About half of all inpatients, admitted for severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), as well as outpatients being treated for influenza-like illness, are found to have influenza A H3N2, said ICMR.
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H3N2 flu virus on rise, IMA advises against antibiotic use
Several patients have reported a rise in flu cases with symptoms including high grade fever and persistent cough, said the Indian Medical Association on Saturday, while cautioning against use of antibiotics.
Delhi sees rise in flu cases with cough lasting for two weeks
"Viral fever, cold and cough, and severe lung allergies like bronchitis are being reported majorly in patients visiting the hospital," S.K. Chhabra, Head of Department - Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine, at Primus said in a statement.
'Saroj Ka Rishta': An entertaining film with a social relevant message
Film: Saroj Ka Rishta (Releasing in theatres on September 16). Duration: 111 minutes.
Director: Abhishek Saxena. Cast: Sanah Kapur, Gaurav Pandey, Kumud Mishra, Randeep Rai, Mukesh Bhatt, Kritikka Avasthi and Bunty Chopra.
IANS Rating: ****
How alcohol may benefit you if you are over 40
If you are over 40 and have no underlying health conditions a small glass of red wine, or a can or bottle of beer, or a shot of whiskey or other spirits may help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet.
Building design changes may limit spread of Covid-19, other infectious diseases
The faulty design of buildings and ventilation systems can adversely affect natural ventilation depriving occupants of natural light and oxygen which may increase the chances of airborne infections like COVID-19, tuberculosis, measles, claimed a plea moved before the National Green Tribunal.
The dos & don'ts of using lemon on your skin
Every beauty expert and skincare blogger would advise you to add Vitamin C to your skincare routine. So, we all turn to sources of Vitamin C and the most easily and readily available is lemon. You might come across various DIYs which involve lemon juice, lemon zest, etc.
Greater risks of kidney disease if you have diabetes and high BP, say health experts on World Kidney Day
Under its Illness to Wellness Campaign, ASSOCHAM, an apex body, organized 'Kidney Care: Preventive and Curative Actions' on the eve of World Kidney Day with the objective of spreading awareness about kidney diseases. Kidney diseases are silent killers, which can largely affect your quality of life.
IANS Review: 'Tick, Tick...Boom': An inspirational film that touches your heart
You don't need to know who Jonathan Larson is to see 'Tick, Tick...Boom'. His story resonates strongly with each one of us, especially with writers, performers and creative people who can identify with how he articulated the struggle to be recognised.
New wearable device uses sweat to monitor glucose levels
Dread pricking your fingers every morning to monitor your glucose levels? Take heart, US scientists have developed the prototype of a first-of-its-kind wearable glucose monitoring device that uses sweat on skin instead of needles.
Get screened every six months after your Covid recovery
According to research published in the European Heart Journal, Covid-19 patients who suffer cardiac arrest have a higher possibility of dying as compared to those who are not infected with it, and especially women are at an increased risk of death for the same reason.
IANS Review: 'Ankahi Kahaniya': Nothing unfamiliar about these 'untold stories'
Except for the film directed by Abhishek Chaubey, which is based on the Kannada story 'Madhyantara' by Jayant Kaikini, the other two are without titles and thus they lack a sort of identity.
Top Work From Home Essentials To Set Up A Productive Home Office
The primary function of a home office is to serve as a prolific space where you can get work done! So if you are on a venture for creating a dynamic work corner, here are the top 8 work from home essentials to get started:
Samantar 2: Should keep season one fans happy
Samantar 2 (series on MX Player); Cast: Swwapnil Joshi, Nitish Bharadwaj, Sai Tamhankar, Tejaswini Pandit; Direction: Sameer Vidwans; Rating: * * * (three stars)
Shilpa Shetty Kundra: Combat weakness with Mandukasana
Talking about how to go about the asana, she said: "In difficult times like these, we need to focus on ourself; so we can dispel all negativity and bring in positive energy to the centre of our core chakra called the 'Manipura chakra'.
Get your heart pumping with aerobic exercises
Warm up and stretch. Warm up with some easy calisthenics, such as jumping jacks. Continue with walking or light running for five minutes. Gentle stretching of the back, hamstrings can be helpful.
TCL brings AC with Vitamin C filter in India for optimum health
Consumer electronics company TCL on Wednesday said it has come up with a new AC with Vitamin C filter to provide people with an extra layer of protection, as millions stay home for work and online learning in the pandemic.
Asia's first virtual fitness festival is here
Aiming to encourage people to refocus on their fitness goals in 2021, the month-long virtual fitness festival 'FitFest 21' kick started with a 'Digital Dance Party' on New Year's Eve.
Risky sexual behaviour rising despite pandemic lockdowns: Study
The research, conducted in two main STI centres in Milan, Italy, found that despite the lockdown restrictions, diagnosis of STIs, including gonorrhoea, secondary syphilis and mycoplasma genitalium (MG) have increased.
All you need to know about PCOS
According to experts, one in five women can suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, which means, there may be several women around you at the risk of problems ranging from menstrual irregularities to complications in pregnancy.
Myths and Facts associated with transmission of Hepatitis virus
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver commonly caused by viral infection. In India, over 40 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis B and 12 million are affected by Hepatitis C. We loose over 50,000 individuals annually due to liver failure as a result of hepatitis.
Understanding Plasma Therapy
For those patients who successfully overcome the virus, social media is inundated with requests that they donate their plasma for Convalescent Plasma Therapy - a treatment considered to be beneficial to patients who have tested positive.
New nano drug candidate kills aggressive breast cancer cells
The research team linked a new class of nanomaterials, called metal-organic frameworks, with the ligands of an already-developed photodynamic therapy drug to create a nanoporous material that targets and kills tumour cells without creating toxicity for normal cells.
Habits you need to teach your child in a COVID-19 world
The fight against COVID-19 continues to take place all over the world. With most of us homebound owing to the home-sheltering and social restrictions, we have been able to spend quality time with the family.
Benefits of black pepper on your body
Some foods are considerably healthier than others from a nutritional point of view, and healthcare professionals and nutritionists consider certain foods to be extra beneficial, a case in point being black pepper.