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ENT surgeons documenting the different cases state that in 20 per cent of the black fungus infection cases, the patients had lower cell immunity. (DC file photo)

High sugar levels leading to multi-organ failure

30 per cent of these patients were in the age group of 30 to 45 years, who developed high sugar levels after contracting...

4 Jun 2021 12:09 AM IST

Even subtle nightly changes in sleep can affect anxiety levels. (Photo: ANI)

COVID-19 pandemic led to increased screen time, more sleep problems:...

Of the participants surveyed, 92.9 per cent reported an increase in their electronic device usage between the first and...

3 Jun 2021 10:49 AM IST

Representational image of Coronavirus

Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified

The team tested a newly-developed drug molecule called diABZI, which is currently being tested in clinical trials to...

31 May 2021 1:07 PM IST

Breathwork exercise

A breathing technique reduces anxiety & stress

A breathing technique developed in the 1970s may help counter the stress caused by COVID-19.

31 May 2021 11:24 AM IST

Dr. Nageshwar Rao

Is Covid-19 treatment based on trial and error?

Top doctors and experts explain the reality

31 May 2021 10:48 AM IST

Medical Director at Delhis LNJP Hospital, Dr Suresh Kumar said that early diagnosis of Mucormycosis is critical and people should not take steroid without consulting doctors. (ANI)

'Early diagnosis of Mucormycosis critical, use steroid only after...

The Union Health Ministry wrote to all the states, UTs advising them to review their preparedness for black fungus...

22 May 2021 12:43 PM IST

Two doses of AstraZeneca COVID shots 85-90 per cent effective: Public...

With the threat of new variants, it has never been more important to get the vaccine, said UK Health and Social Care...

21 May 2021 11:49 AM IST

Spiritual leader Daaji during one of the sessions of Heartfulness meditation (By arrangement)

Amid survival anxieties, meditation as route to peace

Trainers have adopted technology in the Covid season to ensure that meditation can be taught in the virtual mode

21 May 2021 6:48 AM IST

A girl wearing a mask walks near India Gate in New Delhi. A high number of children and adolescents are contracting the novel coronavirus in the second wave (Photo: PTI)

Paediatricians sound alert about Covid among children

Paediatricians point out that variant of the virus during the second wave has been affecting children

21 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

Sugar levels are not checked in 80 percent of the cases as the treatment is at home. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

High sugar levels add to Covid side effects

Patients are showing increased sugar levels due to use of steroids, psychological stress, sedentary lifestyle,...

17 May 2021 2:07 PM IST

Monitoring oxygen regulators and keeping a tab on patients on oxygen can definitely help save oxygen. (Representational image:Tony Karumba / AFP)

Expert suggests methods for saving precious oxygen

If concentrators are used exclusively for people with low oxygen requirement, precious oxygen can be saved

16 May 2021 7:38 AM IST

Once in a week and in between patients, all components of humidifiers must be soaked in antiseptic solution for 30 minutes, rinsed with clean water and dried in air. Representational image/Medi

Overuse of antibiotics major cause for black fungus: Expert

Due to shortage of staff, there is no proper monitoring of infection control measures in hospitals

16 May 2021 7:27 AM IST