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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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JJ Hospital’s 180-year legacy evolved with new courses, robotics and infrastructure: DeanSubscriber Only
September 01, 2024 19:47 IST
As JJ Hospital marks its 180th anniversary this year, hospital dean Dr Pallavi Saple discusses with Rupsa Chakraborty the various initiatives aimed at enhancing staff facilities.
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
24-year-old’s organ donation after accident gives new lease on life to fourSubscriber Only
August 29, 2024 22:46 IST
Brain death is a state of complete and irreversible loss of all brain function, including the brainstem, resulting in the cessation of all neurological activity.
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
Rs 728 crore overhaul: JJ Hospital to replace staff quarters with luxury flatsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2024 10:37 IST
The plan also includes three 34-storey towers for Class 3 employees, housing 612 one-bedroom flats, and four towers for the often-overlooked Class 4 staff, offering 816 modern one-bedroom flats.
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
BMC proposes ‘token system’ to manage patient influx, enhance feedback collection in hospitalsSubscriber Only
August 10, 2024 22:11 IST
Currently, a few major tertiary-care civic-run hospitals, like Sion Hospital, have already implemented the token system.
Sun, Aug 11, 2024
Patients welcome move as MPJAY coverage for critical ailments increased by Rs 3.5 lakhSubscriber Only
August 08, 2024 22:34 IST
The coverage for bypass surgery has been raised from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh, and valve replacement surgery from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.8 lakh.
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
St George Hospital suspends 3 doctors after staff member’s deathSubscriber Only
August 08, 2024 21:06 IST
As per police probe, CCTV footage revealed that he was seen waiting on the corridor outside the ward with a cloth bandage around his head.
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
NDA aspirant defies odds: 20-year-old survives fifth-floor fall and month-long comaSubscriber Only
August 06, 2024 22:52 IST
A fall from the terrace on the fifth-floor of his Mahim residence resulted in a month-long coma and a permanent disability in his right elbow, forever changing the course of his life.
Wed, Aug 07, 2024
Shiv Sena (UBT) warn of protest, KEM Hospital staff oppose BMC’s plan to demolish Dean’s BungalowSubscriber Only
August 05, 2024 22:21 IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) member and former corporator Sachin Devdas Padwal has written to the BMC contesting the decision of the civic body to demolish the dean's bungalow.
Tue, Aug 06, 2024
Asia’s first breast milk bank at Sion hospital: Over 40,000 mothers help 10,000 newbornsSubscriber Only
August 04, 2024 20:38 IST
Similar to blood donation, human breast milk can be donated to save the lives of countless newborns.
Sun, Aug 04, 2024
Maharashtra’s organ donation dilemma: 8,000 await life-saving transplants as donor numbers not up to the markSubscriber Only
August 02, 2024 22:19 IST
The majority of organ transplant registrations—over 78 percent—are for kidneys, with 6,480 requests.
Fri, Aug 02, 2024
Pregnant Nada Hafez competes at Olympics: What exercises can a pregnant woman do in the last trimester?Subscriber Only
August 02, 2024 14:12 IST
Remain active, exercise throughout the pregnancy and build your stamina
Fri, Aug 02, 2024
KEM performs first successful heart transplant by a civic hospital in India, patient returns home with heart at 60% pumping capacitySubscriber Only
August 01, 2024 22:47 IST
According to Dr Uday Jadhav, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at KEM, the recipient, a resident of Aurangabad, has made a full recovery and is now back home.
Fri, Aug 02, 2024
BMC efforts yield results: Dip in dengue, malaria cases in monsoon compared to 2023Subscriber Only
July 31, 2024 22:56 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shown significant progress in tackling vector-borne diseases, as evidenced by a continued decrease in dengue and malaria cases in Mumbai for the second consecutive month compared to the same periods last year. BMC data reveals that dengue cases fell markedly from 353 in June 2023 to just 93 this […]
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
FDA to intensify scrutiny of private doctors over Schedule-K drug misuseSubscriber Only
July 31, 2024 08:02 IST
To curb the misuse of Schedule-K drugs, the Maharashtra Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) will launch an inspection drive from August 1. This drive will target private doctors suspected of violating regulations related to record-keeping and selling medicines to non-patients. In a circular issued on July 16, the FDA announced that the inspection drive would […]
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Learn life-saving CPR from doctors at your doorstepSubscriber Only
July 27, 2024 20:25 IST
With approximately 112 people experiencing cardiac arrest daily due to various lifestyle factors, learning CPR is increasingly important.
Sun, Jul 28, 2024
BMC to demolish KEM’s old Dean’s bungalow for new highrise to lure more doctorsSubscriber Only
July 26, 2024 21:00 IST
This initiative aims to attract more doctors by offering enhanced living accommodations.
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Can endometriosis up your ovarian cancer risk? Know all about preventive testsSubscriber Only
July 26, 2024 14:13 IST
New study highlights need for regular screening
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Myra, 12-year-old dog therapist, retires from Tata Memorial HospitalSubscriber Only
July 25, 2024 22:03 IST
Myra, an abandoned dog, was rescued and trained by Behroze Mistry, a certified dog therapist
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Seeping rainwater, dilapidated condition make quarters of medical staff at Sewri TB hospital unlivableSubscriber Only
July 24, 2024 22:05 IST
Some doctors have vacated their residences due to unsafe conditions, but 15 doctors are still forced to live there with their families, risking their lives daily.
Thu, Jul 25, 2024
After Chandipura virus deaths in Gujarat, Maharashtra health dept issues guidelinesSubscriber Only
July 22, 2024 21:01 IST
The guidelines call for immediate referral of children under 15 years of age who show symptoms to nearby health facilities.
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Maharashtra to appeal NMC’s rejection of applications for 10 new medical collegesSubscriber Only
July 21, 2024 22:51 IST
In Aurangabad, SIMS Aurangabad was given notice of deficiencies and given 15 days to comply with norms.
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
As state records highest ever Zika outbreak, Mumbai’s surveillance and testing draw criticismSubscriber Only
July 19, 2024 21:09 IST
A senior health officer from Maharashtra expressed concerns that with Pune's significant number of cases and Mumbai's large floating population, it is improbable that the virus is absent from the city.
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Replacing butter with olive oil can control blood sugar and heart disease, says studySubscriber Only
July 19, 2024 07:26 IST
A simple dietary change can alter fat and calorie composition
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
BMC receives 150 dog-related complaints in a week on new portalSubscriber Only
July 18, 2024 22:47 IST
Dog bite incidents are a frequent issue on Mumbai’s crowded streets, where an estimated 164,000 dogs live. The city reports approximately 70,000 dog bite cases annually.
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
KEM Hospital forms special team to stabilize critically-ill patients, facilitate organ donationSubscriber Only
July 15, 2024 21:55 IST
Intensivists working in the intensive care units (ICUs) manage and stabilize critically ill patients, ensuring that those who may become organ donors are maintained in an optimal physiological state to preserve organ function until retrieval.
Tue, Jul 16, 2024Journalism of Courage
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