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Covid survivors report rise in hair loss post-second wave, say doctors
The doctors attributed a 15-20 per cent surge in the number of hair loss cases during the second wave.
12 Aug 2021
NHM stops supply of vital drugs to thalassemia patients
An estimated over 17,000 thalassemia patients in Karnataka have been hit by non-availability of life-saving iron chelation drugs.
12 Aug 2021
Even Covid-positive mothers can breastfeed their babies: Doctors
The pandemic has been tough for pregnant and lactating women, with many afraid of transmitting Covid-19 to their babies.
08 Aug 2021
An IT pro who forgot English and a professor who fumbled with Math!
The doctors diagnosed that the tumor had disrupted the connections in the brain, making him forget how to do the basic math.
07 Aug 2021
Covid deaths rising: Dakshina Kannada, Kolar record high mortality growth rate
Karnataka managed Covid infections relatively well in July, compared to states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Maharashtra, which witnessed a surge.
04 Aug 2021
COVID-19: Bengaluru drops its guard, dumps masks
BBMP chief marshal officer says most violations in low-income areas, marshals carrying out awareness drives
19 Jul 2021
Not a good sign: Drop in active Covid cases slows down in Karnataka
However, 11 days since falling below the 50K-mark, the number of active cases stands at 33,642 on Wednesday.
15 Jul 2021
Taking care of vulnerable kids first step to stave off third Covid wave
Giving children influenza shot, vaccinating all adults, could even end the pandemic
15 Jul 2021
Bengaluru turns Covid corner, sees rise in dengue, typhoid cases
With 3rd wave on horizon, doctors warn against eating out, moving about
14 Jul 2021
Bone death threat looms for recovered Covid patients
The condition could set in because of higher and longer dosage of steroids to treat Covid patients and also due to patients developing blood clots.
13 Jul 2021
Zika the new bug, avoid pregnancy for now
Zika virus is caused by the bite of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopiticus mosquitoes, and primarily impacts pregnant women, causing neurological disorders in the foetus.
13 Jul 2021
Rashes to Vitamin D deficiency, lockdown hits children hard
A considerable number of cases are those with urticaria, that present red hives due to skin rash.
08 Jul 2021
Private hospitals wait for Karnataka govt nod to get Covid vaccine stocks
Govt had planned an online training session on CoWIN registration
06 Jul 2021
Get your Covid jab before third wave: Doctors to pregnant women
They should be vaccinated on priority to reduce severity of Covid-19, say experts
03 Jul 2021
At 61 lakh Covid jabs, Bengaluru stands second among metro cities in India
Officials from the BBMP point out that vaccination coverage has been improving in the city and people are willingly coming forward to get the jab.
01 Jul 2021
Changes in menstrual cycle after COVID vaccine jab? Don't worry, say doctors
Doctors point out that there is no scientific evidence to show that vaccination can alter cycles and bleeding patterns.
28 Jun 2021
Bengaluru's civic body girds up to tackle third wave of COVID-19
Special Commissioner (Health) D Randeep said that ground work is on to scale up infrastructure, take up rigorous testing and plan home isolation protocol.
28 Jun 2021
Drive-through Covid vaccine initiative a breeze for Bengaluru citizens
In all, 1,120 people got vaccinated. They had to drive to the mall parking lot, and were inoculated while sitting in their vehicles.
27 Jun 2021
After slight dip, Karnataka reports over 4k Covid cases
In what could be a clear indication of people not following Covid-appropriate behaviour, Karnataka on Saturday reported about 1,000 cases more than what it recorded on Friday.
27 Jun 2021
Oxygen therapy used to treat persistent mucormycosis cases
While many patients have been cured by anti-fungal treatment and surgical debridement, hospitals have seen cases of persistence, days after recovery.
24 Jun 2021
