Health Bulletin 19/February/2024

Here are the top health stories for the day:

Iron Cylinder removed from Man's Stomach by Surgeon in Gorakhpur, UP

This unusual medical case from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur captures attention for its sheer rarity and the surgical skill involved in resolving it. A 32-year-old man was admitted to Shahi Global Hospital with severe stomach pain, leading to an astonishing discovery. An ultrasound revealed a two-foot iron cylinder lodged inside his stomach, posing a significant risk to his health.

Dr. Shiv Shankar Shahi, the hospital director, led the surgical team that successfully removed the iron cylinder. The operation was a delicate procedure, highlighting the importance of prompt and precise medical intervention in such peculiar cases. While the patient's identity remains confidential, the doctor has shared the operation's video and photos to underscore the potential dangers of ingesting foreign objects.

The patient's recovery is noteworthy, with expectations of a discharge within a couple of days.

FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Aurlumyn (iloprost) for treatment of severe frostbite in adults which may eventually help reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation.

“This approval provides patients with the first-ever treatment option for severe frostbite,” said Norman Stockbridge, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division of Cardiology and Nephrology in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “Having this new option provides physicians with a tool that will help prevent the lifechanging amputation of one’s frostbitten fingers or toes.”

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FDA Approves Iloprost For Treatment Of Frostbite

Parliamentary committee recommends integrating AETCOM into NEET, MBBS syllabus

Highlighting the role of the Attitudes, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) module in cultivating the right attitude, ethics and communication skills among medical students, a Parliamentary Health Committee has suggested that the module should be made part of the MBBS curriculum. Further, the panel has suggested incorporating these criteria in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as well to assess the aptitude of aspiring medical students.

The panel opined that such aptitude tests at the entrance level not only assess the knowledge of the aspirants but also evaluate the genuine interest and passion of the candidate for the field of medicine.

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Incorporate AETCOM In NEET, MBBS Curriculum: Parliamentary Panel