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As nerve damage spikes due to two-wheeler accidents, doctors stress on use of helmets and protective gear
December 11, 2024 5:42 pm
According to hand surgeons, at least 70 per cent of brachial plexus injuries in Pune stem from road accidents, with the majority involving two-wheelers.
Surgeons recall first experience of spearheading a surgery: 'When the OT lights came on, I felt butterflies in my stomach'
July 01, 2024 8:38 pm
This National Doctors' Day, we spoke to surgeons across various fields, and requested them to recount their first-ever experience of spearheading a surgery.
'Heartfelt': Memoir of renowned cardiac surgeon P Venugopal to release on July 7 New Delhi
June 28, 2023 3:28 pm
"Heartfelt", written by Dr. Venugopal with his wife Priya Sarkar, is a rare account of the world-renowned surgeon's personal and professional milestones, his crowning achievements in the field of healthcare, and the controversies that surrounded him during his career.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, a look at why there are so few women surgeons in India
March 05, 2023 9:15 am
Be it cultural conditioning, punishing hours in the operation theatre or the resistance of male peers — women surgeons have an uphill task to make their presence felt
Pune surgeon’s novel method puts wrestlers back on the mat, helps them win championship
January 29, 2023 3:34 am
An anatomical repair through arthroscopic surgery is the right technique to get wrestlers back in the game, says Pune’s sports surgeon, Dr Ashish Babhulkar. He is the reason why 26-year-old Shivraj Rakshe and 27-year-old Abhijeet Katke won their respective Maharashtra Kesari and Hind Kesari titles earlier this month
Medical negligence: Doctor told to pay up Rs 7 lakh
February 06, 2014 3:00 pm
Apart from the compensation, the forum also directed the doctor to pay Rs 10,000 to the complainant. towards the cost of the litigation.
Dr Sancheti turns 75 today,BDay plan includes workshops
July 24, 2010 1:19 am
It may have been a humble start for an MBBS doctor to be appointed as a registrar of Bombay Municipal Hospitals convalescent home way back in 1963.
Off-the-shelf body parts soon to become reality
July 15, 2010 1:04 pm
Surgeons could soon use ready-made human body parts to repair injuries or patch-up worn out organs of patients,scientists have claimed.
'Killer Surgeon' may now face class action suit in Oz
June 30, 2010 1:03 pm
Jayant Patel,convicted of manslaughter in Brisbane heads for more trouble as now his former patients have threatened to move a class action suit against him.
Judge-only trial if Patel charges heard together: Prosecution
June 17, 2009 3:44 pm
The prosecution will not oppose a judge-only trial for surgeon Jayant Patel if all charges against him were heard together. He is accused of manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm.
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