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SCCM Pod-276 Pediatric Delirium and Associated Risk Factors

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Chani Traube, MD.




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SCCM Pod-277 Respiratory Dysfunction Associated With Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Critically Ill Children

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Guillaume Emeriaud, MD, PhD.




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SCCM Pod-279 Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Consensus Recommendations From the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Neal J. Thomas, MD




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SCCM Pod-310 Evidence-Based Pediatric Outcome Predictors to Guide the Allocation of Critical Care Resources in a Mass Casualty Event

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Philip Toltzis, MD. Dr. Toltzis is Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.




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SCCM Pod-332 Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically-Ill Children with Acute Respiratory Failure

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Mary Jo C. Grant, APRN, PhD, about the article, Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically-Ill Children with Acute Respiratory Failure, published in the December 2016 issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.




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POKE ME: SEBI needs to loosen up and keep its eye on investor interest using economics

Many of the securities laws are spread over circulars, which are vague and ever-changing. It is not clear how ordinary companies can keep track with daily changes and excessive complexity of regulations.




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Poke Me: SEBI needs to loosen up and keep its eye on investor interest using economics (Reader's React)

Sebi must ensure that no one is hanged without a fair hearing, levy of penalty on Reliance speaks about the regulator’s firmness, a reader said.




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No unnecessary action against independent directors without strong evidence of wrong doing: MCA

Against the backdrop of instances of independent and non-executive directors coming under the scanner for alleged corporate misdoings, the ministry has sent out a circular to its Regional Directors, Registrars of Companies and official liquidators with respect to prosecution proceedings. Any such proceedings must be initiated after receiving due sanction from the ministry.




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How different sectors of the economy are bearing the brunt of the coronavirus outbreak

A report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development has forecast that the global economy may see an impact of $1-2 trillion in 2020. How far will the virus impact the Indian economy. Here's a brief overview.




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Several states extend working hours from 8 to 12 hours in factories

This is expected to boost manufacturing and supply of essential goods and services without violating the home ministry’s guidelines on working with reduced staff to maintain social distancing to curb the spread of Covid-19. Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat have already announced the change.




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Alexa, report to the e-commerce regulator

​​​The intention is to bring all B2B, B2C, consumer-facing, consumer-based content platforms, apps-based commerce and IoT device-based services under the policy, potentially engulfing products like the Amazon Echo, which is powered by artificial intelligence-driven virtual assistant Alexa, and MG Hector, the Internet-enabled vehicle from Morris Garages in the regulatory realm of e-commerce.




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Hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory now. Here's what you need to know

The way you buy gold changed from January 15 as hallmarking has now become mandatory. There are four components that you should look for on the hallmarked gold jewellery to ensure the purity of gold. Here is a look at each of them in detail.




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Moratorium on loan EMIs, credit card dues will have an interest cost

People have a lot of misconceptions about what has been promised. Keep these things in mind when you make financial decisions basis the announcements in the relief package.




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ICICI Bank moratorium on debit card EMIs: All questions answered

ICICI Bank, along with issuing details on availing the moratorium on loans and credit card dues, also issued a set of FAQs on moratorium for equated monthly instalments (EMIs) taken on debit cards.




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Kotak Mahindra Bank moratorium on credit card dues: What are the terms and conditions

If you have a credit card from Kotak Mahindra Bank, here are some of the details of its three-month moratorium facility.




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Coronavirus and cybercrimes: Opting for EMI moratorium? Fraudsters are waiting

Banks have been alerting their customers of cyber frauds that can happen while availing EMI moratorium.




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Investors can move these financial transactions online to deal with coronavirus impact

As the country is staying at home to fight against the coronavirus, investors are adapting themselves to the online way of working with their finances.




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PMSes thrilled rich investors in April with up to 26% returns

Almost all the 147 PMSes delivered positive returns to investors during the month.




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YES moratorium: Credit firms can retain ratings of borrowers who couldn’t pay in March

The non-state lender on its part is not reporting such customers to these institutions.




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Ashok Paranjpe joins LIC Mutual Fund Trustee as an independent director

Apart from Paranjpe, HN Motiwalla, Rammohan N Bhave and Thomas Panamthanath are other independent directors of the company while TC Suseel Kumar is a nominee director on the board of LIC Mutual Fund Trustee.




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COVID-19: Many Indian-American doctors in frontline make ultimate sacrifice

Indian-American Dr Madhvi Aya, who contracted the coronavirus in the line of duty in New York, the country's COVID-19 epicentre, could only exchange text messages with her husband and daughter from her hospital bed before she lost the battle to the deadly virus.




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Indians at greater risk from COVID-19 in UK's health sector: Report

"Indian men are 150 per cent more likely to work in health or social care roles than their white British counterparts," according to the report.




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COVID-19: Indian-American Senator appointed member of committee to address Washington's eco recovery

The committee will consist of four Democrat and three Republican senators. Democratic senators include David Frockt, Manka Dhingra, Christine Rolfes and Rebecca Saldana and Republicans include senators Randi Becker, Tim Sheldon, while one member is yet to be named.




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Analysis of 5 largest debt mutual funds across categories to see if investors should be worried

​​ET Wealth studies the quality of papers held by the five largest schemes of different debt fund categories to see if investors should be worried.




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5 ways investors are impacted by closure of mutual fund schemes

Investors will receive whatever amount the fund house is able to recover by liquidating the underlying investments in proportion of their holdings in the respective schemes.




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I am a new investor. Where should I invest right now to reap maximum benefits?

The current slump in the stock market presents an opportunity to accumulate more mutual fund units.




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Best risk-protection tools for investors in a bear market

Knowing and following the fundamentals takes much of the risk out of investing.




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THE K FACTOR

The Kohli and Kumble partnership has played a crucial role in team’s recent success. But to become India’s best captain-coach combo ever, they need to pass tougher tests.




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Post lockdown employers must mandatorily provide medical insurance to employees

Medical insurance should be typically taken for at least one year to cater to any health issue which could commence during the lockdown but extend beyond. However, insurers can also tailor health policies to suit the budgets of small enterprises.




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BHARTI AXA General Insurance to offer ‘pay as you drive’ motor insurance policy

Notably, Bharti AXA General Insurance’s proposal for a usage-based motor insurance product was shortlisted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India for its regulatory sandbox project.




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US senators ask Donald Trump to suspend H-1B for engineers; ease rules for doctors, nurses to fight coronavirus

They have also asked for the suspension of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme which lets foreign students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) work in the United States for up to three years after graduating. In 2019, over 223,000 people had their OPTs approved or extended.




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Victory Lap: Year Seven

Can I just start by saying, holy shit… year seven? I mean, what the hell have I been doing for the last seven years? (Besides...




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Tata Motors posts Rs 1,738 crore Q3 profit in dramatic turnaround

Tata Motors posts Rs 1,738 crore Q3 profit in dramatic turnaround





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RBI monetary policy: Factors to watch out for

RBI monetary policy: Factors to watch out for





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Union Budget 2019: Here's key demands, expectations of Foreign Investors

Union Budget 2019: Here's key demands, expectations of Foreign Investors





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Rotate your money in telecom, pharma & utilities sector: Krishna Kumar Karwa

Rotate your money in telecom, pharma & utilities sector: Krishna Kumar Karwa





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Global investors now more confident about India than China: Pacific Paradigm Advisors

Global investors now more confident about India than China: Pacific Paradigm Advisors





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COVID-19: Mangaluru doctors claim to develop ‘bubble helmet’ for better safety of health workers

COVID-19: Mangaluru doctors claim to develop ‘bubble helmet’ for better safety of health workers





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Mortality rate increases if COVID-19 patient delays in visiting hospital: AIIMS-Delhi Director

Mortality rate increases if COVID-19 patient delays in visiting hospital: AIIMS-Delhi Director





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RBI tightens monitoring of outward remittances

The LRS transactions are currently permitted by banks based on the declaration made by the remitter.




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China needs more nuclear warheads: Global Times editor

The Global Times is published by the People's Daily, the official newspaper of China's ruling Communist Party. The party has been known to float ideas and guide public sentiments via the Global Times, which tends to take a nationalistic stance on issues involving other countries.




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Road along Nepal border falls within Indian territory

In response to queries on inauguration of road on 8th May in Pithoragarh district Uttarakhand, MEA Spokesperson stated, “We have seen the Press Release dated 9th May 2020 issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal pertaining to the inauguration of a road in India.”




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Manufacturing factories ready to roll under tough norms

After nearly a month and a half in lockdown, the country's mega manufacturing engine is taking baby steps towards opening factories, but under strict hygiene and social distancing norms.




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Birlas to challenge Harsh Lodha's reinstatement as director in MP Birla Group firms

The decision of the Birlas comes in spite of a favourable verdict from a two-judge division bench of the Calcutta High Court which on Monday had asked the probate court to hear the appellant MP Birla Group companies afresh, which was one of their key petitions.




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Best risk-protection tools for investors in a bear market

Knowing and following the fundamentals takes much of the risk out of investing.




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Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor consider 2nd shift, even as vendors struggle to get back

Component makers are also working overtime to restart factories, but delays in getting approvals are causing hindrance in some states, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu that have the biggest automotive manufacturing hubs, industry insiders said. This, they said, could weigh on the plans of the automakers.




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NASA develops high-pressure ventilator to fight COVID-19

The device, called VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally), passed a critical test this week at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York, an epicentre of COVID-19 in the US, NASA said.




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Tata Motors gets nod from board constituted committee to raise Rs 1,000 crore via NCDs

These will be issued in three tranches of Rs 500 crore, Rs 300 crore and Rs 200 crores with redemptions due on September 30, 2022, November 28, 2022 and December 29, 2022 respectively, it added.




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Tata Motors scraps plan to raise Rs 1,000 crore through NCDs

On April 28, Tata Motors had said it would be issuing non-convertible debentures worth Rs 1,000 crore.




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Palm oil rises on lower Indonesian inventories; set to post weekly loss

Palm oil has ended lower for the past three sessions, and has lost 5% so far this week.