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Over 2.4 lakh more recovered COVID19 patients than active ones

As COVID19 numbers inch close to 8.5 lakh government of India flaunts recoveries; even as daily case rise touches new high of 28637 There are...

49 districts of over 733 account for 80% COVID cases

The 18th meeting of the Group of Ministers on COVID19 was briefed about the situation in the country Eight states (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana,...

Opinion

Liver care package need of the hour to track the missing...

There is an estimated 40 million people infected with the Hepatitis B virus in India   World hepatitis day- the real ‘missing millions’ are those who...

WHO set to lose US funds; does it really matter to...

Will US President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding to the WHO have any real impact? Not unless he chooses to set up a...

Research

Mayo team finds plasma therapy safe for patients with COVID-19

Mayo clinic researchers found convalescent plasma therapy safe for a diverse group of patients with COVID-19 Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have found convalescent plasma...

New born babies with COVID-19 tend to have mild disease

Infants under 90 days of age who tested positive for COVID-19 tend to be well, with little or no respiratory involvement Infants under 90 days...

Heart rhythm disorders common in critically ill COVID-19 patients

Critically ill COVID-19 patients are 10 times more likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias Patients with COVID-19 who were admitted to an intensive care unit were...

MMR vaccine shot could protect against COVID-19

Administering the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine could prevent severe symptoms of COVID-19 Administering the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine could serve as a preventive...

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Chest Xray of a TB patient

How radiologists can reduce risk of COVID19 for patients & staff

With SARS-COV2 on the prowl and hospitals trying to return to the new normal, some practical solutions to reduce COVID19 risk for radiologists   An open-access...
National Medical Commission Bill

National Medical Commission: Govt clarifies on persisting doubts

The Union ministry of health and family welfare has clarified on the limited licence to practice allopathy, NEXT examination and fee regulation criticisms   As doubts...
Doctor inspects a child

How does Ayushman Bharat stack up against Delhi Health Scheme

As the war of words between health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal rages, Medibulletin takes you through the two health...
A nurse giving vaccine to an old lady

Four vaccine shots every senior citizen should have

Vaccines are not just for babies; as life expectancy rises, senior citizens too need to take these shots Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Adults, including...
Brain

Mechanical thrombectomy is a big leap in stroke management

Mechanical thrombectomy can limit disability from stroke even upto 24 hours in carefully selected patients Majority of stroke (85%) occurs when blood stops flowing to...
Nail fungus

Candida auris – the drug resistant fungus that has everyone in a tizzy

Candida auris is an aggressive, tenacious fungus that develops drug resistance very quickly There is a new drug resistant bug on the block and it...
colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer: colonoscopy is a must over 50 years

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colonoscopy is the most effective preventive tool to detect precancerous colonic polyps More than 90% of cases of colorectal...
Manohar Parrikar, Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is not common in India, but it can be lethal

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar succumbed on Sunday to pancreatic cancer. Medibulletin takes you through the disease   As India bids adieu to Goa chief minister...

Demystifying LDL and HDL – the bad and good cholesterol

They clog your arteries and make your heart vulnerable. But not all cholesterol is bad. Medibulletin takes you through bad and good cholesterol The terms...
Professor Martin Gore

Leading UK cancer expert dies suddenly after yellow fever jab

Dr Martin Gore was with the Royal Marsden Hospital; died after routine yellow fever vaccination Professor Martin Gore, 67, one of the leading cancer experts...
Rakesh Roshan

Throat cancer is curable, if detected in the early stages

As actor-director Rakesh Roshan undergoes surgery for throat cancer, Medibulletin takes you through the disease The cancer spectre has returned to Bollywood, this time with...
Hand fingers

Tingling, numbness may be signs of some serious diseases

A neurologist writes why commonplace symptoms like tingling and numbness should not be ignoredMost people have suffered the feeling of tingling and numbness, thinking...
Manohar Parrikar

Pancreatic cancer is rare, 5-yr survival rate for stage IV is 1%

As the veil lifts over Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar's ailments, Medibulletin explains pancreatic cancerAfter months of suspense and in and out of hospitals,...

As Delhi reels again, the why, what and how to, of air pollution

Avoid a run, stay indoors, if you can this November weekWith continued burning of crop stubbles in neighbouring states and dipping temperatures having sent...
Facts about Acute Flaccid Myelitis from CDC

‘Polio-like’ illness reported in US: Should you worry?

Facts about Acute Flaccid Myelitis from CDC Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition. It affects the nervous system, specifically the area...