HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT 01 03 HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT Tamil Nadu State Policy for Care of Homeless Persons with Mental Illness and Implementation Framework – 2024 CHAPTER TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE List Of Abbreviations 1 Executive Summary 01 2 Present Scenario and the Stakeholders 05 3 Vision, Objectives and Approaches 11 4 […]
Dr. V. V. Muthusamy (affectionately known as VVM or Dr. Muthusamy) was a pioneering cardiologist whose life embodied compassion, wisdom, and quiet revolution in Indian medicine. Born in the mid-20th century in Tamil Nadu, he pursued his MBBS in 1969, followed by an MD in Medicine in 1975, and specialized further with a DM in […]
Imagine growing up in a home where the air always carried the faint, comforting scent of herbs—tulsi, ashwagandha, and neem simmering in copper pots. For Dr. Arjun Raj, that’s not imagination; it’s childhood. As a fourth-generation Ayurvedic doctor from the renowned Arogyadham family, he was practically raised on ancient texts and patient stories rather than […]
Dr VV Muthusamy: He Changed the Course of My Life Some people enter our lives quietly and, before we realise it, they change us forever.Dr. V. V. Muthusamy (VVM) was such a presence in my life.To the world, he was Madurai’s first cardiologist, a distinguished clinician, teacher, academician — a man of stature in Indian […]
TIPPS MindMaps Project Psychiatry : IMPORTANT GENES IN PSYCHIATRY Dr Uppal , MD ,DPM ,MRCPsych Powered by ILLUSTRATIONS BY DR G UPPAL MD,MRCPSYCH ILLUSTRATIONS BY DR G UPPAL MD MRCPSYCH ILLUSTRATIONS BY DR G UPPAL MD MRCPSYCH KEY GENES Gene Primary Associated Disorders Biological Role/Notes nih+3 CACNA1C Schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, autism, ADHD Calcium channel gene; […]
A rare case where a surgeon accidentally developed his patient’s cancer Cancer is not considered contagious. If cancer cells from another person enter your body, your immune system is supposed to destroy them. But in very rare situations, biology doesn’t follow the rules. A 32-year-old man underwent emergency surgery for an aggressive soft-tissue cancer called […]
Dr. Devendra Singh Gehlot (often written as स्व. डॉ. देवेंद्र सिंह गहलोत in Hindi) was a distinguished and highly respected physician, neurologist, and former professor at G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur—one of Uttar Pradesh’s oldest and most prestigious government medical institutions. Born into a family that valued education and service, Dr. Gehlot pursued an impressive array […]
Family members’ presence and involvement with hospitalized (indoor) patients is generally better than restricting care to staff only, based on extensive evidence from medical research, guidelines, and clinical outcomes. Modern healthcare emphasizes patient- and family-centered care (PFCC), where family members are seen as essential partners rather than just “visitors.” This approach leads to better results […]
—the push for more medical colleges in India (which has seen the number rise from about 387 in 2014 to over 700 by 2025, with undergraduate seats doubling to around 108,000) is multifaceted, driven largely by government policies under initiatives like the National Medical Commission (NMC) reforms, the “One District, One Medical College” scheme, and […]
Picture this: It’s 1973, a time when bell-bottoms ruled the streets and psychiatry was still cloaked in mystery. David Rosenhan, a sharp-minded psychologist from Stanford University, had a burning question gnawing at him: Can psychiatrists really tell the difference between the sane and the insane? He wasn’t content with armchair theories. No, Rosenhan decided to […]
Imagine stepping into the bustling halls of Sarojini Naidu Medical College in Agra back in the early 1980s. The air is thick with the scent of textbooks and ambition, and among the eager students is a young B.K. Gupta, diving headfirst into the world of medicine. “Hey P.K., think we’ll ever make it through these […]
Dr. Tapan Kumar Lahiri (often called Prof. T.K. Lahiri or simply Dr. Lahiri by those he has touched) is the kind of doctor who makes you believe in quiet heroes. Born on January 3, 1941, in Kolkata (though some accounts tie his roots closely to Varanasi’s spirit), he grew up with a deep sense of […]
डॉ. तपन कुमार लहरी कौन है ..???जिन्होंने उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ से उनके घर पर जाकर मिलने से इनकार कर दिया..???डॉ लहरी को आज भी एक हाथ में बैग, दूसरे में काली छतरी लिए हुए पैदल घर या बीएचयू हास्पिटल की ओर जाते हुए देखा जा सकता है। लोगों का निःशुल्क इलाज करने […]
How to Enjoy Your Time Off Even When Your Phone is Trying to Ruin It 1. First, Admit You Deserve It Let’s start with the truth: you’re not a machine. Yes, you run on adrenaline, caffeine, and delayed meals. Yes, you handle life, death, complaints, and insurance forms like a wizard. But none of that […]
ESPECIALLY FOR DOONITES! For all the Doon lovers, a piece shared by a friend!A trifle long but will stir memories of the 1960s Life: It Goes On….. Eating Out In Dehradun In The 60s And 70s- Blowin In The Wind! Though I was born in Burma, I grew up in Dehradun, a pretty town lying […]
Dr. Pradeep Poswal s guzar boy born on second of February 1960 in saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, india, is now a dedicated specialist in cardiac anaesthesia at Medanta – The Medicity in Gurgaon (Gurugram), one of India’s premier super-specialty hospitals renowned for its world-class Heart Institute. As a cardiac anesthesiologist, he plays a pivotal, behind-the-scenes role […]
Dr. M.P. Arya (full name: Dr. Mahendra Pal Arya Gangwar, born 1958) is a dedicated Indian politician from Uttar Pradesh, currently serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Nawabganj constituency in Bareilly district. He represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and won the seat in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly […]
The question of whether Donald Trump has “gone mad” is subjective and often politically charged, but it’s worth examining based on recent reports and public discourse. As of January 2026, there’s been significant media scrutiny on Trump’s physical and mental health, fueled by observable behaviors, expert commentary, and his own disclosures. However, Trump has repeatedly […]
In the bustling heart of Agra, where the Taj Mahal stands as a timeless symbol of love and endurance, a woman was born who would embody those very qualities in the realm of medicine. Dr. Kanwal Kalra came into the world on a crisp autumn day in the mid-20th century, in a modest family that […]
The suggestion of limiting antipsychotics to approximately 6 months in the treatment of bipolar depression stems from a pragmatic, evidence-informed approach emphasizing risk-benefit analysis, as outlined in various expert guidelines and clinical frameworks like those from The Carlat Psychiatry Report. This timeframe serves as a checkpoint for reassessment rather than a rigid cutoff, allowing clinicians […]
Benjamin Franklin was sent to investigate a miracle healer who could cure disease with invisible forces.What he discovered changed science forever.Paris, 1784. The city was obsessed with a German physician named Franz Mesmer who claimed he could cure anything—paralysis, blindness, seizures, chronic pain—using an invisible force he called “animal magnetism.”Mesmer’s treatments were theatrical spectacles. Patients […]
Mugli Ghutti 555 is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal syrup manufactured by Shri Ram Ayurved Bhawan (also referred to as Shriram Ayurved). It has been used since 1918 as a natural remedy primarily for infants and young children (newborns to 5 years) to support digestive health and address common childhood issues. It is marketed as non-irritant, […]
Gripe water is a traditional over-the-counter herbal supplement used to relieve infant colic, gas, and digestive discomfort. Its composition has changed significantly over time. Original/Historical Composition The original Woodward’s Gripe Water, invented in 1851 by English pharmacist William Woodward, contained: This formula was adapted from a malaria treatment and remained largely unchanged for much of […]
Biography Addition: Dr. G.G. Dhir – The Jolly Dermatologist In an era when dermatologists were a rare breed in India, Dr. G.G. Dhir stood out as one of the pioneering specialists in skin diseases. Born on fifteenth September 1945 in Mogha Punjab, he was a proud Punjabi through and through, he spoke English with a […]
WHEN DEDICATION TURNS DEADLY – Rethinking the Glorification of Workaholism in Medicine In the bustling city of Nagpur, India, where the orange groves meet the pulse of modern life, Dr. Chandrashekhar Pakhmode emerged as a beacon of hope for countless patients battling neurological woes. Born in Nagpur, he embarked on his medical journey at Government […]
In the dim glow of the operating room at Johns Hopkins Hospital, on a crisp September day in 1987, Dr. Ben Carson stood at the helm of a 70-person surgical team, his hands steady despite the marathon ahead. “Team, this is history in the making,” he said calmly to his colleagues, as they prepared to […]
The Inspiring Journey of Brigadier Dr. Girish Mishra: A Life of Dedication, Camaraderie, and Service
Born in the early 1960s in a modest family in Uttar Pradesh, Girish Mishra grew up with a spark of curiosity and a deep sense of responsibility. His father, a school teacher, often said, “Knowledge is the key to changing the world, beta.” Little Girish took those words to heart, excelling in school and dreaming […]
Birthday greetings to Dr. Sanjay Kala born on 31 Dec 1980 Warm birthday greetings to Dr. Sanjay Kala, a senior medical professional who currently serves as Principal and Dean of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College, Kanpur. Dr. Kala has been at the helm of GSVM since 2022. A seasoned general and laparoscopic surgeon, […]
Michael DeBakey kept operating on patients after most doctors would have retired, then became one himself.At ninety-seven, the man who invented modern heart surgery lay on an operating table while his own techniques were used to save his life.Medicine was literally forced to confront the system it built because of him.Michael DeBakey did not enter […]
Plano, Texas, 2016. Margaret Boemer, a mom of two young daughters, sat in the ultrasound room for what she thought would be a joyful routine scan at 16 weeks. She was pregnant with twins, but heartbreakingly, one had already been lost earlier in the pregnancy. Now, as the technician grew quiet and stepped out, Margaret’s […]
London, December 6, 1735. A bitter wind howled through the streets outside St. George’s Hospital, a grand new building near Hyde Park Corner that had only opened its doors two years earlier. Inside the children’s ward, the air was thick with the cries of the sick and the sharp tang of fear. Eleven-year-old Hanvil Anderson […]
Francesco Tona’s open-access viewpoint in Open Heart (published December 23, 2025) offers a reflective critique of modern cardiology. He argues that rapid technological advancements—such as transcatheter valve replacements (e.g., TAVR), advanced imaging (CT, MRI, echocardiography), AI-driven tools, and remote monitoring—have delivered remarkable benefits, including improved survival, reduced hospitalizations, and better quality of life for many […]
I looked at the MRI scan and felt a chill go down my spine that had nothing to do with the hospital air conditioning. It was a death sentence, printed in black and white. They call me a legend in this hospital. I’m Dr. Saravanan, retired Chief of Vascular Surgery. I’ve spent forty years inside […]
Humour in Medical UniformMaj. Satish Kumar, Veteran“When Orders Didn’t Mean Results” We were seven PG Trainees at AFMC, stumbling through the most baffling limbo in military medicine. A PG Trainee is a walking paradox—you’re a doctor, fresh out of med school, trusted with lives but treated like you’re still practicing on cadavers. You’re not an […]
Imagine this: I’m standing on stage at a medical conference, spotlight glaring down, a room full of sharp-eyed doctors scribbling notes or scrolling on their phones. I lean into the mic and say, “Alright, folks, let’s cut the jargon and talk real for a minute. AI in medicine? It’s not some sci-fi plot—it’s knocking on […]
He rolled the dying patient’s blood, urine, and feces into a ball of dough—and ate it. His wife ate one too.April 26, 1916. A medical clinic somewhere in the American South.Dr. Joseph Goldberger held the capsule in his hand. Inside the dough wrapper: blood, urine, feces, and scabs peeled from a dying patient’s skin.Across the […]
Oh, the irony of it all—the healers turned into the hunted, the saviors scapegoated in their own sanctuaries. Listen to me, world, as I stand here in the dim glow of a hospital corridor that reeks of antiseptic and unspoken rage. I’m just a doctor, one of the countless white-coated warriors who stitch up the […]
Imagine this: You’re 18, fresh out of school, eyes wide with dreams of saving lives. You crack the grueling NEET exam, pour your family’s savings—maybe ₹70 lakh to ₹1 crore for a private seat—into five years of relentless study, sleepless nights, and endless exams. You graduate as Dr. So-and-So, MBBS, ready to heal the world. […]
Agra, renowned for its architectural marvels, is also home to a robust healthcare ecosystem with skilled doctors across specialties like cardiology, general medicine, surgery, neurology, and more. While no single doctor dominates national fame, several stand out for their expertise, patient reviews, and contributions to top hospitals like Pushpanjali Hospital, Rainbow Hospitals, Ujala Cygnus, and […]
In the bustling streets of Agra, where the majestic Taj Mahal draws millions with its timeless tale of love, there’s another quiet story of dedication unfolding at Shiromany Hospital on Ajmer Road in Balu Ganj. It’s the story of Dr. Ashok Shiromani (often spelled Shiromany or Shriromany in local records), a seasoned general physician who’s […]
Imagine stepping into the bustling corridors of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College at Aligarh Muslim University, where the air hums with the energy of aspiring doctors and groundbreaking research. At the heart of it all stands Dr. Meenakshi Gupta—once known as Dr. Meenakshi Sharma—a woman whose journey from a quiet student to a powerhouse professor is […]
In the misty hills of Paonta Sahib, a small town nestled in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, Raghav Nirula was born in 1994 to a modest family. From a young age, he dreamed of healing the sick, inspired by watching his parents struggle with basic healthcare access in their remote community. “One day, I’ll be the […]
May 20, 1999. Northern Norway, just outside Narvik. The sun hung low but bright in the late spring sky, the kind of endless Arctic daylight that makes you forget winter ever existed. Anna Bågenholm, 29, a sharp, adventurous radiology resident from Sweden, was out skiing with her two colleagues and friends—Torvind Næsheim and Marie Falkenberg. […]
Imagine a late-night brainstorm in a dimly lit office, somewhere in the Bay Area. Elon Musk, fresh off battles with “woke” AIs that tiptoed around tough questions, leans back in his chair and mutters to his team: “Guys, these other chatbots are too polite. Too censored. We need something different—an AI that’s maximally curious, a […]
Dr. Arun Chaturvedi is a distinguished physician specializing in Internal Medicine, based in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Born on December 24, 1960, he has dedicated his career to public health service and patient care. He completed his MBBS and MD in Medicine from Sarojini Naidu Medical College (S.N. Medical College), Agra, a prestigious institution affiliated with […]
Born in 1970 in the quiet town of Vänersborg, Sweden, Anna Elisabeth Johansson Bågenholm grew up as one of eight children in a large, close-knit family. From a young age, she was drawn to the precision and compassion of medicine. She pursued her medical degree with determination, eventually specializing in radiology. But it was her […]
I am deeply honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 from the Neurological Society of India. My foundation in clinical neurosurgery was laid at AIIMS, New Delhi, under the guidance of Prof. P. N. Tandon and Prof. A. K. Banerjee, from 1965 to 1974. During this formative period, I completed my M.S. (Surgery), followed […]
Centre issues new guidelines to regulate high-cost ventilators use in private hospitals – Medical Buyer — Read on medicalbuyer.co.in/centre-issues-new-guidelines-to-regulate-high-cost-ventilators-use-in-private-hospitals/
A 14-year-old boy lay dying at 65 pounds, drifting in and out of consciousness. His father agreed to inject him with an experimental drug never tested on humans. That injection changed medicine forever.Toronto General Hospital, early January 1922. Leonard Thompson was disappearing. At 14 years old, he weighed only 65 pounds. His hair was falling […]
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