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Aspirants of the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) exam in Tamil Nadu are preparing to take legal action against the Health Department. They demand that the department fill the 1,251 vacant posts with candidates who cleared the MRB exam held in April 2023, instead of initiating a fresh recruitment process. In the last MRB exam, conducted in 2023 after a gap of five years for 1,021 assistant surgeon posts, a significant number of candidates appeared. Out of approximately 1,600 candidates called for these posts, only 777 were appointed, leaving many positions unfilled. On Friday, March 15, the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) released a new notification for 2,553 assistant surgeon posts. Dr. Parthiban Shivan, an MRB aspirant, voiced his intention to challenge the new notification, citing that issuing new notifications before filling previously notified posts is against the rules. He stated his intent to seek legal recourse against this decision. It's worth noting that earlier, doctors had approached the Madras High Court requesting an increase in the number of vacancies notified for the April 2023 exam. This request stemmed from the allocation of five grace marks to doctors who served during the COVID-19 pandemic in the MRB 2023 exams. Dr. Parthiban Shivan, who filed a writ petition in February 2024, highlighted the significant impact of these grace marks on the merit list, creating a disadvantage for doctors who achieved scores based solely on merit. The Madras High Court, in a judgment on February 14, 2024, instructed the Health Department to review the petitioner's representation and take appropriate action within four weeks. However, as of now, the aspirants claim that no action has been taken on these grounds.
A medical intern, identified as Dr. Anushka, enrolled in the MBBS program at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, tragically took her own life by hanging herself.
Pune: On Monday, the Mahalunge MIDC police filed charges against a pharmacist for allegedly assaulting a medical practitioner's modesty.
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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.
Jalandhar (Punjab): Dr. Deepak Chawla has officially taken on the role of President for the Jalandhar branch of the Indian Medical Association for the year 2024.
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