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01 Oct 2017

Placenta consumption risky for mother and baby, may cause sepsis

The placenta is an organ serving as the connection between mother and developing baby.

18 Aug 2017

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.

03 Jul 2017

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.

23 Apr 2017

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.

‪‪O. Panneerselvam‬

08 Feb 2017

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.

‪‪V. K. Sasikala‬

07 Feb 2017

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.

06 Feb 2017

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.

06 Feb 2017

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.

16 Jan 2017

'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.

‪‪Jayalalithaa‬

04 Oct 2016

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.

19 Jul 2016

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.

26 Oct 2015

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.

12 Oct 2015

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.

16 Sep 2015

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.

child mortality

13 Sep 2015

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.

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