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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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How blood cancer steeled her resolve to beat it and become a researcher at the hospital that saved herSubscriber Only
December 17, 2022 18:35 IST
Komal Mohandas Kumbhalwar was just 12 when she was diagnosed with a 20 per cent chance of survival. Fighting chemo cycles and a series of relapses for 10 long years, she got a bone marrow transplant and is now a clinical researcher of the same therapy at Tata Memorial
Sun, Dec 18, 2022
Can fish oil and garlic pills lower LDL as well as statins do?
December 16, 2022 17:49 IST
A US study finds statins are 35 per cent more effective in lowering LDL. ‘Statins act on the synthesis of cholesterol. By blocking the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol, statins reduce LDL levels much more effectively,’ says Dr Paritosh Baghel, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, SL Raheja Hospital
Sun, Dec 18, 2022
Baby’s finger severed in freak accident replanted in Mumbai hospitalSubscriber Only
December 15, 2022 13:34 IST
The index finger on the right hand got cut off completely after the 20-month-old accidentally placed its hand in a running table fan.
Thu, Dec 22, 2022
Maharashtra government sets up committee to study cases of atrocity against womenSubscriber Only
December 15, 2022 00:52 IST
The committee was set up by the state Women and Child Development (WCD) department, which issued a government resolution in this regard on Tuesday. The committee is operational already.
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Regional mental hospitals in Maharashtra reel under poor infra, manpower shortageSubscriber Only
December 12, 2022 01:52 IST
On November 15, a 38-year-old woman from Aajanta village in Hinganghat tehsil was admitted to the Nagpur Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
Mon, Dec 12, 2022
Proposed at police stations: A separate unit to attend to complaints of crime against women, childrenSubscriber Only
December 09, 2022 01:36 IST
Pandey has recommended setting up ‘women help desk — child welfare police officer (CWPO) kiosk’ in all the 1,300 police stations in Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore.
Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Doctors sound caution over deteriorating AQI in Mumbai, advise wearing masks while stepping outdoorsSubscriber Only
December 08, 2022 20:32 IST
Mumbai's AQI was higher than that of the national capital on Thursday morning.
Tue, Dec 20, 2022
As Mumbai AQI becomes worse than Delhi’s, doctors say change masks, avoid going outSubscriber Only
December 08, 2022 12:15 IST
The Indian Express reported that the onset of winter combined with poor air quality has led to a rise in chronic respiratory illnesses with patients flocking to hospitals OPDs with recurrent colds and cough with many taking more than two weeks for recovery
Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Cost & effect: Plastic surgery uptick in Mumbai govt hospitalsSubscriber Only
December 07, 2022 04:00 IST
Doctors also say these procedures, which are considered “cosmetic”, are not covered under medical insurance, and hence, people turn to reputed plastic surgeons at government hospitals.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
Measles outbreak: State health department to organise special vaccination campaignSubscriber Only
December 07, 2022 00:30 IST
As of now, over 1.72 lakh children are due for their first and second doses.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
Respiratory illness prolongs amid ‘poor’ air quality in winter; many report of recurrenceSubscriber Only
December 06, 2022 20:45 IST
Doctors recommend vaccinating against pneumonia and influenza, wearing masks especially when the air quality is poor, and avoiding crowded indoors for those with compromised immunity, either because of age or comorbidities.
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Mumbai doctors remove 1.5 kg fibroid from 48-year-old woman’s cervixSubscriber Only
December 06, 2022 18:02 IST
The woman approached the doctors complaining of intense abdominal pain and abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation for the last eight months. Dr Rajashri Tayshete Bhasale at Wockhardt Hospitals led the surgery.
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Committee to probe tribal man’s death at Collector’s officeSubscriber Only
December 06, 2022 01:16 IST
After this incident, the collector issued a letter stating that the procurement of land would be initiated with the help of NGOs, Zilla Parishad, Rotary and Lions club. “A committee will be formed under the deputy commissioner into the death,” reads the letter.
Tue, Dec 06, 2022
KEM Hospital to hire MBA graduates to guide patients, relatives around buildings and departmentsSubscriber Only
December 05, 2022 20:43 IST
In the absence of proper signage, visitors run from one building to another for CT and MRI scans or even for basic blood tests.
Mon, Dec 12, 2022
What is palliative care that has been advised for soccer icon Pele?
December 05, 2022 19:17 IST
There is a misconception that palliative care means the patient will die soon. It is focussed on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness and ensure quality of life, say experts
Tue, Dec 06, 2022
Nearly two out of every 100 women have severe anaemia in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
December 05, 2022 02:06 IST
Nearly 4.01 crore women above the age of 18 have been screened under 'Mata Surakshit Tar Ghar Surakshi', an ongoing statewide health check-up of adult women, which started in September.
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Among Mumbai children who died of measles, many were unvaccinatedSubscriber Only
December 04, 2022 06:00 IST
The Indian Express tracked down families of nine of the 16 children who died of measles in Mumbai and nearby areas, Nalasopara and Bhiwandi.
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Among Mumbai children who died of measles, many were unvaccinatedSubscriber Only
December 04, 2022 04:20 IST
The Indian Express tracked down families of nine of the 16 children who died of measles in Mumbai and nearby areas, Nalasopara and Bhiwandi.
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
Measles outbreak in Mumbai highlights chinks in vaccination record-keeping processSubscriber Only
December 02, 2022 23:31 IST
While local public representatives voice the need for a health card linked with a government identity card, vaccination data upkeep on the Centre's portal suffers due to unavailability of internet and technological glitches.
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
Measles outbreak in Mumbai highlights chinks in vaccination record-keeping processSubscriber Only
December 02, 2022 22:24 IST
While local public representatives voice the need for a health card linked with a government identity card, vaccination data upkeep on the Centre's portal suffers due to unavailability of internet and technological glitches.
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
Why a low-carb diet may not always prevent Type 2 diabetes
December 02, 2022 12:44 IST
Type 2 diabetics should develop healthy eating habits rather than focussing on a single macro nutrient. Reducing carbohydrates certainly helps them achieve better sugar control with less medicines, but eliminating them does not give consistent results, nor does it have proven safety with respect to heart health, says Dr Sweta Budyal, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund
Sat, Dec 03, 2022
City reports only 2 Covid cases first time since March 11, 2020Subscriber Only
December 02, 2022 05:50 IST
A couple from Andheri became the first confirmed patients in Mumbai on March 11. On March 27, six cases were recorded and it was the last time that the city recorded Covid cases in single digits till November 19, 2022.
Fri, Dec 02, 2022
Over 64 lakh women above 18 yrs in state counselled against tobacco, drug addictionSubscriber Only
December 01, 2022 05:35 IST
The maximum number of women being counselled were in Pune (11.8 lakh), and then Nashik (10 lakh).
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
AI helps detect 3,000 critical heart attacks in 12 Maharashtra districtsSubscriber Only
November 28, 2022 02:55 IST
Since February 2021, nearly 3,000 patients suffering from severe heart attacks have been diagnosed within a turnaround time of around four minutes in these 12 districts, with the data showing that of these, nearly 70 per cent were male.
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
BMC identifies 1.38 lakh children for administration of additional dose of measles and rubella vaccineSubscriber Only
November 27, 2022 15:17 IST
BMC officials said they would start the vaccination Monday and are in the process of identifying the vaccination centres.
Mon, Nov 28, 2022Journalism of Courage
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