Scientists have a new tool in the race to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis

Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified distinct molecular signatures associated with the clinical signs of sepsis that could provide more accurate diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis, as well as help to target specific therapies at patients who would benefit most, according to new research being presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April).

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UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May), identifies the optimum body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.

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Optimizing chronic kidney disease management through a learning health system approach

A recent publication in Health Data Science offers an in-depth exploration of an innovative approach to chronic kidney disease (CKD) management through the adoption of a learning health system (LHS) model. The study underscores a transformative shift towards more responsive and efficient health care practices, especially in managing pervasive conditions like CKD.

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Modesty and boastfulness: Study shows perception depends on usual performance

When people present themselves as capable or humble, the way this influences other people’s evaluations of one’s true ability and character depends on one’s usual performance. Kobe University and University of Sussex researchers thus add an important factor in our understanding of how the relationship between self-presentation and perception develops with age.

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Act on mystery chest pain to reduce risk of heart attack, researchers urge

Future heart attacks could be better prevented in people visiting their GP with unexplained chest pain, after Keele researchers developed the clearest picture yet of the factors that put them at higher risk. The research is published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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Kota: Yet another NEET Aspirant commits suicide, 7th since Jan 2024

Kota: The coaching town of Kota has once again in spotlight as yet another NEET aspirant allegedly took her own life, marking the seventh suicide by a coaching student since the beginning of this year.

Somya Kurmi, a 19-year-old NEET aspirant was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her PG room late Wednesday night,  Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajesh Tailor informed PTI. This heartbreaking incident comes just a day after the discovery of another NEET aspirant, Mohammad Urooj (20), who was found dead at his PG accommodation in Vigyan Nagar.

According to police, when Kurmi did not open her room, her friends broke open the door and found her hanging.

Also Read:Another NEET aspirant from UP ends life in Kota, 2nd such case in 2 days

A native of Amethi town in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, Kurmi had been preparing for the competitive NEET exam from a coaching institute here for over a year, DSP Tailor said, adding that she had recently shifted to this PG in Mahavir Nagar about a month ago.

A note has been recovered from the student’s room but the police were yet to verify its relevance with the suicide, the DSP said.

During investigation, police found that earlier this week, the woman had some health complications and was admitted to MBS Hospital. She was discharged after a day of treatment.

After conducting a post-mortem, the body was handed over to the parents after they reached Kota on Thursday noon, Jawahar Nagar SHO Kamlesh Kumar Sharma informed mediapersons.

A case has been registered on the basis of the parents’ complaint and further probe is underway, the SHO said while denying that any suicide note was recovered from her room. This is the seventh case of suicide by a coaching student in Kota since January. In 2023, there were 26 suspected suicide cases of coaching students in Kota.

Also Read:19-year-old NEET aspirant commits suicide after losing money in online betting

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Sailesh T Desai retires from Sun Pharma Board of Directors

Maharashtra: Through a recent BSE filing, Sun Pharma has informed that Sailesh Trambaklal Desai will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors, as he is completing his term as a Director on March 31, 2024.

“This is to inform that Mr. Sailesh Trambaklal Desai (DIN: 00005443) retires from the Board of Directors of the Company upon completion of his term as a Director on March 31, 2024,” the Company stated.

Sailesh T. Desai has more than 28 years of industrial experience, 18 of which have been in the pharmaceutical industry. Desai has extensive and comprehensive corporate affairs experience, being involved in the turnaround at Milmet prior to Sun Pharma’s acquisition, as well as in the early stages of the company’s growth. He holds a BSc degree from the University of Calcutta.

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Sun Pharma is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company manufactures and markets a large basket of pharmaceutical formulations covering a broad spectrum of chronic and acute therapies. It includes generics, branded generics, specialty, complex or difficult-to-make technology-intensive products, over-the-counter (OTC), antiretrovirals (ARVs), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and Intermediates.

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Promised Rs 45000, paid only Rs 10,000: PG Medicos of private medical college allege stipend irregularities

Mangaluru: Approximately 100 postgraduate (PG) students enrolled at a private medical college in Sullia are in a standoff with the college authorities regarding the non-payment of their stipends. The students alleged that despite established guidelines by the National Medical Council and state government regarding stipend amounts, the college management is not adhering to these directives.

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As per the guidelines, PG doctors are entitled to receive Rs 45,000, Rs 50,000, and Rs 55,000 for their first, second, and third years, respectively. However, students have revealed that they are only receiving Rs 10,000, Rs 12,500, and Rs 15,000 for the corresponding years. This glaring disparity has prompted the students to resort to written appeals and verbal pleas to the college authorities, urging them to rectify the situation and align the stipend payments with the prescribed amounts, reports the daily.

As per a recent media report by Times of India, though the doctors have been making persistent efforts spanning several months, their appeals fell on deaf ears and the college administration failed to provide any satisfactory resolution to their grievances. Under such circumstances, the PG doctors are contemplating staging a protest to draw attention to their plight. Previous attempts at organizing protests were reportedly thwarted by management intervention, accompanied by promises of resolution. However, the students remain undeterred, and on Wednesday, they reached out to bank officials, requesting the issuance of their bank passbooks and other essential documents directly to them.

Responding to the escalating tension, the dean of the college had assured the students that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and resolved promptly. However, with the dispute unresolved, the future course of action remains uncertain, leaving the PG students in a state of uncertainty and frustration.
Also Read:Names of medical colleges not paying stipend to medicos should be made public: Doctor activist takes on NMC

The issue of stipends for PG medicos has been persistent in many states. A few days ago Medical Dialogues reported that a Kerala-based ophthalmologist and health activist Dr KV Babu has questioned the National Medical Commission (NMC) stating that the names of the medical colleges that took back the stipend paid to the PG medical students, should be made public. This came after a survey conducted by the NMC revealed that the stipend given to 1228 students by the colleges/institutes was taken back by the management.

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Doctor duped of Rs 67,500 on pretext of booking hotel room for holiday

Mumbai: A Mumbai-based doctor has been duped of Rs 67,500 while trying to book rooms for a vacation in Meghalaya. The accused allegedly introduced himself as Pramod, the booking-in-charge of a hotel. 

Also Read:Pune doctor duped by fraudsters in drug parcel scam, loses Rs 1 crore

The complainant has been identified as a 48-year-old doctor working at Bombay Hospital. In a complaint with the Azad Maidan police, the doctor mentioned that he wanted to go on a summer vacation with his family to Meghalaya. He had already booked tickets and needed to arrange accommodation before the trip. He started searching for a suitable hotel online. While searching online, he ended up finding the Heritage Club Tripura Castle in Shillong via Google. He made contact with an individual who claimed to be a representative of the hotel, reports Free Press journal. 

Under his persuasion, the doctor transferred Rs 67,500 into the hotel’s account to reserve three rooms. Initially, an advance payment of Rs 33,500 was made by him, with an agreement to settle the balance upon arrival. However, the accused insisted on the full payment, citing purported technical glitches with the system. Reluctantly, the doctor complied with his request and transferred the remaining sum. Subsequently, he received another call asserting that the payments had not been registered in the system. Despite the doctor’s compliance, he kept on demanding the full amount anew, declining to refund the initial deposit.

Seeking assistance, the doctor sought the help of a friend residing in Shillong, who undertook a local investigation. Shockingly, it was revealed that there was no individual named Pramod employed at the Heritage Club Tripura Castle. Upon uncovering the scam, Dr Pardasani approached the police to report the incident. A case can be registered under Section 419 of IPC (Punishment for cheating by personation) for impersonation. 
Also Read:Pune doctor duped by fraudsters in drug parcel scam, loses Rs 1 crore

A few days ago a similar case of fraud took place where a senior doctor from Pune was coerced and manipulated by cyber criminals into transferring Rs 1 crore under the guise of a false investigation in a drug-in parcel scam. The doctor who is in his 50s was allegedly pressurized and duped by criminals for a week who threatened him of identity theft, drug trafficking, and money laundering to extract a large sum of money from him.

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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital signs MoU with Religare Enterprises Ltd to strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s healthcare services

New Delhi: Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL), a leading diversified financial services group, has played a pivotal role in advancing the healthcare services of the Arunachal Pradesh Government by facilitating a kidney transplant surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SRGH), New Delhi. 

The surgery, conducted by an expert team at the Hospital on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in the state’s journey towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality for its citizens.

The surgery paves the way for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Renal Sciences at TRIHMS. The initiative is a part of Religare’s larger social commitment through the Religare Care Foundation (RCF) to support the state in establishing the required physical infrastructure and enhancing skill development in various medical specialities in the state.

Also Read:AP Govt inks MoU with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Religare Enterprises to boost tertiary healthcare services

In 2023, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, SRGH and REL signed an MoU to strengthen the state’s healthcare services with the objective of making the state a hub for advanced medical care in the North East region. SRGH is the technical partner.

Commenting on the achievement, Dr Rashmi Saluja, Executive Chairperson, REL said, “The successful kidney transplant, performed on the first patient from Arunachal Pradesh, underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing complex healthcare challenges and improving patient outcomes. Through the collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh Government and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Religare Enterprises has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the state’s healthcare infrastructure and leveraging expertise to benefit the local community.”

The patient, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, underwent the procedure smoothly, thanks to the combined efforts of the medical team and the support provided by Religare Enterprises. Commenting on this complex transplant, Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman, Board of Management, SRGH said, “We are pleased to have been able to contribute to this important milestone in Arunachal Pradesh’s healthcare journey. We are thankful to Religare Enterprises Limited for its continued support for the cause. Through collaborative efforts and advanced medical expertise, we are committed to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to critical healthcare services in the North East region.”

Commenting on the role of the Hospital, Dr DS Rana, Chairman – Board of Trustees at SRGH and Dr Anil Kumar Bhalla, Honorary Secretary, Board of Management at SRGH said, “We are thrilled to be associated with this initiative led by Religare Enterprises Ltd. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has been at the forefront of numerous medical advancements and interventions. It is yet another extraordinary effort, where our goal is to train a group of doctors and healthcare professionals for the region and bring medical treatment closer to those in need.”

Commenting on the surgery, Dr Harsha Jauhari, Chairman of the Department of Renal Transplant Surgery at SRGH said, “We have reached a noteworthy accomplishment with this transplantation, which was a four-hour operation. Diagnosed around 10 months back with progressive renal failure, the patient was getting treated at TRIHMS, Itanagar. Moving forward, we will persist in assisting the shared goal of the partnership between the Arunachal Pradesh Government, TRIHMS, and Religare Enterprises.”

By partnering with leading healthcare institutions like Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Religare Enterprises aims to bring world-class healthcare services closer to home for patients in remote and underserved areas.

Also Read:Senior neurosurgeon at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital attacked with sharp knife by angry patient

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