BLOOD TESTS (Normal value and its importance ) COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT NAME DEFINATION NORMAL RANGE Hb or Hbg (hemoglobin) This is the protein in your blood that holds the oxygen. men -14 to 17 gm/dl women – 12 to 15 gm/dL White blood cells (WBCs) also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the […]

Putting a pause to the tug-of-war between physicians and physiotherapists over the use of the prefix ‘Dr,’ the Madras High Court has asked the authori — Read on timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/high-court-warns-against-use-of-dr-without-valid-medical-degree/articleshow/5609154.cms

Vol 122, No 06, June 2024 Journal of the Indian Medical Association 12 Weekly Insulin Therapy : Where Do We Stand ? Basal insulins are an essential part of diabetes therapy. In the last 20-25 years, significant advances have been made in this area resulting in the development of long-acting basal insulin analogues. These have […]

Career options for MBBS India produces 1,00,000 MBBS every year, 20000 Foreign Medical Graduates come to India every year. Even if only 16% clear the Foreign Medical Graduates exam that still makes the number of qualified and licensed MBBS doctors produced yearly at 1,05,000. Government which is the largest employer has 1750 vacancies every year […]

By Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP After the crisis of the pandemic, many people looked for a better way to cope with stress — suddenly, normal life was overshadowed by threats of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and strained relationships. Good intentions, however, go only so far. In post-COVID times, people still feel threatened and insecure. The […]

Simmi Waraich Psychiatrist THE recent spate of drug overdose deaths has been flagged as alarming. And alarming, indeed, is each death. Each life is precious. I recall being visited by a devastated couple seeking treatment for grief after losing their 20-year-old son to a drug overdose. He had been under treatment and had recently quit […]

Breaking: Amazon India Enters Healthtech Segment with the Launch of Teleconsultation Service TELEHEALTH DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY Written by : Nikita Saha July 10, 2024 Image Credit: Amazon To access the teleconsultation services, users need to navigate to the “Amazon Clinic” tab within their Amazon shopping app. Amazon India has forayed into India’s burgeoning healthtech segment […]

How medical malpractice lawsuits are silencing good doctors In Gerald Green’s The Last Angry Man, Dr. Samuel Abelman is a general practitioner in the twilight of a career that spans fifty years of commitment to patients. The time is the 1950s, and the place is Brooklyn, NY. The problem is the proliferation of medical specialties. […]

Neuralink to implant second brain chip next week. Elon Musk says, ‘to give people super powers…’ 1 min read 11 Jul 2024, 09:01 AM IST Livemint Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer startup, is set to implant its device in a new patient soon. The technology enables paralyzed individuals to control digital devices through brain signals, with […]

IMA announces national alliance of medical professionals to tackle AMR AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines such as antibiotics, antibacterials, and antivirals, according to the World Health Organisation Sanket Koul New Delhi 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 10 2024 | 7:26 PM IST Connect with […]

Till 20-25 years ago, almost every private hospital in India was managed by doctors at the top. That time, the country was much poorer than now. Private hospitals were beyond the common man’s reach even at that time. Patient’s inability to pay bills was even more common. Hospitals, being managed mostly by doctors themselves, used […]

Industry 2 Min Read Cardiological Society of India launches first-ever guidelines for dyslipidemia management Dyslipidemia, characterized by high total cholesterol, elevated LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol), high triglycerides, and low HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol), poses a significant risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. In India, the prevalence of dyslipidemia is alarmingly […]

ANDHRA PRADESH KARNATAKA KERALA TAMIL NADU TELANGANA POLITICS REVIEWS OPINION & ANALYSIS Home » Health » Interview Quality Transparency Holistic Approaches Become Dr Bn Gangadhars Vision As New Nmc Chair Interview: Quality, transparency, holistic approaches become Dr BN Gangadhar’s vision as new NMC chair Newly-appointed NMC chairperson Dr BN Gangadhar says ensuring quality medical education […]

RLMegd. No. NWPU/CNHJ-2A2B GOVT. GAZR.,eSgEdP.TNEoM. BCEHRD1/10,02902/02018-2020 (BHDR 20, 1942 SAKA)ORDINARYPublished by AuthorityCHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 (BHADRA 20, 1942 SAKA)LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENTContentsActsNil OrdinancesNil Delegated LegislationNotification No. G.S.R. 69/C.A.61/1985/ Ss. 78 and 71/Amd.(1)/2020, dated the 28th August, 2020, containing amendment in the Punjab Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Counseling and Rehabilitation Centres Rules, 2011.Correction Slips, Republications and […]

ITEM NO.31+41+42 COURT NO.1 SECTION PIL-W VANSHIKA YADAV UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Petitioner(s) Respondent(s) SUPREM E COURT OF INDIA RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Writ Petition (Civil) No.335/2024 VERSUS WPC 335/2024 (With IA No.119476/2024 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T., IA No. 136442/2024 – INTERVENTION APPLICATION) WITH W.P.(C) No.362/2024 (X) (With IA No.135182/2024 – APPROPRIATE ORDERS/DIRECTIONS, IA […]

RLMegd. No. NWPU/CNHJ-2A2B GOVT. GAZR.,eSgEdP.TNEoM. BCEHRD1/10,02902/02018-2020 (BHDR 20, 1942 SAKA) ORDINARY Published by Authority CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 (BHADRA 20, 1942 SAKA) LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENT Contents Acts Nil Ordinances Nil Delegated Legislation Notification No. G.S.R. 69/C.A.61/1985/ Ss. 78 and 71/Amd.(1)/2020, dated the 28th August, 2020, containing amendment in the Punjab Substance Use Disorder Treatment and […]

Annexure-I   Minimum Standards for Deaddiction centres in Tamil Nadu     Introduction   Two types of treatment and two types of deaddiction centres are necessary for the management of a person addicted to alcohol or other substances. The two types of treatment are.   1) Detoxification treatment 2) Rehabilitation.   Detoxification treatment is “a […]

51 lacs plus 75000 Rs per month for life My Teachers did not prepare me well to practice medicineI was trained in what was then a premier institution for medical education and we were very lucky to have had the opportunity. But I was taught by my seniors there that irrespective of what the stage […]

Those were tumultuous times. Nehru had decided on the partition of India. India was about to endure a bloody partition. The situation in India was precarious as many Muslims were moving from India to Pakistan and Hindus were moving the other way, creating turmoil, accompanied by a lot of looting and bloodshed. Many of them […]

F O C U S VIPIN M VASHISHTHAConsulting Pediatrician, Mangla Hospital, Bijnor, UP, India. vmv@manglahospital.orgThe Medical Council of India (MCI) via amendment to the “Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulation 2002” has brought out the code of conduct for doctors and professional association of doctors in their relationship with pharmaceutical and allied […]

How To Eat Tori Sabzi: तोरी एक हरी सब्जी है जो कई सारे फायदे देती है। इसमें फाइबर, विटामिन होते हैं। आयुर्वेद इसे स्वास्थ्य बढ़ाने वाला बताता है, लेकिन कुछ लोगों के लिए यह नुकसानदायक भी साबित हो सकती है। — Read on navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/health/including-high-fiber-rich-tori-turai-or-ridge-gourd-in-your-diet-can-be-dangerous-for-these-people/amp_articleshow/111424161.cms

How Quickly Would You Die If You Suddenly Found Yourself In A Different Era Of History?1 OF 22TERRIBLE WAYS TO GO By Vote up the eras you wouldn’t last a day in.There are countless ways to die in different eras, but what were the deadliest historical eras? It’s an important question for any hypothetical time […]

PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA.), JAN. 19, 2011​15 (PAUSA 29, 1932 SAKA)GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMlLY WELFARE (HEALTH 6 BRANCH)Notification … The 16th January, 2011 No. GS.R.1/C.A.61/1985/Ss.71and 78/2011.-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 78 read with sub-section l’.2) of section 71 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, […]

New Delhi: As announced, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) came into force on Doctor’s Day i.e. on July 1st, 2024. However, the new laws that replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) are being opposed by… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/amp/news/health/doctors/punishment-on-doctors-day-medical-fraternity-upset-with-bharatiya-nyaya-sanhita-mandating-jail-term-fine-in-medical-negligence-cases-131032

This thread is for those starting residency and intern year. As I reflect back on my journey and these tips, I didn’t follow many of them myself and wish I had. Below I provide my perspective of residency and survival tips. 🧵  1/The reality of residency – it is a wild 🎢 ride. It’s not […]

To,Prof. Dr. Ashok R. Patil.Chair Professor,Chair on Consumer Law and Practice,National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.Dear Sir,Ref. Your letter to Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India dated 01/07/2019 asking for reinstatement of Healthcare services in the draft Consumer Protection Bill 2019Greetings from Federation of Associations of Medical Consultants (FAMCI)!We are an Association […]

Science of Kundalini Awakening A large amount of scientific research has gone into exploring, understanding and manipulating the exterior world around us, yet humanity still wanders blindly in the dark about who we are and what our purpose is. Meanwhile, all around the world people are undergoing a Kundalini awakening, also known as a spiritual […]

Modern Men’s Guide Six Male Personalities of Modern Men Explained:  (What Each Type Brings to the Table)  Open Thread –  1. Alpha Males  Alpha males are assertive and dominant.  They often take charge in social settings, have high social status, and are charismatic leaders.  They’re the center of attention, like a CEO who can effortlessly command […]

Chennai: The Madras High Court recently observed that doctors cannot adopt a pick-and-choose attitude while treating patients and, poor patients receiving treatment from government-run hospitals… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/doctors-cannot-adopt-pick-and-choose-attitude-while-treating-patients-madras-hc-130610

🔥 NEET 2024- कुछ गंभीर प्रश्न 🔥NEET 2024 केस की जांच अब सीबीआई को सौप दी गई है। आशा की जानी चाहिए कि सीबीआई इस महा घोटाले के दोषियों को पकड़कर उन्हें सजा दिलवाएगी लेकिन इस परीक्षा के संदर्भ में अब तक इतने खुलासे हो चुके हैं कि अब किसी जांच एजेंसी को ये सिद्ध […]

If previously taken Lunch is not digested..Taking Dinner will be equivalent to taking Poison.Hunger is one signal that the previous food is digested 3 मुद्गदाली गदव्याली ।Of all the Pulses, Green grams are the best.It boosts Immunity.Other Pulses all have one or the other side effects. Goldern words of wisdom in Sanskrit by our sages. […]

Why providing tax subsidies to private health insurance is an unsustainable solution In the United States, the government provides significant subsidies for health insurance through various programs and tax benefits. Here are some key components of these subsidies: Overall, the total annual subsidy for health insurance in the United States, including direct spending and tax […]

Drug addicts being treated without psychiatrist in Gurdaspur Updated At: Jun 19, 2024 08:09 AM (IST) 1650 Photo for representational purpose only. – File photo Advertisement Tribune News Service Ravi Dhaliwal Gurdaspur, June 18 Drug addicts at the Red Cross de-addiction centre here are undergoing rehabilitation without the aid of a psychiatrist as the health […]

Exclusive: Can Movie Time Help In Getting Rid Of Mental Health Issues Ritika Handoo Jun 19, 2024, 17:20 PM IST, Mental Health Issues: Ms Honey Gudh (ICF Certified PCC Credentialed Life Coach, Head Coach Trainer and Co-Founder of Cocoweave Coaching International) shares her valuable inputs with Zee News Digital. New Delhi: Movies are considered a […]

In 2021, a couple approached me with a request to perform stool transplant for their young child. I refused because our unit was only performing it for severe alchohol-related liver disease under strict research protocol. But the mother was adamant. Also exhausted. She had not slept for years. She understood that stool transplantation for her […]

Not one graduate in 13 years from this medical college in Pathankot Subpar infrastructure, performance: White Medical College is one of the two colleges in country that have been told by courts to move out full MBBS batches. Written by Anonna Dutt Updated: June 18, 2024 09:45 IST Follow Us The 150-seat private medical college […]

Indian Journal of Integrated Research in Law Volume II Issue I | ISSN: 2583-0538 POSITION OF EUTHANASIA IN INDIA: LEGAL PERSPECTIVE Shruti Pandey, B.A.-LL.B.(H), St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, West Bengal ABSTRACT Euthanasia has sparked some heated debates over the years. It is an age – old issue which has its roots embedded in classical thinking. […]

History has, among its many purposes, that of exploring and explaining how the pasthas shaped the present. Closely aligned to this is assisting us to resolve themystery of who we are.1 In takingan active interest in our background, we come to appreciate that while wedon’t live in the past, the past lives in us.2 A […]

What are the most common reasons why patients are placed in the intensive care unit (ICU), with rough percentages? Answer 2 Follow Request Details More All related (34) Recommended Liang-Hai Sie ·  Follow  Retired general internist, former intensive care physician.Updated 6y Indications are a threatening vital organ failure we want to prevent, or worse, an established vital […]

Avoid Giving Antibiotics Before Conducting Diagnostic Tests: NMC’s New Norms To Curb Anti-microbial Resistance Reported By: Himani Chandna News18.com Last Updated: June 18, 2024, 12:12 IST The move was triggered after the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) – a wing under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare – in January instructed doctors nationwide […]

I have always been intrigued by the mysteries of the mind. These tend to crop up in much of what I read, and much of what I write. My first novel was about the unquiet mind. Nine by Nine came out in 2008. It was a quiet story of a young woman, Tara, who slowly […]

How Doctors DieAn article full of surprise. Unlike the perception of most relatives that doctors treat critical patients callously, they in fact often “over-do” than what may be reasonable. Says a intensivist “Rescusciation or CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) looks nothing like what we see on TV. In real life, ribs often break and few survive the […]

रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 स.ं 1272] No. 1272] EXTRAORDINARY भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii) PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) प्राजधकार से प्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्पजतिार, माचच 14, 2024/फाल्गनु 24, 1945 NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024/PHALGUNA 24, 1945 सामाजिक न्याय और अजधकाररता मत्रं ालय (दिवयागं िन सिजिकरण जिभाग) अजधसचू ना […]

मौरिस किंग ने अपनी पाठ्यपुस्तक ‘प्राइमरी सर्जरी’ में उल्लेख किया है, “गर्भवती महिलाओं को बचाना मूल रूप से मशीनों, प्रयोगशालाओं और कंप्यूटर का सवाल नहीं है। द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध (1939-1945 से पहले उत्तर पश्चिमी यूरोप में), प्रसवपूर्व और मातृ मृत्यु दर कई बड़े अफ़्रीकी अस्पतालों की तुलना में बेहतर थी, उस समय सीज़ेरियन सेक्शन दर […]

‘The cost of studying medicine…’: Baba Ramdev wades into NEET-UG 2024 controversy ‘The cost of studying medicine…’: Baba Ramdev wades into NEET-UG 2024 controversy Yog Guru Baba Ramdev talked about the wide difference between the fees an individual has to pay to study in government or private medical institutions Join Our WhatsApp Channel Sonali Updated Jun […]