Monsoon Mayhem: Bengaluru Sees Spike in Viral Infections Among Children and Elderly

Monsoon Mayhem: Bengaluru Sees Spike in Viral Infections Among Children and Elderly

Bengaluru, India – As the monsoon season entrenches itself in Bengaluru, health officials are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in viral infections, particularly affecting the city\’s most vulnerable populations: children and the elderly. The cool, humid climate and stagnant water have created a perfect breeding ground for a host of pathogens, leading to…

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\”Rising Prevalence of Impaired Kidney Function Among Children and Adolescents in Telangana\”

A recent study reveals a troubling 20% prevalence of Impaired Kidney Function (IKF) among children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years in Telangana, making the state a national hotspot for pediatric kidney ailments. Published in BMC Pediatrics (July 2024), the study underscores the gravity of the public health crisis, with nephrologists warning that the…

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\”Antibiotic Resistance Fuels Surge in Common Infections\”

Antibiotic resistance is escalating across India, including Hyderabad, according to the 2023 ICMR Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance Network report. The data highlights growing resistance among common pathogens like E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, which cause infections such as UTIs, pneumonia, and diarrhea. Resistance to widely used antibiotics like piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, and fluoroquinolones has increased significantly….

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\”Fact-Finding Committee Members of BRS Arrested at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad\”

On Monday, Hyderabad police detained members of the BRS fact-finding committee, including former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. T Rajaiah, MLA Dr. K Sanjay, and former MLA Dr. Metuku Anand, as they attempted to investigate maternal and infant mortality rates at Gandhi Hospital. The committee aimed to assess the overall state of government healthcare in Telangana….

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