Monthly Archives: August 2025
Delirium in ICU :An overview
Critical Care Asia Critical Care Asia2Delerium in ICU :An overviewDr. Ashutosh B. Shah,D.N.B. (PSY.), D.P.M (MUMBAI), M.B.B.S. (MUMBAI), PGDMLS Consultant Psychiatrist, Mumbai.Abstractthreatening situation. Delirium is often unrecognized and frequently goes untreated. This substantially increases morbidity and mortality2·’ . Advanced technology in the ICU at times appears to take priority over the functional health of the […]
India’s first MBBS batch graduated in 1839
India’s first MBBS batch graduated in 1839; here’s how Britishers shaped our medical education system In the era of Charaka and Sushruta, India was following its indigenous system of Medicine, like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, among others. The push for Western or formal training of Indians in medicine came during British colonial rule. Chuckerbutty, along […]
Dr. Diwan Singh
In the heart of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills whisper tales of resilience and hope, I found myself standing outside a modest clinic at 7, Court Road, Tehsil Chowk, Race Course. It was August 1989, and I clutched an invitation card, its edges slightly crumpled from my nervous grip. I was a young doctor, barely […]
The swag of Dr. KJS Sabharwal
Dr. Kanvarjit Singh Sabharwal, or K.J.S. Sabharwal or just Kjs to friends, as he’s known in Dehradun’s medical circles, is a physician whose name carries the weight of expertise, intuition, and a touch of swagger. Operating out of his bustling clinic at M K P Chowk, New Road, Dehradun, he’s the go-to doctor for patients […]
The lion hearted Dr. Ashutosh Mathur
Dr. Ashutosh Mathur is a name that resonates with compassion, expertise, and a touch of old-school charm in the medical community of Dehradun, India. Picture a bustling hospital ward at Premsukh Hospital, where a seasoned physician navigates the chaos with a calm smile, a stethoscope slung around his neck, and a knack for making patients […]
The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Vipin Vaish: Dehradun’s Beloved Paediatrician
The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Vipin Vaish: Dehradun’s Beloved Pediatrician In the heart of Dehradun, nestled near the bustling Rajpur Road, a small clinic opened its doors over three decades ago. It was here that Dr. Vipin Vaish, a young doctor fresh from King George’s Medical College (KGMC) with an MBBS and MD under his […]
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain: A Beacon of Healing in Dehradun
In the heart of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills whisper tales of resilience, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain has woven a life dedicated to healing and service. A General Physician and Consultant Physician with over four decades of experience, Dr. Jain’s story is one of grit, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to his community. His journey, […]
How to study mbbs abroad in india top 5 neighboring countries
डॉक्टर बनने दूर क्यों जाना? 15-20 लाख में होगा MBBS, बस इन 5 पड़ोसी देशों में लें एडमिशन Study MBBS Abroad: विदेश में मेडिकल की पढ़ाई की पॉपुलैरिटी हर साल बढ़ती जा रही है। हजारों की संख्या में स्टूडेंट्स विदेश का रुख कर रहे हैं, ताकि उन्हें MBBS का मौका मिल सके। फॉलो करें Authored […]
| Know How British Rule Shaped Medical Education When Indias First MBBS Batch Passed
अंग्रेजों के टाइम में कैसी होती थी डॉक्टरी की पढ़ाई, जानें कब पास हुआ था भारत का पहला MBBS बैच? एबीपी लाइव Updated at: 15 Aug 2025 04:49 PM (IST) Edited By: Rajni Upadhyay भारत में चिकित्सा शिक्षा की शुरुआत आयुर्वेद और यूनानी पद्धति से हुई, लेकिन ब्रिटिश काल में पश्चिमी चिकित्सा पद्धति ने नई […]
Meet Major Payal Chhabra: First Woman Surgeon Who Joined Para Special Forces
In a landmark achievement that underscores the evolving role of women in the Indian Army, Major Dr. Payal Chhabra has etched her name in military history as the first woman Army surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces. This milestone, accomplished in September 2023, represents a significant step forward for Indian Army women officers, […]
Aphasia.
When you’re asked to localize the lesion in a patient with aphasia, do you suddenly feel speechless? At a loss for words to categorize the type of aphasia? Never fear—here is the decision tree for patients w/aphasia and the associated anatomic correlates Three main questions: The answers will lead you both to the type of […]
Meet Major Payal Chhabra: First Woman Surgeon Who Joined Para Special Forces
In a landmark achievement that underscores the evolving role of women in the Indian Army, Major Dr. Payal Chhabra has etched her name in military history as the first woman Army surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces. This milestone, accomplished in September 2023, represents a significant step forward for Indian Army women officers, […]
india first mbbs college was opened 112 years before independence by britishers –
आजादी से 112 साल पहले खुला था पहला MBBS कॉलेज, 14 साल के बच्चों को सर्जन बना रहे थे अंग्रेज! First MBBS college in Indian: ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने भारत की आजादी से करीब 112 साल पहले भारत के मेडिकल एजुकेशन सिस्टम को बदलकर रख दिया था। भारत में हजारों साल पुरानी आयुर्वेद, सिद्ध […]
india first mbbs college was opened 112 years before independence by britishers –
आजादी से 112 साल पहले खुला था पहला MBBS कॉलेज, 14 साल के बच्चों को सर्जन बना रहे थे अंग्रेज! First MBBS college in Indian: ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने भारत की आजादी से करीब 112 साल पहले भारत के मेडिकल एजुकेशन सिस्टम को बदलकर रख दिया था। भारत में हजारों साल पुरानी आयुर्वेद, सिद्ध […]
pigeon-borne infection
Former Pune corporator who lost daughter to pigeon-borne infection aims to spread awareness Former Pune corporator Sham Mankar says the practice of feeding pigeons is interfering with their ability to look for food. ADVERTISEMENT Written by Dipanita Nath Pune | Updated: August 12, 2025 15:51 IST 3 min read Sheetal Vijay Shinde died of lung fibrosis […]
Tashkent Medical University puts admission on hold
MBBS Abroad: Over 1,000 students may lose year, money as Tashkent Medical University puts admission on hold Hundreds of medical aspirants have already paid for Tashkent State Medical University seats. NMC has blacklisted one of TSMU’s branches. TSMU, study abroad consultants are silent. Students and parents are increasingly worried and anxious about the future, since […]
Raynaud’s: Benign Chill or Scleroderma Warning?
🧵 Raynaud’s: Benign Chill or Scleroderma Warning? Cold hands turn white/blue/red.Sometimes it’s harmless.Sometimes it’s systemic sclerosis knocking.Here’s how to tell—fast. 👇@Amansharmapgi @DurgaPrasannaM1 @IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX @CelestinoGutirr @SarahSchaferMD @NeuroSjogrens #MedTwitter #RheumXImage1) What counts as Raynaud’s?Recurrent, cold- or stress-triggered color change in digits: white → blue → red (can be biphasic).Tingling/pain on rewarming is common.Image 2) Primary vs […]
State to bring all diagnostic labs under health dept’s purview –
State to bring all diagnostic labs under health dept’s purview ByVicky Pathare Published on: Aug 11, 2025 06:20 am IST Health minister Prakash Abitkar informed that as per the new rules, the public health department will handle the registration of all diagnostic labs across the state In a major step towards improving quality and safety […]
Indian marriage laws and mental disorders: Is it necessary to amend the legal provisions?
GUEST EDITORIALIndian marriage laws and mental disorders: Is it necessary to amend the legal provisions?Choudhary Laxmi Narayan, Mridula Narayan1, Deep Shikha, Shivendra ShekharDepartment of Psychiatry, AN Magadh Medical College, Gaya, 1Clinical Psychologist, Akanksha – An Institute of Mentally Challenged, Bodhgaya, Bihar, IndiaMarriage has been, since ancient times, one of the most important social institutions in […]
🧵 When It’s Not Sepsis – Clues That It’s Actually Autoimmunity
🧵 When It’s Not Sepsis – Clues That It’s Actually Autoimmunity Fever.Tachycardia.High CRP.Looks like sepsis—but cultures stay negative, and antibiotics don’t work. Let’s break down how to catch autoimmune mimicry of infection—before it’s too late. 👇@IhabFathiSulima @DrIanWeissman @DrAkhilX @CelestinoGutirr @NeuroSjogrens @SarahSchaferMD @drkeithsiau #MedTwitter #RheumTwitter 1. The classic setup: Patient has:✅ Fever✅ High CRP✅ High neutrophils✅ Looks […]
5 ENT pearls that concerns people only in the morning
5 ENT pearls that concerns people only in the morning. PIyush Kumar @drpiyushENT · 1h Morning ENT Symptoms: Detailed Narrative with Evidence Morning nasal congestion—often termed “AM Nasal Block”—arises primarily from the effects of recumbency on nasal venous drainage. When patients lie supine, venous blood pools in the capacitance vessels of the inferior turbinates, causing […]
Drug Combinations That Can Kill
@Rheumat_Aravind: 🧵 Drug Combinations That Can Kill — Interactions You Must Never Miss We prescribe these daily. Get the combination wrong → bleeding, rhabdomyolysis, bone marrow suppression, cardiac arrest. Here ar…… — Read on threadreaderapp.com/thread/1954198046432239714.html Aravind Palraj 🧵 Drug Combinations That Can Kill — Interactions You Must Never Miss We prescribe these daily. Get the […]
Dr. Bharat Sabharwal- the doctor of the poor
A Life Well-Lived: The Story of Dr. Bharat Sabharwal Picture this: It’s 1989, and I’m a young doctor, nervous but excited, standing outside the bustling Sabharwal Clinic in Motibazar. The place is a hive of activity—patients spilling out the door, chatting in hushed tones, waiting for the Dr. Bharat Sabharwal. I’m there to invite him […]
The Trailblazing Journey of Dr. Randhir Sud: India’s Gut Guru
A Life in Healing: The Story of Dr. Randhir Sud Dr. Randhir Sud, a gastroenterologist whose name resonates with trust and precision in the medical world, carved a legacy defined not just by his expertise but by his humanity. In 2009, at his bustling clinic in Medanta, Gurgaon, you’d find a bespectacled, slightly balding man […]
D Dimer
D-Dimer – Diagnostic Hero or Misleading Villain? We’ve all ordered D-Dimer.But do we really understand what it’s telling us?Let’s break down when D-Dimer helps—and when it just adds confusion👇@IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX @drkeithsiau @CelestinoGutirr @Janetbirdope @nirmalregency @Lupusreference #MedTwitter #NEETPG 1. What is D-Dimer, really? 🧬 It’s a fibrin degradation product.If you see it, it means the body formed […]
Dr. SL Tolani
Dr. SL Tolani, a distinguished kidney transplant surgeon, left an indelible mark on the medical community and the lives he touched. A proud alumnus of the 1971 batch of Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC), Agra, he was more than a skilled physician—he was a childhood friend, a neighbor, and a classmate who shared laughter, dreams, […]
Vasculitis
🧵 Vasculitis is Not One Disease – It’s a SpectrumIt’s not a diagnosis.It’s a mechanism.From small-vessel purpura to large-vessel aneurysms, here’s how to recognize and reason through the vasculitis spectrum👇@Amansharmapgi @DurgaPrasannaM1 @12VRavindran @Kanjivellam @IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX #MedTwitter 1️⃣ Start With the Vessel Size 🔹 Large vessel: aorta and branches🔸 Medium vessel: muscular arteries🔻 Small vessel: arterioles, […]
Patient’s dying declaration proves costly for Fortis Hospital Mohali, Gastroenterologist: Rs 50 lakh compensation slapped
Chandigarh: Holding Mohali-based Fortis Hospital guilty of medical negligence while providing treatment to a patient suffering from an acute gastric problem, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/news/health/medico-legal/patients-dying-declaration-proves-costly-for-fortis-hospital-mohali-gastroenterologist-rs-50-lakh-compensation-slapped-152916
Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi (March 31, 1865 – February 26, 1887) was a trailblazing Indian woman, recognized as one of the first Indian female physicians to earn a degree in Western medicine. Born as Yamuna in Kalyan, Maharashtra, in a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin family, she was married at age nine to Gopalrao Joshi, a widower […]
Dr. A.K. Rairu Gopal
The Life of Dr. A.K. Rairu Gopal: The Heart of the “Two-Rupee Doctor” Imagine a small town in Kerala where a doctor’s door was always open, where the poorest could find care for just two rupees, and where a kind smile and a stethoscope brought hope to millions. This was the world of Dr. A.K. […]
What are CLOCCs?
What are CLOCCs? Cytotoxic Lesions of the Corpus Callosum (CLOCCs) are transient lesions primarily affecting the splenium (the posterior part) of the corpus callosum. They are characterized by restricted diffusion on MRI scans and are typically reversible, with a mild clinical course. These lesions are secondary to various underlying causes and are not a primary […]
Russell Valentine Gardner
Russell Valentine Gardner: The Larger-Than-Life Educator Who Shaped Dehradun’s Future Picture a crisp Dehradun morning in the early 1980s, the air alive with the scent of pine and the distant hum of the Doon Valley. On the grounds of St. Thomas’ College, a towering figure strides across the field, his military bearing unmistakable. Russell Valentine […]
EU AI Act
The EU AI Act, kicking in today, August 1, 2025, is a game-changer for healthcare AI, and it’s hitting the industry like a tidal wave. This isn’t just a bunch of bureaucratic rules—it’s a seismic shift in how AI gets developed, rolled out, and trusted in hospitals, clinics, and beyond. Let’s break it down in […]
the state of India’s healthcare system,
Your post raises critical concerns about the state of India’s healthcare system, particularly the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI), data exploitation, and the corporatization of medical care. Below is an analysis of the key points you’ve presented, grounded in available information, while addressing the broader implications for India’s healthcare sovereignty and national security. I’ll […]
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deemag and chest clinic 