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Kanpur: The body of a 33-year-old female doctor, missing for a week, was located floating in a drain adjacent to the Pandu river on Sunday. Upon receiving a tip from locals, the police promptly arrived at the location, accompanied by forensic experts from the Field Unit. The family members assisted in identifying the deceased, confirmed to be Richa (33), daughter of Ram Niwas Singh from the Gujaini area. Richa held the position of a doctor at Chakrapanpur PGI in Azamgarh. The deceased's father disclosed to investigators that his daughter was somewhat introverted and had previously made multiple suicide attempts. He mentioned, "She had been struggling with depression for a while and was undergoing treatment in Fatehgarh. Eight years ago, while en route to medical treatment, she tried to end her life by jumping off a train near Shamsabad." Singh recounted, "On February 9, Richa jumped into a drain near her residence in Azamgarh. Subsequently, we transported her to Kanpur on February 10. The following morning, February 11, Richa departed from the house, mentioning she was going for a walk, but did not return. Following inquiries with neighbors and relatives, the family filed a missing complaint at Gujaini police station." Vinay Tiwari, the officer in charge at Gujaini police station, reported that following the registration of a missing complaint, efforts were made to locate the woman through a search operation, but unfortunately, she could not be found. He remarked, "Further investigations are currently underway to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the woman's death."
In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency medical services, starting at 6 a.m. on August 17, 2024.
തെലങ്കാന: രുത് ജോൺ കൊയ്യാല (29) എന്ന തെലങ്കാന ഡോക്ടർ പി.ജി മെഡിക്കൽ സീറ്റ് നേടുന്ന ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ആദ്യ ട്രാസ്‌ജെൻഡർ ഡോക്ടറായി മാറി. തൻ്റെ അവകാശങ്ങൾ നേടിയെടുക്കാൻ വേണ്ടി രണ്ടു വർഷത്തെ നിയമ പോരാട്ടങ്ങൾക്കൊടുവിലാണ് രുത് ജോൺ പി.ജി മെഡിക്കൽ സീറ്റ് സ്വന്തമാക്കിയത്.
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Bhubaneswar: Dr. Manisha R Gaikwad, the Head of Department of Anatomy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, highlighted the Perinatal clinic's significant role in providing comprehensive genetic counseling to parents of infants with Down syndrome and other genetic disorders.
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