New Delhi [India], June 25: Common viral respiratory infections such as COVID-19, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are linked to an increased short-term risk of stroke and heart attack in adults, new University of Melbourne research has found.
New Delhi [India], May 31: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, observed every year on May 31, leading healthcare experts across the country are sounding a clarion call against one of the biggest threats to global health: tobacco. Beyond awareness, experts are demanding urgent action, h
Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death worldwide and is a leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illness.
According to Dr Subhash Chandra Yadav from the Electron Microscope Facility, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Delhi, this method is the first of its kind in India.
New Delhi [India], April 30: Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive interstitial lung disease (ILD) characterized by excessive fibrotic tissue deposition in the pulmonary parenchyma. The term "pulmonary" refers to the lungs, while "fibrosis" denotes pathological scarring. The disease disru
The pope died of a stroke followed by heart failure on Monday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. His death was also affected by other ailments, including a "previous episode of acute respiratory failure," arterial hypertension and type II diabetes, Vatican's press office
According to police records shared on Tuesday, Betsy, 65, had been searching online for flu and COVID symptoms shortly before her death. On February 10, she looked up things like "Can COVID cause dizziness?" and "Flu and nosebleeds." The next day, she canceled a massage appointment, saying H
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7: Amidst the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a team of 21 multidisciplinary medical professionals from Saveetha Medical College undertook a crucial three-day humanitarian mission recently, delivering critical medical care and psychological support to
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 4: For four-year-old Ovi Mungse, life took an extraordinary turn when a life-threatening medical condition was met with unwavering expertise, determination, and compassion. Ovi had been suffering from a large bronchogenic cyst--an abnormal, fluid-filled grow
In a statement issued on March 16, the hospital said, "Ms. Manasvi Gupta was admitted on March 10 due to severe fever and seizures, indicative of a complex neurological condition. Despite intensive care from our specialized medical team, including advanced respiratory and antimicrobial thera
New Delhi [India], March 13: KIMS SIKHARA Hospital has successfully performed the state's first Uni-Portal VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) procedure, saving the lives of two patients suffering from severe respiratory complications. The minimally invasive surgery, conducted under the l
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 4: Jehangir Hospital continues to revolutionize healthcare in Pune, setting benchmarks in patient care and medical excellence. Its state-of-the-art Pulmonology Department reaffirms its commitment to providing advanced, comprehensive healthcare for the commun