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A sudden rise in the number of swine flu deaths has provoked the state government to approach the Union government to procure novel anti-viral drugs ‘Peramivir’ and ‘Baloxavir’ to reduce the casualty counts since the state has been in need of stock, said health officials.

New anti-viral drugs to be procured

Currently, Oseltamivir, popularly known as Tamiflu or Fluvir, is the only drug of choice to treat the contagion which is high in demand.

13 May 2019 3:08 AM

Mumbai’s famed dabbawalas plan to gift a special set of silver jewellery to Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s newborn, Prince Archie, an office bearer said Thursday.

Dabbawalas to gift jewellery to Prince Archie

A group of dabbawalas will visit city’s reputed jewellers to buy the best designed items for Prince Archie.

10 May 2019 3:39 AM

According to medical experts, many patients ignore the primary symptoms of swine flu. Medical experts have appealed people to recognise the symptoms as soon as possible.

300 swine flu cases since January

The state’s health department said that there had been a spurt in H1N1 cases due to climatic changes.

10 May 2019 3:14 AM

Civic officials said that the F south ward where 11 cases have been detected is considered “high risk” due to dense slum pockets and heightened refusal to vaccination. (Representational image)

12 suspected measles cases noticed in 2 city wards

The detection of more than five measles cases within a close geographical area is classified as an “outbreak”.

08 May 2019 7:14 AM

The indelible ink has caused a partial burn on the fingers of two women polling booth officers who were assigned the task of inking voters when the city went to polls on April 29.

Electoral ink causes burn injuries

There were small blisters on the right ring and middle fingers.

07 May 2019 7:10 AM

Braving the sweltering Mumbai heat, Muslims in the city will embark on the holy month of Ramzan from Tuesday. (Image: P. Surendra)

Doctors advocate healthy diet, hydration during Ramzan

Apart from the devotional aspect, the biggest attraction is the eateries that crop up in various pockets of the city.

07 May 2019 6:36 AM

With Maharashtra witnessing its hottest ever summer, hospitals have been flooded with patients.

Rising mercury causes 7 deaths in city

The Nagpur division has recorded the highest number of cases at 107, followed by Akola, Latur, Nashik and Aurangabad.

05 May 2019 5:22 AM

According to doctors, many TB patients suffer from depression which is the reason behind the suicides and there are no special counselors for these patients.

24 patients ended lives at TB hospital: Report

On May 2, a woman from Thane, who was suffering from tuberculosis, committed suicide by jumping into the lake.

04 May 2019 1:24 AM

Due to scorching heat, Maharashtra has reported a high number of fungal infection cases, stated the officer of directorate of health services.

Heat leads to rise in fungal infection

Around one to twelve cases were reported with this type of fungal infection in the state.

01 May 2019 3:26 AM

Poll duty: BMC worker dies of cardiac arrest

The BMC worker is identified as Vijay Ramchrda Sable (56). It's the first death of a worker reported in the Mumbai district.

30 Apr 2019 5:26 AM

FDA to curb homoeopaths performing cross-pathy

The FDA exercise was also meant to check if the wholesalers were fudging records in supplying the medicines to these people.

29 Apr 2019 4:30 AM

Sanjay Dabhade, a health activist at Jan Abhiyan said there is a greater probability that milk and milk products sold in Mumbai are adulterated or are of poor quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spurious ice cream making units raided in Mumbai

The FDA officials have seized the goods and sent them for analysis.

27 Apr 2019 1:42 AM

The humidity, ultraviolet (UV) radiation and soaring temperatures have caused a 50 per cent rise in skin infections, claim city-based doctors of state and civic-run hospitals.

Rising mercury causing skin infections, say doctors

The doctors are witnessing a rise in the number of patients suffering from ailments like ringworm, photo ageing and other skin-related problems.

24 Apr 2019 1:35 AM

The department trains budding doctors and medical students to build a healthy relationship with the patients. (Photo: AFP)

KEM Hospital plans to make its staff ‘Stress-free’

Considering communication an important aspect, the KEM hospital has started a medical humanity department.

14 Apr 2019 4:11 AM

Different species of birds such as pigeons, spotted owlets, Asian cuckoos, parrots, sea birds, herons and crows have been severely hit by the rising mercury levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mumbai: Birds, animals suffer heat ailments

Over past few weeks, BSPCA Hospital has been treating about 25 birds and mammals daily.

13 Apr 2019 2:42 AM

Due to the reservation, the seats, which are available for open category students, are only 4 per cent. (Representational picture of medical students)

Sion hospital medicos protest newly-added SEBC quota

But while giving reservation, the government should think about all the sides involved.

10 Apr 2019 3:29 AM

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex (LGBTQI) community has demanded proper shelter and empowerment from the coming government.

LGBTQI community demands shelter

The community is demanding a well-functioning welfare board, education and skills development.

09 Apr 2019 2:09 AM

Mumbai police cracks down on objectionable posts

The police also keeps a watch on video-sharing platforms and has deleted many videos in the last few days.

08 Apr 2019 4:58 AM

IMA concerned over nursing bill

Dr Suhas Pingle, secretary, IMA, said that the government should consider doctors’ views too before implementing the bill.

07 Apr 2019 4:24 AM

In a letter to the DMER on Thursday, the MARD warned authorities of a strike by resident doctors of government medical colleges in Latur and Ambejogai over delay in payment of stipend, and protests in Mumbai to show solidarity with the doctors from peripheral medical colleges in the state.

MARD warns of protests over late stipends

The doctors alleged that the government had fooled them by giving false assurances.

06 Apr 2019 1:22 AM

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