Health Bulletin 29/ February/ 2024 - Video

Published On 2024-02-29T16:47:58+05:30 | Updated On 29 Feb 2024 4:49 PM IST

Overview

Here are the top health news for the day:

Tata Institute develops Rs 100 tablet to prevent cancer recurrence

The tablet developed by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) for preventing cancer recurrence is a significant breakthrough in cancer research and treatment. It offers a potentially affordable solution to a critical aspect of cancer management. However, its availability to the public hinges on the approval process from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

According to the information provided, the tablet is currently awaiting approval from FSSAI. The scientists from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have applied for approval, indicating a proactive step towards making the tablet accessible to the public. Once FSSAI grants approval, the tablet is expected to be available in the market by June-July.

Doctors working in Delhi to mandatorily register with Delhi Medical Council

The Delhi High Court recently upheld the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) notice making it mandatory for the allopathy doctors practicing in Delhi to register with the Council.

Dismissing a plea that challenged the concerned notification, the HC bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora opined that the consequence of registration by medical practitioners under the Delhi Medical Council Act is that the council will have jurisdiction to take disciplinary actions in case of any professional or ethical misconduct done by a medical practitioner practising in Delhi.

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Doctors Working In Delhi Have To Mandatorily Register With Delhi Medical Council: High Court Order

Doctor booked for leaving cotton swab inside woman during caesarean delivery

A doctor from a government hospital in Jambusar, Bharuch district, was booked for allegedly leaving a cotton swab inside a woman during a caesarean delivery last September. The woman, Amisha Solanki, underwent surgery at the sub-district hospital in Jambusar, operated by Dr. Charmi Ahir, where she gave birth to a boy. However, after discharge, she experienced stomach pain, leading to further medical consultations.

Tests at a diagnostic center revealed the presence of a cotton swab in her abdomen. Despite informing Dr. Ahir about the issue, the situation reportedly did not improve. Eventually, the swab was removed through surgery at Yashoda Hospital in Surat on November 28, after the couple's repeated attempts to resolve the matter.

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Roshni Dhar

Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751