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CNBCTV 05 August 2023
According to information provided by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, there was a significant increase in legal actions taken against the sale of unsafe dietary supplements and protein powders in the market during the year 2022-23. More than 40,000 cases were filed, comprising 38,053 civil cases and 4,817 cases registered for non-conforming food samples, including dietary supplements and protein powders. This represented a notable surge from the 28,906 civil cases filed in the previous year, 2021-22.
The responsibility for monitoring food quality falls under the jurisdiction of State/Union Territory governments, who act in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. Food samples, such as protein powder and dietary supplements, are sent to laboratories recognized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for analysis. If these samples are found to be non-conforming to the food safety standards set by FSSAI, penal provisions are applied.
In an effort to address the issue further, in March 2023, the FSSAI issued a directive to the Commissioner of Food Safety in all Union Territories and states, along with Central Licensing Authorities and Regional Directors, to conduct a special enforcement drive for Nutraceutical/Health Supplements products sold in the market that did not comply with the rules and regulations.
During this enforcement drive, out of 1,229 samples tested, 202 were found to be non-compliant with the respective food product standards set by FSSAI.
(Source:https://www.cnbctv18.com/healthcare/over-40000-cases-filed-against-sale-of-unsafe-protein-powders-dietary-supplements-health-minister-17437521.htm )
ന്യൂ ഡൽഹി: കോവിഡ്-19 ബാധിച്ച് മരണമടഞ്ഞ ഡോക്ടർമാരുടെ 29 ശതമാനം കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്ക് മാത്രമാണ് ഇതുവരെ സർക്കാർ ധനസഹായം നൽകിയതെന്ന് വിവരാവകാശ രേഖ.
In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
ചെന്നൈ: തമിഴ് നാട്ടിൽ വ്യാജ ഡോക്ടർമാരുടെ എണ്ണം ദിവസം തോറും വർദ്ധിച്ചു കൊണ്ടിരിക്കുകയാണ്. ഈ അടുത്താണ് വ്യാജ അലോപ്പതി ക്ലിനിക്കുകൾക്കെതിരെ പരാതി നൽകിയ യുവ ഡോക്ടർക്ക് നേരെ ആക്രമണം ഉണ്ടായത്.
കട്ടക്ക് (ഒഡീഷ): പ്രശസ്ത കാർഡിയോളജിസ്റ്റും (ഹൃദ്രോഗ വിദഗ്ധൻ) ചിത്രകാരനുമായ പ്രൊഫ. ജദുനാഥ് പ്രസാദ് ദാസ് (92) ഞായറാഴ്ച വൈകുന്നേരം ഭുവനേശ്വറിലെ ഒരു സ്വകാര്യ ആശുപത്രിയിൽ വെച്ച് അന്തരിച്ചു.
തിരുപ്പതി (ആന്ധ്ര പ്രദേശ്): അസോസിയേഷൻ ഓഫ് സർജൻസ് ഓഫ് ഇന്ത്യ നൽകുന്ന യംഗ് സർജൻ ഓഫ് ഇന്ത്യ പുരസ്കാരം ശ്രീനിവാസ ബാലാജി ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഓഫ് ഓങ്കോളജിയിലെ ഓങ്കോളജി സ്പെഷ്യലിസ്റ്റും ഒ.എസ്.ഡിയുമായ ഡോ.എം ജയചന്ദ്ര റെഡ്ഡി കരസ്ഥമാക്കി.
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