BPaLM Regimen: A Breakthrough in India's Fight to Eliminate Drug-Resistant TB by 2025
India takes a major step towards eliminating tuberculosis by 2025 with the introduction of the BPaLM regimen, a groundbreaking treatment for Multi-Drug-Resistant TB. This shorter, safer, and more effective four-drug combination offers hope for 75,000 drug-resistant TB patients, accelerating recovery and reducing costs
Unacceptable Journalism at its Worst : Tarnishing Doctors for Cheap Publicity
An in-depth response to the irresponsible and derogatory article published by Rajasthan Patrika, highlighting the unfair accusations against the medical community. This piece addresses the harmful impact of such baseless claims on doctor-patient relationships, emphasizes the need for responsible journalism, and offers constructive solutions to improve healthcare collaboration and sustainability.
Mayo Clinic Launches 'Tomorrow’s Cure' Podcast to Spotlight Medical Innovations Transforming Healthcare
Mayo Clinic Launches 'Tomorrow’s Cure' Podcast to Spotlight Medical Innovations Transforming Healthcare
New NMC Guidelines Emphasize Diagnostic Tests Before Antibiotic Use to Combat Resistance
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced new guidelines to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India. Released on 14th June 2024, the "National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) Module for Prescribers" emphasizes conducting diagnostic tests before administering antibiotics and limiting empiric antibiotic therapy to seriously ill patients. These guidelines aim to ensure responsible antimicrobial use and improve patient outcomes. The comprehensive module is available on the NMC's official website, providing detailed recommendations for medical practitioners across the country. For the full module, click the link provided.
Medicolegal queries to be answered by experts, a unique initiative by The Pacemakers
As medical professionals, you frequently encounter complex questions surrounding medicolegal issues, hospital management, medical documentation, licensing requirements, and a host of other professional challenges. These topics can be confusing and often leave us searching for reliable answers, yet many times our queries go unanswered.
National Medicolegal Summit held in Jaipur on April 7th witnessed a gathering of nearly 500 doctors from across the country
On April 7, 2024, on the occasion of World Health Day, the first National Medicolegal Summit - 2024, organized for the welfare of the private medical sector of the state, was held in Jaipur. The event was jointly organized by the United Private Clinics and Hospitals Association of Rajasthan (UPCHAR) and the renowned Medicolegal Action Group (MLAG) Trust from Chandigarh.
Union Health Ministry and NDMA Issue Joint-Advisory to States on measures to prevent Hospital Fires during Summer months
As temperatures escalate during the summer months, hospital fires become a significant threat. To prevent this, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have issued a joint advisory to all States/UTs underscoring the paramount importance of proactive measures in preventing such devastating incidents. State Health Departments and State Disaster Management Authorities have been directed to work in close collaboration to ensure that all accredited hospitals within their jurisdiction take immediate action .
My ENT Clinic awaits me, writes Dr Harsh Vardhan in an emotional post
After an extra ordinary spell of thirty years in active politics Dr Harsh Vardhan, the former Union Health Minister announced his retirement from active politics through an emotional post