Rupsa Chakraborty, is a special correspondent with The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. She writes on issues related to health, science, gender sensitivity and rural development. She tweets @RupsaChak
August 14, 2023 00:50 IST
Family members of the deceased, however, blamed the hospital for medical negligence, questioning the Thane corporation over just one doctor per 100 patients.
Mon, Aug 14, 2023August 12, 2023 01:13 IST
Shedding light on the situation, state Health Minister Dr Tanaji Sawant revealed recently in the state Assembly that out of 641 identified hospitals at fault, 607 were issued showcause notices, while 77 hospitals opted out of the scheme.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 10, 2023 01:57 IST
Within just 60 days of assuming the role of Additional Municipal Commissioner at BMC, Dr Shinde has completed around 100 hospital visits , effectively tackling a variety of shortcomings.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 06, 2023 03:02 IST
Resident doctors in public medical colleges endure gruelling conditions, marked by extended working hours and an overwhelming patient load, leading to depression, anxiety, burnout, and despondency.
Wed, Aug 09, 2023August 05, 2023 21:24 IST
Having previously carried out six successful transplants encompassing kidney, liver, and skin tissues, the Wadia hospital now gears up for its next landmark achievement – paediatric heart transplantation.
Sat, Aug 05, 2023August 05, 2023 14:17 IST
"Amisha is like a daughter to me, and a mother can go to any lengths to save her child's life," said Prabha, the senior citizen from Kandivali who turned out to be a perfect match for daughter-in-law Amisha.
Wed, Aug 09, 2023August 05, 2023 04:20 IST
According to the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), since 2020-’21, new cases of elephantiasis have either been non-existent or minimal in Jalgaon, Wardha, Sindhudurg, Akola, Amravati, Latur, Osmanabad, Solapur, Thane and Yavatmal .
Sun, Aug 06, 2023August 01, 2023 04:26 IST
Migration poses a significant challenge in the fight against leprosy in Mumbai, according to health experts.
Tue, Aug 01, 2023July 28, 2023 14:30 IST
Olive oil is rich in antioxidant compounds such as polyphenols and vitamin E, which help in neutralising the harmful free radicals in the brain. These free radicals can damage cells and lead to age-related cognitive damage, says Dr Kaustubh Mahajan, Consultant Neurologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai
Fri, Jul 28, 2023July 27, 2023 00:34 IST
Senior doctors held a meeting last week to find ways to address the issue of unauthorised activities when the suggestion of tying up with local laboratories came up. The hospital will tie-up such centres that agree to do the testing at the same concessional rates as the hospital.
Thu, Jul 27, 2023July 26, 2023 00:54 IST
The students on Monday raised an outcry about the unhygienic living conditions of the hostel especially when people are more susceptible to developing infection from impure water.
Thu, Aug 03, 2023July 24, 2023 23:50 IST
The Indian Express found out that some trust hospitals even refuse to treat patients under the state sponsored health scheme — Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MPJAY) — citing extensive documentation and tardy process in getting the reimbursement cost.
Tue, Jul 25, 2023July 24, 2023 20:25 IST
For most people the scans are unaffordable, but despite the hardship they still flock to the civil hospital to undergo it free-of-cost.
Wed, Aug 02, 2023July 21, 2023 22:36 IST
In Maharashtra, a total of 61 cases of swine flu were reported between July 1 and 16
Sun, Jul 23, 2023July 21, 2023 14:30 IST
‘When considering the impact of fibroids on fertility, the location of the tissue growth is more concerning than the size or the number. A birthing protocol can be worked around it,’ say gynaecologists
Mon, Jul 24, 2023July 20, 2023 04:04 IST
Khushi had been rescued that morning after a passerby spotted her inside a dustbin and informed the Powai Police. The newborn, her umbilical cord intact, had weakened breathing and her body had started turning blue when she was brought to Rajawadi.
Thu, Jul 27, 2023July 20, 2023 01:54 IST
The girl who was declared braindead at Bandra’s Lilavati Hospital was on artificial life support. A patient is declared braindead when she suffers permanent damage to the brain and needs machines in order to stay alive.
Sun, Jul 23, 2023July 18, 2023 04:35 IST
The unions of anganwadi workers had demanded Rs 70 for a one-time square meal.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023July 17, 2023 04:22 IST
In congested places like Mumbai, rats are the main source of leptospirosis in humans especially in monsoon, which is a huge cause for concern.
Sun, Jul 23, 2023July 15, 2023 21:21 IST
As a part of the National Mental Health Programme, Tele-MANAS was launched across India. The 14416 helpline is run by 20 counsellors from three locations — Pune, Thane and Ambejogai who have been trained by experts from NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Sun, Jul 23, 2023July 14, 2023 03:31 IST
With nine new GMCs in the pipeline, the main challenge for the state medical education department will be filling up the vacant posts. Nearly 60 per cent of the posts of teachers in 22 medical colleges were vacant in 2022. The highest vacancies were in radiology, dermatology, orthopaedics and pulmonology departments.
Fri, Jul 14, 2023July 12, 2023 21:48 IST
Along with viral infection, cases of mosquito-borne diseases have also climbed this month.
Sun, Jul 16, 2023July 11, 2023 20:49 IST
A government resolution (GR) also reinstated that all government, semi-government, private and semi-private premises should be tobacco-free.
Wed, Jul 12, 2023July 06, 2023 16:00 IST
Food noise is a condition of the altered gut-brain axis, whereby the brain sends signals to eat more food even if there is no actual hunger. It arises from stress and anxiety and can lead to weight gain and eventually obesity, says Dr Shobha Subramanian Itolikar, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
Thu, Jul 06, 2023July 02, 2023 12:51 IST
Initially, the families demanded that the cremation be conducted after DNA-based identification of the bodies. However, the tests would take around 5 days and the hospital lacks infrastructure to preserve the bodies for so long.
Tue, Jul 04, 2023