Court grants relief to doctor, hospital, says Doctors Would Leave Patients Requiring Urgent Care if Made to Face Unnecessary Litigation

Exonerating a Delhi-based pulmonologist and hospital from charges of medical negligence while treating a patient diagnosed with Acute Myocardial infraction, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) observed that if a doctor has to face legal proceedings only for attending a patient in an emergency, then the doctor would feel better advised to leave the patient requiring urgent medical attention.

Although the complainant argued that the patient had died as the doctor was not qualified to treat the patient and had not referred him to any specialist in time, the Commission noted that the patient was taken to the Casualty, where the treating doctor was on duty.

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Calorie labels on menus could make eating disorders worse

Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study published in BMJ Public Health. The review, which is the first of its kind, is led by researchers at King’s College London. It found that individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder changed their behaviors if presented with a menu featuring calorie labels.

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Cancer drugs cause chronic peripheral nerve pain in 40% of patients

Worldwide, cancer chemotherapy is linked to persistent severe peripheral nerve pain (neuropathy) for around four in every 10 patients treated with these drugs, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

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Analysis reveals lack of essential vitamins and minerals common in people with type 2 diabetes

Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

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Asthma biologics can be used during pregnancy to reduce risk of complications, researchers say

Poorly controlled asthma during pregnancy can lead to serious complications, such as low birth weight, preterm delivery, and preeclampsia. For individuals with severe asthma, biologics—a new type of treatment targeting specific mechanisms in the immune system—have been shown to reduce asthma attacks, lower the need for corticosteroids, and improve quality of life.

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The online pharma baby boom: Study examines older adults’ trust in online pharmacies

The COVID-19 pandemic left few facets of life untouched tragically in so many cases. It also had a major impact on economics and shopping habits in particular. While e-commerce emerged at a time when the children of the Baby Boomer generation, Gen X, were first logging on—before the Millennials ever had a bank card and before Gen Z was even born, perhaps even before silver surfers were to be minted—it became the domain of the younger tech-savvy users.

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NEET PG Admissions: Domicile-Based Reservation Unconstitutional!- Supreme Court

New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court today held that domicile-based reservations for postgraduate medical admission cannot be allowed as violates Article 14 of the Constitution.

Therefore, holding such reservation system unconstitutional, the top court bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Sudhanshu Dhulia and SVN Bhatti observed, “Residence-based reservation in PG medical courses is clearly violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.”

Clarifying that providing domicile residence-based reservations in admission to State quota PG medical seats is constitutionally impermissible, the Apex Court bench held that such seats have to be filled up based on merit in the NEET exam.

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However, the bench has clarified in this regard that the judgment will not affect the domicile reservation already granted and the students who are studying PG medical courses and those who have already graduated from such residence category would not be affected by the ruling.

As per the latest media report by Live Law, while pronouncing the order, the top court three-judge bench reiterated the law laid down in the previous judgments in Pradeep Jain, Saurabh Chandra cases. In this regard, the bench read out the reasoning of the judgment stating, “We are all domiciles in the territory of India. There is nothing like a provincial or state domicile. There is only one domicile. We are all residents of India. We have the right to choose residence anywhere in India and to carry out trade and profession anywhere in the country. Constitution also gives us the right to choose admission in educational institutions across India. The benefit of reservation in educational institutions, including medical colleges, for those who reside in a particular state can be given to a certain degree only in MBBS courses. But considering the importance of specialised doctors in PG medical courses, reservation in higher levels on the basis of residence would be violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.”

Also Read:Supreme Court Denies to Stay Telangana HC Order Striking Down Local Quota Criteria for PG Medical Admissions

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Blood-soaked body of Delhi doctor found in Noida home, Tenants on the run

Noida: In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old doctor was found murdered in his rented house in Greater Noida on Tuesday. The police have identified the missing tenants, a man and a woman, as the primary suspects in the case. 
A 50-year-old doctor was found murdered in a house he had rented out in Greater Noida, while the two tenants living there are absconding, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased, identified as Dr Dinesh Gaur, lived with his family in Pocket-D, Kundli, Delhi.
According to the PTI report, Dr Dinesh Gaur’s body was found soaked in blood in a room of his house in Sanjay Vihar Colony, Kulesara village, on January 26, police said.
Police suspect that a man and a woman who were living on rent in the house murdered the doctor.
The accused woman and man had rented the doctor’s house just three days ago and have been absconding since the incident, they added.
According to a recent media report in Amar Ujala, the doctor has injury marks on his head. Police reached the spot, took possession of the body and sent it for post-mortem. It is suspected that a man and a woman living on rent in the house have committed the murder.
“Gaur used to live with his family in Pocket-D, Kundli, Delhi. He also had a house in Sanjay Vihar Colony, Kulesara village, Greater Noida, where he had built a room to rent out. He had made this room his temporary rest area,” said Lakshmi Singh, Media In-charge of Noida Police Commissioner.
“On the evening of January 25, Gaur came from Delhi to his house in Kulesara. His son called him on January 26 but did not get any response. When he reached the house late at night, the door of the room was found locked from outside,” Singh further said, reports PTI.
Singh added that when the doctor’s son opened the door, he found his father lying in a pool of blood following which he informed the police.
While Gaur’s body has been sent for post-mortem, police said that the accused are being tracked using CCTV footage and a search team.

An investigation is underway to track down the absconding tenants.

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UP Govt deploys over 1000 Medical Personnel for Devotees’ safety on Mauni Amavasya

Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the Uttar Pradesh government has deployed over 1000 medical personnel in Mahakumbh Nagar, keeping in mind the safety and health of the devotees. Modern medical facilities have been provided in every sector of the Mahkumbh, with arrangements in place for minor operations to major surgeries. 
In Mahakumbh Nagar, 300 specialist doctors have been stationed at the Super Speciality Hospital, ready to handle any emergency situation. So far, over 2 lakh patients have benefitted from OPD services at central and other hospitals, and more than 2.5 lakh pathology tests have been conducted.
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Dr. Gaurav Dubey, the nodal medical officer for the Mahakumbh Mela, stated that devotees coming from across the country and abroad are receiving medical care in Mahakumbh Nagar. The government has taken all possible measures to make the Mela safe and healthy with modern medical facilities.   
Further, with the support of the government, saints from monasteries, temples, and akhadas are also helping devotees with medicines and tests. These saints are organizing various camps, through which devotees are being provided with Ayurvedic, Homeopathic treatment and medicines.   
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a bid to provide medical support to devotees travelling to the Maha Kumbh, three hospitals have been set up at police station premises along National Highway 19, which connects Varanasi and Prayagraj. The facilities, located in Aurai, Gopiganj, and Unj, are set to start operations on January 14. Superintendent of Police Abhimanyu Manglik on Sunday said that hospitals have been built in Aurai, Gopiganj and Unj police station premises of the Bhadohi district.

All three hospitals will start functioning smoothly on January 14.   

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Guillain Barre Syndrome Outbreak: Neurological Society of Pune issues public Advisory

Pune: Following the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, the Neurological Society of Pune has issued a public advisory. The advisory provides crucial information on how Campylobacter infection can lead to GBS, the symptoms of Campylobacter infection, and recommended steps for managing it.

A recent outbreak of
‘Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)’ has been identified in the Sinhagad Road area
of Pune. Health authorities suspect a link to ‘Campylobacter’ infection, often transmitted through contaminated food or water. Pune has reported 111 cases of GBS so far. 

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Talking to Medical
Dialogues, Dr Rahul Kulkarni, President of the Neurological Society of Pune stated,
“There is no reason to panic yet. We are well aware of the disease and the ways
to handle it.” Talking about the symptoms
he stated, “Most of the patients detected with GBS within the last few weeks
have complained of abdominal pain and have symptoms like vomiting, and loose motion
at least one to two weeks before the onset of this neurological problem. They might have some kind of infection from which it could have triggered.
The infection can be abdominal, where they have gastrointestinal symptoms, respiratory, or when they get cough and cold.”

He also suggested some methods
of precaution for the public including boiling the water properly before
drinking it or using properly filtered water, cleaning the vegetables before
cooking, washing hands properly before touching food, and avoiding eating food that
is prepared at unhygienic places.

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An official communique from the Neurological Society of Pune shared the following information about
GBS:

What Is GBS?

GBS is a rare but
treatable neurological condition where the immune system attacks the nerves,
leading to weakness in the upper and lower limbs, neck, face, and eyes, tingling
or numbness, and difficulty walking, swallowing, or breathing in severe cases. The
illness often starts suddenly and can progress over 4 weeks. Some patients may
experience rapid worsening, while others may progress more slowly. Severe cases
might require ICU admission and ventilatory support. Treatments include injections
of IVIg or plasma exchange (similar to dialysis).

How Does
Campylobacter Cause GBS?

‘Campylobacter Jejuni’
infection can occur after consuming contaminated food or water. The infection
may lead to diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. In some individuals, an immune
response to the bacteria mistakenly targets nerves, causing GBS within 1 to 3
weeks. Other known triggers are infections like other viruses including dengue,
chikungunya, or bacteria which can cause abnormal immune reactions against nerves.

Symptoms of
Campylobacter Infection:

Diarrhea (sometimes
bloody), Abdominal pain, Fever, Nausea, or vomiting.

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