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In a tragic incident in Telangana, a pregnant woman lost her twin babies after receiving medical advice through a video call instead of an in-person consultation. The woman, who was experiencing labor pains, sought help at a local hospital. However, the attending doctor was not present and provided guidance remotely via video call. Following the advice, the woman was referred to another hospital, but unfortunately, both babies were declared dead upon arrival.
The family of the woman has alleged negligence on the part of the medical staff and has demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. Health authorities have initiated a probe to determine the sequence of events and assess whether proper medical protocols were followed. This incident has raised concerns about the reliance on remote consultations in critical medical situations.
The case has sparked outrage among the local community, with many questioning the adequacy of healthcare services in the region. Officials have assured that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation. The incident underscores the importance of timely and direct medical intervention, especially in emergencies involving expectant mothers.
ഗോരക്പൂർ (ഉത്തർ പ്രദേശ്): ഗോരക്പൂർ അംബേദ്കർ ക്രോസ്സിങ്ങിലെ ആശുപത്രിയിൽ ജോലി ചെയ്യുന്ന ഒരു ലേഡി ഡോക്ടർക്ക് ഒരു ഭീഷണിക്കത്ത് ലഭിച്ചു.
On Tuesday, a doctor who works as a tutor at a government-run medical college lodged a complaint with Ahmedabad's Detection of Crime Branch (DCB), accusing her ex-boyfriend of defrauding her of Rs 28 lakh.
New Delhi: Foreign Medical Graduates undergoing internship at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College in Vidisha have filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking redress for the non-payment of stipend during their compulsory internship. The
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.
Coimbatore: Late on Friday, Shyam Kumar, a 32-year-old doctor at a leading hospital in Coimbatore, was robbed of Rs 70,000 by two individuals at sickle point.
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