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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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Low levels of tumour-suppressing gene identified as reason behind endometrial cancer
September 27, 2022 14:29 IST
HOXA10 acts like a tumour suppressor (a brake) in the uterus and when that fails, it sets the system in a continuous proliferation mode, causing cancer with time, says new study
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Health and Wellness: How free testing corners at Mumbai hospitals are playing key role in early diagnosis of diabetes, BPSubscriber Only
September 26, 2022 14:51 IST
As per the BMC, over 1 lakh patients in the city are suffering from diabetes and hypertension. But this could just be the tip of the iceberg as the civic body lacks cumulative data from private hospitals.
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Malnutrition rises to 15% in June-July due to seasonal migration in NandurbarSubscriber Only
September 24, 2022 23:30 IST
The state appointed core committee was formed in 2018 in response to a PIL filed by activist Bandu Sampatrao Sane regarding malnutrition in tribal areas.
Tue, Oct 04, 2022
What diet should you go for after a heart attack?
September 22, 2022 19:03 IST
Consume a sufficient amount of protein, including skimmed milk and its products, legumes, pulses, whole grains, egg whites, poultry and fish to name a few, says Shweta Mahadik, Clinical Dietitian, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
BMC digital initiative: Bluetooth stethoscopes, robotic prosthetic hands and screening tools to identify pre-diabetic patientsSubscriber Only
September 22, 2022 00:54 IST
The pilot projects are being executed by the Society for Mumbai Incubation Lab to Entrepreneurship Council (SMILE) -- the CivicTech incubation centre of the BMC.
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
Maharashtra: Active Covid cases down by 63% in past monthSubscriber Only
September 21, 2022 00:00 IST
The number of active cases is a count of those currently receiving treatment for Covid in hospitals or Covid care centres, or home quarantined for Covid-19.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Cutting Edge | Local anaesthesia injection can help in breast cancer treatment
September 20, 2022 20:09 IST
Surgery is a crucial intervention that offers a chance of cure for cancer patients. But it often induces the formation of a new metastatic disease — when it spreads from its site of origin to another part of the body. Now this local anaesthesia stops the cancer cells from communicating. ‘The intervention puts the cell to sleep, restricting their movement and chances of metastasis,’ says Dr Rajendra Badwe, the principal investigator and director of Tata Memorial Centre.
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Duplication suspected, over 2,053 ex gratia Covid claims under scannerSubscriber Only
September 18, 2022 22:54 IST
With the auditing still underway, the number of duplications — where more than one claim has been made for the same deceased person — is expected to go up.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
FDA cancels J&J licence to make baby powder in MumbaiSubscriber Only
September 17, 2022 01:39 IST
In December 2018, the FDA-Maharashtra during a random inspection took samples of J&J’s talc-based baby powder from Pune and Nashik for quality check.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Maharashtra: Woman’s body returned to salt pit as family awaits forensic report; doctor says cannot conclude if she was rapedSubscriber Only
September 16, 2022 23:09 IST
“The body had semi-decomposed, which made it challenging to conclude if the sexual assault was conducted,” said a doctor from the forensic team of the hospital.
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Maharashtra to establish state-of-art integrated labs in each district under PM-ABHIMSubscriber Only
September 16, 2022 19:39 IST
Under instructions of the Centre, the public health department is setting up district IPHL units to serve as the apex of a network to link labs with block, state and regional public health and veterinary labs to support multi-sectoral collaboration for clinical management and public health surveillance.
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Why younger people in their 30s are developing diabetes early and silently. Why we should screen them.
September 16, 2022 11:34 IST
A definite difference exists between those diagnosed with diabetes at 50 and 30. When a person is diagnosed with diabetes at a younger age, it results in heart-related complications. Also, the kidney function is impacted in younger diabetic patients, which again affects their quality of life. Additionally, when both parents have Type 2 diabetes at a young age, the risk of their child developing Type 1 diabetes is much higher, says Dr Anil Bhoraskar, Senior Diabetologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
Father preserves body of daughter in salt pit for 44 days demanding justice for ‘rape, murder’Subscriber Only
September 15, 2022 23:38 IST
The 21-year-girl from Nandurbar district was found hanging on August 1 in another hamlet Vavi located 20 kms from her home. Her father claims that she was raped by four men.
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Cyrus Mistry car crash: Anahita Pandole operated for pelvic reconstruction, husband Darius stableSubscriber Only
September 15, 2022 11:39 IST
Dr Tarang Gianchandani, CEO, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital said Anahita was operated on by a team of experts, and a opinions were also taken from doctors from USA, UK, Europe and more.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Milk off patient diet at Mumbai civic hospitals as Aarey Dairy snaps supplySubscriber Only
September 14, 2022 02:36 IST
Mumbai’s four major hospitals – KEM, Sion, Cooper, and Nair – 16 peripheral hospitals, and 30 maternity homes cumulatively consume 4,000 litres of milk daily.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Mumbai: 9-month-old undergoes rare incompatible liver transplant at Nanavati hospitalSubscriber Only
September 14, 2022 00:59 IST
The infant, Vayu Visavadia, was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia – a rare disorder with complete absence of extra hepatic bile ducts at birth when he was only six days old.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Health & Wellness | Despite directives, replacement blood donation continues unabated in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
September 12, 2022 17:59 IST
Taking note of the violation of rules, SBTC has decided to crack down on this long-standing practice
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Tendering issue delays Rs 210-cr district hospital project in PalgharSubscriber Only
September 10, 2022 23:54 IST
Declared a separate district on August 1, 2014, Palghar has a projected population of 30 lakh. However, bureaucratic apathy and red-tapism has deprived it of specialist doctors and a district hospital to this day.
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
Cyrus Mistry accident: Prayers pour in for Dr Anahita Pandole, her patients wish speedy recoverySubscriber Only
September 08, 2022 21:59 IST
Dr Anahita Pandole played a key role in the ideation and formulation of the methodology required for the Jiyo Parsi programme, a government-funded scheme to help infertile couples from the community to become parents.
Tue, Sep 20, 2022Who is Anahita Pandole, steering the SUV with Cyrus Mistry in it?Subscriber Only
September 07, 2022 03:26 IST
In January 2004, Dr Pandole, in collaboration with the Bombay Parsi Panchayet, started The Bombay Parsi Panchayet Fertility Project, which allowed them to have access to state-of-the-art medical facilities.
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
Insurance firm offers scheme for members of LGBTQ community, live-in partnersSubscriber Only
September 07, 2022 01:43 IST
In a step forward to provide better health insurance coverage to the LGBTQIA+ community, the insurer expanded the definition of ‘Family’ by including the community, live-in partners, and live-in relationships.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Cyrus Mistry car accident: Condition of Dr Anahita Pandole has improved, says hospital officialSubscriber Only
September 06, 2022 14:06 IST
The official at the hospital said the doctors treating Anahita Pandole, a gynaecologist, are planning to reduce medication and oxygen support to check her self-sustainability.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Cyrus Mistry death: Autopsy reveals multiple fractures, injuries to vital organsSubscriber Only
September 06, 2022 01:10 IST
Several studies have shown that traffic crash mortality can be reduced for rear occupants by approximately 55–75 per cent if they use safety belts.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022Who is Dr Anahita Pandole, who was driving the car with Cyrus Mistry?
September 05, 2022 15:07 IST
She played a key role in the ideation and formulation of the methodology required for the Jiyo Parsi programme, a Government-funded scheme to help infertile couples from the community become parents.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
Seated with Cyrus Mistry at back of car, KPMG’s Jehangir Pandole diesSubscriber Only
September 05, 2022 03:50 IST
The Mistry and Pandole family have long been close to each other, with Darius Pandole, Managing Director and CEO of JM Financial Private Equity, a childhood friend of Cyrus, having studied with him at the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022Journalism of Courage
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