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Pakistani Doctor Walked Out Of Surgery Midway For Sex With Nurse
Dr Suhail Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist, admitted to leaving a sedated patient mid-surgery to engage in sexual activity with a nurse at Tameside Hospital.
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Over 600 Pilgrims Hospitalised Due To Chlorine Gas Leak In Iraq
More than 600 pilgrims in Iraq were briefly hospitalised with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine as the result of a leak at a water treatment station.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink to Test Brain Chips in Clinical Study in Great Britain
Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink said on Thursday it will launch a clinical study in Great Britain to test how its chips can enable patients with severe paralysis to control digital and physical tools with their thoughts.
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9 Fall Ill After Consuming Grilled Chicken At Madurai Restaurant
Two of the nine patients were discharged after receiving treatment at Sholavandan Hospital, while the others continue to receive medical care.
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West Bengal Doctor Arrested For Raping Patient After Tranquilizing Her
The West Bengal Police, on Tuesday, arrested a doctor in Hasnabad in North 24 Parganas district on charges of raping a female patient after injecting her with a tranquillizing serum.
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Imitation Ozempic Floods Market: Understanding Risks, Costs, and Alternatives
The surge of imitation Ozempic products raises significant health and safety issues for consumers. With brand-name options priced between $800 and $1,000, many are turning to alternatives from compounding pharmacies and unregulated peptide sellers. These alternatives may not be safe or effective, lacking rigorous testing and quality control. As pha...
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Diagnostic Errors Can Occur In 1 Out Of Every 14 Patients, New Study Shows
Diagnostic errors are likely to be occurring in as many as 1 in every 14 (7 per cent) hospital patients which requires new approaches to medical surveillance, a new study has stressed.
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World Patient Safety Day 2024: Theme, History, Importance & Significance
World Patient Safety Day 2024: This year's theme is, "Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety."
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Video: Patient Grabs Woman Doctor By Hair, Bangs Head At Andhra Hospital
Amid the nationwide call for ensuring the safety of doctors in the wake of the rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a woman junior doctor was attacked by a patient at a hospital in Tirupati.
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Zomato Urges Customers To Not Pressurise Riders To Drive Faster, Calls It A 'Punishable Offence'
Zomato's latest advertisement encourages customers to be patient after placing their food order.
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Top Medical Body Suggests Not More Than 74 Hours Work Week For Medics, Weekly Off Days
Excessive duty hours pose risks to the physical and mental health of medics and also compromise patient safety, an NMC taskforce said while recommending that resident doctors work no more than 74 hours a week and get a day off every week.
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Patient Falls Prey To Gang War, Killed 'Mistakenly' Inside Delhi Hospital
A 32-year-old patient was shot dead inside the hospital ward in Delhi on Sunday, sparking safety concerns. Now, it turns out Riyazuddin was shot dead due to mistaken identity.
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Painkiller Meftal Can Lead To "Adverse" Reaction, Government Issues Alert
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert advising healthcare professionals and patients to monitor adverse reactions of painkiller Meftal, commonly used for menstrual cramps and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Over 400 Patients Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Chandigarh Hospital
More than 400 patients were evacuated to safety after a major fire broke out in PGIMER-Chandigarh's Nehru Hospital block late last night, officials said on Tuesday.
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Viral Video: Dog Spotted Travelling On Roof Of Moving Car In Bengaluru
An undated video of a dog sitting on top of a moving car on a Bengaluru road is gaining traction on social media. It showed a brown-collared dog patiently standing on top of a moving car, before perching on the car roof.
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Pakistani Doctor Walked Out Of Surgery Midway For Sex With Nurse
Dr Suhail Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist, admitted to leaving a sedated patient mid-surgery to engage in sexual activity with a nurse at Tameside Hospital.
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Over 600 Pilgrims Hospitalised Due To Chlorine Gas Leak In Iraq
More than 600 pilgrims in Iraq were briefly hospitalised with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine as the result of a leak at a water treatment station.
-
Elon Musk's Neuralink to Test Brain Chips in Clinical Study in Great Britain
Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink said on Thursday it will launch a clinical study in Great Britain to test how its chips can enable patients with severe paralysis to control digital and physical tools with their thoughts.
-
9 Fall Ill After Consuming Grilled Chicken At Madurai Restaurant
Two of the nine patients were discharged after receiving treatment at Sholavandan Hospital, while the others continue to receive medical care.
-
West Bengal Doctor Arrested For Raping Patient After Tranquilizing Her
The West Bengal Police, on Tuesday, arrested a doctor in Hasnabad in North 24 Parganas district on charges of raping a female patient after injecting her with a tranquillizing serum.
-
Imitation Ozempic Floods Market: Understanding Risks, Costs, and Alternatives
The surge of imitation Ozempic products raises significant health and safety issues for consumers. With brand-name options priced between $800 and $1,000, many are turning to alternatives from compounding pharmacies and unregulated peptide sellers. These alternatives may not be safe or effective, lacking rigorous testing and quality control. As pha...
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Diagnostic Errors Can Occur In 1 Out Of Every 14 Patients, New Study Shows
Diagnostic errors are likely to be occurring in as many as 1 in every 14 (7 per cent) hospital patients which requires new approaches to medical surveillance, a new study has stressed.
-
World Patient Safety Day 2024: Theme, History, Importance & Significance
World Patient Safety Day 2024: This year's theme is, "Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety."
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Video: Patient Grabs Woman Doctor By Hair, Bangs Head At Andhra Hospital
Amid the nationwide call for ensuring the safety of doctors in the wake of the rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a woman junior doctor was attacked by a patient at a hospital in Tirupati.
-
Zomato Urges Customers To Not Pressurise Riders To Drive Faster, Calls It A 'Punishable Offence'
Zomato's latest advertisement encourages customers to be patient after placing their food order.
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Top Medical Body Suggests Not More Than 74 Hours Work Week For Medics, Weekly Off Days
Excessive duty hours pose risks to the physical and mental health of medics and also compromise patient safety, an NMC taskforce said while recommending that resident doctors work no more than 74 hours a week and get a day off every week.
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Patient Falls Prey To Gang War, Killed 'Mistakenly' Inside Delhi Hospital
A 32-year-old patient was shot dead inside the hospital ward in Delhi on Sunday, sparking safety concerns. Now, it turns out Riyazuddin was shot dead due to mistaken identity.
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Painkiller Meftal Can Lead To "Adverse" Reaction, Government Issues Alert
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert advising healthcare professionals and patients to monitor adverse reactions of painkiller Meftal, commonly used for menstrual cramps and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Over 400 Patients Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Chandigarh Hospital
More than 400 patients were evacuated to safety after a major fire broke out in PGIMER-Chandigarh's Nehru Hospital block late last night, officials said on Tuesday.
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Viral Video: Dog Spotted Travelling On Roof Of Moving Car In Bengaluru
An undated video of a dog sitting on top of a moving car on a Bengaluru road is gaining traction on social media. It showed a brown-collared dog patiently standing on top of a moving car, before perching on the car roof.
