Health Bulletin 01/February/2024

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Supreme Court orders Rs 2 lakh compensation for vision loss due to medical negligence after surgery

The Supreme Court recently directed a Haryana-based doctor to pay Rs 2 lakh compensation for medical negligence leading to the vision loss in the left eye of an 84-year-old patient.

Apart from this, the bench has asked the doctor to pay another Rs 50,000 as legal cost on the doctor for making a false representation before the State Commission claiming that the amount of compensation had been paid to the man in the year 2011.

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Vision Loss After Surgery: Supreme Court Slaps Rs 2 Lakh Compensation On Doctor For Medical Negligence

New policy mandates doctors in Bengal to obtain clearance from medical council

The West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) is going to introduce a new policy soon, under which, doctors practicing in the State will have to get clearance from the State Medical Council if they have medical registrations from any State other than West Bengal.

Under this new policy, the doctors, who have registration from outside states, will be required to register their names with the State's medical council. This will not only be applicable for the doctors associated with the state-run hospitals, but also for doctors linked with private hospitals, including those running private chambers.

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Doctors Practicing In Bengal Required To Get Clearance From Medical Council Under New Policy

Eating kimchi every day may prevent weight gain, research suggests

New research suggests that incorporating kimchi into one's daily diet may be an effective strategy for combating weight gain. The Korean fermented dish, traditionally made with cabbage and vegetables, has gained popularity due to its potential to enhance beneficial gut bacteria. A recent study published in BMJ Open examined data from 115,726 individuals in Korea aged 40 to 69, revealing promising findings related to obesity risk.

Men who consumed one to three servings of kimchi daily experienced an 11-12% lower risk of obesity compared to those with lower daily intake. Notably, men with a higher consumption of cabbage kimchi demonstrated a 10% lower risk of obesity and excess abdominal fat, with a corresponding 8% reduction observed in women. Additionally, individuals, both men and women, who included radish kimchi in their diet exhibited a 9% lower risk of abdominal fat.

Reference: Jung H, Yun Y, Hong SW, et alAssociation between kimchi consumption and obesity based on BMI and abdominal obesity in Korean adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the Health Examinees studyBMJ Open 2024;14:e076650. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076650