<p>"He is on a ventilator and requires periodic dialysis. He is critical, but there has been no further deterioration in his health in the past 12 hours," Atul Joshi, his consulting physician since over a decade, told IANS.<br /><br />Pandit Joshi, who would be 88 on Feb 4, was rushed to the Sahyadri Hospital Dec 31 following old-age related ailments and general weakness, his physician Joshi said.<br /><br />Panditji continues to remain in the intensive care unit of the hospital and is being treated for ailments related to the upper respiratory tract, kidney and intestines, he said.<br /><br />His daughter Shubhada Mulgund told media persons that her father's health was a matter of concern as he was not responding to medical treatment.<br /><br />Pandit Joshi was conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, in 2008.</p>
<p>"He is on a ventilator and requires periodic dialysis. He is critical, but there has been no further deterioration in his health in the past 12 hours," Atul Joshi, his consulting physician since over a decade, told IANS.<br /><br />Pandit Joshi, who would be 88 on Feb 4, was rushed to the Sahyadri Hospital Dec 31 following old-age related ailments and general weakness, his physician Joshi said.<br /><br />Panditji continues to remain in the intensive care unit of the hospital and is being treated for ailments related to the upper respiratory tract, kidney and intestines, he said.<br /><br />His daughter Shubhada Mulgund told media persons that her father's health was a matter of concern as he was not responding to medical treatment.<br /><br />Pandit Joshi was conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, in 2008.</p>