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Saumya Pushkar death case: Man who set her on fire, dies
The man, who set Civil Police Officer (CPO) Saumya Pushkar on fire a few days back, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Wednesday.The deceased, identified as Ajas, had on June 15 set the victim on fire in the broad daylight.The assailant, who was also a CPO, had also received burn injuries.He was arrested by the police and admitted to Alappuzha Medical college where he took his last breath.
Disappointed to hear about deaths due to AES, heatwave in Bihar, says Ramdev
Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and the heatwave in Bihar.Speaking at a public function here Ramdev said, "It is very disappointing to hear about deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and the heatwave in Bihar. I pray to God to give strength to family members of children who have died due to this disease.""The government is doing everything possible to help the families of the deceased," he added.Ramdev further suggested ways to prevent fever saying, "To prevent any form of fever one must drink gourd's juice. This will help in all sorts of fever.""To fight heatwave one must eat chapatis made of barley and drink watermelon," he added.Till today, as many as 128 deaths have occurred due to AES in Bihar, while 91 people have died of the heatwave in the state.
No cases of AES in Lucknow, says Superintendent of Civil Hospital
As the death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) rises to 128 in Bihar, the Superintendent of Lucknow's Shyama Prasad Mukharji Civil Hospital, Dr Ashutosh Dubey said that there is no case of AES here.Speaking to ANI, Dubey said, "We have no case related to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome here. However, we have received strict guidelines from the government to treat any case with full alertness and without being careless."We have trained doctors and staff here. We also have medicines available to treat the disease," he added.Dubey further said, "We have issued instructions to our staff that if any patient comes then the director of the hospital or myself should be informed immediately.""Our staff is sensitized about the disease, so I have confidence that we will be able to handle if any patient comes," he added.
Man gets kidney from wife, liver from son in complicated dual organ transplant in Delhi
In a complicated dual organ transplant, a Mumbai man, who was suffering from lifestyle ailments, received a kidney from his wife and liver from his son in a 24-hour-long surgery at a hospital here, doctors said Wednesday. The patient, Razaur Rehman (54), had suffered "liver and kidney failure" from long-standing diabetes, obesity and hypertension, they said. An endoscopy on Rehman 10 years ago had revealed dilated blood vessels in the esophagus. And, in December 2018, he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai for weakness, according to the Max Super Speciality Hospital here in Saket. He was then diagnosed with chronic kidney disease as well as portal hypertension, doctors said. "Rehman was advised a combined liver and kidney transplant and told about the need for testing of two family members for liver and kidney donation," the Max hospital said in a statement. His transplant "lasting 24 hours" was performed in April by a team led by Dr Subhash Gupta, chairman, Liver and Biliary ...
70 Army personnel, their families give consent for organ donation
At least 70 Army personnel and their kin have given consent for organ donation under an initiative of the Army Organ Retrieval and Transplant Authority (AORTA), an official said Wednesday. "As a part of the silver jubilee celebrations of the 20 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, the unit instituted a noble gesture of organ donation. The initiative was conceptualised by the regimental medical officer under the able guidance of Colonel Shailendra Singh Negi. The initiative is to be commenced under the aegis of the Army Organ Retrieval and Transplant Authority (AORTA)," he said. The official said as part of the campaign, the unit conducted a number of lectures to spread awareness among officers, men and their families on the subject of organ donation. "The lectures highlighted the importance of organ donation, which helps save numerous lives of trauma or organ failure patients. Over 70 individuals forwarded their consent for this noble cause in the service of humanity, including the Commanding .
Woman gives birth outside health centre in Agra, CMO assures action
A woman gave birth to a baby in front of a health centre in Uttar Pradesh's Agra after health officials allegedly denied to admit her.The Chief Medical Officer of Agra has assured action against the responsible staff."I took my wife to the emergency facility of the hospital. She was writhing in pain. But the doctor told us to take her somewhere else. The doctors sent my wife outside and she delivered the baby on the road in front of the health centre," husband of the aggrived woman told ANI.Both, the woman and her child are stable."Prima facia seems to be the staff's mistake. I'll seek her suspension and will transfer her soon," said CMO Dr Mukesh Vatsa.
Death toll due to AES reaches 128 in Bihar
The death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) reached 128 in Bihar on Wednesday according to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).Principal Health Secretary of Bihar, Sanjay Kumar, however, said all doctors are aware of the proper course of treatment and are following it to ensure there is no further loss of lives."The line of treatment is clear and it is being provided as per the same, in the last two days, there is a decrease in the number of admissions. Yesterday, we deputed eight pediatric doctors in the Muzzafarpur Medical College and the Indian government is also sending a team of 15 personnel including 5 doctors," Sanjay said.He added that doctors and trained medical staff have been deputed to the affected areas to ensure proper treatment is given to the patients.On reports that there is a scarcity of medicine, he said, "There is no dearth of medicines and it will be ensured that if any such reports come, immediate supply will be provided."Sanjay also .
Reality check: Govt hospitals lack sanitation, medical facilities
Lack of basic medical facilities and poor sanitation conditions in the government hospitals across few states have added to the adversities of ailing patients, as per a reality check operation conducted in these hospitals by ANI.In Uttar Pradesh, Moradabad district hospital in Moradabad and Ursala Hospital in Kanpur lack sanitation and cleanliness, due to which the patients and attendants have to go through a lot of disquiet."Sanitation workers do not change the bed sheets, patients have to sleep on dirty and stained sheets. They clean the room once in every two or three days and charge every patient for cleaning their room" a patient at Moradabad district hospital told ANI.On the other hand, patients and attendants at Ursala Hospital in Kanpur have to bear the brunt of lack of basic medical facilities and sanitation.Ursala Hospital is one of the largest government hospitals in Kanpur.The hospital lacks basic medical facilities like ambulance, stretcher and wheelchair. Attendants ...
Amritsar: Poor medical facilities, lack of sanitation in Guru Nanak Government Hospital
Poor facilities and unhygienic conditions with piles of garbage and filth were seen inside the premises of Guru Nanak Government Hospital in Amritsar, during a reality check.Unhygienic conditions with sacks of garbage and used medical aid in the hospital premises add up to the sickness and sufferings of the ailing patients."My baby is just five days old and I am forced to sit in the corridor near the garbage heap, holding my baby, because there are no extra beds in the hospital for the patient or newborn," a patient's attendant told ANI.Patients sit on the ward floors due to broken beds and stretchers. Attendants spit all around the hospital premises, creating an unhealthy environment for the suffering patients."As soon as a baby is born, nurses hand over the infant to the relatives outside the ward because there is a shortage of hospital beds here. Babies can catch infection due to this, as hospital premises are unhygienic and filthy" another attendant told ANI.Many government ...
Malnourished children consuming unripe litchis vulnerable to AES: expert
The smallest coffins are the heaviest and that is the impression one gets when stepping inside the premises of the Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) here, which has witnessed the deaths of close to 100 children in three weeks. Passing through the wards, which seem overcrowded even by the standards of government-run hospitals, the awkward silence is pierced every few hours by wailing women clutching onto the body of their children. Other parents look on in fear, praying they be spared such a tragedy. Doctors and paramedics appear exhausted, their eyes blurred as they toughen themselves up to assist those still battling on to live. Besides SKMCH, patients with Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) are being admitted to the privately-owned Kejriwal hospital in Muzaffarpur. But it is SKMCH which has accounted for most of the deaths so far 96, out of a total of 113. It is SKMCH where most children afflicted with AES are being brought to for treatment. The Bihar government has .
UP: Govt hospitals in state lack sanitation,basic medical facilities
Poor sanitation and lack of medical facilities in Moradabad district hospital and Ursala Hospital in Kanpur have added up to the sufferings of the ailing patients, as per a reality check operation conducted in these hospitals."Sanitation workers do not change the bed sheets, patients have to sleep on dirty and stained sheets. They clean the room once in every two or three days and charge every patient for cleaning their room" a patient told ANI.Due to lack of cleanliness, garbage bins spill over and sacks of dirty cotton buds, used bandages and diapers are seen in the hospital corridors."Hospital premises stink all the time; we requested the worker to clean the room properly but she argued back and bluntly refused to clean," another patient told ANI.Due to power cut issues, patients in the wards have to bear with great adversities. All the wards are stuffed with at least 15 to 20 patients at one juncture of time with no fan and light, making it more difficult for the patients to stay .
AES outbreak: 5 children die in SKMCH today
A total of five children passed away today at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), Sunil Kumar Shahi, Superintendent at the hospital said on Wednesday."68 children are in the ICU and 65 are in the ward. Today, a total of five children died," Shahi said while addressing a press conference here.He also claimed that the recovery rate is improving as parents are bringing their children early.Shahi had, earlier in the day, requested political leaders not to come to the hospital. "Go to the villages and raise awareness instead," he told ANI.As many as 128 children have died of AES in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district including 93 children at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) and 19 others at Kejriwal Hospital."Till now, 372 children have been admitted here, of which 118 have been discharged and 57 will be discharged soon. It is unfortunate that we have lost 93 lives due to AES here," Shahi said.Meanwhile, relatives of ...
Doctors must strive to live up to people's expectations: CM
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Wednesday urged doctors to strive to live up to people's expectations through dedicated service as they pursue a noble profession. "Doctors pursue a noble profession and society gives special status to them as they render life-saving services to those who are in need and so they must also strive to live up to the people's expectations through dedicated service", Sonowal said in his address at the Second Convocation of the Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences here. The state government was working hard to develop the public health care sector and setting up of several new medical colleges to produce doctors in a bid to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making a healthy nation, he said. The chief minister urged the new generation of doctors to work in rural areas so that people of those areas could avail better healthcare services. The infrastructure facilities in the interior places have improved ...
Tax 'bidi' also at 28pc to 'save millions of lives': Experts urge GST Council
Public health groups along with doctors and economists have urged the GST Council to classify 'bidi' as a demerit good and levy the highest 28 per cent tax on it to save millions of lives. They also said that the 28 per cent GST rate category be retained for demerit or sin goods such as tobacco. Applauding the government for including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the highest tax slab for its long-lasting impact on the lives of the country's 268 million tobacco users, they demanded that 'bidis' be also classified as a demerit good and taxed at the maximum rate plus cess. Taxing tobacco products at 28 per cent rate will not only discourage its consumption, but will also increase revenue collection for the government, experts said. "Tobacco taxes are particularly effective in reducing tobacco use among vulnerable populations. It is ironical that bidis are not classified as a 'sin' product under GST even though it is as harmful as cigarettes. "Bidis contribute to the majority of ...
AES crisis: If any negligence, action will be taken against guilty, says Agriculture Minister Prem Kumar
Action will be taken against the doctors and others if they are found guilty of negligence in treating the patients of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in Muzaffarpur, said Agriculture Minister Prem Kumar here on Wednesday."There will definitely be an investigation to find out if there is any negligence in treating the patients. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar went to Muzaffarpur himself and took stock of the situation. Every patient will be taken care of," said Kumar.As many as 112 children have died of AES in Muzaffarpur district so far."The Central government has announced to set up one 100 bedded ICU. The entire government is working to resolve the issue," he added.
Yogurt may help reduce pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men: Study
Regular consumption of yogurt may help to lower pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men, recent findings suggest.Eating two or more weekly servings of yogurt may help to lower the risk of developing the abnormal growths of tissues (adenomas) which precede the development of bowel cancer, a recent study published in the journal Gut suggested.The observed associations were strongest for adenomas that are highly likely to become cancerous, and for those located in the colon rather than in the rectum, the findings indicate.Previously published research has suggested that eating a lot of yogurt might lower the risk of bowel cancer by changing the type and volume of bacteria in the gut (microbiome). But it's not been clear whether yogurt intake might also be associated with a lower risk of pre-cancerous growths, known as adenomas.The researchers therefore looked at the diets and subsequent development of different types of adenoma among 32,606 men who were part of the Health Professionals ...
What is Acute Encephalitis Syndrome -- possible causes and symptoms
Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), which has claimed more than 100 lives in Bihar's Muzaffarpur region, is a serious neurological illness that causes inflammation of the brain. Symptoms of AES, colloquially known as "chamki bukhar, may include headache, fever, confusion, stiff neck and vomiting. The disease most commonly affects children and young adults and can lead to mortality. According to the National Health Portal (NHP), viruses are the main causative agents in AES cases, although other sources such as bacteria, fungus, parasites, chemicals, toxins and non-infectious agents have also been blamed. The Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a major cause of AES in India (ranging from 5-35 per cent), according to the NHP. Viruses, including herpes, influenza A, West Nile and dengue, are the some of the other causes of sporadic outbreaks of AES in India, the portal said. However, the causes and manner of the disorder in a large number of AES cases still remain unidentified. The recent
AES crisis: Bhim Army workers barge into chamber of SKMCH Superintendent
The members of Bhim Army on Wednesday allegedly barged into the chamber of Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) Superintendent Dr Sunil Shahi, seeking prompt and better treatment to the patients of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES)."If you care about the well-being of the children, allow us to work. There is a lot of disturbance. I am going to make a complaint to the District Magistrate," Dr Shahi told the Bhim Army workers."Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took cognizance of the issue after we burnt his effigy along with that of Health Minister Mangal Pandey five days ago. We are here to take stock of the situation," said one of the Bhim Army workers.As many as 112 children have died of AES in Muzaffarpur district, including 93 at SKMCH and 19 at Kejriwal Hospital.Earlier today, the hospital superintendent had urged political leaders to refrain from visiting the hospital.
Hair-sized probe can help monitor lung disease: Study
Scientists have developed a hair-sized probe that can measure key indicators of tissue damage deep inside the lungs, that can help monitor the development of diseases such as pneumonia. The probe consists of an optical fibre -- with a diameter of about 0.2 millimetre (mm) -- that holds 19 sensors, according to the research published in the journal Scientific Reports. Each sensor can measure different indicators in tissues, such as acidity and oxygen levels, which provide important information on the body's reaction to disease processes. The technology, developed by researchers from the Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh in the UK, paves the way for accurate monitoring of tissue in areas where existing technologies cannot reach. Lung diseases are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Despite significant advances, little is known about how disease develops in patients suffering from pneumonia or lung injury. According to the team, the probe .
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