As many as 20 people suspected to be infected with Nipah have been admitted to the Kozhikode Medical College, out of which the condition of 10 is said to be critical.
Monday, May 21, 2018 - 19:45
A nurse who used to work at the Taluk Hospital in Perambra was cremated on Monday morning, hours after she died at 2 am.
Monday, May 21, 2018 - 14:03
Direct contact with infected pigs, other infected animals, or through contaminated fruits (half-eaten fruits left by fruit bats), and even direct contact with sick persons have been cited as the underlying cause of outbreaks.
Monday, May 21, 2018 - 12:20
The government has started fever clinics and are trying to identify people who may have contracted the Nipah fever.
Monday, May 21, 2018 - 09:02
A team of doctors, which visited the locality to collect samples from well water and domestic animals, asked the locals not to panic.
Sunday, May 20, 2018 - 18:29
The spectrum of problems extends from hospitals not accepting the CMCHIS card to making patients pay or compromising on the quality of healthcare.
Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 16:01
The test, which is at the proof-of-concept stage, can rapidly screen a drop of blood for biomarkers of pancreatic cancer.
Friday, May 18, 2018 - 16:24
There is increased risk of developing a serious upper urinary tract infection when Ibuprofen is used instead of antibiotics.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 17:44
At least 25 public health professionals from leading institutes have written to the Environment Ministry.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 13:54
The study found that there is on an average 239,000 excess deaths each year of girls under the age of five owing to neglect due to gender discrimination.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - 19:50