Page 15 - Latest Updates on AIIMS
Cadila-CSIR's sepsis drug shows promise in fight against Covid-19
The public-private partnership trial-generated data will be soon presented before the country's drug regulator to see if it can get emergency-use authorisation.
 "Cadila-CSIR's sepsis drug shows promise in fight against Covid-19")
Covid-19 updates: India's tally, Trump's campaign and Annual Haj
In light of the recent surge in cases, a senior official informed that authorities in Saudi Arabia are considering cancelling the annual Haj pilgrimage season
 "Covid-19 updates: India's tally, Trump's campaign and Annual Haj")
AIIMS holds entrance exams with 33,000 candidates in attendance
The whole process was monitored by AIIMS faculty via live streaming of CCTV footage from all centres
 "AIIMS holds entrance exams with 33,000 candidates in attendance")
Remdesivir reduces hospital stay, doesn't show benefit in mortality: AIIMS
AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria explained the ways in which Covid-19 patients are being treated
 "Remdesivir reduces hospital stay, doesn't show benefit in mortality: AIIMS")
HC refuses to postpone AIIMS PG entrance exam, says huge resources at stake
On June 1, AIIMS revised the date of examination from June 5 to June 11 and admit cards were issued
 "HC refuses to postpone AIIMS PG entrance exam, says huge resources at stake")
India's first Covid-19 patient on ECMO support for 12 days defeats virus
Although she did not have any co-morbidity, doctors feel her obesity could be a reason behind her severe condition
 "India's first Covid-19 patient on ECMO support for 12 days defeats virus")
Why aviation regulator is not forcing airlines to keep middle seat empty
DGCA was forced to relook at the middle seat policy after an Air India pilot had challenged the regulator's protocol, in Bombay high court, which allowed airlines to book all seats.
 "Why aviation regulator is not forcing airlines to keep middle seat empty")
Sifting through Covid stats
Is the fight against the virus getting tougher? Do we have the infrastructure to handle a spike in the hinterlands? And what about testing facilities?
Easing travel restrictions, migrant movement behind surge in cases: Experts
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 and the number of cases climbed to 1, 45,380 in the country, registering an increase of 146 deaths and 6,535 cases since Monday
 "Easing travel restrictions, migrant movement behind surge in cases: Experts")
Ending quarantine for healthcare workers a 'non-scientific approach': AIIMS
Shortening quarantine duration and denying healthcare workers testing on day 5-7 after duty will be a deadly combination, may derail India's battle against pandemic, say AIIMS resident doctors
 "Ending quarantine for healthcare workers a 'non-scientific approach': AIIMS")
Mobiles may be potential carriers of virus, can spread infection: Doctors
Mobile phones are one of the most highly touched surfaces according to the CDC, along with counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets
 "Mobiles may be potential carriers of virus, can spread infection: Doctors")
India must gear up to face Covid-19 community transmission: Health expert
There is not only risk and but actually the threat of community transmission, said Dr Reddy, who presently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard University
 "India must gear up to face Covid-19 community transmission: Health expert")
India's 'new deal' moment
The Covid crisis provides an opportunity to craft a historic renewal programme
Former PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS after complaining of chest pain
He is under observation at cardio-thoracic ward
 "Former PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS after complaining of chest pain")
AIIMS Bhopal performs successful life-saving surgery on Covid-19 patient
The patient, a lady aged 61 years with diabetes and hypertension was admitted to the Covid ICU of AIIMS, Bhopal on April 28 with fever and Covid pneumonia
 "AIIMS Bhopal performs successful life-saving surgery on Covid-19 patient")
Vizag gas leak: What is Styrene that leaked in LG Polymers' plant?
The styrene gas is heavier than air and comes down on spraying of water, however, it remains in the atmosphere for seven to eight hours
 "Vizag gas leak: What is Styrene that leaked in LG Polymers' plant?")
Covid-19 treatment: AIIMS to conduct clinical trials of plasma therapy
The AIIMS director stresses on the need to have good and well-conducted research trials before the therapy is recommended for routine use
AIIMS deploys robots to help medical staff in the war against Coronavirus
The applications range from sanitising the floors without human intervention to enabling doctors to monitor and interact with contagious Covid-19 patients remotely
 "AIIMS deploys robots to help medical staff in the war against Coronavirus")
AIIMS studying effects of HCQ on Covid-19 patients as deaths near 500 mark
About 480 patients wille be observed over 8 weeks; trial results of American drug Remdesivir also awaited
 "AIIMS studying effects of HCQ on Covid-19 patients as deaths near 500 mark")
Govt's Covid-19 advisory for senior citizens: Here are the do's and don'ts
Based on the Census 2011 age-cohort data, it is projected that there would be approximately 160 million senior citizens in India
 "Govt's Covid-19 advisory for senior citizens: Here are the do's and don'ts")
