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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 […]

Mylan Labs license to manufacture Alprazolam cancelled by Telangana DCA

Hyderabad: Telangana’s Drug Control Administration has cancelled pharmaceutical major Mylan Laboratories’ license to manufacture Alprazolam after unauthorised diversion of the psychotropic substance was detected from its unit near Hyderabad. According to Drug Control Administration (DCA) officials the unauthorised diversion of 21.250 kilograms of the psychotropic substance ‘Alprazolam’ from the licensed premises of Mylan Laboratories Ltd., […]

WHO releases new guideline for clinical management of diphtheria

Switzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO) published the most up-to-date recommendations for clinical management of people with diphtheria on January 14, 2024. The only previously available guidance was an operational protocol. According to a press release, the new guideline followed the rigorous process for developing guidance at WHO. The guideline addresses Diphtheria Antitoxin (DAT) use […]