In the bustling corridors of Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, where the hum of medical machinery meets the quiet hope of patients, one name resonates with reverence: Dr. M.R. Girinath. A cardiothoracic surgeon with over 45 years of experience, Dr. Girinath has not only transformed countless lives through his scalpel but also redefined cardiac care in […]
Meet Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, a man who’s juggled scalpels and politics with equal finesse, representing Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha with a surgeon’s precision and a politician’s passion. Born on February 25, 1960, in the bustling town of Firozabad, UP, Anil grew up in a middle-class family, soaking in values of service and […]
The Case of the Vanishing Professors: Ghost Faculty and Deans Haunting Medical Colleges Picture this: a bustling medical college, stethoscopes dangling, white coats flapping, and students eagerly awaiting their next lecture. The timetable says Dr. Sharma’s anatomy class is up, but when the students arrive, the lecture hall is eerily empty. No Dr. Sharma. No […]
Critical Care Asia Critical Care Asia2Delerium in ICU :An overviewDr. Ashutosh B. Shah,D.N.B. (PSY.), D.P.M (MUMBAI), M.B.B.S. (MUMBAI), PGDMLS Consultant Psychiatrist, Mumbai.Abstractthreatening situation. Delirium is often unrecognized and frequently goes untreated. This substantially increases morbidity and mortality2·’ . Advanced technology in the ICU at times appears to take priority over the functional health of the […]
India’s first MBBS batch graduated in 1839; here’s how Britishers shaped our medical education system In the era of Charaka and Sushruta, India was following its indigenous system of Medicine, like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, among others. The push for Western or formal training of Indians in medicine came during British colonial rule. Chuckerbutty, along […]
In the heart of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills whisper tales of resilience and hope, I found myself standing outside a modest clinic at 7, Court Road, Tehsil Chowk, Race Course. It was August 1989, and I clutched an invitation card, its edges slightly crumpled from my nervous grip. I was a young doctor, barely […]
Dr. Kanvarjit Singh Sabharwal, or K.J.S. Sabharwal or just Kjs to friends, as he’s known in Dehradun’s medical circles, is a physician whose name carries the weight of expertise, intuition, and a touch of swagger. Operating out of his bustling clinic at M K P Chowk, New Road, Dehradun, he’s the go-to doctor for patients […]
Dr. Ashutosh Mathur is a name that resonates with compassion, expertise, and a touch of old-school charm in the medical community of Dehradun, India. Picture a bustling hospital ward at Premsukh Hospital, where a seasoned physician navigates the chaos with a calm smile, a stethoscope slung around his neck, and a knack for making patients […]
The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Vipin Vaish: Dehradun’s Beloved Pediatrician In the heart of Dehradun, nestled near the bustling Rajpur Road, a small clinic opened its doors over three decades ago. It was here that Dr. Vipin Vaish, a young doctor fresh from King George’s Medical College (KGMC) with an MBBS and MD under his […]
In the heart of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills whisper tales of resilience, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain has woven a life dedicated to healing and service. A General Physician and Consultant Physician with over four decades of experience, Dr. Jain’s story is one of grit, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to his community. His journey, […]
डॉक्टर बनने दूर क्यों जाना? 15-20 लाख में होगा MBBS, बस इन 5 पड़ोसी देशों में लें एडमिशन Study MBBS Abroad: विदेश में मेडिकल की पढ़ाई की पॉपुलैरिटी हर साल बढ़ती जा रही है। हजारों की संख्या में स्टूडेंट्स विदेश का रुख कर रहे हैं, ताकि उन्हें MBBS का मौका मिल सके। फॉलो करें Authored […]
अंग्रेजों के टाइम में कैसी होती थी डॉक्टरी की पढ़ाई, जानें कब पास हुआ था भारत का पहला MBBS बैच? एबीपी लाइव Updated at: 15 Aug 2025 04:49 PM (IST) Edited By: Rajni Upadhyay भारत में चिकित्सा शिक्षा की शुरुआत आयुर्वेद और यूनानी पद्धति से हुई, लेकिन ब्रिटिश काल में पश्चिमी चिकित्सा पद्धति ने नई […]
In a landmark achievement that underscores the evolving role of women in the Indian Army, Major Dr. Payal Chhabra has etched her name in military history as the first woman Army surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces. This milestone, accomplished in September 2023, represents a significant step forward for Indian Army women officers, […]
When you’re asked to localize the lesion in a patient with aphasia, do you suddenly feel speechless? At a loss for words to categorize the type of aphasia? Never fear—here is the decision tree for patients w/aphasia and the associated anatomic correlates Three main questions: The answers will lead you both to the type of […]
In a landmark achievement that underscores the evolving role of women in the Indian Army, Major Dr. Payal Chhabra has etched her name in military history as the first woman Army surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces. This milestone, accomplished in September 2023, represents a significant step forward for Indian Army women officers, […]
आजादी से 112 साल पहले खुला था पहला MBBS कॉलेज, 14 साल के बच्चों को सर्जन बना रहे थे अंग्रेज! First MBBS college in Indian: ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने भारत की आजादी से करीब 112 साल पहले भारत के मेडिकल एजुकेशन सिस्टम को बदलकर रख दिया था। भारत में हजारों साल पुरानी आयुर्वेद, सिद्ध […]
आजादी से 112 साल पहले खुला था पहला MBBS कॉलेज, 14 साल के बच्चों को सर्जन बना रहे थे अंग्रेज! First MBBS college in Indian: ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने भारत की आजादी से करीब 112 साल पहले भारत के मेडिकल एजुकेशन सिस्टम को बदलकर रख दिया था। भारत में हजारों साल पुरानी आयुर्वेद, सिद्ध […]
Former Pune corporator who lost daughter to pigeon-borne infection aims to spread awareness Former Pune corporator Sham Mankar says the practice of feeding pigeons is interfering with their ability to look for food. ADVERTISEMENT Written by Dipanita Nath Pune | Updated: August 12, 2025 15:51 IST 3 min read Sheetal Vijay Shinde died of lung fibrosis […]
MBBS Abroad: Over 1,000 students may lose year, money as Tashkent Medical University puts admission on hold Hundreds of medical aspirants have already paid for Tashkent State Medical University seats. NMC has blacklisted one of TSMU’s branches. TSMU, study abroad consultants are silent. Students and parents are increasingly worried and anxious about the future, since […]
🧵 Raynaud’s: Benign Chill or Scleroderma Warning? Cold hands turn white/blue/red.Sometimes it’s harmless.Sometimes it’s systemic sclerosis knocking.Here’s how to tell—fast. 👇@Amansharmapgi @DurgaPrasannaM1 @IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX @CelestinoGutirr @SarahSchaferMD @NeuroSjogrens #MedTwitter #RheumXImage1) What counts as Raynaud’s?Recurrent, cold- or stress-triggered color change in digits: white → blue → red (can be biphasic).Tingling/pain on rewarming is common.Image 2) Primary vs […]
State to bring all diagnostic labs under health dept’s purview ByVicky Pathare Published on: Aug 11, 2025 06:20 am IST Health minister Prakash Abitkar informed that as per the new rules, the public health department will handle the registration of all diagnostic labs across the state In a major step towards improving quality and safety […]
GUEST EDITORIALIndian marriage laws and mental disorders: Is it necessary to amend the legal provisions?Choudhary Laxmi Narayan, Mridula Narayan1, Deep Shikha, Shivendra ShekharDepartment of Psychiatry, AN Magadh Medical College, Gaya, 1Clinical Psychologist, Akanksha – An Institute of Mentally Challenged, Bodhgaya, Bihar, IndiaMarriage has been, since ancient times, one of the most important social institutions in […]
🧵 When It’s Not Sepsis – Clues That It’s Actually Autoimmunity Fever.Tachycardia.High CRP.Looks like sepsis—but cultures stay negative, and antibiotics don’t work. Let’s break down how to catch autoimmune mimicry of infection—before it’s too late. 👇@IhabFathiSulima @DrIanWeissman @DrAkhilX @CelestinoGutirr @NeuroSjogrens @SarahSchaferMD @drkeithsiau #MedTwitter #RheumTwitter 1. The classic setup: Patient has:✅ Fever✅ High CRP✅ High neutrophils✅ Looks […]
5 ENT pearls that concerns people only in the morning. PIyush Kumar @drpiyushENT · 1h Morning ENT Symptoms: Detailed Narrative with Evidence Morning nasal congestion—often termed “AM Nasal Block”—arises primarily from the effects of recumbency on nasal venous drainage. When patients lie supine, venous blood pools in the capacitance vessels of the inferior turbinates, causing […]
@Rheumat_Aravind: 🧵 Drug Combinations That Can Kill — Interactions You Must Never Miss We prescribe these daily. Get the combination wrong → bleeding, rhabdomyolysis, bone marrow suppression, cardiac arrest. Here ar…… — Read on threadreaderapp.com/thread/1954198046432239714.html Aravind Palraj 🧵 Drug Combinations That Can Kill — Interactions You Must Never Miss We prescribe these daily. Get the […]
A Life Well-Lived: The Story of Dr. Bharat Sabharwal Picture this: It’s 1989, and I’m a young doctor, nervous but excited, standing outside the bustling Sabharwal Clinic in Motibazar. The place is a hive of activity—patients spilling out the door, chatting in hushed tones, waiting for the Dr. Bharat Sabharwal. I’m there to invite him […]
A Life in Healing: The Story of Dr. Randhir Sud Dr. Randhir Sud, a gastroenterologist whose name resonates with trust and precision in the medical world, carved a legacy defined not just by his expertise but by his humanity. In 2009, at his bustling clinic in Medanta, Gurgaon, you’d find a bespectacled, slightly balding man […]
D-Dimer – Diagnostic Hero or Misleading Villain? We’ve all ordered D-Dimer.But do we really understand what it’s telling us?Let’s break down when D-Dimer helps—and when it just adds confusion👇@IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX @drkeithsiau @CelestinoGutirr @Janetbirdope @nirmalregency @Lupusreference #MedTwitter #NEETPG 1. What is D-Dimer, really? 🧬 It’s a fibrin degradation product.If you see it, it means the body formed […]
Dr. SL Tolani, a distinguished kidney transplant surgeon, left an indelible mark on the medical community and the lives he touched. A proud alumnus of the 1971 batch of Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC), Agra, he was more than a skilled physician—he was a childhood friend, a neighbor, and a classmate who shared laughter, dreams, […]
🧵 Vasculitis is Not One Disease – It’s a SpectrumIt’s not a diagnosis.It’s a mechanism.From small-vessel purpura to large-vessel aneurysms, here’s how to recognize and reason through the vasculitis spectrum👇@Amansharmapgi @DurgaPrasannaM1 @12VRavindran @Kanjivellam @IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX #MedTwitter 1️⃣ Start With the Vessel Size 🔹 Large vessel: aorta and branches🔸 Medium vessel: muscular arteries🔻 Small vessel: arterioles, […]
Chandigarh: Holding Mohali-based Fortis Hospital guilty of medical negligence while providing treatment to a patient suffering from an acute gastric problem, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/news/health/medico-legal/patients-dying-declaration-proves-costly-for-fortis-hospital-mohali-gastroenterologist-rs-50-lakh-compensation-slapped-152916
Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi (March 31, 1865 – February 26, 1887) was a trailblazing Indian woman, recognized as one of the first Indian female physicians to earn a degree in Western medicine. Born as Yamuna in Kalyan, Maharashtra, in a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin family, she was married at age nine to Gopalrao Joshi, a widower […]
The Life of Dr. A.K. Rairu Gopal: The Heart of the “Two-Rupee Doctor” Imagine a small town in Kerala where a doctor’s door was always open, where the poorest could find care for just two rupees, and where a kind smile and a stethoscope brought hope to millions. This was the world of Dr. A.K. […]
What are CLOCCs? Cytotoxic Lesions of the Corpus Callosum (CLOCCs) are transient lesions primarily affecting the splenium (the posterior part) of the corpus callosum. They are characterized by restricted diffusion on MRI scans and are typically reversible, with a mild clinical course. These lesions are secondary to various underlying causes and are not a primary […]
Russell Valentine Gardner: The Larger-Than-Life Educator Who Shaped Dehradun’s Future Picture a crisp Dehradun morning in the early 1980s, the air alive with the scent of pine and the distant hum of the Doon Valley. On the grounds of St. Thomas’ College, a towering figure strides across the field, his military bearing unmistakable. Russell Valentine […]
The EU AI Act, kicking in today, August 1, 2025, is a game-changer for healthcare AI, and it’s hitting the industry like a tidal wave. This isn’t just a bunch of bureaucratic rules—it’s a seismic shift in how AI gets developed, rolled out, and trusted in hospitals, clinics, and beyond. Let’s break it down in […]
Your post raises critical concerns about the state of India’s healthcare system, particularly the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI), data exploitation, and the corporatization of medical care. Below is an analysis of the key points you’ve presented, grounded in available information, while addressing the broader implications for India’s healthcare sovereignty and national security. I’ll […]
In the sun-dappled streets of Bannu, a bustling frontier town cradled at 32°54’9”N, 70°32’3”E in the North-West Frontier Province of British India—now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan—young Puran Chand Kumar came into the world. The year was early in the 20th century, and Bannu was alive with the hum of trade, its bazaars brimming with merchants haggling […]
The word “patient” indeed has its etymological roots in the Latin verb “pati”, which means “to suffer” or “to endure.” Here’s a detailed breakdown of its derivation and evolution: Etymology Semantic Evolution The word patient developed two primary senses over time: Related Terms The root pati appears in other English words, reflecting similar themes of […]
Philippines Medical Degree Gets Official Recognition In India: What Does It Mean For Students? CHED has officially confirmed that the Philippines’ M.D. program aligns with India’s NMC norms, making Indian graduates eligible for FMGE and NExT. Simple Vishwakarma Updated: Monday, July 28, 2025, 02:10 PM IST In a move that brings longawaited clarity to Indian […]
Chennai Hospital, Doctor Ordered to Pay ₹33.75 Lakh After Premature Baby Loses Fingers Due to Negligence The Consumer Disputes Commission ruled hospital and gynaecologist negligent for unconsented cervical pessary causing premature birth and severe infant injury. News Desk July 28, 2025 The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a city-based hospital and […]
In the 1950-80s, Dehradun was a quaint hill town, its streets lined with bungalows, deodar trees, and the gentle hum of a close-knit community. Amidst this serene backdrop, a group of dedicated doctors shaped the city’s medical landscape, earning the trust and admiration of its residents. From the bustling Chakrata Road to the quieter lanes […]
The full story. The Pioneers of Dehradun’s Medical Landscape: A Tapestry of Healing In the 1950-80s, Dehradun was a quaint hill town, its streets lined with bungalows, deodar trees, and the gentle hum of a close-knit community. Amidst this serene backdrop, a group of dedicated doctors shaped the city’s medical landscape, earning the trust and […]
The Doctor of Dehradun: A Tale of Compassion and Courage The first time I met Dr. Hari Singh Maini, I was a lanky teenager, sprawled on a creaky wooden chair in his clinic on MKP Road. The place smelled of antiseptic and old books, with shelves groaning under the weight of medical journals and a […]
R-13014/02/2024/Ethics I/3787719/2025 No. R-13014/02/2024/Ethics राीय आयुुव ान आयोग NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION आचार और िचकसा पंजंजीकरण बोड ETHICS AND MEDICAL REGISTRATION BOARD Date: 26 July, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE In the Writ Petition (Civil) No.1141/2023 filed before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Rahil Chaudhary and others Vs. Union of India and others, […]
भारत में लिविंग विल (Living Will) को कानूनी मान्यता सुप्रीम कोर्ट के 9 मार्च 2018 के एक ऐतिहासिक फैसले के माध्यम से मिली, जिसमें निष्क्रिय इच्छामृत्यु (Passive Euthanasia) को मंजूरी दी गई। यह फैसला कॉमन कॉज बनाम भारत सरकार मामले में आया, जिसमें कोर्ट ने माना कि व्यक्ति को गरिमापूर्ण मृत्यु का अधिकार है, जो […]
Mrs. M. E. Mobsy served as a headmistress of St. Thomas’ College, Dehradun, following Mrs. A. G. Percy Paine, who was headmistress from 1942 for 14 years. The exact dates of Mrs. Mobsy’s tenure are not specified in the available information, but she was one of several women who took on the role before Mr. […]
A Lively Chat with Mrs. Dorothy Sealy: The Heart of St. Thomas’ College Imagine sitting in a cozy Dehradun café, the faint scent of pine trees wafting through the air, as Mrs. Dorothy Sealy, former headmistress of St. Thomas’ College, leans forward with a twinkle in her eye, ready to share her story. The year […]
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