Monthly Archives: July 2024
18 Siddhars of South India
The 18 Siddhars of South India The Traditional Medical Science invented by Siddhars have been written in palm leaf manuscripts that explain clearly the structure, function and treatment of all human ailments. They are credited with developing and refining various forms of yoga, meditation, and spiritual practices that are still used today. They also made […]
Loharu
@vijaygajera: क्या आप जानते है राहुल गाँधी की जाती कौनसी है? दोस्तों इस थ्रेड को पढ़ने के बाद आप दंग रह जायेंगे, क्यों की में बहुत ही बड़ा खुलासा करने वाला हु।👇 2. अगर आप नेहरू… — Read on threadreaderapp.com/thread/1818552087032348735.html क्या आप जानते है राहुल गाँधी की जाती कौनसी है? दोस्तों इस थ्रेड को पढ़ने […]
Altogether 1,12,112 MBBS, 72,267 PG Medical Seats across 731 Medical Colleges in India: MoS Health in Parliament
New Delhi: There are altogether 1,12,112 MBBS and 72,627 postgraduate (PG) medical seats available in the medical institutes across the country, the Union Minister of State for Health Smt. Anupriya… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/news/education/altogether-112112-mbbs-72267-pg-medical-seats-across-731-medical-colleges-in-india-mos-health-in-parliament-132369
Burkitt
The year was 1957. A middle aged surgeon was working in Uganda, in the Mulago hospital in Kampala.He was a devout Christian and considered himself a missionary. By his own admission, he wasn’t a great surgeon.What he lacked in surgical genius, he made up for in tenacity. One day a boy named Africa walked into […]
Ten Niyamas
“अवयवदान:जगण्याची नवी आशा” “न भुप्रदानं न सुवर्णदानं, न गोप्रदानं न तथानन्नदानम् यथा वदन्तीह महाप्रदान सर्वेषु दानेष्वभयप्रदानम्” || अर्थात भूदान नाही, सुवर्णदान नाही, गोदान नाही तसेच अन्नदानही नाही, या सर्वदानापेक्षा अभयदान (जीवनदान) सर्वात श्रेष्ठ आहे. Daan comes third in Ten Niyamas. “Of all the things that it is possible to donate your own body […]
The Rashomon Effect
The Rashomon Effect The 40 year old gentleman was in deep distress. His wife was caressing his left shoulder in a bid to alleviate his pain. Within the last 48 hours, he has met three doctors (specialists to be precise) and underwent an ECG, ECHO, MRIs of shoulder and neck bone, and a battery of […]
VENTILATOR STRATEGIES
20 EVERY ICU DOCTOR SHOULD KNOW VENTILATOR STRATEGIES wwwclinicalguruji.com CLINICAL GURUJI As an ICU doctor, you know that managing mechanically ventilated patients is one of the most challenging and crucial aspects of your job. The decisions you make at the bedside can have life-altering consequences for your patients, and the pressure to get it right […]
SENIOR CARE
SENIOR CARE REFORMS IN INDIA Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm A POSITION PAPER FEBRUARY 2024 Senior Care Reforms in India – Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm: A Position Paper Publisher NITI Aayog Government of India, Sansad Marg, New Delhi–110001, India Year of Publication: 2024 Language: English Authors NITI Aayog Dr. K. Madan Gopal Ms. Rishita […]
Veda, Upanishads, Purana, Bhagwat Gita and other scriptures
@Starboy2079: Difference between Veda, Upanishads, Purana, Bhagwat Gita and other scriptures (Thread) In this thread – Did all scientific concepts came from Veda ? – What is difference between different Hindu script…… — Read on threadreaderapp.com/thread/1696169515795530112.html Difference between Veda, Upanishads, Purana, Bhagwat Gita and other scriptures (Thread) In this thread – Did all scientific concepts […]
NEET. HOW TO ATTEMPT
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) serves as a critical selection examination for aspiring medical professionals in India. Given the high stakes of securing a seat in one of the country’s prestigious medical colleges, NEET unsurprisingly leads to anxiety and fatigue among students. Go Premium Free On Renewal – 100% Medical Bills Covered – […]
Supreme Court directive on hospital rates welcome
SC directive on hospital rates welcome — Read on http://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/editorial/sc-directive-on-hospital-rates-welcome-2945642 DHNS Last Updated : 21 March 2024, 03:17 IST Follow Us : 0 The Supreme Court’s directive to the central government to ensure enforcement of the 14-year-old Clinical Establishment (Central Government) Rules underlines the need for affordable medical … Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/editorial/sc-directive-on-hospital-rates-welcome-2945642
Meditation can be harmful – and can even make mental health problems worse |
Meditation can be harmful – and can even make mental health problems worse PTI | Jul 21, 2024 11:31 AM IST Meditation can be harmful – and can even make mental health problems worse Coventry University Meditation can be harmful – and can even make mental health problems worse Coventry , Since mindfulness it’s something […]
(AES)
DGHS, Union Health Ministry, along with experts reviews the Chandipura virus cases and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh Multidisciplinary Central Team deployed to assist Gujarat with Epidemiological, Environmental, and Laboratory Investigations of AES Cases Vector control, hygiene, and awareness identified as key measures against the diseasePosted On: 20 JUL 2024 […]
मेडिकल सिंबल और सांप का क्या कनेक्शन, क्यों छड़ी पर लिपटे होते हैं दो सांप?
एबीपी लाइव Updated at: 21 Jul 2024 09:21 AM (IST) Edited By: Girijansh Gopalan मेडिकल साइंस आज दुनियाभर में सबसे आगे है. लेकिन क्या आप जानते हैं कि मेडिकल के लिए जिस सिंबल का इस्तेमाल किया जाता है, उसमें सांप क्यों होता है और इसका मेडिकल से क्या कनेक्शन होता है. मेडिकल सिंबल NEXTPREV मेडिकल साइंस आज दुनियाभर में […]
6 Years On, Bill Against ‘cut Practice’ In Medical Sector Back In Spotlight | Mumbai News – Times of India
The discovery of unauthorised bank accounts operated by the heads of 11 JJ Hospital departments who collected Rs 6 crore and spent some of it on forei — Read on timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/6-years-on-bill-against-cut-practice-in-medical-sector-back-in-spotlight/articleshow/99350484.cms
MBBS
Career options for MBBS India produces 67000 MBBS every year, 20000 Foreign Medical Graduates come to India every year. Even if only 16% clear the Foreign Medical Graduates exam that still makes the number of qualified and licensed MBBS doctors produced yearly at 70200. Government which is the largest employer has 1750 vacancies every year […]
BLOOD TESTS
BLOOD TESTS (Normal value and its importance ) COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT NAME DEFINATION NORMAL RANGE Hb or Hbg (hemoglobin) This is the protein in your blood that holds the oxygen. men -14 to 17 gm/dl women – 12 to 15 gm/dL White blood cells (WBCs) also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the […]
High court warns against use of ‘Dr’ without valid medical degree | Chennai News – Times of India
Putting a pause to the tug-of-war between physicians and physiotherapists over the use of the prefix ‘Dr,’ the Madras High Court has asked the authori — Read on timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/high-court-warns-against-use-of-dr-without-valid-medical-degree/articleshow/5609154.cms
Weekly Insulin Therapy
Vol 122, No 06, June 2024 Journal of the Indian Medical Association 12 Weekly Insulin Therapy : Where Do We Stand ? Basal insulins are an essential part of diabetes therapy. In the last 20-25 years, significant advances have been made in this area resulting in the development of long-acting basal insulin analogues. These have […]
A Better Way to Survive Anxious Times
By Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP After the crisis of the pandemic, many people looked for a better way to cope with stress — suddenly, normal life was overshadowed by threats of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and strained relationships. Good intentions, however, go only so far. In post-COVID times, people still feel threatened and insecure. The […]
Rely on evidence to tackle opioid dependence in Punjab
Simmi Waraich Psychiatrist THE recent spate of drug overdose deaths has been flagged as alarming. And alarming, indeed, is each death. Each life is precious. I recall being visited by a devastated couple seeking treatment for grief after losing their 20-year-old son to a drug overdose. He had been under treatment and had recently quit […]
Amazon India Launches Teleconsultation Services in Beta Version
Breaking: Amazon India Enters Healthtech Segment with the Launch of Teleconsultation Service TELEHEALTH DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY Written by : Nikita Saha July 10, 2024 Image Credit: Amazon To access the teleconsultation services, users need to navigate to the “Amazon Clinic” tab within their Amazon shopping app. Amazon India has forayed into India’s burgeoning healthtech segment […]
How medical malpractice lawsuits are silencing good doctors
How medical malpractice lawsuits are silencing good doctors In Gerald Green’s The Last Angry Man, Dr. Samuel Abelman is a general practitioner in the twilight of a career that spans fifty years of commitment to patients. The time is the 1950s, and the place is Brooklyn, NY. The problem is the proliferation of medical specialties. […]
Neuralink to implant second brain chip next week. Elon Musk says, ‘to give people super powers…’ |
Neuralink to implant second brain chip next week. Elon Musk says, ‘to give people super powers…’ 1 min read 11 Jul 2024, 09:01 AM IST Livemint Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer startup, is set to implant its device in a new patient soon. The technology enables paralyzed individuals to control digital devices through brain signals, with […]
IMA announces national alliance of medical professionals to tackle AMR | India News – Business Standard
IMA announces national alliance of medical professionals to tackle AMR AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines such as antibiotics, antibacterials, and antivirals, according to the World Health Organisation Sanket Koul New Delhi 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 10 2024 | 7:26 PM IST Connect with […]
MBAs with no medical background: The worst thing to happen to Indian Private Healthcare System in the last 20 years?
Till 20-25 years ago, almost every private hospital in India was managed by doctors at the top. That time, the country was much poorer than now. Private hospitals were beyond the common man’s reach even at that time. Patient’s inability to pay bills was even more common. Hospitals, being managed mostly by doctors themselves, used […]
Cardiological Society of India launches first-ever guidelines for dyslipidemia management, ET HealthWorld
Industry 2 Min Read Cardiological Society of India launches first-ever guidelines for dyslipidemia management Dyslipidemia, characterized by high total cholesterol, elevated LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol), high triglycerides, and low HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol), poses a significant risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. In India, the prevalence of dyslipidemia is alarmingly […]
Interview: Quality, transparency, holistic approaches become Dr BN Gangadhar’s vision as new NMC chair – The South First
ANDHRA PRADESH KARNATAKA KERALA TAMIL NADU TELANGANA POLITICS REVIEWS OPINION & ANALYSIS Home » Health » Interview Quality Transparency Holistic Approaches Become Dr Bn Gangadhars Vision As New Nmc Chair Interview: Quality, transparency, holistic approaches become Dr BN Gangadhar’s vision as new NMC chair Newly-appointed NMC chairperson Dr BN Gangadhar says ensuring quality medical education […]
Punjab Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Counselling and Rehabilitation Centres (First Amendment) Rules, 2020.
RLMegd. No. NWPU/CNHJ-2A2B GOVT. GAZR.,eSgEdP.TNEoM. BCEHRD1/10,02902/02018-2020 (BHDR 20, 1942 SAKA)ORDINARYPublished by AuthorityCHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 (BHADRA 20, 1942 SAKA)LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENTContentsActsNil OrdinancesNil Delegated LegislationNotification No. G.S.R. 69/C.A.61/1985/ Ss. 78 and 71/Amd.(1)/2020, dated the 28th August, 2020, containing amendment in the Punjab Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Counseling and Rehabilitation Centres Rules, 2011.Correction Slips, Republications and […]
NEET (UG) 2024
ITEM NO.31+41+42 COURT NO.1 SECTION PIL-W VANSHIKA YADAV UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Petitioner(s) Respondent(s) SUPREM E COURT OF INDIA RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Writ Petition (Civil) No.335/2024 VERSUS WPC 335/2024 (With IA No.119476/2024 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T., IA No. 136442/2024 – INTERVENTION APPLICATION) WITH W.P.(C) No.362/2024 (X) (With IA No.135182/2024 – APPROPRIATE ORDERS/DIRECTIONS, IA […]
amendment in the Punjab Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Counseling and Rehabilitation Centres Rules, 2011.
RLMegd. No. NWPU/CNHJ-2A2B GOVT. GAZR.,eSgEdP.TNEoM. BCEHRD1/10,02902/02018-2020 (BHDR 20, 1942 SAKA) ORDINARY Published by Authority CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 (BHADRA 20, 1942 SAKA) LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENT Contents Acts Nil Ordinances Nil Delegated Legislation Notification No. G.S.R. 69/C.A.61/1985/ Ss. 78 and 71/Amd.(1)/2020, dated the 28th August, 2020, containing amendment in the Punjab Substance Use Disorder Treatment and […]
Minimum Standards for Deaddiction centres in Tamil Nadu
Annexure-I Minimum Standards for Deaddiction centres in Tamil Nadu Introduction Two types of treatment and two types of deaddiction centres are necessary for the management of a person addicted to alcohol or other substances. The two types of treatment are. 1) Detoxification treatment 2) Rehabilitation. Detoxification treatment is “a […]
51 lacs plus 75000 Rs per month for life
51 lacs plus 75000 Rs per month for life My Teachers did not prepare me well to practice medicineI was trained in what was then a premier institution for medical education and we were very lucky to have had the opportunity. But I was taught by my seniors there that irrespective of what the stage […]
Doctor Harbans Lal/ Doctor VP Chopra
Those were tumultuous times. Nehru had decided on the partition of India. India was about to endure a bloody partition. The situation in India was precarious as many Muslims were moving from India to Pakistan and Hindus were moving the other way, creating turmoil, accompanied by a lot of looting and bloodshed. Many of them […]
MCI’s New Code of Ethics for Medical Professionals: An Exercise in Vain or a Welcome Move
F O C U S VIPIN M VASHISHTHAConsulting Pediatrician, Mangla Hospital, Bijnor, UP, India. vmv@manglahospital.orgThe Medical Council of India (MCI) via amendment to the “Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulation 2002” has brought out the code of conduct for doctors and professional association of doctors in their relationship with pharmaceutical and allied […]
Can We Eat Ridged Gourd Daily
How To Eat Tori Sabzi: तोरी एक हरी सब्जी है जो कई सारे फायदे देती है। इसमें फाइबर, विटामिन होते हैं। आयुर्वेद इसे स्वास्थ्य बढ़ाने वाला बताता है, लेकिन कुछ लोगों के लिए यह नुकसानदायक भी साबित हो सकती है। — Read on navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/health/including-high-fiber-rich-tori-turai-or-ridge-gourd-in-your-diet-can-be-dangerous-for-these-people/amp_articleshow/111424161.cms
How Quickly Would You Die If You Suddenly Found Yourself In A Different Era Of History?
How Quickly Would You Die If You Suddenly Found Yourself In A Different Era Of History?1 OF 22TERRIBLE WAYS TO GO By Vote up the eras you wouldn’t last a day in.There are countless ways to die in different eras, but what were the deadliest historical eras? It’s an important question for any hypothetical time […]
Punjab Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Counseling and Rehabilitation Centres Rules, 2011.
PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA.), JAN. 19, 201115 (PAUSA 29, 1932 SAKA)GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMlLY WELFARE (HEALTH 6 BRANCH)Notification … The 16th January, 2011 No. GS.R.1/C.A.61/1985/Ss.71and 78/2011.-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 78 read with sub-section l’.2) of section 71 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, […]
Punishment on Doctors Day! Medical Fraternity upset with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Mandating Jail Term, Fine in Medical Negligence Cases
New Delhi: As announced, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) came into force on Doctor’s Day i.e. on July 1st, 2024. However, the new laws that replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) are being opposed by… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/amp/news/health/doctors/punishment-on-doctors-day-medical-fraternity-upset-with-bharatiya-nyaya-sanhita-mandating-jail-term-fine-in-medical-negligence-cases-131032
How to approach residency in medicine
This thread is for those starting residency and intern year. As I reflect back on my journey and these tips, I didn’t follow many of them myself and wish I had. Below I provide my perspective of residency and survival tips. 🧵 1/The reality of residency – it is a wild 🎢 ride. It’s not […]










