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Rupsa Chakraborty
Rupsa Chakraborty, is a special correspondent with The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. She writes on issues related to health, science, gender sensitivity and rural development. She tweets @RupsaChak
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Diabetic deaths in state surged 52 per cent amid Covid pandemic: RTISubscriber Only
May 18, 2023 01:01 IST
There are several explanations that may account for the substantial increase in fatalities due to diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary bi-directional relationship between diabetes and Covid-19 has been well-established.
Fri, May 19, 2023
Thalassemia and Aplastic Anaemia Bal Sewa Yojna: 20 underprivileged kids get new lease of life but no awareness on schemeSubscriber Only
May 15, 2023 01:15 IST
However, the lack of awareness about the scheme is the biggest roadblock in its implementation that can save more lives of unprivileged children at the hospital which is the only empanelled centre under the scheme in the western region.
Mon, May 15, 2023
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel’s son Anuj Patel stable, breathing on his own: Mumbai’s Hinduja HospitalSubscriber Only
May 14, 2023 13:39 IST
Anuj was air-lifted to Mumbai on May 1 where he underwent a neurosurgery at Hinduja Hospital. He underwent his first brain surgery in Ahmedabad’s K D Hospital on April 30, following which his health was stable.
Sun, May 14, 2023
COPD alert for non-smokers: Your mosquito coil as damaging as cigarettesSubscriber Only
May 11, 2023 08:42 IST
These coils contain heavy metals like aluminium, chromium and tin, insecticides and pesticides like pyrethrin as well as aromatic substances—these pollutants can impact one’s overall well-being and induce respiratory, eye and skin problems, says Dr Samir Garde, Director, Department of Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Global Hospitals, Mumbai
Thu, May 11, 2023
First in Maharashtra: Ahmednagar identifies divorced, single and abandoned women above 40 yearsSubscriber Only
May 11, 2023 00:10 IST
According to Ahmednagar Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Ashish Yerekar, the purpose of the initiative was to ascertain the number of women in these four categories and formulate essential schemes. The department also has plans to arrange for their remarriage, he said.
Sun, May 21, 2023
Free stay at 12-storey shelter for Tata Memorial Hospital’s paediatric cancer patientsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2023 16:46 IST
The children will also receive transport facilities to the treatment centres, counselling and vocational training as well as opportunities to learn things taught in school.
Tue, May 09, 2023
Every day, six persons die on an average due to COPD in MumbaiSubscriber Only
May 08, 2023 00:58 IST
Between 2016 and 2021, a total of 14,396 people in Mumbai have succumbed to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Tue, May 16, 2023
How ice-cream cones caused severe diabetes in Chennai woman and activated her latent TB: Here’s her battleSubscriber Only
May 07, 2023 10:16 IST
Diabetes weakens your immunity to such an extent that it makes you vulnerable to developing TB. It remains silent for a long time before it starts to show symptoms, which are similar to diabetes like weight loss, fatigue, loss of sleep among others. So, patients with diabetes aren’t generally tested for TB, says Dr R Natasimhan, Senior Pulmonologist, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
Sun, May 07, 2023
Is your sperm count dropping low? Can antioxidant and multivitamin tablets help?Subscriber Only
May 04, 2023 11:54 IST
A new Indian study shows that a combination of multivitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, ginseng and lycopene boosted sperm count by 75.76 per cent among 300 males with a baseline sperm count of less than 5 million/ml across 10 locations in India
Thu, May 04, 2023
Dog bite cases in city surpass pre-Covid figures but sterilisation figures dipSubscriber Only
May 04, 2023 08:00 IST
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data shows between 2018 and 2022, 3.53 lakh dog bite cases were reported in Mumbai. However, the actual figure would be higher as private hospitals, which treat a large number of such cases, often don’t report them to the civic body.
Sat, May 13, 2023
Daily Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra drop over 7 daysSubscriber Only
April 30, 2023 22:05 IST
Between April 10 and 16, the state recorded 5,582 Covid-19 cases, which slightly dropped to 5,550 in the next seven days between April 17 and 23. However, the number of new infections dropped by 32 per cent to 3,771 between April 24 and 30, according to an analysis of the data by The Indian Express.
Mon, May 01, 2023
Between last Covid wave and rising cases now, a new govt in Maharashtra and a new Covid task forceSubscriber Only
April 27, 2023 19:47 IST
If the previous panel had expert private medical practitioners, the current one's focus is on public health experts; however, rivals believe the Shinde-Fadnavis govt did not want to work with officials who had earned plaudits under Uddhav
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Why high blood sugar levels put you at a high risk of TB? Can it become drug-resistant?Subscriber Only
April 27, 2023 12:00 IST
TB bacteria grow faster when blood sugar levels are high and have a higher chance of developing mutations which may make them drug-resistant, say experts
Mon, May 01, 2023
Malaria prevention efforts in state hit during pandemic; deaths increase by 104 pc in 2021Subscriber Only
April 26, 2023 02:32 IST
In Maharashtra, a total of 968 people succumbed to malaria between 2017 and 2021, according to data from the Public Health Department. This means that on an average, every month, 16 people die from the mosquito-borne disease in the state.
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
In rural Maharashtra, love blooms in a WhatsApp group for Covid widowsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2023 04:58 IST
Women who lost their spouse to Covid are being encouraged to marry again
Thu, May 04, 2023
How ECMO saved man whose heart stopped pumping and organs failedSubscriber Only
April 24, 2023 17:57 IST
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a technique providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to people whose heart and lungs fail to carry out adequate gas exchange.
Mon, May 01, 2023
Does intermittent fasting (IF) affect fertility in women?Subscriber Only
April 24, 2023 12:00 IST
Women need enough energy (calories) and adequate body fat for regular ovulation and menstrual cycle. If you restrict food intake too much, your body thinks you are in “danger” and conserves energy by reducing oestrogen and progesterone. This causes irregular periods and fertility issues, says Mumbai fertility expert, Dr Shruti N Mane
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
Maharashtra govt reconstitutes Covid task force, replaces all membersSubscriber Only
April 24, 2023 04:52 IST
Move raises eyebrows; out of 9 members, 4 from Pune, only 1 from Mumbai
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
After complaints of rejection of claims, Maharashtra legal body says can’t deny compensation to rape victims over insufficient documentsSubscriber Only
April 20, 2023 21:38 IST
According to a government resolution (GR) passed in 2017, it is mandatory for DLSA to sanction an amount of Rs 30,000 within seven days of filing an FIR.
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
How the abortion pill Mifepristone is being misused and sending young women to the ER. Used right, it’s safeSubscriber Only
April 18, 2023 14:08 IST
Doctors say the drug is efficient but must be obtained from a licensed pharmacy strictly based on a prescription, preferably in a hospital or nursing home setting. Inappropriate dosing can be fatal, including excessive bleeding, infection and sepsis due to incomplete clearance of tissu
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
11 killed in Mumbai: What happens during a heat stroke, and what precautions you must takeSubscriber Only
April 17, 2023 12:17 IST
A heat stroke or sunstroke is the result of overheating of the body as a result of exposure to high temperatures and humidity, or due to prolonged physical exertion at high temperatures. What are the dos and don'ts for protecting yourself in the summer? We explain.
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
1,000 letters, 20 years: The struggle to find a place for sickle cell anaemia in textbooksSubscriber Only
April 17, 2023 04:08 IST
On March 28, Manish Joshi, Secretary, UGC, wrote to all universities and colleges “to consider including a chapter on inherited sickle cell anaemia, its cause, treatment, inheritance pattern, modes of testing and prevention in the curriculum of the relevant courses”.
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
Which running shoe is good for you? What should you look out for? When do you stop using an old pair?Subscriber Only
April 15, 2023 08:29 IST
When considering running shoes, go for the fit, cushioning, stability and support. A properly fitting shoe should be snug yet comfortable while cushioning plays a critical role in diminishing the impact on your joints, says Dr Sanesh Tuteja, Consultant-Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
Sat, Apr 15, 2023
‘MaherGhar’: A scheme that provides room to expectant mothers at PHCs has few takersSubscriber Only
April 13, 2023 03:48 IST
In 2011, the state started the scheme under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to contain the high maternal and neonatal mortalities. Under the scheme, one room or 'maher ghar', which translates to ‘mother’s house’, is constructed on the premises of the PHCs.
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
Despite help from Centre, patients with rare diseases, kin continue to sufferSubscriber Only
April 13, 2023 01:44 IST
Rare diseases are lifelong conditions and 95 per cent of them have no approved treatment. In cases where drugs are available, they are prohibitively exorbitant.
Sun, Apr 23, 2023Journalism of Courage
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