News for 'pneumonia complications'

4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024: Journal

4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024: Journal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A new series of research papers in The British Medical Journal reveals that global progress in reducing preventable deaths among newborn babies and children has slowed substantially since 2015, with an estimated 4.9 million children dying before age five in 2024, including 2.3 million neonatal deaths.

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'As bacteria become increasingly resistant, preserving the effectiveness of existing antibiotics is everyone's responsibility.'

Nurse cuts infant's thumb while removing cannula at MP hospital

Nurse cuts infant's thumb while removing cannula at MP hospital

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The nurse mistakenly cut off the infant's thumb with a pair of scissors while removing the IV cannula, he said.

Wockhardt exits US generics biz, to focus on innovation

Wockhardt exits US generics biz, to focus on innovation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Mumbai-based pharma major Wockhardt, which is gearing up to launch its promising antibiotic candidate Zaynich soon, on Friday announced a shift in its United States (US) operations. The Indian pharma giant revealed that it has decided to exit the generics pharmaceutical segment in the country.

Former J-K governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79

Former J-K governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Malik had served as the 18th governor of Goa between November 3, 2019, and August 18, 2020.

Explainer: What is HMPV and how does it spread?

Explainer: What is HMPV and how does it spread?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes illnesses ranging from mild respiratory discomfort to severe complications. It spreads through respiratory droplets, similar to other respiratory viruses such as RSV and influenza. This article provides an overview of HMPV including its symptoms, transmission, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and how it differs from COVID-19.

COVID-19 Returns, But No Cause For Alarm

COVID-19 Returns, But No Cause For Alarm

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'We have to be wary because if an uncontrolled transmission happens, random mutations may lead to something which could be virulent and then that could land us in a problem.'

Milkha Singh's wife dies due to COVID complications

Milkha Singh's wife dies due to COVID complications

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

She was 85 and is survived by her husband, one son and three daughters.

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Poet, writer and former IPS officer Keki N Daruwalla, whose magic with words gained him national and international repute, has died at a Delhi hospital after prolonged illness and a spell of pneumonia. He was 87.

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia. This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Killed Ustad Zakir Hussain

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Killed Ustad Zakir Hussain

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'It's almost like the tissue of the lung has a cancer spreading to it, which is causing scarring and rapidly progresses.'

Mahatma's great grandson dies of COVID-19

Mahatma's great grandson dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'My beloved brother has passed on after a month of illness with pneumonia, a superbug contracted in hospital and then COVID-19 also contracted while he was being treated. He suffered a major cardiac arrest this evening.'

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The writer/filmmaker was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening around 7 pm where he breathed his last.

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The writer/filmmaker was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening around 7 pm where he breathed his last.

Tendulkar extends financial aid to ailing bat repairer

Tendulkar extends financial aid to ailing bat repairer

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'A major chunk of the finances has been donated by the legendary batsman.'

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

Former Delhi HC chief justice Rajinder Sachar passes away

Former Delhi HC chief justice Rajinder Sachar passes away

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

He brought to the fore the socio-economic and educational conditions of the Muslim community.

Cong MP Rajeev Satav dies after recovering from Covid

Cong MP Rajeev Satav dies after recovering from Covid

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Satav died on Sunday, days after recovering from the coronavirus infection, hospital sources said.

Covid can affect almost all organs, say AIIMS experts

Covid can affect almost all organs, say AIIMS experts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

They stressed that classification of cases into mild, moderate and severe categories based just on respiratory symptoms should be relooked to include other organ involvement.

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The second wave was more virulent, more aggressive, more transmissible.'

Naked Gun's Leslie Nielsen dies

Naked Gun's Leslie Nielsen dies

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Canadian-American actor Leslie Nielsen, who famously switched from dramatic roles to comedy towards the tail-end of a long and successful career, died Sunday of complications related to pneumonia.

Tami Nadu minister Doraikannu succumbs to COVID-19

Tami Nadu minister Doraikannu succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The 72 year-old minister breathed his last late on Saturday night, Kauvery Hospital Executive Director Dr Aravdindan Selvaraj said in a medical bulletin.

Bangladesh mourns Jyoti Basu's death

Bangladesh mourns Jyoti Basu's death

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Leaders across the political spectrum in Bangladesh mourned the death of veteran communist leader Jyoti Basu, who passed away on Sunday after losing his fortnight-long battle to pneumonia that led to complications and multi-organ failure. Basu, 95, who strode the political arena for over six decades and was a leading figure in uniting opposition parties against the Congress in the 1980s and 90s, is survived by son Chandan, his daughter-in-law and three grandchildren.

Author Sidney Sheldon dead

Author Sidney Sheldon dead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

He is survived by his wife Alexandra and his daughter, author Mary Sheldon.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw seriously ill

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw seriously ill

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Ninety four-year-old Manekshaw, who had led India to victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, has developed 'acute broncho pneumonia' with associated complications and his condition has been serious for the past four days, the sources told PTI.

Kerala reports first Covid death of 69-yr-old man

Kerala reports first Covid death of 69-yr-old man

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

He was admitted with symptoms of pneumonia but later tested positive for coronavirus, a hospital statement said. He was also suffering from heart disease and high blood pressure and had undergone a bypass surgery earlier, the statement said.

Do adults need vaccination?

Do adults need vaccination?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Adults are as likely as children to fall prey to diseases that immunisation can potentially prevent.

296 children died at Gorakhpur hospital in August

296 children died at Gorakhpur hospital in August

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

There have been 1,256 deaths since January this year at the hospital, the principal said.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The former World heavyweight boxing champion passed away on Friday at a Phoenix-area hospital, where he spent the past few days being treated for respiratory complications, a family spokesman confirmed.

Cong's Vasanthakumar first MP to die of COVID-19

Cong's Vasanthakumar first MP to die of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The 70-year old first time MP, who was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals on August 10 after he tested positive for coronavirus, succumbed to the illness, a party spokesperson said.

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh died on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19, during which he lost his former national volleyball captain wife Nirmal Kaur to the same ailment.

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The only idea -- the only idea -- of the shutdown was to buy time.'

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Gertrude Weaver from Arkansas became next in line to officially earn the title of oldest person when 117-year-old Misao Okawa of Japan died on Wednesday

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The health ministry said that 86 per cent of the total active cases were recorded in 10 states of the country.

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'It is safe to consume cooked non-vegetarian food.'

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'The genetic thing is not in your control. The virulence is not known.' 'The only thing is if you can avoid it.' 'Once you get COVID-19, none of it is in your control.'

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The research suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

First Look: Sid, Katrina in Baar Baar Dekho song

First Look: Sid, Katrina in Baar Baar Dekho song

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.