Shreya Goswami
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Antibiotics Don't Work On H1N1: What Accidentally Taking Them Can Do To Your Body
H1N1 is caused by influenza A virus, so antibiotics cannot treat the infection. Unnecessary use can cause side effects and fuel antibiotic resistance, while antibiotics may be needed if a secondary bacterial infection develops
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West Bengal Blood Bank Racket: Why Illegal Blood Sales Raise Health Risks
West Bengal authorities have uncovered an alleged interstate racket involving private blood banks accused of illegally selling blood and plasma. Six blood banks are under investigation, raising concerns about blood safety, regulation and exploitation of donors
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H1N1 And Heat: Can Humidity And High Temperatures Make Flu Worse?
Summer and monsoon heat do not make the H1N1 virus inherently more aggressive, but fever, sweating, dehydration and humidity can make flu symptoms harder to tolerate and recovery more challenging
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New Landmark Drug Nearly Doubles Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer, FDA Approves
The US FDA has approved daraxonrasib, a targeted oral drug for previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer. In a 500-patient trial, it nearly doubled median overall survival compared with standard chemotherapy
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Do You Have H1N1, COVID-19 Or Typhoid? The Right Tests Are What You Need
Doctors explain when flu patients need RT-PCR, whether a respiratory panel is necessary, and how to know when H1N1 recovery is on track
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H1N1 Surge: Indian Medical Association Warns Against Antibiotics Misuse, Says No New Mutation
The warning comes as Delhi has reported more than 1,770 laboratory-confirmed H1N1 cases, with infections also being reported from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan and West Bengal
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What's In A Name? Why Doctors No Longer Call H1N1 Swine Flu
H1N1 cases are rising across Delhi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat. As India sees a fresh surge, doctors explain why "swine flu" is medically outdated, how H1N1 spreads and who faces the greatest risk
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Should You Wear A Mask For H1N1? Doctors Explain Prevention Tips
H1N1 cases are rising across parts of India, raising questions about masks. Doctors explain when masking can help, who should consider it and why staying home when sick matters more
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H1N1 Cases Rise In India: Why Heart, Diabetes And Lung Patients Must Be Extra Careful
H1N1 cases are rising in parts of India, putting people with heart disease, diabetes and chronic lung conditions at greater risk of complications
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H1N1 Vaccine Is Critical Amid Delhi, Bengaluru Spikes: Who Should Get It And When?
With H1N1 cases rising in Delhi-NCR and influenza increasing in Bengaluru, doctors say vaccination can reduce the risk of severe flu. Here's who should prioritise the annual flu shot, when to get it and what to know about safety
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Can Severe Infections Like H1N1 Trigger Heart Attacks Or Arrhythmias?
Severe infections such as H1N1 can put the heart under major stress. Inflammation, oxygen imbalance, dehydration and electrolyte changes may raise the risk of heart attacks, abnormal rhythms and temporary cardiac dysfunction
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Amid Rising H1N1 Cases In Delhi-NCR, Doctors Warn About Severe Breathing Problems, Oxygen Level Drops
H1N1 cases are rising in Delhi-NCR, and doctors are reporting some patients with breathing complications. Most recover without oxygen, but pneumonia and falling oxygen levels can signal severe disease. Here is when breathlessness needs urgent medical attention
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H1N1 Cases Surge Further In Delhi, Bengaluru: How Is Swine Flu Different From COVID-19?
Delhi has recorded 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, more than eight times last year's count. But how does swine flu differ from COVID-19? Experts explain the symptoms, spread, treatment and warning signs.
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Is The Bengaluru H1N1 Surge Worse Than Delhi? City Doctors Explain Symptoms, Complications
H1N1 is rising in Delhi and Bengaluru, but the two cities may be seeing different seasonal patterns. A Bengaluru infectious-disease specialist explains why flu lingers longer, who faces severe complications and why early treatment matters
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Antivirals, Not Antibiotics, Work For H1N1: How Oseltamivir Treats Influenza Viruses
As H1N1 cases rise in Delhi and Bengaluru, oseltamivir remains an important antiviral for influenza. But does Tamiflu still work, when should it be taken and what did the 2009 pandemic teach doctors about early treatment?
