Health and Wellness

Understanding how mpox spreads is key to controlling an outbreak: Dr Ritu Saxena

Understanding how mpox spreads is key to controlling an outbreak: Dr Ritu Saxena

The Deputy Medical Superintendent of Lok Nayak Hospital discusses early symptoms of the virus and effective prevention strategies in an…

September 19, 2024

Delhi records 250 cases of dengue in a week: MCD

A total of 917 cases of dengue have been registered from 1 January to 14 September this year, whereas 2,264…

September 19, 2024

Dengue surge in Delhi: Essential dos and don’ts to remember

With two dengue-related deaths and a medical system overwhelmed with cases related to the vector-borne disease, taking simple precautions at…

September 16, 2024

Mpox patient at LNJP hospital stable, no need to panic: Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

The World Health Organisation (WHO) last month declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the second…

September 10, 2024

Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital performs first successful paediatric bone marrow transplant

The transplant was conducted by doctors at the Division of the Paediatric Hematology Oncology (PHO) at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College…

September 9, 2024

Early diagnosis essential to treat Septicaemia in neonates: expert

Dr Raghuram Mallaiah, Senior Director and Neonatologist at Fortis La Femme Hospital, discusses surge in Septicaemia as Delhi's top cause…

September 6, 2024

Delhi: Encroachment near emergency gate led to patients’ deaths at Lok Nayak Hospital

A ground report by Patriot reveals an alarming state of affairs at one of the largest medical facilities in the…

September 6, 2024

Delhi: Months after GTB shooting, hospitals remain vulnerable to violence

Patriot’s investigation reveals glaring security lapses amid evasive responses from hospital administrations

August 30, 2024

National Peach Day: Celebrating the fruit’s health benefits for diabetics

National Peach Day highlights the fruit's health benefits, particularly for diabetics. Low in glycemic index, rich in fibre and antioxidants,…

August 27, 2024

Delhi leads India in organ transplants with record growth in 2023

The national capital witnessed a 12% increase in kidney transplants and highest number of liver transplants last year, with strong…

August 27, 2024