Big breakthrough! Serum Institute of India develops first indigenous vaccine against pneumonia; launch next week
The vaccine will be much more affordable than existing ones manufactured by two foreign companies. India's drug regulator in July had granted market approval for the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate vaccine, after reviewing the phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trial data submitted by the Pune-based firm.
Dec 24, 2020, 07:46 AM IST
Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan warns of pneumonia outbreak, calls it deadlier than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan has issued a warning its citizens to take precautions against an outbreak of pneumonia in the country. The embassy in a statement late on Thursday said that there had been a "significant increase" in cases and even claimed that it is more lethal than novel coronavirus COVID-19 infection.
Jul 10, 2020, 12:37 PM IST
Death toll in China's coronavirus climbs sharply to 80 with 2,744 confirmed cases
China continued to reel under deadly coronavirus epidemic on Monday with the death toll due to it sharply rising to 80 amid the country's National Health Commission reporting 2,744 confirmed cases of the fatal affliction till date.
Jan 27, 2020, 07:58 AM IST
Lata Mangeshkar back home, 'overjoyed' Dilip Kumar tweets on hearing good news
Lata Mangeshkar was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated by a team of expert doctors, whom she thanked in her tweet.
Dec 09, 2019, 10:51 AM IST
Drug compound to kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs found
The research, published in the journal ACS Nano, describes the new compound which kills gram-negative E. coli, including a multidrug-resistant pathogen, said to be responsible for millions of antibiotic-resistant infections worldwide annually.
May 30, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
Saira Banu slams 'pneumonia' rumours, says Dilip Kumar 'fine and recovering at home'
A few days back, the thespian was discharged from hospital after suffering pneumonia.
Oct 29, 2018, 12:53 PM IST
Dilip Kumar may be discharged on Thursday
Dilip Kumar, one of India's most iconic actors, was admitted to the Lilavati hospital on Monday.
Oct 10, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
Dilip Kumar health update: Veteran actor diagnosed with mild pneumonia
Faisal Farooqui, who handles the legendary actor's Twitter account first shared the news of his being unwell.
Sep 06, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Good cholesterol may increase the risk of gastro, pneumonia: Study
A new study has revealed that variations in the good cholesterol levels may up the risk of developing infectious diseases such as gastroenteritis or pneumonia.
Apr 12, 2018, 16:46 PM IST
Flu, pneumonia may increase risk of heart attack, stroke in older adults: Study
A new study has found that aged people who are diagnosed with flu or pneumonia are six times more likely to suffer from heart attack or stroke in the days after infection.
Mar 22, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
Shocking! 4-month-old infant branded with hot iron to cure pneumonia
In a shocking incident, a four-month-old baby girl was branded with a hot iron to cure severe cough and cold.
Mar 20, 2018, 17:17 PM IST
Infant with large hole in heart get new lease of life after rare complex surgery
Aksar, a one-year-old child from Palakkad district in Kerala with a large hole in the heart got a new lease of life after a successful rare complex surgery.
Mar 19, 2018, 17:36 PM IST
Study associates e-cigarettes with increased risk of pneumonia
The study published in the European Respiratory Journal did not directly compare vaping's effect to that of smoking tobacco cigarettes.
Feb 08, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
Tens of thousands dying from $30 billion fake drugs trade: WHO
Some pharmacists in Africa, for example, say that they are compelled to buy from the cheapest but not necessarily the safest suppliers to compete with illegal street traders.
Nov 28, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
This is how pneumonia can be prevented
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs and remains the leading infectious cause of death among children under five.
Nov 11, 2017, 12:32 PM IST
Vaccination can save 90,000 Indian lives: Study
Released ahead of the World Pneumonia Day on November 12, the report published by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, however, noted that India has made a considerable improvement since last year.
Nov 04, 2017, 11:24 AM IST
ND Tiwari shifted to ICU following pneumonia
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Narayan Dutt Tiwari, who was admitted to Max Super Specialty Hospital here last month, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Thursday following fever and pneumonia, said informed hospital sources.
Oct 26, 2017, 20:28 PM IST
Experimental vaccine may bring down deaths due to pneumonia
The vaccine provoked an immune response to 72 forms of Streptococcus pneumoniae in laboratory tests on animals, according to the study published in the journal Science Advances.
Oct 21, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
Rajasthan suspends three doctors after 86 children die in Banswara
The Rajasthan government on Monday suspended three doctors after 86 children died in a government hospital in Banswara.
Sep 05, 2017, 00:55 AM IST
Haruo Nakajima, who played 'Godzilla' for 20 years, dies at 88
Haruo Nakajima, famous for playing the role of `Godzilla` for 20 years, has died at the age of 88.
Aug 09, 2017, 12:15 PM IST
