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Can A Non-COVID Patient Contract Black Fungus?

Published On: May 28, 2021 | Duration: 0 min, 17 sec

In a Facebook Live session with NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India, Dr. Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Healthcare said that a non-COVID patient can contract but...

What's The Role Of Zinc And Steam In Black Fungus Infection?

Published On: May 28, 2021 | Duration: 0 min, 55 sec

"Excess of anything is bad. It is generally recommended to not take iron and zinc supplements for a long time", said Dr. Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal...

COVID-19 Explained: Can Fungi On Onions Cause Black Fungus Infection?

Published On: May 28, 2021 | Duration: 0 min, 53 sec

According to Dr. Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Healthcare, fungi on onions and other food items don't affect people. Compromised immunity is the requirement for...

Know About The Self-Testing COVID-19 Kit Approved By ICMR

Published On: May 25, 2021 | Duration: 4 min, 09 sec

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved a home-based rapid antigen testing (RAT) kit for COVID-19, which will allow people to test themselves within...

COVID-19 In Children: How Big A Threat Is 'MIS-C' And What Are Its Symptoms?

Published On: May 21, 2021 | Duration: 5 min, 30 sec

Experts are warning about the possible vulnerability of children in the likelihood of a third wave of COVID-19 in India. Now a rare but serious condition...

Dos And Don'ts Of Using Steroids In COVID-19 Treatment

Published On: May 20, 2021 | Duration: 2 min, 25 sec

Black fungus cases are on a rise in India, AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria said that the misuse of steroids is the reason behind the rise...

Covishield Vaccine Doses Gap Increased: Science Or Shortage?

Published On: May 18, 2021 | Duration: 5 min, 09 sec

The gap between the first and second doses of the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine has been increased to 12-16 weeks - from the existing six-eight weeks -...

All You Need To Know About Oxygen Concentrators

Published On: May 17, 2021 | Duration: 1 min, 34 sec

An oxygen concentrator is something which basically makes oxygen on its own, unlike the medically sourced oxygen in hospitals via industrial units in the form of...

COVID-19 And Mucormycosis Or Black Fungus Infection: All You Need To Know

Published On: May 14, 2021 | Duration: 1 min, 16 sec

Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, being found in COVID-19 patients with compromised immunity is resulting in disfiguration and in some cases, it is proving to be fatal....