Monthly Archives: July 2025
Dr Pooran Chand Kumar
In the sun-dappled streets of Bannu, a bustling frontier town cradled at 32°54’9”N, 70°32’3”E in the North-West Frontier Province of British India—now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan—young Puran Chand Kumar came into the world. The year was early in the 20th century, and Bannu was alive with the hum of trade, its bazaars brimming with merchants haggling […]
Patient
The word “patient” indeed has its etymological roots in the Latin verb “pati”, which means “to suffer” or “to endure.” Here’s a detailed breakdown of its derivation and evolution: Etymology Semantic Evolution The word patient developed two primary senses over time: Related Terms The root pati appears in other English words, reflecting similar themes of […]
Philippines Medical Degree Gets Official Recognition In India: What Does It Mean For Students?
Philippines Medical Degree Gets Official Recognition In India: What Does It Mean For Students? CHED has officially confirmed that the Philippines’ M.D. program aligns with India’s NMC norms, making Indian graduates eligible for FMGE and NExT. Simple Vishwakarma Updated: Monday, July 28, 2025, 02:10 PM IST In a move that brings longawaited clarity to Indian […]
Chennai Hospital, Doctor Ordered to Pay ₹33.75 Lakh After Premature Baby Loses Fingers Due to Negligence – The ilLogical Indian
Chennai Hospital, Doctor Ordered to Pay ₹33.75 Lakh After Premature Baby Loses Fingers Due to Negligence The Consumer Disputes Commission ruled hospital and gynaecologist negligent for unconsented cervical pessary causing premature birth and severe infant injury. News Desk July 28, 2025 The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a city-based hospital and […]
The old Pillars of Dehradun’s Medical Community
In the 1950-80s, Dehradun was a quaint hill town, its streets lined with bungalows, deodar trees, and the gentle hum of a close-knit community. Amidst this serene backdrop, a group of dedicated doctors shaped the city’s medical landscape, earning the trust and admiration of its residents. From the bustling Chakrata Road to the quieter lanes […]
The Veteran Doctors of Dehradun
The full story. The Pioneers of Dehradun’s Medical Landscape: A Tapestry of Healing In the 1950-80s, Dehradun was a quaint hill town, its streets lined with bungalows, deodar trees, and the gentle hum of a close-knit community. Amidst this serene backdrop, a group of dedicated doctors shaped the city’s medical landscape, earning the trust and […]
Dr Hari Singh Maini- the full story
The Doctor of Dehradun: A Tale of Compassion and Courage The first time I met Dr. Hari Singh Maini, I was a lanky teenager, sprawled on a creaky wooden chair in his clinic on MKP Road. The place smelled of antiseptic and old books, with shelves groaning under the weight of medical journals and a […]
live surgery broadcasts
R-13014/02/2024/Ethics I/3787719/2025 No. R-13014/02/2024/Ethics राीय आयुुव ान आयोग NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION आचार और िचकसा पंजंजीकरण बोड ETHICS AND MEDICAL REGISTRATION BOARD Date: 26 July, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE In the Writ Petition (Civil) No.1141/2023 filed before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Rahil Chaudhary and others Vs. Union of India and others, […]
लिविंग विल (Living Will)
भारत में लिविंग विल (Living Will) को कानूनी मान्यता सुप्रीम कोर्ट के 9 मार्च 2018 के एक ऐतिहासिक फैसले के माध्यम से मिली, जिसमें निष्क्रिय इच्छामृत्यु (Passive Euthanasia) को मंजूरी दी गई। यह फैसला कॉमन कॉज बनाम भारत सरकार मामले में आया, जिसमें कोर्ट ने माना कि व्यक्ति को गरिमापूर्ण मृत्यु का अधिकार है, जो […]
Mrs. M. E. Mobsy
Mrs. M. E. Mobsy served as a headmistress of St. Thomas’ College, Dehradun, following Mrs. A. G. Percy Paine, who was headmistress from 1942 for 14 years. The exact dates of Mrs. Mobsy’s tenure are not specified in the available information, but she was one of several women who took on the role before Mr. […]
Mrs. Dorothy Sealy
A Lively Chat with Mrs. Dorothy Sealy: The Heart of St. Thomas’ College Imagine sitting in a cozy Dehradun café, the faint scent of pine trees wafting through the air, as Mrs. Dorothy Sealy, former headmistress of St. Thomas’ College, leans forward with a twinkle in her eye, ready to share her story. The year […]
The Gupta’s and Goel’s family
Pramod Gupta, the legacy continues. Pramod Gupta, son of industrialist Mr. Ishwar Chand Goel and grandson of cement merchant Mr. Kedarnath Goel from Ballabgarh, Haryana, was a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind KK Spun Pipe Pvt. Ltd. (KKSPUN India Limited), a leading name in India’s precast concrete solutions sector. Fuelled by innovation and […]
Major Vivek Gupta, MVC (Posthumous)
In the spring of 1999, Major Vivek Gupta walked into my clinic in Dehradun, his khaki uniform crisp, a quiet confidence in his stride. I was swamped that day, patients spilling over in the waiting room, and I barely had a moment to glance at him. With an apologetic wave, I asked him to return […]
Mrs. Margaret J Alexander
Below is a humanized and enriched version of your memory, weaving in dialogue and speeches to bring the scene to life while staying true to the details you provided. I’ve imagined the setting, emotions, and interactions to make the story vivid and engaging, filling in gaps with plausible details for the era and context. The […]
St. Thomas’ College, Dehradun
Origins and FoundingSt. Thomas’ College, Dehradun, likely began in 1916, initiated by figures like Mr. R. K. Bruce and Maj G. A. Beazeley, aiming to provide English education for British officials’ children in Dehradun, where the Convent of Jesus & Mary was the only English school at the time. The school was established on leased […]
Mehant Indresh Charan Das
In the crisp autumn of 1969, Gandhi Road in Dehradun buzzed with the kind of excitement that only a new beginning could spark. Our wholesale paper ream shop, a modest dream of my brother Pradeep and me, Prem Prakash, was about to open its doors. The air smelled of fresh paint and the promise of […]
Mrs. Promilla Ghose
Mrs. Promilla Ghose, or Mrs Ghose, a name synonymous with discipline and grace, served as the revered Principal of St. Thomas School from the early 1970s, leaving an indelible mark on generations of students. Before her tenure, the school was led by Mrs Dorothy Sealy and before her, Mrs. Alexander, but it was Mrs. Ghose’s […]
MENTAL HEALTHCARE ACT, 2017 BOOKLET NIMHANS BENGALURU
MENTAL HEALTHCARE ACT, 2017 BOOKLET NIMHANS BENGALURU 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS PART1 PART2 TITLE CAPACITY GUIDANCE DOCUMENT PROFORMA FOR CAPACITY ASSESSMENT REQUEST FOR INDEPENDENT ADMISSION REQUEST FOR ADMISSION WITH HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OF ADMISSION WITH HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS REQUEST FOR ADMISSION OF A MINOR REQUEST FOR DISCHARGE BY INDEPENDENT PATIENT […]
Dr. Perumalsamy Namperumalsamy
Dr. Perumalsamy Namperumalsamy, affectionately known as Dr. Nam, was a visionary ophthalmologist whose life’s work transformed eye care in India and beyond, bringing sight to millions and hope to countless others. Born on July 9, 1940, in a small village near Theni, Tamil Nadu, he grew up in a humble farming family. His parents, Shri […]
tragic deaths of the five resident doctors
The tragic deaths of the five resident doctors—Dr. Aakriti, Dr. Farseena, Dr. Hemlata, Dr. Abisho, and Dr. Jadabendra—within weeks, as highlighted in posts on X, point to a critical issue in India’s medical residency system. While specific details about these individual cases are not fully available in the provided references or public sources, the broader […]
osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP),
Imagine losing your sight to severe corneal damage, where standard treatments like corneal transplants just won’t work. That’s where osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP), or “tooth-in-eye surgery,” comes in—a remarkable, almost sci-fi-sounding procedure that gives hope to those with extreme vision loss. Here’s how it works in a nutshell: surgeons take one of your teeth (often a canine) […]
A Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Doctors
The Stethoscope-to-Soul Crisis When you call out doctors being reduced to “assets” on a corporate balance sheet, you’re hitting the nail on the head. The corporatization of healthcare has turned a sacred profession into a numbers game. Hospitals, once sanctuaries of care, are increasingly run like factories, where patients are “throughput” and doctors are cogs […]
NEET UG Best Medical Colleges 2025:
NEET UG Best Medical Colleges 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee(MCC) will begin the counselling process for admission to medical colleges across India tomorrow, July 21, 2025. The admission will be based on the candidate’s scores achieved in the National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) 2025. Students who qualified in the NEET UG examination will be […]
Dr. Rashid H. Merchant
Meet Dr. Rashid H. Merchant, a legendary figure in Mumbai’s medical world, whose 55-year journey in pediatrics, neonatology, and clinical genetics reads like a saga of compassion, brilliance, and relentless dedication. This isn’t just a doctor with a stethoscope; this is a man who’s spent over half a century piecing together the puzzle of children’s […]
Biography of Som Prakash Goenka and Surendra Kumar Gupta, Founders of Goldiee Masale
In the bustling city of Kanpur, 1980 marked the beginning of a flavorful journey when two visionary friends, Goenka and Gupta, joined hands to create Shubham Goldiee Masale (P) Ltd. United by a shared passion for authentic Indian cuisine, they dreamed of bringing the vibrant, soul-warming flavors of India’s spices to every household. What started […]
Dr. N.L. Patni
Dr. N.L. Patni was a man of contradictions, a nephrologist whose angular, rugged face could’ve belonged to a Hollywood tough guy like Yul Brynner, yet his eyes carried the weight of countless patients’ stories. His squinted gaze, peering through the windshield of his old Fiat as he drove himself to the hospital, gave him the […]
Dr. Daya Kishore Hazra.
Dr. Daya Kishore Hazra, born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a distinguished Indian medical doctor specializing in nuclear medicine and endocrinology. He is the son of Dr. J.N. Hazra, a renowned homeopath who later became a guru of the Radha Soami Sect. Dr. Hazra completed his primary education at St. Peter’s College, Agra, one […]
Dr. M.C. Gupta
The lecture hall at Sarojni Naidu medical college Agra buzzed with the restless energy of second-year MBBS students, the air thick with the scent of antiseptic and old books. The year was 1982, and the clock on the wall ticked toward 8 A.M. The door swung open, and in rolled Professor M.C. Gupta, every inch […]
Dr. Atul Gupta
The Unforgettable Dr. Atul Gupta: A Pathologist Par Excellence In the vast, intricate world of medicine, pathology reigns as the discipline with the most voluminous knowledge—a sprawling tapestry of cells, diseases, and diagnostics. At S.N. Medical College in Agra, one name stood above all in mastering this complex field: Dr. Atul Gupta, Assistant Professor of […]
Lala Darshan Lal
Lala Darshan Lal was a tea planter with significant estates in Assam, known as “Chai Wala.”. Lala Darshan Lal, the patriarch of the Prakash family, who was a prominent tea planter in Assam and other regions, including Dehradun, and whose family became known as the “Chaiwala” family due to their deep involvement in the tea […]
Antidepressant Tachyphylaxis
Definition of Antidepressant Tachyphylaxis Antidepressant tachyphylaxis, often referred to as “antidepressant tolerance” or “Prozac poop-out,” is a condition where a patient experiences a sudden or progressive loss of response to an antidepressant that was previously effective, despite maintaining the same drug and dosage. The term “tachyphylaxis” comes from the Greek words “tachy” (swift) and “phylaxis” […]
Biography of Dr. B.D. Sharma
Obituary and Biography of Dr. B.D. Sharma Dr. B.D. Sharma (97), a renowned surgeon and educator, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Agra, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering surgical techniques and dedicated teaching in the field of medicine. Early Life and Education: Born into a family with a keen interest in science and […]
Dr. Indu Prakash Elhence
. Dr. Indu Prakash Elhence: The Heartbeat of Surgical Excellence in Agra In the shadow of the Taj Mahal, where Agra’s timeless beauty meets human resilience, Dr. Indu Prakash Elhence has spent over five decades crafting a legacy as a masterful surgeon and surgical oncologist. Born on July 2, 1939, in the serene town of […]
Dizziness and Vertigo
🌀Dizziness and Vertigo 🌀 A top reason for ED visits, and a diagnostic nightmare. Up to 35% of posterior circulation strokes are initially misdiagnosed as benign vertigo. The key isn’t asking what it feels like. It’s asking when and why it happens. Here’s a better framework. 🧵 The Framework: TiTrATE Stop asking the unreliable “Is […]
Prof Dr SS Mishra
The Enigmatic Dr. S.S. Mishra: A Larger-Than-Life Figure In the dusty, bustling corridors of S.N. Medical College, Agra, one man loomed larger than the institution itself: Professor S.S. Mishra, a corpulent, safari-suited titan whose presence was as imposing as the summer sun over the Yamuna. With his off-white safari suit, black sandals, and a perpetual […]
A Life of Healing and Artistry: Dr. Rakesh Kalra’s Story
Early years Imagine a young boy growing up in the serene, green embrace of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills whisper dreams of possibility. That boy was Dr. Rakesh Kalra, whose journey from a curious student at St. Joseph’s Academy to one of Dehradun’s most trusted plastic surgeons is nothing short of inspiring. With over 30 […]
IAPP
The history of the IAPP ( the indian Association of Private Psychiatry of India, based on context) as described reveals a complex and tightly controlled nomination and election process for its Executive Committee (EC) and National Advisory Board (NAB), orchestrated primarily by a core group of five permanent NAB members. Below, I elaborate on the […]
Dr. Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth
Dr. Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth is a cardiothoracic surgeon with extensive clinical and administrative experience in India and the United Kingdom. He was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), India’s apex regulatory body for medical education and practice, by the Union Cabinet on July 11, 2025, succeeding Dr. B N Gangadhar (also […]
Dr. Kishan Chand Gurnani: A Life of Passion, Psychiatry, and Personality
Dr. Kishan Chand Gurnani was not your average psychiatrist. He stood out, and not just because of his commanding presence or his henna-dyed hair that glowed a rich brown under the fluorescent lights of SN Medical College in Agra. A tall, fair Sindhi with a broad face and a meticulously groomed French beard, he carried […]
NMC Chairman Removed Amidst Widening Corruption Probe
Article Today2 Hours Ago06 Mins Article Today, New Delhi:In a significant move that has sent ripples across the country, the Union Government has removed Dr. Gangadhar, Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC). He has been replaced by Dr. Abhijat Chandrakant Seth. The decision comes in the wake of serious allegations of corruption in the […]
Doctors of Dehradun: A Tapestry of Medicine and Memory
Doctors of Dehradun: A Tapestry of Medicine and Memory In the quiet folds of Dehradun, nestled between the foothills of the Himalayas and the bustling streets of a growing city, the medical landscape of the past was shaped by a handful of doctors whose names linger in the memories of those they served. Among them […]
Ancient Indian doctors
Ancient Indian doctors, particularly those associated with the Ayurveda system of medicine, made significant contributions to healthcare, surgery, and medical science. Here’s a concise overview based on historical records and traditional knowledge: Key Figures and Contributions Medical Practices in Ancient India Legacy If you’d like specific details about a particular doctor, text, or procedure, or […]
Tibetan medicine
Tibetan medicine, known as Sowa Rigpa (“Science of Healing”), is a holistic healing system rooted in ancient Tibetan culture, blending medical knowledge with Buddhist philosophy. Its history spans over 2,000 years, evolving through a synthesis of indigenous Tibetan practices, Indian Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and Greco-Persian influences. Below is a concise overview of its historical development, […]
Naloxone and naltrexone
Naloxone and naltrexone are both opioid antagonists, meaning they block opioid receptors, but they differ in their use, administration, and duration of action. Here’s a concise comparison: Naloxone: Naltrexone: Key Differences: Both drugs are critical in addressing opioid-related issues but serve distinct roles. If you have a specific context or question about their use, let […]
Dr. G.R. Kalra: A Legacy of Healing in Dehradun
Dr. G.R. Kalra: A Legacy of Healing in Dehradun In the heart of Dehradun, where the Doon Valley hums with life, Dr. G.R. Kalra stood as a towering figure—both in stature and reputation. A tall, robust man with an angular face and a commanding voice, he was a familiar sight in his brown slate spectacles, […]
Biography of Dr. Anil K. D’Cruz: A Compassionate Surgeon with a Mission
Dr. Anil K. D’Cruz is a name synonymous with excellence in oncology and head and neck surgery in India. Renowned for his dedication to patients and his unwavering commitment to advancing medical practice, Dr. D’Cruz is a beacon of hope for those battling cancer. His tireless work ethic sees him operating across Apollo Hospitals in […]
Dr. K. M. Cherian
Dr. K. M. Cherian: A Pioneer in Cardiac Surgery Early Life and EducationKotturathu Mammen Cherian was born on March 8, 1942, in Alappuzha, Kerala, India, to Mammen of the Kotturathu house in Chengannur. He grew up in Munnar, where his father worked as a tea estate staff. Cherian pursued his medical education at Kasturba Medical […]
Dr. Mukesh Chand Agarwal, the indo American, A Life of Purpose and Wanderlust
Born in Agra, India, in early sixties, Dr. Mukesh Chand Agarwal, second November 1960 to be precise, grew up in a disciplined household under the influence of his father, a Chief Medical Officer, and his nurturing mother. A top student at Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC), Agra (1979 batch), Mukesh excelled in his MBBS, ranking […]
deemagclinic
deemag and chest clinic 