Entries by aaron

Goal-directed Perioperative Albumin Substitution may not Reduce Complications after non cardiac surgery

The perioperative period poses significant challenges for patients undergoing high-risk surgery, often leading to postoperative complications. Hypoalbuminemia, or low serum albumin levels, is a known risk factor for such complications. To address this, researchers conducted a clinical trial to investigate the efficacy of goal-directed albumin substitution in reducing postoperative complications. Hypoalbuminemia is associated with increased […]

NEET 2024: 554 exam cities in India, MBBS entrance test not to be held abroad this year

New Delhi: The registration process for NEET 2024 is currently underway. Along with the application form, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the information bulletin, listing down the exam cities along with city codes where the NEET 2024 will be conducted. This year’s NEET will not be conducted outside the country, and natiowide the exam […]

Dietary sugar consumption associated with depression in adults: BMC

A recent study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database and explored the potential correlation between dietary sugar intake and depression risk among adults in the United States. The findings of this study were published in the recent edition of BMC Psychiatry journal. In a stride to address the inconsistency […]

Postoperative pain and total analgesic use after serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

A research that was recently published looked at how Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) affected patients having video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in terms of post-operative pain and total intravenous (IV) tramadol use. The main goal was to compare the numerical rating scale (NRS) ratings in the SPSIPB arm with the control arm after […]

Harassed by stalker, 32-year-old Paediatrician commits suicide in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old paediatrician allegedly committed suicide at her house in the Masab Tank area on Monday following harassment and threats from a person who had been stalking her.    According to the police, the doctor was being stalked and harassed by a man whom she had met over social media […]

1762 MBBS, 2259 PG medical Seats Approved Under Central Schemes: MoS Health gives breakup

New Delhi: A total number of 1762 MBBS seats in 38 Medical Colleges and 2259 postgraduate seats in 51 medical colleges have been added to the country under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes since 2020-2021, the Minister of State for Health Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Rajya Sabha recently. The Minister referred to the Centrally Sponsored […]

West Bengal CM lays foundation stone of Snayu Tirtha Medical College and Hospital

On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone of a new medical college and hospital named Snayu Tirtha Medical College and Hospital. The initiative, led by the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK), is located in Shason Gram Panchayat of North 24 Parganas, Barasat. The medical college and hospital will have 150 […]

Alaskapox: First fatal case in Alaska unravelled

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been on high alert for emerging viral threats, and one such virus making headlines is Alaskapox. Recently, Alaska health authorities announced the state’s first fatality due to this newly identified viral disease, marking a concerning development. An elderly man with a compromised immune system, residing […]

NEET aspirant allegedly poses as doctor at RML Hospital, arrested

A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a doctor at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in central Delhi, police said on Wednesday. When Ashutosh Tripathi, a resident of Burari, was caught from the emergency department on Tuesday he was wearing a stethoscope and carrying a doctor’s coat in his bag, an official said. A […]

Health Bulletin 15/February/2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: 24-Year-Old caught faking as doctor at RML A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a doctor at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in central Delhi, police said on Wednesday. When Ashutosh Tripathi, a resident of Burari, was caught from the emergency department on Tuesday he […]