RG Kar Case: Victim’s parents express disappointment over bail to key suspects, say ‘System failing us’

Kolkata: The parents of the female PG doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital expressed deep disappointment with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday, after the two key suspects in the case were granted bail. They voiced their heartbreak, stating that it seemed as though the “system” was failing them.

A court in Kolkata’s Sealdah granted bail to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital’s ex-principal Sandip Ghosh and former officer-in-charge of the Tala police station Abhijit Mondal in the rape and murder case of the on-duty doctor.

The CBI, which was handed the investigation into the case by the Calcutta High Court, failed to file a chargesheet against the accused within the mandatory 90-day period, leading to their release on bail.

According to the PTI report, “We thought the CBI would speed up the investigation and bring those responsible to justice. But now, with the accused being granted bail, it feels like the system is failing us,” said the mother of the victim whose body was found in the hospital on August 9.

Also Read:RG Kar Case: CBI Trial Expected to Conclude in a Month, says SC

“Every day, we wonder if this will be another case in which the powerful escape without punishment,” she said.

The arrested police officer was accused of delaying the filing of the FIR in the rape and murder case, while Ghosh faces charges of tampering with evidence. Both were arrested by the CBI.  

Speaking to reporters outside the court, Mondal’s lawyer said he would soon be released from judicial custody.

Ghosh, who is also an accused in a separate case of financial irregularities at the RG Kar hospital, will remain in custody despite the bail in the rape-murder case, according to his lawyer.  

“We are heartbroken. We trusted the CBI to deliver justice, but now we are left wondering if we will ever see justice for our daughter,” said the victim’s father, news agency PTI reported.  

The rape and murder of the on-duty doctor shocked the state, leading to never-seen-before protests across West Bengal.

The CBI took over the case after the high court intervened following allegations of mishandling by the police.

Also Read:RG Kar Case: Dr Santanu Sen removed from West Bengal Medical Council

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8 female MBBS students of UP’s Medical College suspended for indiscipline

Gorakhpur: Following allegations of indiscipline, eight female students at Madhav Prasad Tripathi Medical College in Siddharthnagar have been suspended for three months.

Speaking to PTI, officials informed that the concerned medicos are from the 2023 MBBS batch at Madhav Prasad Tripathi Medical College in Siddharthnagar 

The students were accused of engaging in factionalism and forcibly entering a fellow student’s hostel room, where they allegedly assaulted her on Wednesday night. The incident prompted an inquiry by a nine-member disciplinary committee, following which the suspension was imposed.

“The students were accused of factionalism and forcibly entering a fellow student’s hostel room, where they allegedly assaulted her on Wednesday night,” Professor Rajesh Mohan, the principal, said.

The suspension followed an investigation conducted by a nine-member disciplinary committee.

Also Read:7 MBBS students suspended, fined Rs 75,000 each for ragging at Dr YS Parmar Medical College

The probe began when the complainant, a student residing in the hostel, alleged that she had been having trouble with her peers for the past several days.

“She claimed she was subjected to social ostracism, which culminated in the forced entry into her room on Wednesday night. A female security guard, along with other students, intervened to control the situation,” said the Principal, quotes PTI

The disciplinary committee was led by the principal, along with Dr Naushad Alam, Dr C B Pandey, and Dr Ekta Dwivedi.

The investigation was conducted under the guidance of Assistant Warden Dr Shagufta Shamil, the principal said.

Also Read:8 MBBS students expelled for ragging juniors at Barmer Medical College, 6 given warning

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that taking disciplinary action against 7 second-year MBBS students for ragging their junior, the Dr YS Parmar Medical College in Nahan suspended them for three months and fined Rs 75,000 each. The accused students were barred from participating in cultural, sports, or other regional, national, or international activities for one year.

An investigation by the anti-ragging committee confirmed that the accused seniors from the 2023 batch allegedly misbehaved and harassed the junior students on the campus. They forced the juniors to stand for extended periods and even used foul language.

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TN Health starts DNB Round 2 Counselling, details

Tamil Nadu- Tamil Nadu (TN) Health has released the tentative counselling schedule for Round 2 for DNB-Post Diploma and Post MBBS MBBS 2 Year Diploma Courses and DNB-Broad Specialty Post Diploma Courses in Government Colleges of Tamil Nadu for the 2024-25 session.

As per the schedule, Round 2 for DNB-Post Diploma and Post MBBS 2 Year Diploma Courses and DNB-Broad Specialty Post Diploma Courses in Government Colleges of Tamil Nadu for the 2024-25 session has commenced today i.e. 14th December 2024 and will end on 28th December 2024.

SCHEDULE

S.NO

PROCESS

DATE & TIME FROM

DATE & TIME TO

1

Registration/ Payment

14 December 2024 10:00 A.M.

16 December 2024 05:00 P.M.

2

Choice Filling & Locking

17 December 2024 10:00 A.M.

18 December 2024 10.00 A.M.

3

Processing of Seat Allotment

18 December 2024

4

Result

19 December 2024

5

Downloading the Provisional Allotment Order

19 December 2024

28 December 2024 03:00 P.M.

6

Last Date of Joining.

28 December 2024 05:00 P.M.

Meanwhile, candidates participating in online choice filling for the DNB course are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs.1000/- for the government quota. Along with this, at the time of registration, the candidate is required to pay a refundable security deposit of Rs.30,000/- for government medical colleges/institutions (no need to pay again if already paid). However, if already paid, no need to pay again.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING ALLOTMENT ORDER

1 The allotted candidates who have already paid the tuition fee in the Round-I of online counselling, have to pay the difference (if any) amount only.

2 The allotted candidates should download their provisional allotment order and join the course in the concerned Medical College/Institution on or before the stipulated date and time as mentioned in the Provisional Allotment Order.

REPORTING TO ALLOTTED COLLEGE

1 The candidates should produce their original certificates in person at the time of joining their selected Colleges along with the scanned copy of the original certificates for verification.

2 If you do not report to the Head of the Institution to which you are allotted on or before the time and date specified, your selection and/or admission will be cancelled without any further notice.

3 The Candidate selected for admission should give a self-declaration form at the time of the reporting to the concerned College that he/she is liable for forfeiture of selection/admission if suppression of facts, or mis-interpretation is found at any time during or after the admission to the course.

VIRTUAL VACANCIES

Any Candidate who has been allotted a seat in Round 1 and has opted for re-allotment in Round 2, that allotted seat of Round 1 will be shown as a virtual vacancy in Round 2, any Candidate can choose a lock for the said seat (virtual seat) during the choice filling in Round 2. However, such a seat will be allotted in Round 2 only if the allotted candidate of Round 1 vacates that seat. Thus, that virtual vacancy becomes a real vacancy and it is open to all in the order of merit.

To view the schedule, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/tn-health-to-begin-dnb-diploma-courses-round-2-counselling-2024-25-from-tomorrow-releases-tentative-schedule-264751.pdf

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Lupin buys 3 anti-diabetes trademarks from Boehringer Ingelheim

Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has announced the
acquisition of anti-diabetes trademarks GIBTULIO, GIBTULIO MET and AJADUO from
BoehringerIngelheim International GmbH, to strengthen its diabetes portfolio in the
country.

As per the terms of the agreement, the trademark rights for these brands will be transferred
to Lupin by March next year. Lupin has been marketing GIBTULIO and GIBTULIO MET since 2016,
and AJADUO since 2018 in the Indian market through existing co-marketing agreements with
Boehringer Ingelheim India.

GIBTULIO (empagliflozin), GIBTULIO MET (empagliflozin + metformin) and AJADUO (empagliflozin + linagliptin) belong to a novel class of oral anti-diabetic drug, sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor (and combinations).

These are indicated to improve glycemic control
in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

Empagliflozin is also
indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes, and the risk of
cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease.

An estimated 80 million people above the age of 18 years have diabetes in India, in addition to 25
million that are pre-diabetic. Awareness of diabetes is low with more than 50% of people unaware
of their diabetic status, leading to multiple health complications, if not detected and treated early.
Adults with diabetes have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.


“Lupin has always been at the forefront of providing best-in-class quality healthcare solutions to
patients. This acquisition is a key step in strengthening our diabetes portfolio and reaffirms our
commitment to delivering innovative and cost-effective medications for patients across India,” said
Nilesh Gupta, Managing Director, Lupin.
Commenting on the acquisition, Rajeev Sibal, President – India Region Formulations, Lupin said, “The
increasing prevalence of diabetes and related lifestyle diseases calls for greater thrust on diabetes
treatment and management, as well as accessibility of medicines for patients. This acquisition
enables us to deliver effective and affordable treatment options to millions across India.”

Read also: Lupin bags tentative USFDA okay for Abacavir, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine Tablets for Oral Suspension for HIV treatment

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Pune doctor arrested for sexually assaulting patient at his clinic

Pune: A Pune-based doctor running an acupressure clinic in Varvandi, Daund has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a female patient during treatment and extorting a gold ornament through intimidation.

The patient accused the doctor of forcefully sexually assaulting her even though she resisted. When the complainant threatened to inform others about the incident, the doctor allegedly manipulated her threatening to damage her reputation. After that, she claimed that he demanded a gold necklace which she handed over out of fear. 

Also read- Medical evidence cannot be sole basis for conviction in sexual assault cases: Bombay HC acquits 51-year-old man

The incident occurred when the woman visited the doctor’s clinic to treat a back ailment on August 21, 2024. According to her statement, what began as inappropriate advances quickly escalated into coercion and sexual assault. The incident reportedly occurred at multiple locations, including within the clinic premises as reported by Pune Times Mirror.

The complainant claimed that the doctor initially began touching her inappropriately. Still, when she resisted, the doctor forcefully took her to a private room within the clinic premises and sexually assaulted her. Even after she tried to resist him by threatening to report the incident, she claimed that the doctor continued to manipulate and coerce her.

Later, the doctor was accused of demanding a gold necklace from the victim which she handed over out of fear. When she later requested its return, the doctor allegedly refused and issued further threats.

Following the incident, she approached the police and filed a complaint against the doctor. Based on substantial evidence, the police registered the case and arrested the doctor. 

Afterwards, he was presented in the Daund court, which remanded him to five days of police custody until December 16, 2024. 

An investigation in this regard is underway. 

Also read- TN Nurse attacked, sexually assaulted by youth while returning from hospital

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Fact check: Can Drinking Lemon Ginger Tea Fight Indigestion?

A Pinterest post claims lemon ginger tea can fight indigestion. The claim is Half True.

Claim

The Pinterest post highlights the health benefits of drinking lemon ginger tea. The user Cathy Foster claims, to drink lemon ginger tea every day to make hair long and strong, relieve inflammation and pain, treat ovarian cysts naturally, bid diabetes goodbye, fight indigestion, and improve skin health.

Amongst the other claims, the user also claims that lemon ginger tea can fight Indigestion.

The post can be accessed here.

Fact Check

The claim is Half true. Ginger is widely recognized for its ability to alleviate nausea, bloating, and indigestion. Lemon can stimulate digestive enzymes, further aiding digestion. Together, they may provide relief from minor gastrointestinal discomfort. Having said this, lemon ginger tea won’t resolve severe or chronic digestive conditions (e.g., GERD, ulcers). 

Lemon, Ginger, and Tea: Nutritional Benefits

Tea is cherished not only for its delightful flavour but also for its widely recognized health benefits. While tea has been linked to wellness for centuries, scientific research into its health-promoting properties has been active for around three decades. The potential health advantages of tea are largely attributed to its rich concentration of bioactive compounds, particularly polyphenols. These polyphenols are celebrated for their antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, they help activate detoxifying enzymes, boost immune function, and reduce the aggregation of platelets.

Ginger, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale, has been valued for its health benefits for centuries. It contains natural compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help support and balance the immune system. Known for its muscle-relaxing effects, ginger is also celebrated for its powerful antioxidants that promote overall health and well-being.

Lemon, also known as Citrus limon (L.), is part of the Rutaceae family and originates from South Asia, particularly Northeast India. A lemon without its peel has about 17 calories, while an unpeeled one contains around 22 calories. One tablespoon of lemon juice provides 3 calories, and a quarter cup delivers 31% of the daily recommended vitamin C, 3% of folate, and 2% of potassium. Renowned for its broad applications in cooking, medicine, and nutrition, lemon and its components—such as juice, leaf oil, citric acid, and alkaloids—may help with conditions like osteoporosis, insomnia, asthma, nausea, acne, throat infections, and maintaining pH balance.

What is Indigestion?

Indigestion is a term often used by both patients and doctors to refer to discomfort or upset in the digestive system. It covers a range of symptoms that can be linked to various digestive and non-digestive conditions. Many times, these symptoms are caused by issues in the stomach and upper intestine, often triggered by stress. Indigestion, also called dyspepsia, generally describes symptoms that occur shortly after eating and suggest a problem with the digestive process. These symptoms might include feeling nauseous after meals, occasionally vomiting, bloating, a sense of fullness or discomfort in the upper abdomen, burping, and passing gas. Less commonly, it can lead to a bad taste in the mouth, a coated tongue, fatigue, drowsiness, or headaches.

Sometimes, people use “indigestion” to refer to heartburn. However, heartburn is a more specific feeling—it’s a burning pain behind the chest bone that can move up toward the neck or throat.

Dr Rohan Badave, Consultant Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Goa identified several common causes of indigestion. Speaking to Medical Dialogues, he explained, “Indigestion, or dyspepsia, often arises from eating too quickly, consuming fatty or spicy foods, or drinking excessive caffeine or alcohol. Stress and anxiety can also play significant roles, impacting how the stomach processes food. Certain medications or conditions like GERD and ulcers may contribute as well. It’s essential to pay attention to your eating habits and stress levels, and seek guidance if indigestion becomes persistent or severe.”

Can Drinking Lemon Ginger Tea Fight Indigestion?

Studies have mentioned that lemon, ginger, and tea offer various nutritional benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They also support gut health, enhance gastric emptying, and boost gut immunity. The benefits of lemon ginger tea are primarily complementary and situational, as noted by both experts and professional medical advice should be sought for persistent or severe digestive issues.

There are currently no studies investigating lemon and ginger tea together to fight indigestion. Nevertheless, there are studies that have identified the individual roles of lemon, ginger and tea in gastrointestinal issues.

One study published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition, where ginger combined with glucosamine significantly lowered gastrointestinal pain in osteoarthritis patients without triggering dyspepsia or indigestion. It also increased protective substances in the stomach, which was associated with a rise in a related stomach hormone. Ginger provided pain relief comparable to Diclofenac but was gentler on the stomach. This study specifically emphasizes ginger’s role in avoiding indigestion or dyspepsia, highlighting its gentle effect on the digestive system.

Another study published in the journal Cureus suggested that ginger may aid in promoting gastric emptying and enhancing gastrointestinal motility. In a clinical trial with 12 healthy volunteers, ginger was found to significantly speed up gastric emptying compared to a placebo. Again this study does not mention any role of ginger in fighting indigestion but only about gastric emptying.

Research has explored the impact of lemons on gut health, with one study published in Dietetics highlighting that lemons contain compounds like pectin and flavonoids that support gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria and reducing harmful ones. Pectin, a fibre in lemons, is fermented by gut bacteria, promoting an anti-inflammatory response in the colon.

The study featuring tea that has been published in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology has emphasized that black tea supports gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria that produce butyrate, a compound essential for a strong gut immune system. This study mentions the role of black tea on gut health.

While these studies have highlighted the roles of lemon, ginger, and tea individually in improving gut health, and immunity, gastric emptying, there is no medical consensus or recommendation in the literature or medical community suggesting the use of lemon ginger tea for indigestion.

Dr Rohan Badave, Consultant Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Goa explained, “Lemon ginger tea can be a soothing remedy when you’re dealing with mild digestive discomfort. However, it’s crucial to treat them as part of a holistic approach rather than a primary solution. Persistent digestive issues should prompt individuals to seek medical advice for tailored treatments that address the underlying causes effectively.”

To this, Dr Jyotirmay Jena, Consultant, G.I. & H.P.B Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneshwar added, “Lemon ginger tea is commonly believed to help with digestion due to the properties of its ingredients. However, while it may offer a comforting and warming experience, it should not be relied upon as a treatment for digestive issues without professional guidance. It’s best to approach such remedies as part of general wellness rather than a definitive solution for indigestion.”

Medical Dialogues Final Take

While lemon and ginger have properties that can potentially alleviate mild digestive symptoms like bloating and sluggish motility, their efficacy is limited to mild, non-serious cases of indigestion. They are not substitutes for medical interventions or targeted treatments for more severe gastrointestinal conditions like GERD or ulcers.

Hence the claim lemon ginger tea fights indigestion is Half true.

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CENTAC begins NEET PG Round 2 Counselling, check all details

Puducherry- The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) has released a notice regarding the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG) Medical Round 2 Counselling for the academic year 2024.

As per the notice, the Round 1 admission list and vacancy position for NEET-PG Medical (M.D/M.S) Courses has been published on the official website of CENTAC, hence, candidates can participate in Round 2 without any limitation for Round 1 allotment.

With this, for admission to 1st-year NEET-PG Medical (M.D/M.S) courses in Government and Self-financed Medical Colleges of the Union Territory of Puducherry, submission of willingness, payment of registration fee and filling of course preferences under Government, Management (MQ), Management (MQ-Telugu Minority) and Management (MQ-Christian Minority) quotas is already enabled from 12 December 2024 which will en on 18 December 2024, 5.00 PM. Therefore, all students registered with CENTAC, including candidates allotted during Round 1 (Joined/Not Joined), are eligible for Round 2 counselling.

The last date for submission of withdrawal request for a seat admitted in Round 1 and for payment of registration fee, submission of willingness and course preference is 18 December 2024, 5.00 PM.

EXIT / WITHDRAWAL OF THE ROUND 1 ADMITTED SEAT

Candidates who have taken admission in Round 1, NEET-PG Medical (MD/MS) Courses through CENTAC and who wish to exit/withdraw from the admitted seat may submit their withdrawal request form through the candidate’s login dashboard on or before 18 December 2024, 5.00 PM.

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE

Meanwhile, for participating in round 2 counselling, the candidates are required to pay the Registration Fee is fixed as below-

S.NO

QUOTA

CATEGORY

AMOUNT

1

Government

GE/ OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM/BT

Rs. 25,000/-

SC/ST/PwD (Including Round 1 admitted

SC/ST candidates)

Rs. 12,500/-

2

Management

(MQ/MQC/MQT)

ALL

Rs. 2,00,000/-

Puducherry resident candidates who opt for both Government and Management quota seats should pay the registration fee for Management quota i.e. Rs.2,00,000/-. Also, candidates who pay the registration fee as mentioned above will be considered for Round 2. However, candidates who have already got admission through Round 1 counselling, except SC/ST candidates, can participate in Round 2 without paying the registration fee. Meanwhile, candidates are requested to transfer the registration fee to the CENTAC account through Net Banking or by generating NEFT/RTGS challan using the payment option available in the dashboard login credentials and proceed for payment. Read the HELP instructions carefully before proceeding with payment.

FORFEITURE OF REGISTRATION FEE

1 The registration fee will be refunded to all those candidates who are not allotted any seat in Round 2.

2 In respect of candidates who have been allotted seats, the fee will be retained and adjusted with the course fee, i.e. Round 2 allotted candidates will have to pay the remaining course fee by adjusting the registration fee already paid.

3 If a candidate allotted a seat in Round 2 fails to join, the same registration fee will be forfeited.

SUBMISSION OF COURSE PREFERENCES

1 All candidates who registered for Round 2 should submit course preferences afresh for Round 2.

2 Candidates are requested to submit their choice of preferences initially irrespective of the vacancies available as some vacancies may be created dynamically due to sliding.

3 In Round 2, once the candidate expresses his/her wish, and if a new seat is allotted based on the Round 2 course preferences, the course in which the candidate was admitted in Round 1 will be automatically cancelled.

4 The candidate is solely responsible for filling up the course preferences. Once the course preferences have been submitted by the candidate, no request for change in course preferences will be considered.

5 If the course preference is vacant, no seat will be allotted.

Meanwhile, as per the list of vacancies in PG Medical courses after round 1, a total of 261 Seats are vacant across 7 Medical colleges.

LIST OF VACANCIES IN PG MEDICAL COURSES AFTER ROUND 1

S.NO

COLLEGES

VACANT SEATS

1

IGMC&RI. (Government Quota Seats)

22

2

PIMS. (Government Quota Seats)

21

3

SRI MANAKULA VINAYAGAR. (Government Quota Seats)

34

4

SRI VENKATESWARA. (Government Quota Seats)

36

5

PIMS (Management Quota CHRISTIAN Seats).

26

6

SRI MANAKULA VINAYAGAR (Management Quota Seats).

59

7

SRI VENKATESWARA (Management Quota TELUGU Seats)

63

TOTAL

261

To view the notice, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/centac-264742.pdf

To view the vacant seats, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/list-264741.pdf

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Allahabad HC Directs State to Improve Medical Facilities for Children with Disabilities

Allahabad: In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court directed the state government to develop appropriate educational and medical facilities, along with other support systems, across all districts of the state to ensure the holistic development of children with disabilities.

The order was passed by Justice Ajay Bhanot, followed a petition filed by Shivani, a teacher at a government school in Etah, who sought a transfer to a school in Noida or Ghaziabad on humanitarian grounds.

Also Read:’One Duty Room is Insufficient’: Allahabad HC directs SRN Hospital to submit Affidavit for Separate Female Doctors’ Duty Rooms

The petitioner’s advocate, Kashif Rizvi in his argument highlighted that the petitioner’s son suffers from autism and that the facilities in District Etah to address the needs of autistic children are not very advanced. He further stated that the transfer request should be allowed on humanitarian grounds, as Noida and Ghaziabad offer better facilities and treatment for such children.

The court noted that advanced facilities for medical care, education, and other support systems for children with disabilities are not sufficiently developed in many districts of the state.

Also Read: Allahabad HC Quashes Termination of Dental Surgeon, Rules

As per the recent media report by the Hindustan Times, the bench added, “The state government is directed to make necessary efforts to ensure that proper educational and medical facilities, along with other support systems for the holistic development of children with disabilities, are developed, upgraded, and made available in all districts.”

However, during the hearing, counsel for the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) informed the court that the Parishad (Education Council) was overwhelmed with numerous transfer requests, particularly from teachers seeking transfers to Noida and Ghaziabad on medical grounds. As a result, it has become impossible for the state to accommodate all such requests.

Given the circumstances, the court ruled that the petitioner’s transfer could be decided after the completion of the academic session, in accordance with existing law and the writ petition.

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AIIMS INI SS January 2025 Session merit lists released

Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) announced the Merit list of all provisionally Eligible/Qualified candidates for Online Institute Allocation for  DM/MCH/MD Hospital Administration Courses for the January 2025 Session at AIIMS/PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST. 

These lists are Merit-wise; NOT Roll Number-wise AND includes ONLY those candidates who are provisionally eligible for ONLINE INSTITUTE ALLOCATION/ADMISSION in respect of AIIMS and PGIMER Chandigarh. 

LIST OF ALL PROVISIONALLY ELIGIBLE/QUALIFIED CANDIDATES AT AIIMS, PGIMER : https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/amlresultinissjan25-net-264743.pdf

LIST OF ALL PROVISIONALLY ELIGIBLE/QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ONLINE INSTITUTE ALLOCATION FOR JIPMER PUDUCHERRY, NIMHANS BENGALURU AND SCTIMST THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/cmlresultinissjan25-net-264823.pdf

The courses include –

DM – Addiction Psychiatry , Cardiac- Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Cardiology,  Clinical Hematology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Clinical Pharmacology,Critical Care Medicine/Intensive Care, Endocrinology, Forensic Radiology & Virtual Autopsy, Gastroenterology, Hematopathology, Infectious Diseases, Interventional Radiology, Medical Oncology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neuro- Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Neuroimaging And Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurology, Onco-Anesthesia, Pediatric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care,Pediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Paediatric Emergency Medicine,- Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Paediatric Haematology- Oncology ,Pediatric Nephrology,Pediatric Neurology,Pediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care,Paediatric Pulmonology,Paediatrics Critical Care,Pain Medicine (Anaesthesiology),Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine,Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine,Paediatric Anaesthesiology,Virology,Global Health & Clinical Epidemiology, Metabolism Medicine, Psychosomatic Medicine.

M.Ch- C.T.V.S, Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, G.I. Surgery, Gynaecologic Oncology, Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Head Neck Surgery and Oncology/Head Neck Surgery, Joint Replacement & Reconstruction,  Neuro-Surgery, Paediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric Surgery,Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Renal Transplant Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Urology,Trauma Surgery and Critical Care, Urology,Sports Injury

MD – Hospital Administration

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS : 

Admission shall be subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria as published in the prospectus (Part-A and B), notice published on website. Candidates will be allowed to fill choices only for Institutions/Category for which they are eligible on the basis of information provided in online registration form and applicable eligibility criteria as per prospectus and notices published on website 

Tie cases, if any, have been resolved as mentioned in the Prospectus according to age (Date of Birth) with the older candidate placed above the younger one in merit.

Online Choice will be obtained from candidates as qualified for various Institutes as applicable in order of preference for allocation as per merit as applicable under Common Merit List (CML) & AIIMS Merit List (AML) for all participating Institutes. Allocation will be made as per rule published in prospectus and any notices published in this regard on the website. 

No online choice/allocation will be made for, the courses where candidates have been marked as selected for respective Institute in respective column of this result. Information regarding reporting dates and requirements will be communicated by respective Institute through email.

The procedure for online choice filling and schedule of seat allocation will be published in due course of time based on seat position published in prospectus and addendum published on website.

The candidate who have included in this result is provisional and candidature is liable to be cancelled at any stage of non eligibility is detected.

Unless otherwise mentioned candidate who have not submitted documents in support of clause 4.3.2 of prospectus are not considered for result and their candidature stand void ab initio. No further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

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Seasonal influenza vaccination may reduce severity of acute decompensated heart failure: Study

A new study highlights the potential benefits of seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations on the severity and long-term outcomes of acute heart failure (AHF) patients. The findings were published in the European Journal of Heart Failure.

This research was conducted across 40 Spanish emergency departments and analyzed data from 4,243 AHF patients treated during November and December 2022. These patients were grouped based on their vaccination status as 43% received the influenza vaccine, 74% the COVID-19 vaccine, 41.8% were fully vaccinated (both vaccines), and 24.4% had received neither.

The study investigated whether these vaccinations influence heart failure decompensation severity and long-term survival rates. The patient outcomes were assessed using multiple metrics, including the MEESSI scale for heart failure severity, hospitalization, ICU admission, in-hospital mortality, and longer-term survival rates at 90 days and one year.

The patients vaccinated against influenza experienced significantly lower hospitalization rates (adjusted odds ratio [OR]: 0.746) and reduced in-hospital mortality (OR: 0.761). Moreover, their 90-day and 1-year mortality rates decreased by 16.9% and 11.5%, respectively.

COVID-19 vaccination was linked to a slight increase in hospitalization rates (OR: 1.215) but showed a reduction in 90-day mortality (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.829). However, the benefit did not extend to 1-year mortality rates which lead this study to call for further investigation.

The patients who received both vaccines experienced the most significant improvements across all outcomes. Full vaccination reduced in-hospital mortality by 36.2%, 90-day mortality by 29.8%, and 1-year mortality by 18.5%.

Subgroup analyses revealed that full vaccination consistently improved survival rates among patients with varying characteristics, such as age, comorbidities, and prior heart failure episodes.

Overall, seasonal influenza vaccination was associated with less severe AHF decompensation, fewer hospitalizations, and improved short- and long-term survival rates. While the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination remain less conclusive, full vaccination demonstrated the strongest overall mortality reduction. Further research is needed to clarify the specific role of COVID-19 vaccination in managing heart failure outcomes.

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Miró, Ò., Ivars, N., Espinosa, B., Jacob, J., Alquézar‐Arbé, A., López‐Díez, M. P., Herrero Puente, P., López‐Grima, M. L., Rodríguez, B., Rodríguez Fuertes, P., Piñera Salmerón, P., Tost, J., Andueza, J. A., Domingo Baldrich, E., Garrido, J. M., Noceda, J., Lucas‐Imbernon, F. J., Moyano García, R., … Gil, V. (2024). Effect of seasonal influenza and COVID‐19 vaccination on severity and long‐term outcomes of patients with heart failure decompensations. In European Journal of Heart Failure. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejhf.3469

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