Entries by aaron

Seizure prophylaxis in mild and moderate TBI tied to reduced risk of early posttraumatic seizures: JAMA

USA: A recent meta-analysis including 8 studies has suggested a small, albeit significant, reduced risk for early posttraumatic seizures (PTS) for mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) of seizure prophylaxis. The researchers suggest weighing the small absolute risk reduction against the risks of prescribing antiseizure medications. The findings were published online in JAMA Neurology […]

Kerala HC grants interim relief to doctor accused of abetting his former fiance’s suicide

Granting interim relief to the doctor accused of abetting his former fiance’s suicide, the Kerala High Court has allowed him to rejoin his post-graduate studies. This order was passed by a single-judge bench consisting of Justice Ziyad Rahman AA after considering the ‘irreversible damage’ caused by preventing the accused doctor from attending classes, Live Law […]

DGHS defends broader definition of Intensivist, Critical Care Specialists see red

Although the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Union Health Ministry recently defended its broader definition of an “Intensivist” citing the scarcity of physician staff with minimum standards of training for critical care delivery, the critical care specialists having NMC recognised degrees are not happy with the explanation. Raising the issue, a newly […]

Misleading ads case: SC rejects apology of Ramdev, MD Balkrishna

Not convinced by the latest apology, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to accept the second affidavits filed by Ramdev and managing director of Patanjali Ayurved Balkrishna tendering unconditional apologies over publishing “misleading” advertisements, asserting they did so when “caught on the wrong foot”. Refusing to accept the latest affidavit, the apex court described the […]

Health Bulletin 04/ April/ 2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: SC rejects apology of Ramdev, MD Balkrishna in misleading ads case Not convinced by the latest apology, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to accept the second affidavits filed by Ramdev and managing director of Patanjali Ayurved Balkrishna tendering unconditional apologies over publishing “misleading” advertisements, asserting […]

CAT refuses to grant relief to doctor removed from HOD post

Srinagar: Uphelding the government order to remove a doctor from the post of HOD, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu has refused to grant interim relief to the doctor as the government have assigned the charge of HoD to the next senior-most faculty member to ensure a fair investigation. The doctor in this case approached […]

Doctors cry foul on lengthy declaration form for NMC inspections

New Delhi: Pointing out that the current declaration forms are difficult and time-consuming to fill, the doctors have urged the National Medical Commission (NMC) to reconsider the need for these extensive forms required to be filled by residents and faculty during NMC inspections.  As per the current rules, at the time of inspection by the Apex […]