Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
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
Authors you can follow
More From Rupsa Chakraborty - Page 17
A novel test may help in early diagnosis of Parkinson’sSubscriber Only
January 22, 2023 06:00 IST
A team from IIT-B, led by Prof Samir Maji, has developed a technology that can measure toxic protein aggregates
Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Govt to seek data on pollution-related diseases from civic and private hospitalsSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 03:19 IST
Mumbai, for several days, has recorded air quality levels that are worse than Delhi. On Tuesday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the air pollutant PM10 (µgm-3) surged to 200, in the 'moderate’ category of Air Quality Index (AQI).
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Doctors expect rise in patient footfall as air quality deteriorates in MumbaiSubscriber Only
January 17, 2023 12:30 IST
People are flocking to OPDs with complaints of respiratory distress, asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic inflammation of the airways, among other issues.
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Are you diabetic, overweight and have fatty liver? Study shows how coffee can helpSubscriber Only
January 17, 2023 12:30 IST
A new study shows that coffee can control fatty liver. But coffee-drinking should be moderate and can only complement the main therapy required to address the root cause of liver inflammation, says Dr Gaurav Gupta, Senior Consultant and Chief Surgeon of Liver Transplant and Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Health and Wellness: Virtual group to help patients living with epilepsySubscriber Only
January 16, 2023 18:06 IST
The group has medical experts like neuropsychologists, psychologists, and even an art therapist.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
Declared brain dead, Spanish woman’s organs save lives of four Indians, LebaneseSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 04:12 IST
The recipient had developed liver cirrhosis in 2019 after a hysterectomy. The transplant was done under Dr Chetan Kalal, program director, Hepatology and Transplant Medicine, at Nanavati hospital.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Maharashtra: In biggest govt medical college, 2 in 3 graduates chose Rs 10 lakh fine over rural postingSubscriber Only
January 09, 2023 04:20 IST
The World Health Organisation recommends a ratio of one doctor for every 1,000 people. In Maharashtra, the ratio is 0.84 to 1,000. In the state’s rural areas, the gap is even wider — as the recent The Indian Express series on healthcare in tribal-dominated Nandurbar revealed.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Group of samaritans saves hundreds with ambulance service in GadchiroliSubscriber Only
January 08, 2023 00:30 IST
Gadchiroli is a tribal-dominated district where the 108 ambulance services or police vans struggle to reach emergency spots on time due to geographical constraints.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Family of doctor killed on Yavatmal medical college campus last year await justiceSubscriber Only
January 06, 2023 23:22 IST
Marred by financial constraints and illness, kin question government apathy to their plight
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Can intermittent fasting reverse diabetes? How does it work ?
January 06, 2023 09:14 IST
Intermittent Fasting of any variety is not recommended for all diabetics. Before starting any diet or weight loss plan, it is important to consult your physician, says Dr Anil Bhoraskar, Secretary, Diabetic Association of India (Scientific Section) and Senior Diabetologist at SL Raheja Hospital
Fri, Jan 06, 2023
District Legal Service Authority to bear education expenses of 140 children of Sonapur sex workersSubscriber Only
January 04, 2023 22:40 IST
The official said DLSA has also made arrangements for alternative accommodation of the children. “The mothers also want a bright future for their children. So, we told them about the opportunities and scope the children would have and they readily agreed,” he said.
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
No Covid surge, Maharashtra may be shifting towards endemic stage: officialsSubscriber Only
January 04, 2023 00:00 IST
In December last week, when China witnessed a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases, there was speculation that India will also see a rise in infections.
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
KEM Hospital to be Mumbai’s second civic-run hospital to have a skin bankSubscriber Only
January 02, 2023 13:50 IST
Dr Vinita Puri, head of the plastic surgery department, said the hospital received a large number of burn patients from poor economic backgrounds who can benefit from skin grafting.
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
Child deaths fall by 12 pc in Nandurbar, Amravati sees 37 pc decline: reportSubscriber Only
January 01, 2023 05:20 IST
In Nandurbar, the number of deaths of children up to the age of six during 2021-22 was 779 against 883 in 2017-18, a 11.7 per cent drop.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Report: Malnourished children only witnessing 20-30% weight gain in district-level centresSubscriber Only
December 31, 2022 05:53 IST
District-level NRC is a health facility that caters to children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in the 1 month to five years age group.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
In Nandurbar, with no proper treatment, sickle cell anaemia patients develop deformities, even dieSubscriber Only
December 30, 2022 03:27 IST
Without proper treatment, patients develop deformities and some even succumb, of which there are no records.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Nandurbar: Several schemes on paper for women, but benefits yet to reach thousandsSubscriber Only
December 29, 2022 04:43 IST
Nandurbar, one of Maharashtra’s most backward districts, ranked the second lowest in per capita income in 2020-21, which was Rs 95,532 in comparison with Mumbai’s Rs 3,13,852, as per the data provided by the Collector's office.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Rs 6-crore Bilgaon PHC has no electricity, patients treated under torchlightSubscriber Only
December 28, 2022 04:30 IST
The story is the same across the entire belt as most new PHCs around Dhadgaon do not have facilities.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Nandurbar’s floating dispensary, water ambulances struggle to stay afloatSubscriber Only
December 27, 2022 05:07 IST
The district, with a predominantly tribal population, has the lowest Human Development Index (HDI) in Maharashtra. In the first of a series, we focus on what ails the healthcare infrastructure of Nandurbar
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Can your low-carb diet increase your LDL cholesterol? How to lose weight, yet keep LDL at bay?
December 26, 2022 14:53 IST
‘We can keep LDL cholesterol in check by incorporating certain foods like fibres, non-starchy vegetables and water, in our low-carb meal plan,’ says Dr Shobha Itolikar, Consultant, General Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
Mon, Dec 26, 2022
‘No need to panic’: Health experts in Maharashtra amid rise in Covid cases in ChinaSubscriber Only
December 21, 2022 14:32 IST
Health officials in Maharashtra said that while no sudden spike in Covid cases has been observed in the state, people should wear masks while stepping out and get their booster shots.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Most CCTV cameras not working at Mumbai’s civic-run hospitalsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2022 03:34 IST
Although CCTV cameras were installed as directed, nearly 42 per cent of them were dysfunctional till October-end this year, a series of RTIs filed by The Indian Express reveals.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Health and Wellness: A support group by cancer survivors in Mumbai provides much-needed succour to patientsSubscriber Only
December 19, 2022 12:49 IST
As members of the group Saathi at Nanavati Hospital have the experience of overcoming various types of cancer, their collective experience proves valuable to patients recently detected with cancer.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
ImPaCCT Foundation: Tata Memorial Hospital helps 307 childhood cancer survivors to complete their studies
December 19, 2022 05:00 IST
Annually, the hospital gets around 4,000 new paediatric patients. Following the advancement in the field of paediatric cancer and timely treatment, the survival rate of patients has increased to 80 per cent who can live a normal life like any other child.
Mon, Dec 19, 2022
In a first, Maharashtra’s public health dept conducts regular checkup of newly married couplesSubscriber Only
December 19, 2022 03:07 IST
The health department volunteers check body mass index (BMI) and haemoglobin among other other health parameters of newly married couples from different districts, with an aim of early detection and intervention under the mother and children health programmes across the state.
Mon, Dec 19, 2022Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us