News for '-intensive-care-units'

Sasikala visits husband Natarajan at hospital

Sasikala visits husband Natarajan at hospital

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

The AIADMK leader's car briefly halted in front of a Ganesha temple in Kotturpuram and she prayed from inside the vehicle as used to be done by Jaya.

Stan Swamy's health critical, won't seek urgent hearing: Lawyer

Stan Swamy's health critical, won't seek urgent hearing: Lawyer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Till late Sunday night, the 84-year-old Jesuit priest was on ventilator support, the senior counsel told PTI. Swamy has been undergoing treatment at the Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai, following a court order on May 28.

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Doctors have suggested immediate hospitalisation of yoga guru Ramdev whose indefinite fast against corruption and black money entered seventh day today as his health parameters continued to remain "worrisome".

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The singer was admitted to Lilavati hospital last week due to brain hemorrhage.

Rajnikanth is stable, says wife, hospital

Rajnikanth is stable, says wife, hospital

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The actor was shifted to ICU for recurrent respiratory infection and gastro-intestinal problems last night.

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the space organisation said in a statement on Friday.

Sukhram shifted to hospital again

Sukhram shifted to hospital again

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Former Union minister Sukhram has been again moved to the Intensive Care Unit of a city hospital as doctors said his condition deteriorated soon after he moved to Tihar jail on Saturday to serve a three-year sentence in the 1993 telecom scam case. The Supreme Court is likely to hear his bail plea on Monday.

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

As of now there are two names in the succession race. There is Ratnakar Raju, who is Baba's nephew, and Chakravarthi, a retired IAS officer. Both are members of the Sathya Sai Central trust.

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Family members of the dead also staged a demonstration at the hospital and alleged there was a shorten of oxygen and raised slogans.

Record 28,472 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hours

Record 28,472 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 recovery rate rose to 63.13 per cent on Wednesday with a record 28,472 patients recuperating from the disease in 24 hours, while the case fatality rate further dropped to 2.41 per cent, the Union health ministry said.

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

'There was no need for police to open fire'

'There was no need for police to open fire'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Bullets don't seem to have dented the intent of residents of Maval taluka, protesting against land acquisition. In fact, the killing of four of their fellow agitationists in the police action has only made their resolve stronger. N Ganesh reports

6.39% of active COVID-19 cases needed hospital support: Govt

6.39% of active COVID-19 cases needed hospital support: Govt

Rediff.com20 May 2020

During a briefing on the COVID-19 situation, joint secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal also said about 2.94 per cent of the active COVID-19 cases needed oxygen support, 3 per cent needed intensive care units (ICU) and 0.45 per cent required ventilator support.

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The 86-year-old thespian was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Indraprasth Apollo Hospital late Thursday night, hospital sources said.

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There are 8,82,542 active cases of the infection in the country which comprises 20.99 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

A 13-year-old boy was shot at allegedly by army personnel when he trespassed into their area at the Island Grounds locality on Sunday, triggering protests from locals. Police said Dilshan has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a government hospital.

Wuhan to test all 11 million residents for COVID-19

Wuhan to test all 11 million residents for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The city has prepared a 10-day plan to test all its residents after six new coronavirus cases were reported in a residential community.

Rajini in ICU in Singapore, condition stable

Rajini in ICU in Singapore, condition stable

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to the intensive care unit at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital, where his condition is said to be stable but before leaving Chennai he left behind a voice message promising his fans that he will be back soon.

COVID-19 lockdown to be reimposed in Melbourne for 6 weeks

COVID-19 lockdown to be reimposed in Melbourne for 6 weeks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Residents have been advised against leaving their homes apart for four activities -- purchasing essential items, medical care or caregiving, exercise and study/work.

US mourns 'a true giant' Holbrooke's demise

US mourns 'a true giant' Holbrooke's demise

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Mourning the death of Richard Holbrooke, the United States special envoy to Af-Pak region, President Barack Obama on Tuesday described him as one of the true giants of American foreign policy who has made the country stronger, safer and more respected.

Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke remains critical

Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke remains critical

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Richard Holbrooke, the special United States envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, remained in critical condition on Monday following a surgery to repair a torn aorta at the George Washington Hospital in Washington. Holbrooke, 69, was admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital on Friday after he fell ill at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department. Obama's point man for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Holbrooke underwent a surgery on Saturday.

Rajnikanth in hospital with allergic bronchitis

Rajnikanth in hospital with allergic bronchitis

Rediff.com5 May 2011

The superstar is being treated for allergic bronchitis and high fever.

Obama's Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke critical

Obama's Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke critical

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Holbrooke was admitted to the intensive care unit of the nearby George Washington University and was being treated for blood clot, the ABC news reported.

Instead of leg, Bihar doctor wrongly operates gallbladder

Instead of leg, Bihar doctor wrongly operates gallbladder

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Commenting of the wrong surgery that the patient underwent, Bihar Health Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey said that it was not a big thing. M I Khan reports.

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Members of fan clubs of various leading actors, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vijay, also held prayers, wishing that the singer whose golden voice mesmerised generations for over five decades recover soon.

Sonia shifted out of ICU, to return in 2-3 weeks

Sonia shifted out of ICU, to return in 2-3 weeks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

"Sonia Gandhi remained in the ICU for 24 hours and has thereafter been moved out. Her family has expressed gratitude on her behalf for all the messages and good wishes that have been sent to her," Congress media department head Janardhan Dwivedi said in a statement on Saturday.

Maratha quota stir: Man injured in protests dies

Maratha quota stir: Man injured in protests dies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Around 20 policemen, including eight officers, were injured in stone-pelting by protesters at Kopar Khairane and Kalamboli in Navi Mumbai.

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Controversial self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, arrested on rape and other charges, was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore on Monday night after he complained of 'severe chest pain,' hospital sources said.

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the tragic loss of lives in the fire.

Feroz Khan's condition is said to be stable

Feroz Khan's condition is said to be stable

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Nothing is known about the type of ailment for which the actor/director has been admitted.

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

On the run for nearly a month, Goa's former Tourism Minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco on Saturday surrendered before the Sessions Court in Margao in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado.

Health min recommends anti-malarial drug for COVID-19

Health min recommends anti-malarial drug for COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The ministry has removed its earlier recommendation of the use of anti-HIV drug combinations Lopinavir and Ritonavir on a case-to-case basis depending upon the severity of the condition of a patient suffering from coronavirus infection.

Vajpayee's condition improving: AIIMS

Vajpayee's condition improving: AIIMS

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The BJP stalwart continues to be in the intensive care unit of the Cardio-thoracic Centre at the hospital.

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dead

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dead

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat died on Saturday, two days after he was admitted to a hospital in Jaipur after he complained of uneasiness and breathing problems. Shekhawat, 87, breathed his last at 11.10 am at the Swai Man Singh Hospital. Shekhawat's condition deteriorated today morning and he was put on ventilator, said Ashok Pangaria, another doctor at the hospital. The former vice president was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on the night of May 13.

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Balbir Sr's three Olympic gold medals came in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) as vice-captain, and Melbourne (1956) as captain.

Recovery rate 63.33%; 0.35% Covid patients on ventilator: Govt

Recovery rate 63.33%; 0.35% Covid patients on ventilator: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

It said the actual caseload of COVID-19 cases in the country as on date is 3,42,756, while more than 6.35 lakhs patients have recuperated from the disease.

Former Indian Ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra passes away

Former Indian Ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra passes away

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Chandra died at a private hospital in Goa on Sunday night due to multiple organ failure.

COVID-19: Kids face greater risk than previously thought, says study

COVID-19: Kids face greater risk than previously thought, says study

Rediff.com12 May 2020

According to the study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, children are more likely to get very sick if they have other chronic conditions like obesity. "It is also important to note that children without chronic illness are also at risk. Parents need to continue to take the virus seriously," said coauthor of the study.

What ails 96-year-old Basu?

What ails 96-year-old Basu?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

The former West Bengal chief minister was admitted to Salt Lake's AMRI Hospital on New Year's Day with pneumonia and was shifted to the intensive care unit five days later as he developed sepsis.

Cartoonist R K Laxman in hospital after 3 strokes

Cartoonist R K Laxman in hospital after 3 strokes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman has suffered three mild strokes and admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Mumbai on Monday where doctors described his condition as critical but stable.