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"Antibiotics are not routine drug and shouldn't be taken indiscriminately,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to an ICMR report on antibiotic resistance, Dr. M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, emphasised that antibiotics should not be taken casually and must be used strictly as prescribed by doctors.
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"Very good decision... mixture of cold, pollution quite lethal": Doctor ba
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The mixture of cold and pollution is quite lethal. It's a very good decision by the Supreme Court to restrict outdoor activities for children. Early morning hours should also be avoided. The school opening should be delayed for some time till the cold settles down," the doctor told ANI o
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Herpes virus likely to have have connection with Alzheimer's: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) which suggests that viral infections may play a role in the disease.
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Lahore reports over 15,000 cases in one day due to toxic smog, NASA shares
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The toxic smog which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours.
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"Public must report to doctor early for timely detection," say Doctors on
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Amid the surge of viral infections, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospital Dr Suranjit Chatterjee on Thursday said that it has become challenging to diagnose the infections as there are a lot of them happening at this moment. He added that it is crucial to report to the doctor
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Delhi reports unexpected surge in swine flu and other viral cases
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The swine flu cases are at peak in Delhi, NCR; OPD's are flooded with swine flu; viral infections, cholera and dengue cases are also rising, according to Dr S Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine at Apollo Hospital.
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Study finds how weight loss could reduce chances of severe infections in d
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to new research, weight loss therapies may lower the risk of severe flu cases and other infections in patients with diabetes.
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Researchers find how immune cells prevent lung healing after viral infecti
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Researchers found a mechanism by which immune cells impede the regeneration of the lungs' defensive barrier following viral infections such as COVID-19.
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Sharp rise in respiratory, other viral infections among children: Health e
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As paediatric infections rise sharply, experts are urging heightened vigilance during these months to protect the most vulnerable.
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Autoantibodies can be behind lifelong risk of viral infections: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new study shows that about two per cent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more susceptible to viral diseases like COVID-19. The study, conducted by University of Zurich (UZH) researchers together with a USZ tea
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Union Health Ministry issues advisory to states in view of Zika virus case
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The health facilities and hospitals have been assigned a nodal officer to monitor and act to keep the premises Aedes mosquito free. States have been instructed to strengthen their entomological surveillance and intensify their vector control activities
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Study finds how novel immune cell therapy can fight hepatitis B infections
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Researchers found out how chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes gradual liver damage, and eradicating the virus remains a daunting challenge.
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