Tag: Patients

Singing supports heart stroke rehabilitation: Research

Through singing-based therapy, patients and their families psychological health as well as language function can be enhanced.

December 31, 2022

Singapore’s StarHub launches app to link patients, doctors with Fitbit

The app provides two different 'ConnectedCare' plans to the patients-- $9.99 monthly plan and $99.99 annual plan.

October 14, 2022

TB surfaces in 2nd wave Covid patients, doctors get cases in UP

Prof Rajendra Prasad, renowned pulmonologist, said that he has come across TB patients, who had been severely infected with the novel coronavirus during the second wave.

October 10, 2022

Scientists claim feasibility of Airborne transmission of Coronavirus

Scientists still recommend wearing face masks to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Scientists found that they were able to frequently discover virus in air around Covid-19 patients and the positivity rate eventually increased in the premises where more patients were present.

May 4, 2022

South Korea approves MSD’s oral Covid pill for at-risk patients

The drug will be prescribed for twice a day with an interval of 12 hours for five days

March 23, 2022

AAP submits complaint to police over treatment of patients in ‘unsafe’ North MCD Hospital

AAP leaders including MLA Atishi had conducted a surprise inspection of Rajan Babu Hospital on Thursday.

December 31, 2021

New data offers insights into Omicron symptoms, severity

The report, which analysed symptoms and severity of patients with Omicron from Tshwane -- an epicentre of the outbreak -- also showed a marked difference in patient condition from that of previous waves seen in the two years of pandemic.

December 6, 2021

Delhi’s LNJP hospital designated to treat Omicron patients

In an order, the Health Department has directed the hospital not to deny admission to patients infected with the new variant on any ground.

November 30, 2021

Two patients die of new drug-resistant fungus strain at AIIMS

Both patients -- one in 50s and other in 40s -- were suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

November 23, 2021

Dengue cases spike in Delhi: 20-25 patients being admitted daily at LNJP Hospital

Delhi has recorded the highest number of dengue cases this year as compared to the previous years from 2016-2020.

November 17, 2021

Swasthya Sathi patients face on-spot admission hurdle

"Our regular operational costs have already risen due to the pandemic, and packages offered under the scheme are not financially viable in the long-term. “Also, we would request the authorities to look into the matter of outstanding dues, as the payment realisation duration, which was to be around 15-20 days, has now stretched to 45-60 days,”

September 21, 2021

K’taka to launch drive to check TB among Covid patients post recovery

According to the note, even the Union Health Ministry had in 2020 recommended TB screening for all Covid patients.

August 17, 2021

40% recovered patients suffer from post-Covid symptoms: Study

Over 40 per cent of Covid-recovered patients said that they are still having symptoms, out of which weakness/fatigue was reported the maximum. Many patients also reported newer symptoms like insomnia and neuropsychiatric issues, among others.

July 12, 2021

Software to help identify patients who may require ventilator support

The software called 'Covid Severity Score' (CSS) consists of an algorithm that measures a set of parameters. It scores each against a pre-set dynamic algorithm multiple times for each patient and allocates a Covid Severity Score (CSS) mapping it in a graphical trend.

June 19, 2021

Take stern action against violators of Covid SOPs: HP CM to officers

The chief minister said that there has been a sharp spike in the number of Covid-19 patients in the state which as per the report are being attributed to the large number of gatherings in social functions such as marriages, religious functions etc. He directed the field officers to ensure that stern action was taken against the violators.

December 8, 2020

NBMCH doc dies; Darj dist cases up

South Dinajpur sees spike in new cases,Malda dip continues

September 5, 2020

100 patients break out of COVID care center in Assam

Kamrup Deputy Commissioner Kailash Kartik along with police rushed to the facility in Changsari and asked the patients to clear the highway and return to the centre so that the matter can be resolved through discussions, they said.

July 17, 2020