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Drug inspectors told to check free blood supply for thalassemia patients

Drug inspectors told to check free blood supply for thalassemia patients
Published on Dec 13, 2025 06:01 pm IST

Acute myocardial infarction: What causes a heart attack?

Acute myocardial infarction: What causes a heart attack? Know these risk factors
Published on Mar 11, 2024 04:34 pm IST

TRANSCON-2023: Blood donation, awareness needed to mitigate blood shortage: CM Yogi

Sharing a personal experience from the Gorakhnath hospital in Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath explained how a crowd of relatives was sent out of the emergency (ward) just by announcing that all those present needed to donate blood for an injured patient who they had come to visit. (HT FILE)
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 05:10 am IST

Common myths on blood shortage in India

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The shortage of blood products has been a major public health problem in India. It is estimated that nearly 12,000 people lose their lives every single day due to the lack of blood products.
Updated on May 11, 2024 01:26 pm IST

For PGI, another Herculean task: Soliciting blood donors

Volunteers donating blood at PGIMER’s blood donation centre.
Updated on Apr 12, 2020 11:14 am IST

PGIMER calls for more blood donations in wake of Covid-19

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Published on Mar 14, 2020 12:46 am IST

Stay warm-hearted this season

During winter, the heart is under immense pressure maintain blood flow and body temperature, and ends up working harder.
Published on Jan 10, 2020 08:17 pm IST

Baby born at 27 weeks manages to survive without ventilator support

A baby, who was born prematurely at 27 weeks and weighed only 510 grams at birth, was discharged on Friday after three months of special care at a private hospital in the city.
Published on May 28, 2019 02:23 am IST

50 pound tumour found inside Idaho woman’s body, removed

An Idaho woman who thought she was gaining weight because of menopause discovered she actually had a 50-pound tumour. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jan 17, 2019 10:45 am IST

World Stroke Day: Signs, causes and treatment for the disease

Strokes are responsible for more deaths annually than those attributed to AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined and yet it remains a silent epidemic.
Updated on Oct 29, 2018 10:41 am IST

Fit and fine: Why are young people complaining of nagging pains and aches today...

Repetitive Strain Injury is caused by improperly-designed workstations, incorrect posture and inadequate fitness
Published on Sept 10, 2018 09:52 pm IST

Here’s why you need to do these simple leg exercises for good heart health

Here’s how these simple leg exercises can help you.
Updated on Aug 21, 2018 11:15 am IST

Keep blood pressure in check, higher numbers may cause brain disease

High blood pressure is above 140/90 mmHg. The higher number is called systolic blood pressure, the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart beats. The lower number is called diastolic blood pressure, the pressure when the heart is at rest.
Updated on Jul 12, 2018 10:01 am IST

Lung disease patients with dementia could improve due to oxygen therapy

Oxygen therapy can improve cerebral oxygen delivery and neurovascular function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.
Updated on Jul 09, 2018 10:40 am IST

Complex heart surgery performed on two-day old baby

Two day old baby after surgery at Narayana hospital.
Updated on Jun 22, 2018 10:10 pm IST

New technique to combat cancer developed by scientists

It is hoped that the findings could help fine-tune treatment for cancer patients.
Updated on May 27, 2018 04:38 pm IST

If you have diabetes, make sure you increase your fluid intake in summer. Here’s why

Check your blood glucose before, during, and after you’re active
Updated on Apr 06, 2018 11:42 am IST

New treatment is 90% effective on hip bone fracture: PGI docs

Orthobiologics are substances that orthopaedic surgeons use to help injuries heal more quickly.
Updated on Mar 31, 2018 10:33 pm IST

Mumbai dentist hit by car while crossing at Marine Drive dies

Lahamate was on her way to attend the MBBS graduation ceremony of her brother, Abhinay, who completed his studies from Sir JJ Hospital.
Published on Mar 30, 2018 11:37 pm IST