25 per cent seats were increased for EWS reservations. Now the administration has made alternative arrangements within its existing resources
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
AIIMS hostel mess shut over unhygienic conditions reopened within one hour, allege doctorsSubscriber Only
August 24, 2022 12:54 IST
According to a letter written by the RDA to AIIMS director Randeep Guleria, pests were found in food items during a surprise inspection on August 10.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Explained: The shortage of hostel rooms at AIIMS spotlighted by student’s death and agitation that followedSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 12:37 IST
AIIMS students went on strike after one Abhishek Malviya, a first year student of optometry, who was suffering from Covid-19 and swine flu, passed away. But why are hostel facilities not available to optometry students?
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
After 10 days of strike, AIIMS agrees to provide hostels to optometry studentsSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 02:32 IST
Paramedical students had gone on strike post the death of first-year optometry student Abhishek Malviya. The student died on August 13 after suffering from Covid and swine flu at his Mahipalpur residence, said the AIIMS administration.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
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