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Dehradun woman dies after ‘doctor leaves gauze inside her body’

26-year-old’s death sparks probe into alleged surgical negligence at private hospital.

Cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh trigger nationwide alert as Uttar Pradesh enforces ban

Contaminated cough syrup has claimed 14 young lives in Madhya Pradesh, prompting authorities to arrest a doctor connected to the cases. In a precautionary move, Uttar Pradesh has banned the same syrup brand to prevent further deaths.

Centre clears cough syrups despite Tamil Nadu lab flagging adulteration

Union Health Ministry confirms no contamination in most syrups as Tamil Nadu bans 'Coldrif' after batch found adulterated with 48.6% diethylene glycol.

ECG

ECG ‘most useless test’to detect heart risk, say top cardiac experts

Leading surgeons warn resting ECGs can miss critical heart problems; treadmill or stress tests reveal hidden risks before symptoms strike.

Pune’s healthcare system

Maharashtra healthcare jolted as nearly 10,000 doctors shut OPDs to protest ‘murder of merit’

Outpatient services hit as IMA, MARD, and other associations oppose move to grant allopathic practice rights to homeopaths.

India faces rising non-communicable disease deaths, women disproportionately affected: Lancet Study

A Lancet study shows India’s non-communicable disease deaths rising, with women disproportionately affected due to lifestyle changes, limited healthcare access, and underdiagnosis, highlighting urgent public health challenges.

Dr Gradlin Roy

Cardiac surgeon dies of heart attack during rounds at Chennai hospital, sparking alarm over young doctors’ health

The sudden death of 39-year-old Dr Gradlin Roy highlights the rising incidence of fatal cardiac events among doctors in their 30s and 40s.