No Need for a 'Separate Central Law' for Violence Against Healthcare workers, Says National Task Force to Supreme CourtIn a significant development for the safety of healthcare professionals, the National Task Force (NTF), constituted by the Supreme Court, has concluded that existing State laws and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)2023 are sufficient to address violence against medical professionals. The taskforce dismissed the demand for a separate central law, citing that 24 states already have specific laws in place, with two more states drafting similar legislation.
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Tragic Fire at Jhansi Hospital Claims 10 Newborns, Leaves 16 Battling for LifeA devastating fire broke out late Friday night in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, claiming the lives of 10 newborns and leaving 16 others critically injured. The blaze, reportedly caused by a short circuit, created a stampede-like situation as frantic parents and hospital staff scrambled to rescue infants.
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India’s Diabetes Crisis: Early Detection and Lifestyle Changes Key to PreventionDiabetes in India is spreading beyond urban areas, now affecting suburban and rural populations, with a rise in cases among younger individuals and more women. Non-compliance in treatment remains a major challenge, as patients often follow non-expert advice, impacting their health outcomes despite knowing the risks. Advances in diabetes management over the past two decades have significantly broadened treatment options, including various oral medications and non-insulin injections that not only control blood sugar but also protect vital organs, improving patients’ quality of life.
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Tragic Attack on Doctor at Chennai’s KCSSH Sparks National OutcryIn a shocking incident at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital (KCSSH) in Chennai, Dr. Balaji Jagannath, an associate professor of Medical Oncology, was attacked on duty by the family member of a patient on Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024.
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AI-Powered Eye Surgery Restores Vision Beyond 20/20 for Legally Blind PatientIn a pioneering achievement at Focus Clinics in London, UK, a 31-year-old legally blind woman from Portugal, Patrícia Gonçalves, has regained her sight through an AI-powered LASIK procedure. This groundbreaking surgery, supervised by Dr. David Allamby, marks a major milestone in medical technology, utilizing AI to push the boundaries of vision restoration.
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