Based on the information available up to September 25, 2024, India produces approximately 1,500,000 (15 lac) engineering graduates per year. This figure has been consistently mentioned in various contexts, including discussions on employability and the overall output of engineering education in India. However, it’s worth noting that while this number represents the total graduates, there’s […]

Home > News > Health news > NMC News > No Bank Guarantee… No Bank Guarantee required for 14 PG medical courses: NMC rationalises PG Medical seats rates By – Meghna A Singhania Published On 2024-09-23 06:52 GMT   |   Update On 2024-09-23 07:42 GMT New Delhi: In a major move to promote certain neglected PG Medical Specialisations across […]

BACKGROUNDGUIDELINES FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LIFE SUPPORT IN TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTSMany patients in the ICU are terminally ill, and not expected to benefit from life sustaining treatments (LST) that include (but are not limited to) mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, dialysis, surgical procedures, transfusions, parenteral nutrition or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). In such circumstances, LST are non-beneficial and […]

The biochemistry of love involves a complex interplay of hormones, neurotransmitters, and psychological states that can be roughly divided into three stages: lust, attraction, and attachment. Lust Attraction Attachment Psychological and Physiological Effects Social and Evolutionary Perspectives Research and Studies Recent studies, including neuroimaging, show that when people look at pictures of loved ones, certain […]

The stigma associated with psychiatry can be attributed to several interconnected reasons, based on historical, cultural, societal, and media influences: Efforts to reduce this stigma include: The persistence of stigma in psychiatry reflects broader societal issues about understanding and acceptance of human variability, requiring continuous education, empathy, and systemic changes.

2 / 5 PHOTOGRAPH BY ALON REININGER/CONTACT PRESS IMAGES At a yoga seminar at Harvard, 1987. In contemporary yoga classes, teachers often speak of Patanjali’s “Yoga Sutras,” a philosophical text compiled around two thousand years ago, as the wellspring of the practice. This requires an imaginative leap, because the yoga sutras say next to nothing about […]

A Living Will is a legal document that outlines a person’s desires regarding their medical treatment in situations where they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves due to incapacitation or terminal illness. Unlike a Psychiatric Advance Directive, which specifically addresses mental health treatment, a Living Will typically focuses on end-of-life care and […]

A living will, often referred to as an advance directive or a healthcare directive, is a legal document that communicates your medical wishes in situations where you are unable to make decisions for yourself due to incapacitation or terminal illness. Here’s a detailed look at what it entails: Key Components of a Living Will: Importance […]

When evaluating an individual for a gun license, a psychiatrist should focus on several key areas to ensure the safety of the individual and the community: The evaluation should be conducted with sensitivity to avoid stigmatizing mental health issues broadly but should be rigorous enough to identify genuine risks. The psychiatrist should also consider the […]

BACKGROUND GUIDELINES FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LIFE SUPPORT IN TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS Many patients in the ICU are terminally ill, and not expected to benefit from life sustaining treatments (LST) that include (but are not limited to) mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, dialysis, surgical procedures, transfusions, parenteral nutrition or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). In such circumstances, LST are […]

Dr. Vihang N. Vahia is a highly respected psychiatrist based in Mumbai, India. He has made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry over his extensive career. Here are some key details about him:Professional BackgroundQualifications: Dr. Vahia holds an M.D. and a D.P.M. (Diploma in Psychological Medicine). He is also an International Distinguished Fellow of […]

At the present time when Kolkata and it’s medical colleges are the focus of a very critical scrutiny and their shortcoming is a the subject of intense debate, it is perhaps time that we take a pause and reflect on the time when they were centres of excellence. Here is one such story: Medical College, […]

New Mutated Chikungunya Variant Causes Paralysis, Blackened Noses, and Dengue-Like Symptoms in  Pune Experts urge NIV’s intervention as cases surge beyond  control; medical fraternity scrambling for answers as sudden drop in platelet counts was never a feature of this vector-borne disease By PuneMirror Bureau Reported By Nozia Sayyed Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:11 am New […]

After Musk’s Neuralink, Synchron achieves breakthrough with brain chip, Patient control’s Alexa with his mind Updated on 17-Sep-2024 By Mustafa Khan HIGHLIGHTS Synchrom has moved to its human trial phase. Mark, who is the patient in this human trial, is gradually losing independence due to ALS.  During the trial, a patient who was suffering from […]

Doctor Sahib I shall make you the “Best” Doctor I was recently approached by a representative of a IT firm who started his sale pitch with “DoctorSahib I shall make you the “Best” Doctor”. It is 44 years since I entered the hallowed premises of CMC Ludhiana where I did my graduation and postgraduation and […]

Onam, the official festival of Kerala, is celebrated with great spirit and enthusiasm every single year. The role of festivals in the cultural integration of a region is significant. They are an integral part of the cultural heritage of all communities worldwide. Sometimes they are mainly centred on some characteristic aspects of a community, and […]

Articles Lancet Psychiatry 2020; 7: 64–77 Published Online December 17, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/ S2215-0366(19)30416-X See Comment page 6 *Contributed equally Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK (T Pillinger MRCP, R A McCutcheon MRCPsych, L Vano MD, Y Mizuno MRCPsych, A Arumuhan MD, G Hindley MD, Katherine Beck MRCPsych, S Natesan PhD, […]

Sleep serves multiple crucial functions for both the body and the brain. Here are some of the key functions of sleep: Understanding these functions underscores why sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can lead to various health issues, from cognitive impairments to chronic diseases. Sleep isn’t just a state of rest; it’s an active period […]

Dementia is not a single disease but rather a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Here’s a comprehensive overview: What is Dementia? Types of Dementia Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention and Risk Reduction Support and Care Dementia, while challenging, can be managed with the right support and […]

Dr. Durga Prasad: The Doctor with a Silver Touch In the misty hill station of Mussoorie, nestled among the pines and deodars of the 1950s, Dr. Durga Prasad was a name whispered with reverence and a touch of awe. His reputation as a physician was as towering as the Himalayan peaks that framed his home. […]

Another senior physician of Dehradun was Dr Om Prakash, father to DR Manoj Kumar, the celebrated surgeon. He was practicing opposite St. Thomas school at Cross Road and commanded a large clientele always very busy, always surrounded by patients right left and Centre in his busy OPD, he was almost brusque with his patients. Setting: […]

Dr. Mitra Nand: A Quiet Hero of Dehradun’s Medical Dawn In the misty hills of Dehradun, where the air carried whispers of change in the mid-20th century, Dr. Mitra Nand carved out a legacy that still echoes in the halls of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). His name, etched alongside those of trailblazers like Dr. […]

Dr. Mukesh Agarwal is an internist based in Waycross, Georgia, with a strong professional background in internal medicine. Here’s a summary of what’s publicly known about him: Dr. Mukesh Agarwal’s practice in a less urban area like Waycross might also highlight his role in addressing healthcare disparities, often seen in rural versus urban settings. His […]

Dr. Diwan Singh is recognized as a pediatrician based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with a notable presence at 7, Court Road, Tehsil Chowk, Race Course, Dehradun. Here’s a detailed overview based on the information available up to September 15, 2024: Given this information, Dr. Diwan Singh appears to be a well-established pediatrician in Dehradun, known for […]

Dr. Mahabir Singh in Dehradun is recognized for his contributions to the medical field, particularly noted for his involvement in the establishment of the IMA Blood Bank of Uttarakhand. This initiative, conceptualized in 2003 and inaugurated in 2006, underscores his commitment to public health by addressing the critical shortage of blood in the region through […]

Dr. Bhim Singh Pandhi, FRCP, was a towering figure in Indian medicine, a dermatologist whose intellect was as sharp as his wit, and whose charm could disarm even the most pompous VIPs. Born in pre-independence India, likely in the early 20th century, Pandhi rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated physician, earning the prestigious […]

Picture a bustling Dehradun in the early days of India’s medical renaissance, where a visionary doctor named Bhupal Singh stepped up to shape the future of healthcare. Dr. Bhupal Singh, a name etched with pride on a display board in the IMA Hall in Dehradun, wasn’t just a physician—he was a trailblazer who helped spark […]

can’t claim to speak for all doctors but while watching the contentious portions of his interview I thought two things stood out. Playing to the gallery To one the questions in that interview, Modi says he eats 2-3 kilos of abuses by his detractors each day. By the same metric each doctor working in India […]

• Scope •Biological basis of addiction •Neurotransmitters and circuits •Transition from use to compulsion •Excludes: •Individual mechanism of drugs or their pharmacology •Genetics and epigenetics •Clinical issues such as mechanisms of tolerance, withdrawal etc •No issues regarding treatment or medications Loading… The neurobiology of addiction Model of interacting circuits in which disruptions contribute to compulsive-like […]

Mpox update First Suspected Case of mpox reported from India in a person having travelled abroad . No need to panic Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is an infectious viral disease affecting humans and other animals. Mpox is caused by a DNA Virus unlike COVID virus which is a RNA virus (it’s important to know […]

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RIGHTS ‘TMC-Aided Bullying’: Not Just R.G. Kar, Bengal Doctors Allege Deep Rot Pervades Medical Education Across State Aparna Bhattacharya 14 hours ago Graduate doctors speaks of threats and an atmosphere of fear not just at the hospital but across medical education spheres in Bengal, and alleged the presence of a ‘North Bengal lobby’ close to […]

A look back to a time when the Calcutta Medical College was par for any global institution. Bit longish yet a must read…………….. Medical College, Berlin Olympic Gold 1936 and medical humanities A write up by Soumit Dasgupta: I alighted at the railway station in Colchester sometime in 1993 on a glorious spring day. My […]

How NMC Plans To Transform Medical Education How NMC plans to transform Medical Education New medical colleges in district hospitals which face faculty crunch and lack of quality learning material will soon get to opt for virtual classrooms and digital libraries, writes Dr B Srinivas Share TNN | Posted August 30, 2024 05:06 PM The […]

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Patanjali Ayurveda and Baba Ramdev on a plea alleging that its herbal tooth powder, Divya Dant Manjan, contains non-vegetarian ingredient and has been misbranded as vegetarian. Justice Sanjeev Narula also issued notice to the Central government and Patanjali’s Divya Pharmacy which manufactures its products. The matter […]

Should Students With Mental Health Conditions Be Allowed Admission To MBBS? SC Directs NMC To Review Guidelines NEWS | TOI Education | Aug 29, 2024, 16:20 IST The Supreme Court has instructed the National Medical Council’s expert committee to review its guidelines for assessing disabiliti… Read More The Supreme Court has instructed the National Medical […]

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य स्थिति के कारण दिव्यांग व्यक्तियों (PwD) के लिए कोटे के तहत आरक्षण से इनकार करने को चुनौती देने वाले MBBS-आकांक्षी की याचिका में सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने हाल ही में नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन (NMC)… — Read on hindi.livelaw.in/amp/supreme-court/mbbs-admissions-for-persons-with-mental-health-conditions-supreme-court-asks-nmcs-expert-committee-to-review-its-opinion-267938

Remove healthcare services from within purview of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita please ToHonourable Prime MinisterSh Narender ModiNew Delhi Re; Inclusion of medical services within purview of Bhartiya Nyay Samhita SirMedicos legal Action Group is a group of about 1250 Doctors of Modern Scientific Medicine from across India who work towards legal resolution of issues which adversely […]

electroencephalography An Introductory Text and Atlas of Normal and Abnormal Findings in Adults, Children, and Infants Erik K. St. Louis, MD Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota Lauren C. Frey, MD University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado http://www.AESNET.org Electroencephalography Electroencephalography (EEG): An Introductory Text and Atlas of Normal and Abnormal Findings in Adults, Children, and […]

Bringing you the Best Analytical Legal News Home › Mental Health › Articles › Resolving The Dichotomy Between Section 115 Of The Mental Healthcare Act And Section 309 Of The Penal Code by Harshita Gupta† Published on March 2, 2023 – By Bhumika Indulia Post Introduction Advertisement The act of taking one’s life was much […]

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has directed that only individuals who have completed their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degrees are allowed to use the title “Dr.” According to a notification issued by ministry’s Senior Information Officer Shahadat Hossain, the Bangladesh Medical and Dental […]

PHYSICIANS’ MANUAL ON MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF CAUSE OF DEATH OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, INDIA GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 2 A, MAN SINGH ROAD, NEW DELHI CONTENTS DESCRIPTION Page No. Preface to the Fifth Edition 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Legal Provisions 1.2 Cause of Death 1.3 Form of Medical Certificate 1.4 Physicians’ Responsibility […]

आम चिकित्सक की आम नागरिक से अपील। राइट टु हेल्थ बिल राजस्थान सरकार ने विधानसभा में पास करवा लिया है लेकिन अभी भी यह बिल राज्यपाल की अनुमति के लिए लंबित है। राज्यपाल की अनुमति के बाद यह बिल एक कानून बन जाएगा। लेकिन सरकार इस कानून के आने से पहले ही अपने वोट बैंक […]

http://www.insa.ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1234567/92/BM12_8710.pdf INDERJIT SINGH The year was 1909, in the humid, bustling town of Maymo, Burma. A second son was born to Sardar and Shrimati Mehr Singh, a couple scraping by in a world that offered little mercy to the poor. They named him Inderjit, a name that would one day echo through the halls of […]

To be honest and with due respect to protests , the protest should be focused on what govt can and should do : _Other things need to be done by Hosp themselves which they are not doing To be honest and with due respect to protests , the protest should be focused on what govt […]

Common Problems of Senior Citizens Anxiety – worry – depression – stress – unsatisfaction – repeating past – expecting others to change first  – fault finding – less appreciation – listen to me first – follow what I say – do not follow what I do? – lonely at the top – knowing but not applying –  Common solutions for senior citizens – without […]

GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF HEALTH SERVICES Personal Branch of DGHS F-17,Karkardooma, Delhi-110032. F.PS/DGHS/MISC/2024/ 1056-1109 URGENT RELEASE Date: 20-08-2024 Director General Health Services, Government of NCT of Delhi has taken Sou Moto cognizance of the apathy and dilapidated plight of the Doctors in the light of the recent shameful events which has […]

GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF MONKEYPOX DISEASE Ministry of Health and Family Welfare GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 1 1. Introduction Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although with less clinical severity. MPX was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name ‘monkeypox.’ The first human […]

* IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION SMW (Crl) No 2 of 2024 Reportable 2024 INSC 613 IN RE: ALLEGED RAPE AND MURDER INCIDENT OF A TRAINEE DOCTOR IN R.G. KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, KOLKATA AND RELATED ISSUES Versus Page 1 of 16 ORDER 1. On 9 August, 2024, a thirty-one […]