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Jun, 2020
Several doctors and health workers of Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital - which was declared a containment zone after its staff tested positive for coronavirus- have donated their plasma to treat COVID-19 patients and create awareness among survivors. Dr Parag Rindani,…
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Jun, 2020
Convalescent plasma therapy involves transfusion of plasma from the blood of recovered patients into those who are moderately or critically-ill. The plasma of the recovered patient contains antibodies that fight the infection. Wockhardt Hospital, which was declared a containment zone in April after 82 members of its medical staff contracted Covid-19, has received approval from the Central government to conduct a controlled trial of convalescent plasma therapy. In April, Wockhardt…
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Jun, 2020
A 27-year-old pregnant woman from Mira Road, who tested positive for Covid-19, delivered a healthy baby girl at Wockhardt Hospital. The newborn tested negative for the coronavirus and has been kept separate from her mother, who is in the…
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May, 2020
With coronavirus cases on the rise it has become a huge a matter of concern in India. And it's the healthcare and frontline workers who are leading the battle against it. To encourage and applaud the nurses who are serving round-the-clock to the patients, Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road recently planned various competitions for them through online mode. It was themed with International Nurses Day, where the theme was 'Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World…
READ MOREMumbai: Doctors at the Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road, are facing emergency situations, one of the commonest being a foreign body in children. Dr Neepa Vellimuttam, Consultant ENT surgeon, carried out endoscopic management of the one-rupee coin stuck in the 1-year-old…
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May, 2020
In these challenging times when hospitals are focused in treating covid cases, other specialties are geared up in saving lives of patients with other medical illnesses at all costs. Against all odds ,with safety precautions and amidst a pandemic the medical fraternity using their clinical acumen and efficient team work are treating all types of medical and surgical cases. We would like to share some successful cases to highlight our…
READ MOREWorking from home—while laying in you bed in PJS—can seem fun, but it turns out that a makeshift workspace at your home can do you more harm than you can think. Lack of an ergonomic setup can affect your…
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May, 2020
It can be difficult to keep your mental health in check while in quarantine, here are some tips to protect your mental health amid the Coronavirus Lockdown. The number of patients with coronavirus is rising at a rapid rate and people may face a lot of challenges during the lockdown days and this, in turn, can snatch away their peace. People may get anxious, scared, panic, paranoid, depressed and even…
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May, 2020
It ain’t an ordinary headache. It’s the kind that refuses to leave and sure makes a weekly visit. We are talking about the unwelcome guest--migraine, the worst of all kinds. No amount of balm, vapor or painkillers is ever…
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May, 2020
By Dr Kedar Toraskar, head Intensivist, Wockhardt Hospital, South Bombay To keep coronavirus COVID-19 at bay, you will have to follow some essential tips. Here is what you should do and avoid. Read on to know more about this, and stay healthy. Coronaviruses (CoV) belong to a large family of viruses that may lead to respiratory illnesses, ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East…
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