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A major controversy arose at the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) conference in Hyderabad after a well-known paediatrician, Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, criticized the promotion of a sugary drink called ORSL. The drink was advertised as a health drink at the event, which Dr. Santosh believes sends the wrong message about children's health. She expressed concern that the conference, meant to focus on child welfare, was endorsing a product high in sugar.
Dr. Shivaranjani Santosh highlighted that ORSL contains about five teaspoons of sugar in just 200 ml, far exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended sugar limit. She warned that giving such sugary drinks to children, especially those with diarrhoea, could worsen their health instead of helping them. ORSL is marketed as an oral rehydration solution (ORS), but its sugar content is much higher than what is safe for children.
In 2022, Dr. Shivaranjani Santosh took legal action by filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to ban the use of the term "ORS" for drinks that don't meet health standards. This legal case is still pending in the Telangana High Court. She has been consistently raising awareness about misleading advertisements that could harm children's health.
Dr.Shivaranjani Santosh criticized the IAP for allowing such promotions, calling it unethical. She argued that the organization, which should prioritize children's health, was instead supporting unhealthy products. She believes this sends a wrong and harmful message to the public.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about the marketing of sugary drinks as health products. Health experts have warned that consuming sugary beverages increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. There is growing concern about how such drinks are promoted, especially when they target children's health.
While some members of the IAP have responded by saying that parents are responsible for their children's choices, Dr. Shivaranjani insists that medical organizations should take a firm stand. She continues to push for stricter rules to prevent misleading promotions and protect children's health.
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.
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The government has introduced new guidelines for organ transplantation registration, eliminating the need for state domicile.
ന്യൂഡൽഹി: നാഷണൽ മെഡിക്കൽ കമ്മീഷന്റെ (എൻ.എം.സി) മാറ്റങ്ങൾ വരുത്തിയ പുതിയ ലോഗോ ഏറെ വിവാദങ്ങൾ സൃഷ്ട്ടിച്ചിരിക്കുകയാണ്.
ലക്നൗ (ഉത്തർ പ്രദേശ്): കിംഗ് ജോർജ്ജ് മെഡിക്കൽ യൂണിവേഴ്സിറ്റിയിലെ (കെ.ജി.എം.യു) ഡോക്ടർമാർ ഗുരുതരമായ പൊള്ളലേറ്റ രോഗികൾക്ക് ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ എളുപ്പമാക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ഒരു രീതി ആവിഷ്കരിച്ചു.
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