Medicaldrafts

With all due respect and love for the art, acting and life lessons of the film,Munnabhai MBBS failed to show the Real Medical system.

A recent Right to Information (RTI) probe has pulled back the curtain on the extreme working conditions faced by postgraduate resident doctors at some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and others like NIMHANS.

Chronic friction from tightly worn sarees and dhotis can cause waist dermatoses that rarely progress to squamous cell carcinoma. A systematic review highlights risk factors like poor hygiene and delayed care. Early detection and simple preventive measures can effectively reduce this avoidable skin cancer risk.

In a significant move that could simplify the professional lives of thousands of doctors serving in India’s Armed Forces, National Medical Commission (NMC) has released a draft amendment to the Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine Regulations, 2023.

In recent years, stories of medical negligence have made headlines across India, leaving families devastated and raising serious questions about patient safety in both private and government hospitals. One such case from Jodhpur, Rajasthan stands out as a powerful reminder of how small lapses in post operative care can have tragic consequences.

Gorakhpur is celebrating a landmark moment in healthcare today. Mahayogi Gorakhnath AYUSH University has successfully completed 100 surgeries in its operation theatre within just six months of starting clinical services. This is not just a number it’s a powerful statement about the growing role of Ayurveda and integrated AYUSH medicine in modern Indian healthcare.

A heartbreaking incident in Mohali, Punjab has once again spotlighted the critical issue of medical negligence in India. A 36 year old man named Deepak Kumar from Dera Bassi lost his life after treatment at Indus International Hospital.

A postgraduate medical student was found dead under suspected suicide in a recent incident which has sparked outrage and concern across medical circles, again. The Case was reported from Hyderabad, a 26-year-old PG student at Osmania Medical College was discovered unconscious in his hostel room and later declared dead.

Yet again, cry of help is raised by yet another intern, a medical graduate for prolonged delays in receiving their stipends, often stretching up to even six months after completion of their internships.

As per the news, a medical student from B. J. Medical College in Ahmedabad was found dead by suicide in a hostel room, with a note reportedly recovered. The incident has once again brought into focus the growing mental health crisis among medical students and young doctors.

A cross sectional study in India reveals gaps in data driven decision making among sub district public health administrators. Despite data availability, limited training, infrastructure, and time constraints hinder effective use. Strengthening data literacy and integrating data into routine workflows is essential for improving public health outcomes.

It’s a bold and widely discussed move, Hyderabad based paediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh has resigned from the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), India’s largest organisation of child health specialists.