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Princeton University

Princeton University researchers explore brain complexity through Fruit Fly connectome mapping

Scientists from Princeton and global collaborators have mapped the complete connectome of an adult fruit fly brain, detailing 139,255 neurons and 50 million synapses. This groundbreaking achievement, combining AI and crowdsourced proofreading, provides unprecedented insights into brain connectivity and behavior. The fruit fly's simplicity and shared traits with humans make it a powerful model for understanding brain function and diseases.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Girl dies of snakebite in roadless hamlet while villagers attempt to get her to hospital

The locals of Alakattu Vattuvanahalli panchayat in Dharmapuri district said it took them nearly two hours with the 13-year-old victim to cover the 8-km distance to the nearest healthcare facility.

Rajasthan

Declared dead at Rajasthan govt hospital, man wakes up on funeral pyre

A senior official said three doctors at Rajkiya Bhagwan Das Khetan district hospital who did not perform a postmortem before releasing the body for cremation were suspended for the gross misconduct.

Delhi Air Pollution

Delhi grapples with toxic air and rising ‘walking pneumonia’ cases

Severe air pollution in the capital is triggering a surge in respiratory illnesses, including cases of a milder pneumonia variant known as ‘walking pneumonia.’

Ahmedabad.

After 2 deaths, 2 doctors among 5 booked for ‘inessential angioplasties’ on PMJAY beneficiaries in Ahmedabad hospital

According to FIR filed at Vastrapur police station, the medical experts found a vast difference between the hospital’s medical reports and angiography CDs of the patients. The FIR further alleged that the surgeries were carried out to defraud the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme and make illicit financial gains.

CGHS empanelment of 19 Delhi-NCR hospitals

Accreditation of 19 Delhi-NCR hospitals under CGHS suspended over fraudulent practices

The CGHS beneficiaries already admitted in any of these hospitals prior to issuing of this order shall, however, continue to be provided treatment at CGHS rates till completion of their treatment, the order said.

cancer

Cancer patient’s son stabs Oncologist at Chennai govt hospital, arrested

Police said Vignesh (26) attacked Dr Jagannath and stabbed him with kitchen knife in the neck and also inflicted injuries to his head and chest at Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital in Guindy, Chennai. He engaged in a heated argument with doctor and accused him of negligence before carrying out the attack, according to police.