Lungs

May 07, 2021

Not just a lung disease, COVID-19 can also cause dangerous blood clots

Global studies have shown that the prevalence of blood clot formation known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in hospitalised COVID-19 patients is 14-28 per cent.

April 23, 2021
Prone position can improve oxygen levels in COVID-19 patients: Health ministry

The ministry, in a document, said proning is the process of turning a patient with precise, safe motions, from their back onto their abdomen so that the individual is lying face down.
March 23, 2021
New, faster way to detect TB developed by IISc researchers

The new research was published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal published by Oxford University Press, London in its latest edition.
March 14, 2021
Study reveals correlation between severity of COVID-19 in lungs and brain

The study shows by looking at lung CT scans of COVID-19 patients, physicians may be able to predict just how badly they'll experience other neurological problems.
February 24, 2021
Metal pin removed from girl's chest after two years, thanks to COVID fear

The foreign body was detected when the girl started getting a dry cough while sleeping in certain positions, raising fears of COVID-19 among her family.
February 14, 2021
Ultrasound of lungs may help predict COVID patient outcomes: Study

The study, published in the journal Annals of Intensive Care, showed that the higher the lung ultrasound score, the greater the risk of admission to an intensive care unit.
January 29, 2021
Why one should be more careful while breathing in winter air

It is important to include nasal sanitisation in your daily hygiene routine - not only when you come home but even if you haven't stepped out at all.

Lungs

Not just a lung disease, COVID-19 can also cause dangerous blood clots

Prone position can improve oxygen levels in COVID-19 patients: Health ministry

New, faster way to detect TB developed by IISc researchers

Study reveals correlation between severity of COVID-19 in lungs and brain

Metal pin removed from girl's chest after two years, thanks to COVID fear

Ultrasound of lungs may help predict COVID patient outcomes: Study

Why one should be more careful while breathing in winter air

'Holding breath for long may increase Covid infection risk'

Avoid smoking in pregnancy, save children from COPD

Why COVID-19 leading to cardiac issues in youngsters post recovery