Kolkata rape-murder: Supreme Court to continue hearing suo motu case today | What we know so far
Hearing to resume as junior doctors vowed to protest till the offer by the state government materialise. CBI will also submit a confidential status report. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMamata makes a move, visits protest site & urges doctors to return to work. 'Came here as your Didi'
This is the first time Mamata met the junior doctors protesting over RG Kar rape-murder for the past 33 days. While she urged them to return to work, they refused to end stir. Key Points
ThePrintForeign pharma firms seek clarity on doctors attending events abroad under new 'ethical practices' rules
Drugmakers often arrange international conferences to expound medical knowledge of doctors. Detractors of this practice say this adds to cost of medicines, thereby, affecting common man. Key Points
ThePrintHair straightening may damage kidneys, finds a study; Woman suffers kidney failure, skin burn after straig
A recent study in The New England Journal of Medicine highlights a woman's kidney damage post hair-straightening treatment. Despite no prior health issues, she suffered symptoms like vomiting and back pain after salon visits. doctors suspect the straightening cream's glyoxylic acid caused scalp burns and kidney damage. Urging for safer alternatives, experts emphasize the need to scrutinize product safety in hair treatments. Key Points
Economic Timesdoctors pull out cockroach from lungs of man having severe breathing troubles
A man visited a hospital in Kerala after having serious breathing troubles. It was later found that his problem was caused by a cockroach inside his lungs. | Trending Key Points
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New NMC norms mandate reasonable work hours for resident doctors, but don't say what's 'reasonable'
The fresh regulations were meant to address issues like work stress. Federation of Resident doctors Association says several of their demands ignored, plan to appeal to health ministry. Key Points
ThePrintdoctors exempt from criminal prosecution for 'medical negligence' in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita bill
Indian Medical Association had last yr requested that doctors be exempt from criminal proceedings in criminal law bill which will replace IPC. It was passed by Lok Sabha Wednesday. Key Points
ThePrintI've been dealing with leukemia most of my adult life
She was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 19. Now at 27 she believes there's a reason for her to be alive, and is determined to find out. Key Points
Insiderdoctors found a live roundworm in a woman's brain
A patient in Australia had a fever, cough, and depression. It took over a year for doctors to find a live worm in her brain. Key Points
InsiderBJP leader Mahesh Baghel, declared dead, regains consciousness as relatives prepare for cremation
On Sunday night, Baghel’s health deteriorated. After a thorough physical examination, doctors declared the politician dead, citing organ failure as the cause. Key Points
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Who is an Indian doctor?
The diversity and inequity of healthcare in India means there is no one "classic" Indian doctor. From general practitioners to specialists, each plays a role in delivering care. There are also non-MBBS doctors, "quacks," academicians, and doctors working outside mainstream medicine. Recognizing this diversity is important to improve healthcare for both doctors and citizens. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesTwo J&K doctors dismissed for fabricating evidence in 2009 ‘Shopian rape-murder’ case
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on June 22 terminated services of two doctors for allegedly “actively working” with Pakistan-based groups and fabricating evidence in the 2009 “Shopian rape-murder” case, officials said. Two women, Asiya Jan and Neelofar, were found dead in a stream in Shopian on May 30, 2009, leading to allegations that they were raped and murdered by security personnel. Key Points
The Hindudoctors don’t want to deliver bad news to patients anymore, they are taking help from ChatGPT
Delivering bad news on a daily basis can be extremely challenging for doctors. As a result, they may appear less compassionate. Key Points
India TodayFactors that are putting India's doctors at risk of early death
Doctors have a shorter lifespan than an average person as per IMA Pune chapter. Two cardiologists on what is ailing the life saviours of our country. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesUP doctors told to prescribe only generic medicines
The government doctors in Uttar Pradesh have been told to prescribe only generic drugs to patients as per the new guidelines issued by the medical health department. Issued by the department's principal secretary Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma on Saturday, the circular lists a set of instructions that all chief medical superintendents and government hospital directors must adhere to. Key Points
Economic Times
Facing shortage, Mamata idea: diploma for doctors
The CM said that it takes five years for a person to study medicine and then he/she is hired by hospitals as a junior doctor. By introducing diploma, the shortage in primary health centres can be met by hiring such diploma holders as doctors, she said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressKolkata man becomes world’s first victim of ‘killer’ plant fungus; Here’s all you need to know
The doctors conducted a chest X-ray which came back ‘normal’. However, a CT scan of his neck showed a paratracheal abscess in his neck. Key Points
FinancialexpressCM Gehlot should listen to protesting doctors, says Sachin Pilot as strike hits Rajasthan health services
As protests by private doctors over the Right to Health bill continue in Rajasthan, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the state government should listen to the protesting doctors. He made the remarks when he met the agitating doctors in Jaipur. Key Points
India TodayRajasthan patients suffer as doctors' strike puts healthcare in ICU
People of Rajasthan are suffering as doctors of private hospitals are on a strike against the state's Right To Health Bill. Government hospitals are flooded with patients and surgeries are being put off. On Wednesday, except for the emergency department, medicos of all units of private and government hospitals will boycott their work. Key Points
India TodayRural India has an 80% shortfall of specialist doctors. MP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu worst off
Findings mentioned in Health Dynamics of India 2022-23 report released by health ministry. Data show that availability of specialists in urban areas was slightly better. Key Points
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AIIMS doctors perform surgery on grape size heart of foetus in 90 seconds; PM Modi lauds
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "I congratulate the team of doctors of @AIIMS_NewDelhi for performing successful rare procedure on grape size heart of a fetus in 90 seconds. My prayers for the well-being of the baby and the mother." Key Points
The Indian ExpressNo duty room for 45% doctors on night shifts, safety measures worse in govt hospitals, says IMA survey
Survey sought responses by 3,885 doctors—both from public & private hospitals—from 22 states & UTs. Nearly 80% of those surveyed were junior doctors, who are mostly on night duties. Key Points
ThePrintS Korean doctors protest new medical admission policy
Seoul: Thousands of senior doctors rallied in the South Korean capital, Seoul, on Sunday to express their support for junior doctors who have been on... Key Points
The Tribune India'Very, very rare': Alabama woman, with double uterus, pregnant in both
Kelsey Hatcher, a woman in central Alabama, born with two uterus, is pregnant in both. doctors treating her have called it a "very, very rare case". Key Points
India TodayBritish woman talks even after doctors remove 90% of her tongue, rebuild it from her arm
A woman whose 90 per cent tongue was removed after she was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Surgeons rebuilt it from her arm muscles and now, defying the doctors' prediction, the woman is able to talk again. Key Points
India Today
Prescribe generics or face penalty? Govt asks NMC to modify controversial rule for doctors
Rule part of Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 2023. Opponents include Indian Medical Association, but some see it as a move in the right direction. Key Points
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