Experts said cases of mucormycosis peaked due to excessive misuse of steroids amid the 2nd wave. Unmonitored blood sugar levels and self-medication by many also contributed.
Diabetes, high steroid use, unsanitary conditions, changes in iron metabolism and lack of ventilation are the most likely reasons for this medical crisis, researchers said.
According to celebrated neurosurgeon Deepak Kulkarni, the white fungus in the 50-year-old woman’s brain in Indore looked like a malignant tumour until biopsy showed otherwise.
A trachoma task force, antibiotics, thousands of health workers, and eye care units have helped The Gambia control one of the most infectious diseases.
Gurugram-based Lifecare Innovations has been working round the clock to meet the rising demand for Liposomal Amphotericin B that treats black fungus or mucormycosis.
Delhi govt notified the disease late Thursday evening after a spurt in mucormycosis cases. In all, 773 cases reported in the past week ending Thursday.
A study found that the prevalence rate of diabetes in rural and urban India has increased about six times from 1972 to 2017. Targeting changes in lifestyle is the need of the hour.
Bihar is well stocked with Amphotericin B, being used to treat black fungus or mucormycosis. The drug is in high demand and many states are reeling under a severe shortage.
Amid dearth of effective treatments, doctors are turning to drugs they have on hand — many are antibiotics that other countries wouldn’t use for Covid.
From a Congress viewpoint, who would be the ideal Chief Minister for Kerala at this point? It should be Shashi Tharoor, given how he ticks all the boxes.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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