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Patient alleges assault by 2 doctors at Shimla medical college; relatives protest demanding their arrest

December 25, 2025 5:21 am

The patient was resting after undergoing a bronchoscopy at Shimla’s Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) when the assault took place, according to his friend.

Common chest infection lands patient in ICU: Doctors reveal how antibiotic misuse is fuelling a crisis

November 28, 2025 8:09 am

Nearly 2.6 lakh deaths in India due to various infections in 2021 were directly attributable to antimicrobial resistance

‘I know that you're all doing it’: Content creator suggests using Q-tips with oil for earwax removal; ENT calls it a dangerous misconception

November 27, 2025 11:30 am

“Don't put a dry Q-tip in your ear. Coat it with an oil,” suggested the creator in an Instagram post.

This is what doctors carry in their (gut friendly) tiffin

November 21, 2025 5:56 pm

While no single food item can be a magic solution, their collective nutritional power can make a significant difference when combined with an active lifestyle and mindful eating patterns.

Internal medicine expert responds to Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's viral post on whether gravity contributes to ageing, and inversions help: 'Need careful scrutiny'

November 18, 2025 3:30 pm

Defending his stance, Goyal explained that "I’ve spent years optimising my health and performance"

Frustrated by the medical system, patients turn to AI

November 18, 2025 8:48 am

Many chatbots’ terms of service say they are not intended to provide medical advice. But research has found that most models no longer display disclaimers when people ask health questions.

Kerala HC: Physiotherapists, occupational therapists can’t use ‘Dr.’ prefix without recognised medical qualification

November 06, 2025 5:39 pm

NCAHP Kerala HC case, Kerala High Court physiotherapist order: The Kerala High Court, while passing an interim order, directed the competent authorities to ensure that physiotherapists and occupational therapists without recognised medical qualifications do not use the prefix “Dr.”

Doctor who prescribed Coldrif to more than 200 kids found to be safe: MP official

October 09, 2025 10:17 pm

The district has been rocked by the deaths of 22 children who suffered from kidney infection after allegedly consuming the 'contaminated' cough syrup, now banned.

Stop scribbling, start typing: Why Indian courts and doctors are raising alarm over illegible medical prescriptions

October 09, 2025 1:31 pm

"In medicine, clarity is not optional; it is a matter of life and death," said consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad.

Doctor turns 4: Nelson Dilipkumar's deadpan classic starring Sivakarthikeyan marked the emergence of a new comedic voice in Tamil cinema

October 08, 2025 7:27 pm

On the occasion of the 4th anniversary of Doctor, let's look at what makes Nelson Dilipkumar's deadpan comedy work and how it marked the arrival of a fresh comedic voice in mainstream Tamil cinema:

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The doctor who became an enemy of the Syrian regime

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

Since the beginning of Syria’s civil war, the Bashar Al-Assad government has targeted and killed hundreds of medical workers. Many have fled. This is the story of one doctor, Mohammed al-Bardan, who did not.

Two unidentified persons open fire in Bihar's clinic

January 09, 2016 7:30 am

Hajipur (Bihar), Jan 09 (ANI): Agitated over long queues at a clinic, two unidentified persons opened fire in Hajipur District of Bihar. The clinic belonged to a renowned doctor Vivekanand Jha. However, no causality has been reported. The incident was recorded in the CCTV footage. This incident has created tension in the whole area. It is reported that the doctor was examining the patients in evening, when two persons started fighting with the compounder on the issue of their turn. Police reached the spot immediately and started investigating it on the basis of the footage.

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