IMA Calls for Nationwide Strike Over Alleged Rape and Murder of Woman Doctor in Kolkata

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency medical services, starting at 6 a.m. on August 17, 2024.

Posted on:  2024-08-16 16:12:05

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Junior Doctors' Strike Impacts Medical Services in Telangana

On Monday and tuesday, 24th and 25th june approximately 1,000 junior doctors from Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital, along with around 6,000 junior doctors statewide, commenced a strike, impacting medical services across Telangana.

Posted on:  2024-06-25 14:52:22

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Mumbai Doctors Conduct Total Knee Replacement on Elderly US Man Weighing 193 kg

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.

Posted on:  2024-04-30 18:05:13

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Gandhi Medical College Bhopal Implements 8 to 12-Hour Duty Hours for Local Doctors Amid Claims of Toxic Work Environment

In response to mounting pressure from medical students regarding allegations of a toxic work culture at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, significant changes have been made.

Posted on:  2024-04-30 17:58:21

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Doctor from Tamil Nadu Offers Tips for Pregnant Women and Newborn Babies Amid Rising Temperatures

Salem: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings predicting the onset of heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in various regions, including Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, North Odisha, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, and Kerala, spanning from April 27 to 28.

Posted on:  2024-04-30 17:52:29

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Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals Celebrates 30,000 Pediatric Heart Surgeries Under the 'Gift of Life' Program, Offered Free of Charge

Mumbai: Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals in Mumbai, Maharashtra; Raipur, Chhattisgarh; and Palwal, Haryana have commemorated the milestone of completing 30,000 free pediatric heart surgeries and interventions through their "Gift of Life" program.

Posted on:  2024-04-30 17:46:12

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NEET SS 2024 Possibly Cancelled: NMC Cites Admission Delay in 2021

NBEMS has unveiled provisional dates for its upcoming examinations such as NEET PG 2024, FMGE June 2024, GPAT, PDCET, DEE, FNB exit, DNB, and DiNB practical and theory exams in its timetable. Notably, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) did not specify any dates for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for super specialty admissions, NEET SS 2024.

Posted on:  2024-04-30 17:41:48

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The NEET PG Exam Date Debate

The decision to change the NEET PG exam date from July 7 to June 23, 2024, has elicited frustration among aspirants, who now face uncertainty about their preparedness for the earlier date.

Posted on:  2024-04-29 17:51:36

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Woman Survives Cardiac Arrest at Polling Station Thanks to Doctor's Quick Intervention

Bengaluru: A woman in her fifties experienced a cardiac arrest while at a polling booth located in the city's Jumbo Savari Dinne, JP Nagar, 8th Phase, on Friday.

Posted on:  2024-04-29 17:46:27

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