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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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55% of Covid patients at Max had no co-morbiditiesSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 03:19 IST
The data has been collated from seven centres from Delhi and Mumbai, with the majority of patients admitted to Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi, and Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital in Mumbai.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
Delhi CM to launch Lok Nayak plasma bank todaySubscriber Only
July 14, 2020 01:56 IST
The Delhi government’s GTB hospital is also working out on the modalities to start a plasma bank in the coming days.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
Organ transplants dip in Delhi as Covid fear keeps patients awaySubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 01:56 IST
Between April and June, the number of living liver and kidney transplants in Delhi stood at 50 and 30 respectively, as per National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) data.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
AIIMS faculty speaks out against minister’s move to remove MSSubscriber Only
July 12, 2020 02:12 IST
Vardhan had ordered an inquiry into the death of a journalist, Tarun Sisodia (37), who worked for the Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar and jumped off the fourth floor of the trauma centre Monday.
Sun, Jul 12, 2020
Polyclinics, dispensaries across Delhi to now offer antigen testingSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 02:13 IST
Delhi recorded 2,187 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the tally in the city to 1,07,051. The death toll climbed to 3,258, with 45 deaths being recorded in the last 24 hours.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Delhi: After 4 negative tests, doctors find 80-yr-old woman has Covid antibodiesSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 01:48 IST
A resident of Malviya Nagar, Krishna was taken to the AIIMS emergency ward by the family on June 23 after she suffered a seizure.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Pvt labs begin antibody testing, open to allSubscriber Only
July 08, 2020 04:05 IST
At present, the city is testing using two strategies — RT PCR, and rapid antigen testing, which provides quicker results.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
In family of Covid warriors, tough task: Staying away from kidsSubscriber Only
July 07, 2020 04:22 IST
"Our parents are the biggest support. Most of us have shifted our children to the ancestral home till the time we are on Covid-19 duty. They are the real warriors."
Tue, Jul 07, 2020Delhi crosses 1 lakh cases, 3/4th have recovered from virusSubscriber Only
July 07, 2020 03:59 IST
Delhi’s doubling rate has increased to approximately 17 days. The city had recorded 53,116 cases till June 19, with 2,035 deaths.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
Pandemic leaves Delhi blood banks parched, hospitals rely on in-house donationsSubscriber Only
July 05, 2020 10:04 IST
The Indian Red Cross Society, a voluntary organisation with a network of blood banks across the country, has been able to hold 57 camps in Delhi from April 14 till date.
Sun, Jul 05, 2020
India gets its first plasma bank: All you wanted to know about this treatment for Covid-19Subscriber Only
July 04, 2020 13:00 IST
A patient who is eligible and willing to donate plasma may call 1031 or WhatsApp details at 8800007722. A team of doctors will get in touch with the patient to confirm eligibility. A vehicle will then be sent to the donor's home.
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
Covid symptoms but two negative tests, 26-yr-old junior resident diesSubscriber Only
July 04, 2020 05:28 IST
Working as a junior resident doctor at Delhi’s Maulana Azad Institute for Dental Sciences (MAIDS), Abhishek was posted in the department of oral surgery of the dental institute.
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
As plasma bank opens, Kejriwal says will end ‘chaos’ in looking for donorsSubscriber Only
July 03, 2020 03:56 IST
The therapy uses plasma with antibodies, developed by those previously infected, and transfers it to patients. The therapy is still at a trial stage and only seven hospitals, like Lok Nayak Hospital and Max Super Specialty, Saket, have the permission to administer it.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
After concerns on 175 ventilators from Centre, manufacturer to send experts to Lok NayakSubscriber Only
July 02, 2020 02:37 IST
According to experts, ventilators provided to the hospital are high-end models and can “simulate” the use of BiPAP mode in the presence of a technician or doctor.
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
175 ventilators provided by Centre lack key mode, Lok Nayak Hospital raises red flagSubscriber Only
July 01, 2020 03:07 IST
“Without intubation, we can provide oxygen to the patient through the nasal passage and the patient can also continue with natural breathing. The BiPAP mode provides assistance to natural breathing,” the doctor said.
Wed, Jul 01, 2020
Delhi: Told to admit Covid patients, some nursing homes say close to shuttingSubscriber Only
June 30, 2020 01:16 IST
Recently, the Delhi government, following recommendations made by a high-level committee headed by NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul, capped treatment charges in all private hospitals in the city.
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
Delhi’s plasma bank: What’s the aim, how effective has the therapy been so far?Subscriber Only
June 29, 2020 19:54 IST
Delhi was among the first few states to get ICMR approval to conduct trials with plasma therapy, which is still at trial stage.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Delhi: Lok Nayak sees drop in number of deathsSubscriber Only
June 29, 2020 05:52 IST
The 2,000-bed hospital recorded 100 deaths between June 6 and 12. This number dropped to 72 between June 13 and 19 and further dipped to 51 between June 20 and 26.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Delhi: 500-bed Covid facility expected at CWG complex by next week, workers being hiredSubscriber Only
June 29, 2020 05:49 IST
“The CWG village is well equipped with all amenities and we will be able to provide a world-class facility to patients. We are working out the final modalities in terms of manpower and equipment. It is expected to start by next week,” said a senior district official.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Doctor posted in Lok Nayak Hospital ICU loses 21-day Covid fightSubscriber Only
June 29, 2020 04:46 IST
At 6.05 am Sunday, after a 21-day struggle, the 58-year-old senior consultant in the Department of Anaesthetics at the Delhi government’s Lok Nayak Hospital succumbed to Covid-19.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Delhi: Covid-only GTB hospital faces shortage of senior doctors, 95 posts lying vacantSubscriber Only
June 29, 2020 02:33 IST
The teachers' association of University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) has written a letter to the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University to expedite the recruitment process of the doctors working in the hospital attached with the varsity.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Over 11,000 more beds to be available in Delhi as banquet halls are attached to hospitalsSubscriber Only
June 28, 2020 04:22 IST
On Saturday, 2,948 fresh Covid-19 cases were recorded in the city, taking the total to 80,188, of which 28,329 are active. Total death toll touched 2,558 with 66 people dying between early Friday and early Saturday.
Sun, Jun 28, 2020
Jain out of hospital, Kejriwal says plasma therapy has cut number of deathsSubscriber Only
June 27, 2020 04:29 IST
Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the number of deaths due to Covid-19 in Delhi has come down since Lok Nayak Hospital started using the therapy.
Sat, Jun 27, 2020
Delhi to roll out serological surveillance to check Covid prevalence in all districtsSubscriber Only
June 27, 2020 01:35 IST
Over the last two days, NCDC has been imparting training to state- and district- level health officers on conducting the survey. Districts have formed teams to visit houses, and the results will be declared on July 10.
Sat, Jun 27, 2020
Wife of former President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma recovers from coronavirus at 93Subscriber Only
June 26, 2020 03:16 IST
Vimala Sharma, the wife of former President of India Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma was discharged from AIIMS trauma centre on Thursday evening, days after she tested positive for Covid-19.
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