Health Bulletin 22/October/2021

Kidney Removed instead of Stone: Consumer Court holds hospital vicariously liable for medical negligence

The Gujarat State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has recently directed the Balasinor-based hospital to pay Rs 11.23 lakh to the complainant for the death of the patient whose left kidney was removed by the doctor instead of the stones in the kidney. The patient had died four months after the operation.

The bench took the decision while considering a dispute regarding the liability of paying compensation to a deceased patient's wife. The Commission noted that the Insurance Company cannot be held liable to make payment for the medical negligence of the doctor and the hospital.

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Kidney Removed Instead Of Stone: Consumer Court Holds Hospital Vicariously Liable For Medical Negligence, Directs Rs 11.23 Lakh Compensation

NEET PG Counselling 2021: MCC launches Sandes App

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has brought a great platform for all medicos wherein now the aspirants participating in NEET PG Counselling 2021 can view up-to-date information related to counselling procedures on their mobiles.

As per the notice informing about the effect released on the official website of MCC, the participating candidates can now install 'SANDES' app on their mobiles to stay tuned for the latest updates and information pertaining to counselling.

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NEET PG Counselling 2021: MCC Launches Sandes App, Check Out Details

U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

Doctors at NYU Langone Health in New York temporarily transplanted a pig's kidney onto a human in first ever case. It is a 'significant step' toward animal-to-human organ transplants, the media reported.

The family of the recipient, who had wanted to be an organ donor, gave permission for the surgery to go ahead.Incidentally the US FDA has also approved the use of the genetically modified pig organs for this type of research use.

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First Ever Case: Human Patient Transplanted Pig Kidney By US Doctors

Mixing Covishield and Covaxin More Effective, No Side Effects: ICMR Study