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A group of doctors who passed the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) exam last year, meant to fill 1,021 assistant surgeon positions, are dismayed by the board's recent notification to fill 2,553 vacant posts without considering last year's qualified candidates. Instead of holding a fresh exam, they urge for the inclusion of those who passed last year. The MRB's new notification, issued on March 15, calls for applications for the 2,553 vacancies on a temporary basis in the Tamil Nadu Medical Service. Application submission will be open from April 24 to May 15, with the exam date to be announced later. The previous recruitment process for 1,021 posts faced significant delays, starting from the October 2022 notification to the completion of recruitments in February 2024. During this period, certain candidates who served in government hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic sought legal action to gain incentive marks, which were eventually granted. Some of the qualified candidates approached the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, seeking an increase in notified vacancies due to the incentive marks. The court, in its ruling on February 14, directed the Health department to consider their representation and make appropriate decisions within four weeks. Despite this, the March 15 notification for a new exam has sparked discontent among some doctors. They have submitted a representation to the Health department, requesting an increase in vacancies and prioritizing filling them from the pool of previously qualified candidates. A qualified candidate expressed concern over the MRB examination held in 2018, highlighting that despite a SC candidate scoring 63 marks, they were unable to secure a posting due to the introduction of incentive marks for COVID-19 work, potentially overlooking merit. They emphasized the importance of promptly filling vacancies in essential health services, especially given the prolonged vacancy period, which contradicts the MRB's purpose according to Government Order 1. RTI data from November 2023 revealed 1,752 vacant assistant surgeon positions, indicating the need to fill more than the initially advertised 1,021 posts, especially since not all of those were filled. Another doctor echoed this sentiment, suggesting that qualified candidates from the existing MRB list could be appointed to the remaining positions, rather than issuing a fresh notification. They noted the State government's failure to conduct the MRB exam for nearly five years, leaving many candidates in limbo, and called for the withdrawal of the new notification. However, an official stated that a comprehensive examination of all factors would only be possible after the elections.
In a commendable demonstration of rapid thinking and medical proficiency, a senior consultant in cardiac anesthesia at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar played a pivotal role in saving the life of a fellow passenger on Air India Express flight I5 764 traveling from New Delhi to Pune.
New Delhi: Dr. Devi Shetty, a prominent cardiologist, stressed the importance of CPR training for the public, highlighting its role in medical emergencies. He emphasized the critical window known as the "golden hour," where swift emergency response can be life-saving.
Coimbatore: Late on Friday, Shyam Kumar, a 32-year-old doctor at a leading hospital in Coimbatore, was robbed of Rs 70,000 by two individuals at sickle point.
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.
ജയ്പൂർ (രാജസ്ഥാൻ): ജയ്പൂരിലെ കൺവാടിയ ഹോസ്പിറ്റലിൽ ഡ്യൂട്ടിക്കിടെ അനസ്തേഷ്യ കുത്തി വെച്ച് ലേഡി ഡോക്ടർ (27) ആത്മഹത്യ ചെയ്തു.
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