Lung cancer is increasingly affecting non-smokers and young people in India (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) KOLKATA: Non-smokers and the young, who do not use tobacco in any form, are increasingly being diagnosed with lung cancer, leading to concerns among oncologists about environmental pollution and other undetected triggers that could be causing the disease.There…
Kolkata: Hundreds across Kolkata have been left with red, swollen and sticky eyes, thanks to a twin outbreak of viral conjunctivitis and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.Triggered by a swelling of the conjunctiva gland of the eye, it is highly contagious and has made many rush to doctors and hospital OPDs for treatment. This time, the outbreak…
Kolkata: The city has reported a surge in swine flu cases (H1N1) over the past fortnight, with several patients being hospitalised with severe symptoms. The surge peaked with monsoon rain gaining intensity, as H1N1—one of the several subtypes of swine flu—thrived in temperature fluctuation and high humidity, said experts.Common symptoms among Kolkata patients were a…
Kolkata: An outbreak of Influenza A or H1N1 has laid hundreds low across Kolkata with severe symptoms like high fever, body ache and chest infection, which, doctors say, has been triggered by the sharp temperature fluctuations over the last fortnight.For most, it has been starting out with a nagging cough and turning into lung congestion…
Kolkata: Even as the city continues to be singed by a lethal combination of humidity and heat, a viral fever outbreak has laid hundreds low over the last one week. While the symptoms are common — high fever, chest congestion, cough and muscle pain, the infection has been leading to acute weakness, which is delaying…
Kolkata: Having completed their staff training for Ayushman Bharat, several city hospitals plan to strengthen and reshape their operational capabilities to usher in the central health scheme. Anticipating a patient rush once the distribution of Ayushman cards begins, some plan to extend their facilities, employ dedicated medical teams and earmark spaces for patients admitted under…
