Category neuropsychiatry
Permanent Medical Registration is NOT a Five-Year Licence
Let’s Separate Law from Administrative Interpretation Recently, many doctors in West Bengal have been informed that medical registration must be updated every five years and that 30 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are mandatory for such updation. Before accepting this, it is important to examine what the governing regulations actually say. Myth 1: […]
VIRUSES : A GREAT THREAT
….In recent years, pandemics have been mostly due to viruses with genomes made from RNA. Todate, thousands of RNA species have been identified, but only 239 infect humans. Their type and severity will depend upon its ability to spread among humans. In most cases, an infected person is highly unlikely to pass on the infection […]
AI VS DOCTORS
AI बना हेल्थ सेक्टर का नया गेमचेंजर, Rare Diseases की पहचान में Doctors से भी आगे, रिसर्च में दावा By Sambhavi Shreya Updated: Friday, May 1, 2026, 15:42 [IST] AI Diagnoses Rare Diseases: आर्टिफिशियल टेक्नोलॉजी (AI) अब डॉक्टरों को भी टक्कर देती दिख रही है। मरीज की बीमारी पहचानने से लेकर इमरजेंसी में इलाज संभालने […]
Dr. Naveen Chandra Dimri (approx. 1970s–2026): A Dedicated Healer in the Hills
चमोली में चिकित्सक पर गिरी जर्जर अस्पताल की दीवार, हुई मौत https://roundthewatch.com/2026/07/11/chamoli-doctor-dies-hospital-wall-collapse-rain/ In the rugged, rain-lashed hills of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, where healthcare often means long drives on winding roads and clinics that double as community hubs, Dr. Naveen Chandra Dimri stood out as a quiet pillar of service. A 45-year-old government doctor serving as […]
Sarojini Naidu Medical College Agra
History The College was started as a medical school in 1854 and named Thomason Hospital, after the popular Lt. Governor of the North-West Provinces, James Thomason, who served from 1843–1853, soon after his death in Bareilly in 1853. The school was meant to train assistants for doctors commissioned in England for service in the British-India […]
Prof. Rajat Ray: A Pioneer in Addiction Psychiatry
Imagine stepping into a quiet consultation room in the Himalayan foothills of Dehradun. A gentle, sharp-eyed man in his later years sits across from a young doctor, listening intently as the patient shares a story of struggle with substance use. With a calm nod and a warm, knowing smile, Prof. Rajat Ray says, “Beta, recovery […]
Dr. B. M. Hegde
Dr. B. M. Hegde (born 1938) is a qualified Indian cardiologist (MBBS, MD, MRCP, FRCP, etc.), former Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and recipient of Padma Bhushan (2010) and Padma Vibhushan (2021). He practiced allopathic medicine but has spent decades critiquing modern (“reductionist”) medicine in books, articles, and YouTube videos. He promotes […]
special episode of “India Matters” titled “Doctors Thrashed Daily: The Silent Violent Epidemic,
This NDTV 24×7 graphic promotes a special episode of “India Matters” titled “Doctors Thrashed Daily: The Silent Violent Epidemic,” aired on July 8 at 9:00 PM (TV & Digital LIVE). It features anchor Shiv Aroor and highlights the ongoing crisis of workplace violence against doctors in India.0 The Scale of the Problem Violence against doctors […]
advice
An advice from a senior citizen currently visiting the USDear friends,We have been staying in Seattle, Washington, for the past two months. My wife was suffering from a severe respiratory issue when we left India. After using those medicines from India,here in the US, she had almost recovered.However, as our supply ran out, So, I […]
The Weight of Ordinary
In the bustling café “The Last Bench,” tucked away from the city’s neon rush, two old friends sat across a wooden table that had seen better decades. Arjun, a 42-year-old schoolteacher with tired eyes but a gentle smile, stirred his coffee slowly. Opposite him was Meera, a sharp-witted marketing executive who always seemed to be […]
cluster of copycat-influenced spousal/intimate partner murders,
Can this reasonably be described as a cluster of copycat-influenced spousal/intimate partner murders, amplified by intense, sensational media coverage—though it’s not purely imitation and has deeper sociological roots. It’s a real phenomenon with parallels to known copycat effects in suicides and rare high-profile killings, but the underlying drivers are more complex than simple “copying.” Evidence […]
Dr. Sambit Patra: BJP National Spokesperson & Surgeon-Turned-Politician
Dr. Sambit Patra: BJP National Spokesperson & Surgeon-Turned-Politician Dr. Sambit Patra (born December 13, 1974) is a prominent Indian politician, surgeon, and one of the most visible national spokespersons of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He currently serves as the Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Puri constituency in Odisha. Early Life and Medical […]
Dr. Amar Patnaik: Prominent Administrator-Turned-MP from Odisha
Dr. Amar Patnaik: Prominent Administrator-Turned-MP from Odisha One of the notable doctors-turned-politicians and current MPs from Odisha is Dr. Amar Patnaik, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament representing the state. He brings a unique blend of administrative expertise, academic rigor, and public service to Indian politics. Early Life and Education Dr. Amar Patnaik hails from […]
Pravin Togadia
Dr. Pravin Togadia: From Cancer Surgeon to Hindu Nationalist Leader Born on December 12, 1956, in Sajantimba village (Amreli district, Gujarat), Pravin Togadia came from a modest Gujarati Patel farming family. At the age of 10, his family moved to Ahmedabad, where his life took a decisive turn. Young Pravin joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh […]
TdP
Torsades de Pointes (TdP or Torsade) is a serious, potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. It is a specific type of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (fast, irregular heartbeat originating in the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart). Why It’s Called “Torsades de Pointes” Key Causes Torsades almost always occurs in the setting of a prolonged QT […]
Doctor’s Day: A Father’s Prescription for His Doctor Son
+++++ The Day of Gathering Blessings! +++++ Dear Akash, Almost fourteen years ago, during your interview for admission to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, you answered a question with these words:“There is no greater work in the world than removing people’s pain, and if this becomes one’s profession, what could be better than […]
“Beyond the Stethoscope: Doctors Who Became Builders”
This inspiring poster from YourStory highlights Indian doctors who transitioned from clinical practice to building large-scale healthcare businesses, hospitals, tech platforms, and related enterprises. They represent a powerful wave of clinician-entrepreneurs who scaled healthcare delivery, improved access, and introduced innovation in India’s medical ecosystem. Left Column (Primarily Hospital & Clinical Chains) Dr. Prathap C. Reddy […]
“मेरी MBBS यात्रा” – भाग 5
“मेरी MBBS यात्रा” – भाग 5 बायोकेमिस्ट्री की तीन देवियाँ, डिसेक्शन हॉल, व्हाइट हॉल पहला प्रोफेशनल एग्जाम और फर्स्ट ईयर का अंत रिफ्लेक्स वाले उस ऐतिहासिक कांड के बाद मैंने यह अच्छी तरह समझ लिया था कि मेडिकल कॉलेज में किताबें कम और शिक्षक ज़्यादा पढ़ाते हैं। हर शिक्षक का अपना अलग अंदाज़ था और […]
Naltrexone:
Pharmacology, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications in Psychiatry Understanding Off-Label Use in Psychiatry Off-label prescribing refers to the clinical use of a medication for an indication that has not received formal approval from regulatory agencies such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Such use is neither illegal nor prohibited; rather, it reflects the […]
डॉ. बिधान चंद्र रॉय
हर साल 1 जुलाई को पूरा भारत नेशनल डॉक्टर्स डे मनाता है। लोग डॉक्टरों को धन्यवाद देते हैं, अस्पतालों में कार्यक्रम होते हैं और सोशल मीडिया पर शुभकामनाओं की बाढ़ आ जाती है। लेकिन क्या आपने कभी सोचा है कि आखिर 1 जुलाई ही क्यों चुना गया? क्या यह सिर्फ एक तारीख है या इसके […]
मरीज
मरीजों के तीमारदारों सेरोज अपनी जान का भयअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे …लालची,खुदगर्ज,ज़ालिम होने काबिन हमको समझे,आरोप तयअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे…कभी चढ़ा दो,बना दो भगवान्कभी कूटो जानवरों की तरहअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे…..नेता,मीडिया और अफसरशाहीसब निचोड़े ,पाल के पूर्वाग्रहअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे…सारी उमर खपा दी पढाई मेंबिगाड़ी अपनी जवानी […]
Boy, 11, dies from rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept as doctors issue warning
An 11-year-old boy died after contracting rabies from a bat in a rare occurrence as health experts have issued warnings, calling the dire incident ‘a wake up call’. The fatal bite took place in Northern Ontario where the boy had been staying during the summer of 2024. The boy was peacefully sleeping when he suddenly […]
Cow-Derived Materials in Modern Medicine (“Grafts from Cow”)
Dr. Sanjay Maheshwari is a well-known cancer surgeon, urologist, and Medical Director of the MP Birla Group of Hospitals (including Priyamvada Birla Cancer Research aspects) in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. He has a strong reputation for surgical expertise, leadership in rural healthcare access, cancer care, and handling complex cases.0 Bovine (cow-derived) xenografts are established in mainstream […]
Guidelines for Organization and Delivery of Intensive Care Services
Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India 2026 Abbreviations: ABG Arterial Blood Gas AMC Annual Maintenance Contract CAUTI Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection CLABSI Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection CT Computed Tomography DNB Diplomate of National Board DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis ECG Electrocardiography ECMO Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation EMR Emergency […]
bloodwork
I’m a cardiologist. After 40, stop guessing about your health. These numbers tell you whether you’re building a long, vibrant life — or quietly declining without knowing it. I run these on myself. I run them on every patient I care about. Most are cheap bloodwork. All are available now. And together, they paint a […]
How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
Skip to content null 2 days agoShareSave Add as preferred on Google Joe TidyCyber Correspondent, World Service, Romania One after another the calls came in from hospitals; criminals were infecting computer networks in a mass hack that was putting countless lives at risk. At Bucharest’s national cyber-security centre (DNSC) they watched helplessly as the hackers […]
The People’s Perspective on MedicineFrom Xyzal to Zyprexa: Weird Drug Names Proliferate
The People’s Perspective on MedicineFrom Xyzal to Zyprexa: Weird Drug Names ProliferateIn the prescription drug world many brand names are unspellable, unpronounceable, and incomprehensible. Why are weird drug names so popular? This article about weird drug names was written by Dennis Miller, R.Ph., a retired chain store pharmacist. His book, The Shocking Truth About Pharmacy: […]
A Heartfelt Tribute: The Enduring Grace of Mrs. Neena Neelam Bohra
Dr. Neena Bohra is a veteran psychiatrist, treating pateints from all walks of life for 45 years. She has been teaching post graduates since 1983 and has headed the psychiatry department at some of the leading government hospitals like RML in Delhi. Dr. Bohra has served as secretary, Central Mental Health Authority, Government Of India […]
Qing Li.
A Japanese immunologist spent 20 years proving that the chemicals trees release into the air walk into your bloodstream, hunt down your stress hormones, and arm your immune system in ways no therapist or pharmaceutical has ever matched, and most of the data has been sitting in Japanese medical journals for two decades waiting to […]
सफ़ेद कोट की जेब में रखी ज़िंदगी
सफ़ेद कोट की जेब में रखी ज़िंदगी मेडिकल कॉलेज के दिनों में लगता था, बस रेज़िडेंसी मिल जाए, तो ज़िंदगी मुकम्मल हो जाएगी। रेज़िडेंसी में लगा, एक विशेषज्ञ बन जाऊँ, तो शायद सुकून मिल जाए। फिर लगा, नाम हो, पहचान हो, मरीज़ों की लंबी कतार हो, सम्मेलनों के मंच हों, किताबों में मेरा नाम छपे, […]
Dr. Saryu Prakash Garg
Dr. Saryu Prakash Garg (also known as Dr. S.P. Garg or SP Garg) is the visionary founder and Managing Director of Bio-Med Private Limited, Ghaziabad — a pioneering Indian company established in 1972 that manufactures vaccines for both humans and animals. Early Life and Education Born on June 18, 1938, in Jewar, India, Saryu Prakash […]
Midjourney Scanner
Something just happened today that I genuinely did not see coming — and it could change the future of preventive medicine more than anything I’ve written about on this platform.Midjourney — the AI company that became famous for generating images from text prompts — just announced a medical hardware division and unveiled a working prototype […]
Dr Roop Sidana
Dr. Roop Sidana: A Life Dedicated to Healing Minds In the early 1980s, a young psychiatrist stepped off a bus in the dusty town of Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, carrying little more than a suitcase and a big dream. Mental health was barely spoken about in those days. People called it “paagalpan” (madness) and whispered about […]
The Process of Becoming a Doctor is Incomplete Without Compassion
Cadaver Comment Controversy: Medical education is not just the transfer of knowledge, it is also a rite of passage into responsibility. Recently, a comment made by a medical student about a cadaver has sparked controversy. One medical student said on a video that “cadavers have no feelings, they are just bodies.” Another student supported this […]
The Anti-Psychiatry Movements: From Radical Critique to Consumer/Survivor Advocacy and Platforms Like Mad in America
The anti-psychiatry movement, often traced to the 1960s but with deeper historical roots, represents a sustained challenge to the foundations, practices, and societal role of psychiatry. It questions the medical model of mental illness, the efficacy and ethics of treatments like psychiatric drugs and involuntary commitment, and the power dynamics between professionals and those labeled […]
Podcast Episode: Medicine, Mishaps, And Reform
Pip: Welcome to the deemag and chest clinic beat — where the waiting room is always full, the stakes are never abstract, and someone, somewhere, is about to apply broken windows theory to a hospital corridor. Mara: That's a fair preview. Today's episode covers doctor safety and the violence that threatens it, a run of […]
Dr. Nandan Singh Bisht: The Steady Hand Guiding Dehradun’s Busiest Emergency Ward
Imagine the chaos of a typical night in a major government hospital emergency: sirens blaring, families in panic, stretchers rushing in with critical cases — heart attacks, accidents, severe infections. In the middle of it all stands a calm, experienced figure issuing clear instructions, checking ECGs, reassuring relatives, and ensuring no life slips through the […]
Champat Rai (born Champat Rai Bansal,
Champat Rai (born Champat Rai Bansal, 1946) is a prominent Indian leader associated with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. He serves as the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the construction and management of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He is also an international […]
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, a gynecologic oncologist operating Poplar Avenue Clinic (a women’s health clinic and med spa) in Memphis, Tennessee, was convicted in January 2026 after a federal trial.0 A jury found him guilty on 40 of 46 counts: 18 counts of adulteration of medical devices, 16 counts of misbranding medical devices, and 6 counts […]
A Miraculous Second Chance: How a Surgical Error Nearly Claimed a 13-Year-Old Girl’s Life
In the summer of 2025, Steven and Lori Stokes faced every parent’s worst nightmare. Their 13-year-old daughter, a vibrant girl from southern Oregon who loved school, friends, and the simple joys of family life, needed heart surgery. What should have been a carefully executed procedure at a respected children’s hospital turned into a harrowing ordeal […]
The Surgeon’s Fatal Stitch: The Heartbreaking Case of Dr. Asif Shah and Sheila Hynes
In the sterile, high-stakes world of cardiac surgery, where every suture can mean the difference between life and extended years with family or irreversible tragedy, one mistake can shatter everything. At the renowned Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, a routine double heart valve replacement for a beloved great-grandmother named Sheila Mary Hynes ended […]
The Shadow of the Syringe: The Rise and Catastrophic Fall of Dr. Dipak Desai
The Shadow of the Syringe: The Rise and Catastrophic Fall of Dr. Dipak Desai In the sun-baked sprawl of Las Vegas, where dreams of fortune flicker like neon lights along the Strip, Dr. Dipak Desai built an empire on procedures that promised quick relief and faster profits. A gastroenterologist who immigrated from India, Desai rose […]
Inflammation
For decades, the entire field was built on one target: lower LDL cholesterol. Statins save lives — that’s settled science. But too many of my patients did everything right — took their statins, hit their numbers, lived clean — and still ended up on my table with a ruptured artery. We were treating the smoke […]
Modernization and practicality should come first—Indianization as a cultural bonus, not the main goal.
Modernization and practicality should come first—Indianization as a cultural bonus, not the main goal. Nurses’ uniforms need to prioritize function, comfort, hygiene, and safety in high-pressure environments over colonial aesthetics or symbolic decolonization. Kangana’s point about outdated British-era styling (caps, belts, stiff designs with military influences) has some merit as a conversation starter, especially tied […]
Chirag Panjwani
In the dusty lanes of Agra, where the Taj Mahal stood like a silent spectator to a million tourist questions, a boy named Chirag Panjwani was born in 1993. “Beta, Taj Mahal dekh ke kya feel hota hai?” strangers would ask him every summer. Little Chirag, barely tall enough to reach the window, would roll […]
Broken Windows Theory on violence against doctors
Yes, in an analogous way—unaddressed minor disorders or incidents of disrespect/impunity can normalize and escalate violence against doctors, much like the core idea of Broken Windows Theory. Quick Recap of Broken Windows Theory Proposed by James Q. Wilson and George Kelling in 1982, the theory argues that visible signs of minor disorder (e.g., a literal […]
Dr. Kabi Prasad Mishra (1938–2014): The Poet-Cardiologist Who Mended Hearts and Minds
Picture this: a sharp-eyed doctor in a white coat, stethoscope around his neck, peering at an ECG strip like it was ancient Sanskrit poetry. Suddenly, he’d break into a warm smile and quote Lord Jagannath or a line from Odia literature, turning a tense consultation into a heartfelt conversation. That was Dr. K.P. Mishra — […]
Golden rule
The dusty roads of Uttarakhand snaked through the foothills as the old Maruti Suzuki Swift rattled along, carrying four medical representatives on their weekly circuit. It was one of those crisp mornings in early October, post-Navratri, when the air still carried the faint scent of incense from distant temples and the roads were littered with […]










