Entries by aaron

Both GA and conscious sedation reasonable anaesthetic approaches for patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy

Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is established as the standard treatment for managing patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO). However, the ideal anesthetic approach during EVT remains undetermined. A study published in the International Journal of Stroke concluded that the choice of anesthetic modality for AIS patients undergoing EVT did not […]

Does intraoperative wound irrigation prevent surgical site infection after laparotomy? Study sheds light

Germany: A randomized clinical trial suggests that intraoperative wound irrigation with polyhexanide solution should not be recommended as standard clinical practice in open clean-contaminated surgical procedures in patients undergoing laparotomy. In the study published in JAMA Surgery, the researchers did not find a significant difference in the rates of surgical site infection (SSI) between intraoperative […]

Alleged delay in treatment lead to paralysis, seizures: Consumer Court absolves Max Hospital, Cardio-Diabetologist of medical negligence

New Delhi: The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has absolved Max Super Speciality Hospital, a Senior Consultant Physician & Cardio-Diabetologist and others in a case alleging medical negligence over the delay in admitting a patient and not providing timely medical treatment resulting in paralysis on the left side of his body and ongoing seizures. […]

Role of Vaccination in Immune Compromised Patients – Dr Dipu TS

Vaccination plays a pivotal role in protecting immunocompromised individuals from potential infections, given their compromised immune status. The effectiveness of vaccines, however, largely depends on the robustness of the immune system, presenting a significant challenge in this context. Immunocompromised persons are at an elevated risk of contracting infections, underscoring the critical need for vaccination as […]

Union Home Minister inaugurates Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science in Gujarat

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah inaugurated ‘Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research’ of Shri Swaminarayan Vishwamangal Gurukul at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. On this occasion, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel and many dignitaries were present. Addressing the inaugural programme, Shri Amit Shah lauded the Swaminarayan sect and […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder trajectories in sepsis survivors

Recently published study identified and predict trajectories of post-traumatic stress symptoms in sepsis survivors up to two years after discharge from the ICU. It addressed the limited research on long-term trajectories of post-traumatic stress and potentially modifiable risk factors following the ICU stay. The study included data on post-traumatic stress symptoms collected from sepsis survivors […]

Biocon Biologics Biocon Campus (Site 1) facility gets 4 USFDA observations

Bangalore: Biocon has recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued Form 483s with 4 observations at the conclusion of the inspection at the Biocon Biologics Limited’s Biocon Campus (Site 1) facility. An FDA Form 483 is issued to firm management at the conclusion of an inspection when an investigator(s) has observed any conditions […]

Haryana hospitals grappling with shortage of medical officers: Anil Vij

Chandigarh: In response to a query by Congress MLA Jagbir Singh Malik, Haryana’s Health Minister Anil Vij disclosed that out of the 4,260 sanctioned medical officer posts in the state, a staggering 1,134 remain unfilled. The question highlighted the concerns about a potential shortage of specialists and doctors in Haryana. Anil Vij on Tuesday said in […]