BENGALURU DENGUE
Bengaluru witnessing sharp rise in dengue cases: Doctors say situation may worsen, women and children at greater risk
Hospitals in Bengaluru report a sharp rise in dengue cases, especially among women and children, with 60 new cases daily according to BBMP data. Pregnant women face increased risks, including hemorrhagic fever and complications for the fetus. Medical experts advise strict preventive measures, such as avoiding water stagnation and using mosquito repellents, to mitigate the spread of the disease.
Bengaluru dengue cases double. BBMP commissioner infected. Hyderabad warned
As the monsoon progresses, dengue cases in Bengaluru and Hyderabad are increasing. BBMP chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has tested positive and is recuperating at home. Dengue cases in Bengaluru have doubled, with 1,036 reported in June. Experts predict a severe dengue season in Telangana, with over 600 cases already recorded.
Dengue risk re-evaluated: India research finds first infections can be as severe as secondary
A recent study conducted in India challenges the common belief that dengue becomes severe only during secondary infections. Published in Nature Medicine, the research reveals that the first bout of dengue can be equally life-threatening. Led by researchers at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi, the study analyzed severe dengue cases in children, showing that more than half were attributed to primary infections.
Don't panic, says Karnataka govt as Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapura dist
The Karnataka Health Department has issued an advisory in response to the detection of the Zika virus in a mosquito species in Chikkaballapura district. The advisory emphasizes that there is no need for undue panic. Instead, it urges people to seek medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility in the event of experiencing fever. This measured response aims to ensure public awareness and timely treatment, mitigating the spread and impact of the Zika virus.
Won't get dissuaded because my work is closely connected to my activism: ‘TheLiverDoc’ Abby Philips
LiverDoc's account with 187k followers was suspended on an order of the Bengaluru Civil Court on a suit filed by Himalaya Wellness. Dr Philips also received a legal notice from Chennai's Kesari Kuteeram, manufacturer of Ayurvedic proprietary medicines, asking him to delete a defamatory tweet that he had posted in July, tender an unconditional apology for the tweet and pay Rs 1 crore in damages.nIn an interview with ET's Morning Brief Podcast, Dr Philips remains steadfast in his belief.
Bengaluru develops revolutionary tech that can predict disease outbreak one month in advance
India's tech capital, Bengaluru, is set to unveil a disease surveillance dashboard that can predict disease outbreaks up to four weeks in advance with 70 per cent accuracy. Developed by a team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Science, IIT-Madras, and the Indian Statistical Institute, the dashboard can forecast various communicable diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and malaria.
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More than 3,200 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru in two months
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to intensify efforts to control the spread of dengue in Bengaluru. Over 3,200 cases have been reported in the past two months, with 416 cases in September alone. The rise in cases is due to stagnant rainwater. Pesticides are being sprayed to eliminate mosquitoes.
'Sanatana Dharma' against social justice, must be destroyed: Udhayanidhi Stalin
In his address at a meet of Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association here on Saturday, Udhayanidhi said Sanatan is against equality and social justice. Udhayanidhi, son of chief minister MK Stalin, said the very name Sanatan is from Sanskrit. "What is the meaning of Sanatan? It is eternal, that is, it cannot be changed; no one could pose any question and that is the meaning."
New study shows how dengue virus evolved in India
Until 2012, the dominant strains in India were Dengue 1 and 3, the researchers said. However, in recent years, Dengue 2 has become more dominant across the country, while Dengue 4-once considered the least infectious-is now making a niche for itself in South India, they found.
Children's death due to Indian syrup a shame: IT czar Narayana Murthy
Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy on Tuesday said the country faces huge challenges in the field of research in sciences despite the nation achieving the feat of producing the COVID-19 vaccine and inoculating the people of the country. He underlined also the death of 66 children in Gambia in Africa due to India-produced cough syrup and that shamed the country.
Health insurers see huge surge in non-Covid claims
“We are seeing an increase in hospitalisations due to dengue, respiratory diseases and other non-Covid claims. The size of these claims has also gone up, perhaps due to the additional protection that has to be taken by hospitals. We will watch this to see whether the increase is temporal or structural,” said ICICI Lombard General Insurance MD & CEO Bhargav Dasgupta.
Sun Pharma testing plant-based drug as potential COVID-19 treatment
Drugmakers around the world are rushing to develop a treatment or vaccine for the fast-spreading novel coronavirus that has killed over 390,000 people and ravaged financial markets. Two other Indian companies, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Strides Pharma Science Ltd, are also conducting trials in India for potential COVID-19 treatments.
Mutations, unusual symptoms, and other COVID-19 mysteries that remain unsolved
Many patient samples had also yielded false positive in dengue diagnosis tests.
Given the mix of urban poor & rich, Pulikeshi Nagar’s wish list is long
Improper sanitation, housing, supply of drinking water and poor roads are some of the issues plaguing the poor areas.
Mosquito breeding in record Bengaluru rain raises epidemic fears
The BBMP has deployed health personnel drawn from unaffected zones to launch awareness campaigns as well as undertake fogging operations in the flooded areas of southeast and south Bengaluru.
Summer is here to stay! Here are tips to protect yourself from viral infections
Viral infections enter homes as uninvited guests in summer. Simple precautions can help you stay safe and infection-free.
Why India is struggling to introduce dengue vaccines
The ICGEB plans a larger vaccine trial on monkeys in America; the full-fledged human trial after that could cost more than Rs 100 crore.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike shines with good Q1 results, Nagarotthana casts a long shadow
Revenue collections were up 15% at Rs 2,700 crore on the back of strong property tax collections, and an uptick in advertising revenues riding on a robust city economy .
Keep mosquitoes away by clearing stagnant water: Experts
The mosquito menace in Bengaluru is so severe that last year the Karnataka High Court had to intervene and direct the city municipal corporation to take measures to contain it.
Where are we faltering when it comes to countering deadly dengue
The mosquito-borne disease can be controlled only by the participation of the community as a whole, not just by an individual or a group.
Infra dig? Bengaluru's elite in posh flats aren't separating waste
Even though waste segregation is compulsory, a good number of residents, even in Bengaluru's richest localities, are still not completely in the know of the city's garbage plans.
Government may exempt Sanofi’s dengue vaccine from large-scale clinical trials
If cleared, the step may eventually pave the way for Dengvaxia's availability via the wide government distribution system and private channels.
World's first dengue vaccine gets nod after 20 years of research
The injection can thwart all four types of the virus, which has appeared in Portugal, France, Florida and Japan recently, according to WHO.
Garbage stench unbearable in Bengaluru: Residents
Vidyaranyapura, a residential colony in northwest Bengaluru formed in the 1970s and named after saint Vidyaranya, faces a garbage issue, say its residents.
Mannequins to train nurses in post-operative cardiac critical care at three Bengaluru hospitals
The Rs 22.45-lakh project was sanctioned in April and the IISc has time till January next to deploy three simulators.
Open drains lead to increased focus in Dengue cases in the ward, Cauvery supply a dream for the residents of Narayanapura
Cauvery supply a dream for residents who make do with borewell water
Swachh Bharat campaign has brought a difference to Kolkata's streets: Sourav Ganguly
In the Capital for dengue awareness, the former captain of the Indian cricket team talks about Swachh Bharat, IPL and ISL among other things.
Should you take a special plan to cover dengue?
According to data from various insurers and hospitals, Bengaluru is more prone to the disease than any other city in the country.
Bengaluru gears up for monsoon, measures in place to face challenges
With 4 crore, 198 teams have been provided with tractor to remove silt from drains and 8 crore has been invested to repair roads.
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