Placenta consumption risky for mother and baby, may cause sepsis
The placenta is an organ serving as the connection between mother and developing baby.
Oct 01, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
Sepsis: Inexpensive prevention technique discovered by US-based Odisha scientist
The growth of the sepsis germs is so fast, that by the time the baby is brought to the hospital, he or she dies.
Aug 18, 2017, 12:24 PM IST
New device can detect sepsis signs from single drop of blood
Sepsis is triggered by an infection in the body. The body's immune system releases chemicals that fight the infection, but also cause widespread inflammation that can rapidly lead to organ failure and death.
Jul 03, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Antibiotic resistance enters our bloodstream through the urine, says study
The researchers say their finding could help doctors diagnose drug-resistant sepsis and inform treatment choices.
Apr 23, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
VK Sasikala breaks silence, says DMK behind Panneerselvam's revolt
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary VK Sasikala said DMK was behind Panneerselvam's action, citing the bonhomie between him and MK Stalin.
Feb 08, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Jayalalithaa died after being pushed at residence, Sasikala did not even grieve: AIADMK leader
Ahead of AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala's swearing-in as Chief Minister, PH Pandian told a press conference that Jayalalithaa was taken to a hospital to avoid suspicion.
Feb 07, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
Jayalalithaa died of sepsis: What you need to know about this life-threatening condition
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by an infection in any part of the body.
Feb 06, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
No poisoning, conspiracy in Jayalalithaa's death: UK-based doctor
The press conference comes a day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam resigned to pave the way for AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala.
Feb 06, 2017, 15:12 PM IST
'New Delhi' superbug: US woman dies of infection resistant to all available antibiotics
The woman, who died in Nevada in September, had been hospitalised in India with for a femur fracture and hip problems.
Jan 16, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
Jayalalithaa health condition: After Madras HC seeks details, hospital says Tamil Nadu CM continues to improve
The 68-year-old Jayalalithaa was admitted to Apollo Hospital for fever and dehydration on September 22.
Oct 04, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
Shocking! Toothache leaves this woman with multi-organ dysfunction
Investigations at the Fortis Hospital in Bangalore revealed that the infection had spread to ther vital organs, resulting in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
Jul 19, 2016, 17:05 PM IST
Gene that triggers sepsis identified
Sepsis is a severe whole-body infection that occurs as a complication to an existing infection, and if not treated quickly can lead to septic shock and multiple organ failure, with death rates as high as 50 percent.
Oct 26, 2015, 14:17 PM IST
Anaesthetists to be empowered with knowledge, skills
Through a wide range of techniques and medicines now available, anaesthetists have made surgery easier and less complicated.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:32 PM IST
Vinegar acid may help heal burn wounds
Highly diluted acetic acid, an active ingredient of household vinegar, could be an effective alternative agent to prevent infection and kill bacteria found in burn wounds, says new research.
Sep 16, 2015, 19:41 PM IST
16,000 children under age of five die every day: UNICEF
Nearly 5.9 million children will die before their fifth birthday this year mainly of preventable causes, a UN report has warned, though the child mortality rate has fallen by more than 50 per cent since 1990.
Sep 13, 2015, 15:52 PM IST
