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An ambulance arrives at Batra Hospital, a dedicated COVID-19 facility, in New Delhi. (PTI)

12 critical Covid patients die at Batra Hospital in Delhi due to lack of oxygen

Dr Himthani, head of gastroenterology department, was among those who died due to lack of oxygen, said Dr S.C.L. Gupta, hospital director

02 May 2021 12:30 AM

Doctors have noticed a rise in anxiety disorders over the years. With an increasing number of people suffering from panic attacks, here’s a lowdown on how to identify an attack and how to handle it right. Picture used for representational purpose (pixabay)

When fear overwhelms

A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear that triggers many physical reactions.

17 Feb 2020 12:41 AM

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes a severe flu-like illness and sometimes causes a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue.

Dengue virus is rampant

The fact is that fevers are higher, body pains are greater and the blood platelet count reductions are more serious.

26 Aug 2019 12:16 AM

In February last year, the two brothers, who were also the promoters of Fortis Healthcare, had tendered their resignation from the company's Board of Directors. (Photo: ANI)

ED raids residential premises of ex-Ranbaxy CEO, brother

The raids were conducted after the ED registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against them.

01 Aug 2019 4:11 PM

Consolidated revenue from operations of the company stood at Rs 1,103.27 crore for the quarter as against Rs 1,120.65 crore for the same period year ago. (Photo: File)

Fortis posts Rs 180 cr loss for Oct-Dec quarter

The company had posted a net loss of Rs 19.10 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.

14 Feb 2019 2:00 PM

The donor heart was made available after the patient succumbed to injuries suffered during a road accident and the family consenting to donate his organs. (L-R: Samir Singh, Yashesh Paliwal, Dr. Tapas Raychaudhury, Dr. K. M. Mandana, Dr. Ashima Bhelotkar, Dr. Arafat Faisal)

Doctors at Fortis Hospital successfully perform Kolkata’s second heart transplant

Green Corridor from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata helps swift transport of live heart to save 51-year-old from Salt Lake.

25 Sep 2018 2:25 PM

According to doctors, patient Munesh Kumar Gupta was admitted to Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh with blood in his urine.

856 stones removed from 45-year-old

The surgery was done using minimally invasive techniques, which resulted in less pain and loss of blood and lasted for over two hours.

10 Jul 2018 5:13 AM

This had caused his arteries to constrict, his breathing to become laboured and shallow and sharp pains to shoot up and down his chest.(Representational Image)

Doctors remove 9-kg tumour from chest of Iraqi patient

He was getting tired easily and was not able to do his daily work.

03 Jun 2018 5:53 AM

Taqi Hassan with doctors at Fortis Hospital.

Two get fresh lease of life after gender affirmation surgery at city hospital

Gender dysphoria is a condition in which a person has a persistent awareness of being in the wrong body.

01 Jun 2018 5:17 AM

As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overindulgence in gadgets not good for children, says expert

Obsession with gadgets in children may pave the way for behavioural and psychological disorders in future, say experts.

23 May 2018 2:07 PM

The live heart was transported through a 18 kms green corridor from the airport to the hospital in a record 18 minutes time. (Photo: AFP)

Kolkata doctors perform first succesful heart transplant surgery in Eastern India

In a landmark event for Eastern India, doctors of Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, successfully transplant live heart.

21 May 2018 6:46 PM

Once the police began the investigation, his family told them they suspected the role of the family of Modi’s girlfriend. (Photo: File/Representational)

Delhi police clueless about 2011 Shobit Modi murder case

According to police sources, the crime branch had requested the city court that the case be closed.

17 May 2018 5:50 AM

After the shooting, the the two men fled from the spot abandoning their motorcycle, bearing Haryana registration. (Photo: File/Representational)

Robbery and attempt to murder bizman, servant

As the duo was nearing home, two men on a bike intercepted them and tried to snatch the money bag.

28 Apr 2018 5:29 AM

The incident took place at Jhakaria Compound, behind Jhakaria mosque in Sonapur area of Bhandup. (Photo: File/Representational)

Mumbai police identify four suspects in triple murder case

The four accused persons, all vegetable vendors, fled the scene after the murder.

20 Mar 2018 2:33 AM

To put a limit on the loot of private hospitals/nursing homes by way of selling medicines and consumables at inflated rates, the government had formed a nine-member committee.

‘Cap margin on drugs sold in pvt hospitals to 25 per cent’

The committee held several rounds of meetings with various stakeholders.

05 Jan 2018 2:49 AM

Gurgaon Police PRO says, 'We received a complaint at Police Station Sadar yesterday. The complainant has levelled the allegation on Gurgaon’s Medanta Hospital.' (Photo: PTI)

Gurgaon: Medanta overcharges family of 8-yr-old who died of dengue

Family of 8-yr-old who died of dengue was charged Rs 15.88 lakh for 21 days by Gurgaon’s Medanta Hospital.

24 Dec 2017 8:28 AM

Anil Vij said both civil and criminal action were being initiated against the hospital, which was severely indicted for lapses by the probe panel. (Photo: File)

Those guilty will not be spared in Fortis case: Haryana Health Minister

Gurgaon's Fortis hospital is being investigated in connection with the death of a 7-year-old dengue patient in the hospital.

12 Dec 2017 8:06 AM

The IMA said this in a press conference in the backdrop of the two recent cases in the private medical sector — overcharging the family of a seven-year-old dengue patient, who later died, by Fortis Hospital (Gurgaon). (Facebook @AdyaSinghFortis)

Subsidise cost of emergencies at private hospitals: IMA

The commission will have a public man, an IMA office bearer, one former state medical council representative, and two subject experts.

12 Dec 2017 7:59 AM

Garg, who was billed over 17 lakhs for nearly a month-long treatment, also accused the hospital of misleading them in regards to bone marrow transplant treatment. (Photo: ANI)

After Max, another hospital in Delhi accused of medical negligence

Neeraj Garg, accuses BKL hospital in Delhi of medical negligence due to which he lost his daughter, Deepa, on November 25.

11 Dec 2017 9:49 AM

The family had alleged that they were overcharged by the hospital.

Minor’s death: Fortis not providing beds for poor, says Anil Vij

Mr Vij told reporters that a draft of the proposed complaint to the police had been prepared.

10 Dec 2017 5:48 AM

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