Black Fungus: 11 Pharma Companies To Produce Amphotericin-B Dru

Black Fungus: 11 Pharma Companies To Produce Amphotericin-B Dru

India's drug regulator has authorized five new companies to manufacture the life-saving injection used to treat Mucormycosis in an attempt to accelerate the production of the antifungal Amphotericin B. According to the ministry, a growing number of patients suffering from COVID complications in the form of Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, have been identified in recent days in several states and union territories. These companies have been granted licenses to produce Amphotericin-B, a medication used to treat black fungus, and that they will begin manufacturing 1,11,000…
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Raghav’s initiative to help Uttarakhand interiors for Covid treatment.

Raghav’s initiative to help Uttarakhand interiors for Covid treatment.

MUMBAI: Dancer, choreographer and actor Raghav Juyal has been working hard to help people especially in rural Uttarakhand amid the ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Opening up on what inspired him to take up this initiative, Raghav told : "My acquaintances and I have been receiving distress calls from rural Uttarakhand for oxygen and life saving equipment for Covid-19 positive patients. We connected with some government officers to understand the situation and we were told that help from all quarters at this time is crucial.…
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Sizzling Satyanshi says Fitness is not just about working out, It is a way of life.

Sizzling Satyanshi says Fitness is not just about working out, It is a way of life.

Having a fitness regime is essential as it helps to stay physically and mentally active. Sayantani Ghosh (Daljeet) from Tera Yaar Hoon Main revealed her secret to her svelte figure and offered a sneak peek into her daily fitness routine. Talking about her daily fitness routine, the actress says, “I believe fitness is a huge umbrella and has a lot of components under it. From keeping your body healthy and fit, to keeping your skin nourished and your gut clean with a healthy mind, all are essential…
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Woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery of her baby

Woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery of her baby

A woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery of her baby, healthcare experts have said and stressed on the need to permit vaccination of even pregnant women to protect them from the infection. The government recently allowed vaccination for lactating mothers. The NITI Aayog Member (Health) has stressed that there is no problem in breastfeeding after vaccination and it must not be halted "even for an hour". Healthcare experts have also said that a woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery…
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IMD puts Cyclone Yaas under ‘very severe cyclone’ category.

IMD puts Cyclone Yaas under ‘very severe cyclone’ category.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put Cyclone Yaas under 'very severe cyclone' category. The cyclone is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts by the evening of May 26 with a wind speed of 155-165 kmph and gusting to 185 kmph. Coastal districts of West Bengal and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall with the IMD also warning of storm surge in coastal areas of the two states. NDRF commits 75 teams for the rescue operation The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has…
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Post Covid Complications a concern amongst Children.

Post Covid Complications a concern amongst Children.

After black fungus, the Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is the next cause of concern for the medical fraternity to deal with the post COVID complications. The syndrome involving multi-organ is usually seen weeks after the peak of COVID wave and can pose a threat to the children post infection. "I won''t say it''s (MIS-C) dangerous or life threatening but, of course, sometimes it affects children badly. It can affect organs like heart, liver and kidney in children. It happens four weeks or six weeks after…
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First case of paediatric Mucormycosis in Ahmedabadbad detected.

First case of paediatric Mucormycosis in Ahmedabadbad detected.

A doctor treating a 15-year-old boy in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on May 23 said, that a week after he recovered from COVID-19, he was diagnosed with Mucormycosis or Black Fungus. Dr Abhishek Bansal, an Ahmedabad-based paediatrician, believes this is the first case of paediatric Mucormycosis in Ahmedabad to his knowledge. Black Fungus infects 15-year-old He noted, "He was admitted in a private hospital on April 14 with coronavirus symptoms, and was later in the ICU for 10 days after the infection was confirmed. He was given supplemental oxygen,…
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Father collapsed during funeral ceremony of his son at Gonikoppal

Father collapsed during funeral ceremony of his son at Gonikoppal

A father who was attending his son's funeral died of a cardiac arrest during the funeral ritual. The test results later revealed the father to be COVID positive. The incident was reported on Sunday at Gonikoppal in Kodagu. Rajan, a driver by profession, was residing with his family at Gonikoppal. His son Sajesh (37) was specially-abled and he fell ill a few days ago and was admitted to Gonikoppal Hospital. However, he succumbed to his prolonged illness on Sunday and his final rite ceremony was arranged at…
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Padma Vibhushan awardee, Sunderlal Bahuguna, succumbed to COVID-19 on Friday

Padma Vibhushan awardee, Sunderlal Bahuguna, succumbed to COVID-19 on Friday

Noted environmentalist, leader of the Chipko movement and Padma Vibhushan awardee, Sunderlal Bahuguna, succumbed to COVID-19 on Friday (May 21) at AIIMS Rishikesh. He was 94 years-old and was known for his passion for environmentalism. Bahuguna was admitted to a hospital after his family claimed he was complaining of having a fever. After testing positive for COVID-19, he recieved treatment from the hospital but unfortunately did not recover. Meanwhile, India reported 2,59,591 new COVID-19 cases and 4,209 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry…
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Investigation: Nigeria-based Sandesara group entity still operational’

Investigation: Nigeria-based Sandesara group entity still operational’

Despite the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) request to the Nigerian government to attach the assets of a Sterling Biotech group entity, Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. (SEEPCO) Limited, in connection with a money laundering case, the company still seems to be operational. The crude oil produced by the company is said to be finding its way to various countries, including India. The issue was flagged by Captain Sukhpal Singh, a master mariner with over 30 years of experience in shipping and offshore oil & gas industry,…
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