Page 4 - Latest Updates on AIIMS
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal discharged from AIIMS Delhi
The union minister had tested positive for Covid-19 on April 21.
 "Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal discharged from AIIMS Delhi")
Minor fire breaks out at AIIMS Delhi storeroom, no casualty reported
A minor fire broke out in the storeroom of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in the national capital on Monday morning
 "Minor fire breaks out at AIIMS Delhi storeroom, no casualty reported")
Antibody cocktail therapy to treat Covid begins at AIIMS-Rishikesh
Antibody cocktail is a combination of two drugs and its vial costs nearly Rs 60,000 in the market.
 "Antibody cocktail therapy to treat Covid begins at AIIMS-Rishikesh")
Third wave of covid will depend on two factors, virus mutation, human error
Amid the fear of a possible third wave of Covid pandemic as the country eases restrictions, Neeraj Nischal, of AIIMS said that human behaviour is one of the factors which will determine Covid waves.
 "Third wave of covid will depend on two factors, virus mutation, human error")
Third wave of Covid inevitable, could hit India within 8 weeks: AIIMS chief
A new wave can usually take up to three months but it can also take much lesser time, depending on various factors, Randeep Guleria told a news channel
 "Third wave of Covid inevitable, could hit India within 8 weeks: AIIMS chief")
Third wave of Covid-19 won't pose greater risk to children: Study
AIIMS survey finds over 50% children had asymptomatic Covid infection
 "Third wave of Covid-19 won't pose greater risk to children: Study")
AIIMS-Delhi to resume routine inpatient admissions, elective surgeries
Delhi was hit badly by a brutal second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic
Fire breaks out at 9th floor of Delhi AIIMS; no casualty reported
A fire broke out at the ninth floor of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in the national capital late on Wednesday night
Research being done over need of booster dose against Covid: AIIMS doctor
Research is taking place in India, US and several other countries to see if booster dose will be needed for maintaining longer efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines
 "Research being done over need of booster dose against Covid: AIIMS doctor")
Masks not needed for children below 5 years, says health ministry
Guidelines based on their ability to handle masks safety; it does not mean they are not at risk of Covid infection
 "Masks not needed for children below 5 years, says health ministry")
I don't think kids will have serious Covid infection in future: AIIMS chief
"Even in the 2nd wave kids who were infected had mild illness or co-morbidities. I don't think we will have a serious infection in children in the future," Guleria was quoted as saying by ANI.
 "I don't think kids will have serious Covid infection in future: AIIMS chief")
AIIMS Delhi starts screening of children aged 2-18 for Covaxin trials
The screening of children for trial of Covaxin among those aged between 2 and 18 started at the AIIMS here on Monday
 "AIIMS Delhi starts screening of children aged 2-18 for Covaxin trials")
DMRC should not start immediately, says chairman of AIIMS Covid Taskforce
He also stressed on maintaining a safe number of ICU beds and harmonising different units of the health system to tackle the third wave of coronavirus.
 "DMRC should not start immediately, says chairman of AIIMS Covid Taskforce")
CM Stalin flags 'delay' in setting up AIIMS in TN, asks PM to intervene
"I request your personal intervention in this regard," Stalin said in the letter to Modi.
 "CM Stalin flags 'delay' in setting up AIIMS in TN, asks PM to intervene")
Education Minister Nishank admitted to AIIMS with post-Covid complications
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" was admitted to the AIIMS on Tuesday morning due to post-Covid complications
 "Education Minister Nishank admitted to AIIMS with post-Covid complications")
AIIMS RDA urge Vardhan to implement gargle lavage method in Covid detection
The Resident Doctors Association of the AIIMS wrote to Harsh Vardhan urging him to implement the gargle lavage method in detection of Covid-19
 "AIIMS RDA urge Vardhan to implement gargle lavage method in Covid detection")
Decoded: Why are black, white and yellow fungal infections on the rise now?
What are these infections, why are their cases rising and how does one protect against them?
 "Decoded: Why are black, white and yellow fungal infections on the rise now?")
No evidence to say third Covid wave will impact kids more: Randeep Guleria
While the pandemic had not impacted the younger age group, Guleria said there had been a lot of collateral damage
 "No evidence to say third Covid wave will impact kids more: Randeep Guleria")
Colour coding of fungal infections could be misleading: AIIMS chief
AIIMS director Randeep Guleria on Monday said it is better to identify mucormycosis by its name
100 beds reserved for mucormycosis patients at AIIMS in Rishikesh
Amid rising cases of mucormycosis or black fungus in Uttarakhand, the AIIMS here reserved 100 beds, including 10 ICU beds, on Monday for patients suffering from the deadly disease.
 "100 beds reserved for mucormycosis patients at AIIMS in Rishikesh")
