Category neuropsychiatry
KAUL / KOUL
KAUL / KOUL — The Lineage of Learning, Ritual, and Himalayan Wisdom Among all Kashmiri Pandit surnames, Kaul / Koul stands as one of the most ancient, revered, and symbolically rich. It is more than a family name — it is an inheritance of knowledge, ritual authority, and philosophical depth that shaped the spiritual and […]
The Life of Ravi Shankar Bhatia: A Tale of Legacy, Struggle, and Redemption
Back in the mid-1970s, St. Thomas’ School in Dehradun was a place of crisp worsted uniforms, morning assemblies under the deodar trees or Fraser house, and a palpable sense of excitement mixed with dread — especially in 1975–76. Ravi Bhatia was one year my senior — I still remember him walking down the corridor with […]
A Glimpse into the Life of Sri Mahant Devendra Das Ji: The Ascetic Visionary of Dehradun
In the heart of Dehradun, where the hustle of modern life meets the serene whispers of the Himalayas, Sri Mahant Devendra Das Ji stands as a towering figure—a man whose life weaves together ascetic devotion, intellectual brilliance, and a relentless commitment to service. With his piercing eyes, calm demeanor, and a memory sharp enough to […]
Forssmann
Frankfurt, October 1929 – Surgical Ward, St. Katharinen Hospital The corridor smelled of carbolic and fear. Werner Forssmann, 25 years old and already hated by half the staff for his arrogance, stood outside the catheterisation room holding a stolen ureteric catheter like it was Excalibur. A senior nurse, Sister Gertrud – built like a Panzer […]
Refeeding syndrome
Dr. Abhishek Shukla explained that refeeding syndrome is a serious metabolic disturbance that occurs when nutrition is suddenly reintroduced after prolonged starvation or severe malnutrition. During starvation, the body suppresses insulin, slows metabolism, and switches to fat and protein breakdown for survival. The moment carbohydrates are given suddenly, whether orally, enterally, or intravenously, basal insulin […]
Abstain/Epstein files –
As the patient sat down, I looked expectantly for the treatment file. But Gen Z Govind was carrying only his brand new mobile phone and the unreasonable expectation of an immediate cure for his chronic illness. I asked tentatively, “Are you carrying your previous records?” Govind seemed offended. “Apparently delulu is the only solulu that […]
𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭
A: Diagnosis A little girl comes into the emergency room.She has fever, rash, low platelets.The doctor thinks: Dengue? Sepsis? Something rarer? He orders tests.He starts fluids.He calculates doses in his head.Every decision is a balance — between what is likely, what is possible, and what cannot be missed. This is diagnosis.It is not a crystal […]
Dr. Kishore Panjwani, the warrior doctor
Dr. Kishore Panjwani’s life was a testament to quiet resilience, boundless compassion, and an unyielding spirit that turned personal battles into sources of inspiration for others. Born in the mid-20th century into a family with medical ties, Kishore grew up in the vibrant yet historic city of Agra, India. His cousin, Khem Chand Panjwani, was […]
A Tribute to Dr. Veena Agarwal: A Beloved Teacher and Pioneer in Medical Education
Dr. Veena Agarwal was a distinguished academician and physician who dedicated her life to the field of medical education, particularly in physiology and its intersections with psychological aspects of human health. Holding an MD degree with a focus on psychology-influenced physiological studies, she served as a Professor in the Department of Physiology at Sarojini Naidu […]
A Journey of Dedication: The Life of Dr. Anand Prakash Sharma
Dr. Anand Prakash Sharma, a respected physician from Sonipat, Haryana, has spent decades serving his community with quiet determination and a deep commitment to healing. Born on 7 Th December 1957 and raised in a modest family, Anand always dreamed of becoming a doctor—a dream fueled by stories of helping others in his hometown. His […]
Mary Ann Bickerdyke
In the filthy chaos of a Union military hospital in Cairo, Illinois, in 1861, a 44-year-old widow named Mary Ann Bickerdyke stepped off a steamboat with crates of supplies—and into a nightmare. Wounded young soldiers, barely more than boys, lay moaning on blood-soaked cots. The air reeked of infection and waste. Surgeons operated with unwashed […]
The Quiet Revolution: A Biography of Dr. Mrugesh Vaishnav
By Dr. P.K. Gupta, Dehradun – reflecting on a colleague whose calm belies a storm of change In the world of psychiatry, where minds tangle like monsoon-kissed vines, Dr. Mrugesh Vaishnav stands as a steady anchor – a man whose voice soothes like a Sabarmati breeze, yet whose vision has reshaped how India talks about […]
The Relentless Optimist: A Biography of Dr. Sumit Khatri
By Dr. P.K. Gupta, Dehradun – with a nod to our shared misadventures across the Atlantic If psychiatry is the art of untangling the human mind, then Dr. Sumit Khatri is its most energetic curator – a whirlwind of empathy, quick wit, and unflappable humor who turns crises into camaraderie. Born in the early 1980s […]
Medical Negligence
Let me break it down in a way that is useful for you as a clinician. ⸻ From the Record of Proceedings:• Case: Sameeksha Foundation – A Crusade Against Medical Negligence vs. Union of India & Anr.• Case type: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1080 of 2025, marked as a PIL (Public Interest Litigation).• Bench: Justice […]
Michael DeBakey
When Michael DeBakey picked up a length of Dacron fabric in a Houston department store and told the clerk he needed it to rebuild a human artery, the man laughed. DeBakey did not. He walked out with the material because he knew the future of vascular surgery depended on something no manufacturer was willing to […]
*Proposal for Establishment of a Separate Medical Adjudicatory Body.*
* To be Submitted to: Honourable Union Minister for Health & Family WelfareGovernment of India Subject:Proposal for creation of a dedicated Medical Adjudicatory Bodyfor casesrelating to Medical Negligence,Criminal Negligence, Billing-related Cheating (Sec 420 IPC),and transfer of medical negligence cases from Consumer Protection Act to the new authority Respected Sir, The healthcare sector is the backbone […]
C-Section Rates: Defense vs. Civil/Private Hospitals
The claims in the provided statement about maternity care in India largely align with available data on C-section trends, though the exact figures vary slightly by source and region, and the reasons aren’t solely profit-driven—other factors like maternal age, education, wealth, urban residence, and previous C-sections also contribute significantly. I’ll break this down based on […]
Dr John Langdon Down
FROM MONGOLISM TO DOWN SYNDROME – A LESS KNOWN JOURNEY You’ve heard of Down Syndrome. But do you know why it’s called that?Most people assume it’s descriptive. Something about “down” or delayed development.They’re wrong.The name honors a man who changed everything for people society had written off as worthless. John Langdon Down was 29 years […]
Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
The doctor who saved a generation of children did it by saying one simple word: no.When the sedative thalidomide swept through Europe in the late 1950s, it was praised as safe, modern, and perfect for easing morning sickness. Drug companies rushed to expand its market, and by 1960 an American manufacturer submitted it to the […]
Echoes of the Taj: The Unbreakable Spirit of Dr. Sanjay Nijhara
Picture this: It’s 1979, and the sun-baked streets of Agra hum with the chaos of monsoon puddles and the distant call of a muezzin. The Taj Mahal stands eternal in the haze, but for a lanky kid from a modest family in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, the real marvel is the sprawling campus of […]
A Life of Quiet Wisdom: The Story of Dr. Arun Nagrath
In the shadow of the Taj Mahal, where the Yamuna whispers secrets of enduring love, Agra has always been a city of quiet miracles. It was here, in the late 1940s—precisely 30. June 1949 if family lore holds true—that Dr. Arun Nagrath entered the world, not with a cry, but with the steady rhythm of […]
The Ancient Pulse of the Doon: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Aditya Kumar, BAMS,
Nestled in the emerald embrace of the Doon Valley, where the Ganges whispers secrets to the Yamuna and the Himalayas stand sentinel against the chaos of the plains, Dr. Aditya Kumar entered the world in 1975—not with a cry, but with the quiet resolve of a mountain stream carving its path. Dehradun, that timeless haven […]
A deficiency in treatment for Tinea corporis
Case Overview In a recent medico-legal ruling, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in India directed a doctor from West Bengal to pay Rs 2.5 lakh (2.5 lac) in compensation to a patient due to a deficiency in treatment for Tinea corporis (commonly known as ringworm, a fungal skin infection). Importantly, the court explicitly […]
Echoes from the Lecture Hall: The Unlikely Odyssey of Dr. Pankaj Mahendru
Picture this: It’s 1979, and the dusty courtyards of S.N. Medical College in Agra are buzzing like a beehive on steroids. The air smells of monsoon-soaked earth mixed with the faint tang of formaldehyde from the anatomy labs. A lanky kid with a mop of unruly black hair and eyes that sparkle with mischief— that’s […]
Number of Medical Representatives in India
Medical representatives (MRs), also known as pharmaceutical sales representatives, play a crucial role in India’s pharmaceutical industry. They act as the primary interface between drug manufacturers and healthcare professionals, promoting products, providing medical information, and influencing prescription patterns. India’s pharma sector, valued at over $50 billion in 2024 and growing at a CAGR of around […]
A Century of Healing: The Unyielding Spirit of Dr. K. Laxmi Bai
In the sun-drenched lanes of Berhampur, Odisha, where the scent of jasmine mingles with the salty breeze from the Bay of Bengal, lives a woman whose life reads like a testament to quiet revolution. Dr. K. Laxmi Bai isn’t just a name etched in medical annals; she’s a living heartbeat of compassion, a 99-year-old force […]
The Heartbeat of Rishikesh: The Life and Legacy of Dr. N.B. Srivastava
In the shadow of the snow-capped Himalayas, where the Ganges River roars like a living prayer through the sacred streets of Rishikesh, Dr. Narayan Bahadur Srivastava—known to everyone simply as Dr. NB—built a life as steady and unyielding as the ancient rocks lining the riverbank. Born in the crisp autumn of 1945 in a modest […]
The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Sudhir Bhatia: From Agra Classrooms to Delhi’s Eye Care Beacon
In the bustling halls of Sarojini Naidu Medical College in Agra, back in 1979, a young Sudhir Bhatia stepped into the world of medicine with wide-eyed ambition and a stethoscope slung over his shoulder. It was a time when disco was fading, India was navigating post-Emergency vibes, and medical students like him were dreaming big […]
The Bone-Setter of Agra: The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Vinod Saxena
In the bustling heart of Agra, where the Taj Mahal stands as a timeless monument to enduring love, there lives a man whose life story rivals any epic romance. Dr. Vinod Saxena, born on a sweltering August 19, 1960, under the relentless Uttar Pradesh sun, wasn’t destined for the spotlight of marble minarets. No, his […]
Dr. G.R. Kalra: The Pioneer Who Brought Light to Dehradun’s Shadows
In the serene Doon Valley of the 1950s, where Dehradun was still a sleepy retreat nestled in the Himalayas, a tall, robust man with an angular face and signature brown slate spectacles emerged as a beacon of medical innovation. Dr. G.R. Kalra, an MBBS graduate with a commanding voice and an even warmer smile, didn’t […]
Dr. Lalit Mohan
Here’s a lively, humanized biography of Dr. Lalit Mohan, MD Medicine, Dehradun—complete with dialogue, quirks, and a dash of Doon Valley charm. Dr. Lalit Mohan: The Quiet Storm of Doon’s Medical World Picture this: 1959, the misty corridors of S.N. Medical College, Agra. A lanky, bespectacled boy from the hills walks into the anatomy lab, […]
The Heart of the Hills: The Life and Legacy of Dr. K. P. Joshi
Nestled in the misty embrace of Dehradun’s Doon Valley, where the Himalayan foothills whisper secrets of ancient oaks and rushing streams, Dr. Krishna Prasad Joshi was born in 1965 to a family of proud Paharis—those resilient hill folk from Uttarakhand whose blood runs as clear and cold as the Ganges’ headwaters. “Beta, the mountains aren’t […]
Biography of Dr. Dhruv Gupta
Dr. Dhruv Gupta is a distinguished psychiatrist based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, renowned for his compassionate and innovative approach to mental health care, particularly in the field of de-addiction and psychiatric treatment. As a native of Dehradun, he has dedicated his career to addressing the growing mental health challenges in his hometown, including stigma, substance abuse, […]
The Heartbeat of Badgaon: The Story of Dr. Ashok Sharma
In the sun-baked village of Badgaon, just a stone’s throw from the shimmering lakes of Udaipur, Rajasthan, stands a modest satellite hospital that punches way above its weight. It’s the kind of place where the air smells of eucalyptus and antiseptic, and the waiting room buzzes with the chatter of farmers, schoolkids, and elders who’ve […]
The Doctor Who Never Forgot a Face Dr. Rajesh Wadhwa
Dehradun, 1988. A young Dr. Rajesh Wadhwa, barely 28, steps off the overnight bus from Meerut clutching his brand-new MD degree in one hand and a steel tiffin box his mother had forced into the other.“Beta, patients will come for your medicines, but they’ll stay for your smile,” she had said.He laughed then. Thirty-seven years […]
Biography of Dr. Lalit Salil
The Last House Call of Dr. Lalit Salil In the narrow lanes of Balu Ganj, Agra, everybody just called him “Doctor Sahib.” No appointment, no fancy board, just an old brass plate outside Janki Lalit Nursing Home that read:Dr. Lalit SalilMBBS, General PhysicianTimings: 9–1 & 6–10 (or till the last patient leaves) He was 74, […]
Biography of Dr. Anand Singh Bohra
Dr. Anand Singh Bohra is a distinguished Indian surgeon whose career exemplifies dedication to public health in challenging terrains. Born in the late 1950s (exact date not publicly documented), he pursued his medical education at Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, one of India’s oldest and most revered medical institutions, established in […]
The Woman Who Was Her Own Twin: The Baffling DNA Case That Shook Science
What if a DNA test suddenly “proved” you weren’t the mother of your own children? 👀That’s exactly what happened to a 52‑year‑old Boston woman named Karen Keegan — and the truth shocked the entire medical world. 🧬 A Routine Test Turned Into a Genetic MysteryKaren needed a kidney transplant, so doctors tested her three adult […]
The Unyielding Spirit of Dr. Pawan Gupta: A Healer’s Odyssey from Agra’s Dusty Lanes to India’s Medical Frontier
In the sweltering summer of 1979, under the relentless Agra sun that baked the red sandstone walls of the Taj Mahal, a young man named Pawan Gupta stepped into the hallowed halls of Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC). It was the era of bell-bottoms, disco fever, and a India still healing from the scars of […]
When Should One Retire From Clinical Practice in Medicine?
Retirement is not the end of medicine — it is the evolution of a doctor’s journey. 🔷 Introduction: A Topic We Avoid but Must Face Retirement from clinical practice is an uncomfortable topic for many doctors. Medicine is not just a job — it is identity, admiration, purpose, routine, security, and social status. Because of […]
Dr. Ved Prakash Goyal (1936–2025): A Life of Quiet Service and Unshakable Duty
Dr. Ved Prakash Goyal: The Healer with a Heart of Gold Picture this: It’s the mid-1930s in the dusty lanes of Etmadpur, a small town near Agra where the Taj Mahal’s shadow looms large, but life moves at the pace of bullock carts. A young boy named Ved Prakash Goyal, son of the late Ramchandra […]
Dr. Sunil Gulati
Happy Birthday, Dr. Sunil Gulati! As your old college buddy from those unforgettable days at S.N. Medical College in Agra, Dr. PK Gupta here, I couldn’t resist putting together this little tribute to you on your special day. We’ve come a long way since those late-night study sessions and endless cups of chai, haven’t we? […]
Dr. Kanchan Nigam: The Pint-Sized Powerhouse of S.N. Medical College
Dr. Kanchan Nigam: The Pint-Sized Powerhouse of S.N. Medical College Dr. Kanchan Nigam, a name that still sparks chuckles and fond memories among her classmates from S.N. Medical College, Agra, was no ordinary medical student. Hailing from Ghaziabad, she stormed into the MBBS program alongside her batchmates Satish Sharma and Parveen Bansal, forming an unforgettable […]
The Real Hero
The Real Hero He injected thousands with a fake diseaseand the Nazis never realized they were quarantining healthy people from death camps. Poland, 1941.The Nazi occupation had turned the country into a nightmare.Every day brought new horrors—Jews rounded up, villages burned, resisters executed. In the small town of Rozwadów, a young doctor named Eugeniusz Lazowski […]
Dr Divakar Dalela
Born in the bustling heart of India, where dreams of healing the sick often begin with grueling entrance exams, Divakar Dalela’s journey into medicine started like many others—with a pencil, a question paper, and a room full of aspiring doctors. It was the Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT) in Meerut, a pivotal gateway to medical colleges […]
The Life of Dr. Mukesh Jain: A Beacon of Compassion in Etah’s Heartland
In the dusty lanes of Etah, a district tucked away in Uttar Pradesh’s vast plains, Dr. Mukesh Jain wasn’t just a doctor—he was a lifeline. Born in the mid-20th century into a modest family with deep roots in the region, Mukesh grew up witnessing the harsh realities of rural India: farmers toiling under the sun, […]
Bed side clinical encounters
The new england journal of medicine Brian T. Garibaldi, M.D., M.E.H.P.,1 and Stephen W. Russell, M.D.2 Medical trainees today spend as little as 13% of their time in direct contact with patients.1 As physicians spend less time with patients, 2 fundamental bedside skills decline. This decline contributes to diagnostic error, poor clinical outcomes, and increased […]
Dr. Munishwar Gupta
Born in the bustling town of Firozabad around 1959, Dr. Munishwar Gupta came from a family that wielded both political influence and considerable wealth. His upbringing was steeped in the values of integrity and ambition, traits that would define his remarkable career in medicine. Firozabad, known for its glass industry, wasn’t just a backdrop; it […]
Epidemiological Survey of Autism, ID and Common Psychiatric Disorders among Children and Adolescents in Uttarakhand
REPORT Project implemented by Centre for Public Health Department of Epidemiology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka 2024-2025 In collaboration with State Mental Health Authority, Government of Uttarakhand and Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Running Title: Epidemiological Survey of Autism, ID and Common Psychiatric Disorders among Children and Adolescents in Uttarakhand. Address for correspondence Dr Pradeep B […]
Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority) Regulations, 2020
20 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] िारीररक अवरोध के अधीन व्यजि की जचदकत्सा जस्ट्र्जतयों का समग्र जनधारा ण जिसमें चोि, अगं ों को रि की आपर्ू त,ा रिचाप, पल्स, या कोई अन्य सुसगं त मानिंड सजम्मजलत ह:ैं …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………….. िारीररक अवरोध िाचं के िौरान िी गयी िवाओं की खरु ाक […]
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