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New Delhi: A tragic turn of events unfolded for the family of 38-year-old Ashita Chandak when she suffered a brain stroke on Feb 7, during the eighth month of pregnancy. She was admitted to the hospital with severe brain damage and was kept on ventilator support to facilitate a pre-mature caesarean delivery of a baby […]
Guntur: The first death due to Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) reported at Govt General Hospital (GGH), Guntur on Sunday. 60-year-old Kamalamma of Alasandalapalli village of Prakasam district died at GGH while undergoing treatment for the past few days. She had been on a ventilator since being admitted in the GGH four last week. Another four […]
Panaji: A study by GMC’s department of community social medicine noted that more govt doctors (68.2per cent) faced violence on duty than those in private practice. The most common forms of aggression were abuse and threats. The study found an overall 38.5per cent prevalence of workplace violence against healthcare professionals of Goa, with a maximum, […]
Nagpur: In a significant step towards improving healthcare access in rural areas, Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College and Hospital (Mayo) adopted 1,800 families from Hingna taluka under the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines. The hospital’s junior and senior resident doctors are actively monitoring these families’ health and ensuring follow-up treatments whenever necessary. The initiative, led […]
Raipur: The Anatomy Department of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur organised a heartfelt Body Donation Honour Programme to acknowledge and honour the families of individuals who voluntarily donated their bodies to the institution for medical education and research on Feb 8, 2025. The event also included an oath-taking ceremony for the first-year […]
Chandigarh: Diabetes not only affects physical health but also takes a significant toll on emotional and psychological well-being. A new study by researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda; Christian Medical College, Vellore (Tamil Nadu); and Bharti Hospital, Karnal (Haryana); sheds light on the high prevalence of diabetes distress among people with diabetes […]
Gurgaon: Over 700 new medical officers are set to join Haryana govt hospitals in March. Sources said approximately 200 of these doctors are specialists. The medical officials will be appointed at hospitals to facilitate smooth OPDs and emergency services across the state. Officials have confirmed that the 777 new medical officers will receive their appointments […]
Ludhiana: With the Punjab govt struggling to tackle the drug menace, the number of patients admitted in the lone govt-run rehabilitation centre of the district in Jagraon last year has increased. However, the centre lacks proper staff. According to data, there were 196 patients in the centre in 2024. Most of them were from Ludhiana […]
Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal conducted a workshop on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in trauma and emergency care, equipping healthcare professionals with skills for quicker and more precise diagnoses. The ‘PACTEM 2025′ workshop focused on using POCUS to enhance emergency treatment, according to a press release on Sunday. Unlike comprehensive ultrasounds, POCUS provides immediate answers to specific clinical […]
Lucknow: The state-of-the-art under-construction bone marrow transplant (BMT) unit at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is expected to be completed by the end of March, said Prof Shailendra Kumar, head of haematology department, on Saturday. The facility, funded through Rs 2.75 crore in corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions from Aditya Birla Capital Foundation and CanKids, […]