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What causes death from dengue? What symptoms to watch out for?
Death can happen because of severe disease progression anytime in the 7-12 day observation period but generally the symptoms show up between the second and fourth days, with a complex case behaving in a different manner compared to a non-severe case. Complications include low blood pressure and organ failures of the liver, kidney and brain, which can cause internal bleeding. When these symptoms show up, we can say the patient is going towards DHF or DSS, explains Dr Maharshi Desai, Head, General Medicine Department, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Why are swine flu & seasonal influenza spiralling? How do you know Covid-19 from seasonal flu?
Health centres across Gujarat have been reporting flu-like illnesses post-monsoon. Meanwhile Maharashtra has surpassed last year’s swine flu tally by over 40 per cent. Ahmedabad-based infectious disease specialist Dr Atul Patel says a drop in non-pharmaceutical interventions practised during COVID-19 in the last two years could also have fuelled the present surge. Those in high-risk and co-morbid groups should not ignore their fever, visit their doctor, get tested, and wait for a definite diagnosis, he advises
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
ISRO Space Application Centre to relocate Vikram Sarabhai statue outside campus for better public visibility
The statue was the first life-size installation of Dr Sarabhai in the city of Ahmedabad, sculpted by Padma Shri awardee Kantibhai Patel, and was first unveiled inside the campus in 2011, on Dr Sarabhai’s 92nd birth anniversary.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Right to Information applicant blacklisted by Gujarat to move HC
One of the nine applicants, Manojkumar Sarapadadiya (47), a former conductor in a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus and resident of Amreli, who was blacklisted for his lifetime by a 2020 order, has decided to move the Gujarat High Court.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease cases up, parents want online classes
HFMD is a self-limiting viral infection and usually resolves within two weeks.
Sun, Aug 07, 2022
MNREGA: Over Rs 110 crore pending in wage arrears in Gujarat
Though the MNREGA work has not been officially suspended, registered workers in Mahisagar district of Central Gujarat, claimed that they were not given employment, and thereby wages, since July 14.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
State govt affidavit in HC | Educational campus to be part of revamped Gandhi ashram
The government was responding to fears raised by Gandhi’s great grandson Tushar Gandhi in a petition before the Gujarat High Court about the Vidya Mandir School within the precinct being “closed down and relocated as a result of which students are bound to drop out”.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
2002 riots case: Teesta, Sreekumar denied bail; Gujarat court says ‘state defamed’
Ahmedabad sessions court says releasing Setalvad and Sreekumar on bail would ‘impliedly encourage to the wrongdoers that in spite of doing such type of accusations against the then CM and others, the court has lightly enlarged the accused on bail’.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Spike in fever, dysentery symptoms; look out for grade of fever, warn experts
Symptoms of dysentery and diarrhoea, and abdominal pain, too, have been reported since the past couple of days, according to data collated by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
Early monsoon leads to early spread of diseases
State reports 1,101 new Covid cases even as swine flu and vector-borne diseases have made an early onset
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Gujarat prohibition law: Many a slip between the flask and lip
Gujarat has banned liquor since 62 years, seen several relaxations, deaths, with methanol almost always the cause
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
New research: Two studies reinforce Covid-19’s Wuhan market origin
The two studies confirm the initial understanding of the beginnings of the Covid-19 pandemic, which, however, became controversial in the months after the outbreak.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Now, cancer drug holds out hope for diabetes treatment
Researchers from Monash University in Melbourne found how the new drug enabled replacement of insulin-producing cells (beta-cells) that are destroyed in Type 1 diabetics with newborn insulin-generating cells.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
Sabarmati Ashram revamp: 18% work done, 51 families yet to rehabilitate
The Gujarat government, in an affidavit filed while responding to a public interest litigation by Gandhiji’s great grandson Tushar Gandhi, opposing the project, had stated “the concept note for the restoration of the Ashram is being prepared by SAPMT, which is the Trust that maintains the Gandhi Ashram and the research work related to the same is being carried out by Gujarat Vidyapith.”
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
GMC students continue protest as demands on relocation not met
The college dean said talks on a proposed arrangement at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University is underway.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Sonia behind plot against Modi in 2002, says BJP; Congress rejects charge
“We want Sonia Gandhi to hold a press conference and address the nation as to why she was conspiring against Modi,” Patra said.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Sonia behind plot against Modi in 2002, says BJP; Cong rejects charge
"Sonia Gandhi tried to malign the image of Gujarat using Ahmed Patel’s name. She tried to dismiss and destabilise the then state government led by Narendra Modi,” BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Setalvad tried to use riot victim Ansari, Pandya father: SIT affidavit
While alleging “political motive behind the efforts made by the applicant (Setalvad) to tarnish the image of the Government of Gujarat and its top functionaries”, the SIT affidavit says this is illustrated in the statement of one witness.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
At Ahmed Patel’s behest, Teesta and others plotted to destabilise Gujarat govt: SIT
Setalvad, Sreekumar and Bhatt are being investigated in relation to an FIR lodged in Ahmedabad on June 25, a day after the Supreme Court dismissed a plea against the clean chit given to Narendra Modi, who was then Gujarat's chief minister, and others in cases related to the 2002 riots.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Sanjiv Bhatt in police custody for 7 days
A Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed under the Detection of Crime Branch Ahmedabad, where the FIR was lodged on June 25, had sought 14 days police remand.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Chinese study shows Covid-19 ups dementia risk
By tracking recovered patients for a year, researchers found that 21 per cent of those with severe cases experienced progressive cognitive decline. This means that the Coronavirus can cause long-lasting damage to the brain than previously thought
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Take steps to ensure treated wastewater is not discharge into Thol lake: NGT
A three-member principal bench of the tribunal ordered GPCB to take further actions with respect to the recommendations of an NGT-constituted committee that suggested against the discharge of treated wastewater into the Ramsar-designated protected wetland.
Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Ahmedabad court adjourns bail hearing of Teesta Setalvad, ex-DGP Sreekumar to July 15
The adjournment follows a request from the prosecution seeking time to peruse the “voluminous records” of the Supreme Court judgment and SIT closure report, which gave a clean chit to the then CM Narendra Modi for the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Explained: How a cancer drug cuts the risk of death in Covid-19 patients
According to a new study, the drug sabizabulin, developed to fight cancer, has shown that it cuts risk of death by about one-fourth in patients hospitalized with moderate to severe Covid-19. A look at the study and its findings
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Accused doesn’t seem interested in proceeding with appeals: HC
The HC bench’s observations came especially in light of a Supreme Court order of August 20, 2020 in a plea by one of the accused-appellant Pravinsinh Zala seeking suspension of his life sentence.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022