Indian Radiological & Imaging Association, which represents more than 12,000 radiologists across the country has shot off a letter to Zee news demanding unconditional apology for reporting false and misleading story about the cost of investigations. The content of the letter is as follows, “Dear Mr. Raghav, This is distressing to see that your esteemed […]

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered Rs 1 crore as compensation to a doctor couple, whose baby suffered mental disability due to “negligence” of the doctor at the time of delivery more than 15 years ago.   The compensation and who is paying it? Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi and its gynaecologist Dr […]

Yes, you heard it right. It’s 60 years since there is a change in the medical syllabus. The present syllabus was formed way back in 1956. Now, the Medical Council of India (MCI) is working on a new MBBS curriculum for the country, which may come into effect by 2016-17. Dr.Jayshree Mehta, president of the […]

In the midst of the rubble of Nepal’s earthquake, a CNN news reporter, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, scrubbed in and performed brain surgery on an injured child. “A wall had fallen on 15 year old Sandhya Chalise right outside her home in a remote area. When she reached the Katmandu Bir Hospital, blood had collected at […]

Dr. Lokesh was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago and needed a bone marrow transplant. He lost two years and Rs.10 lakh in finding a matching donor. He passed away in April despite finding one because it was too late. The death of a general surgeon has sparked off a campaign to create India’s largest […]

​Announcement : Hello Doctors, We have launched this Clinical Case + MCQ​  Android App called “Daily Rounds”. You can install it from the Google Play Store. This news is supported by the News section of Daily Rounds. Thank you, Read on   The Zee news carried out an ill-informed program on the cost and pricing […]

​Announcement : Hello Doctors, We have launched this Clinical Case + MCQ​  Android App called “Daily Rounds”. You can install it from the Google Play Store. This news is supported by the News section of Daily Rounds. Thank you, Read on   The Nepal earthquake unearthed once again the ‘open secret’ of the unethical relationship […]

​Announcement : Hello Doctors, We have launched this Clinical Case + MCQ​  Android App called “Daily Rounds”. You can install it from the Google Play Store. This news is supported by the News section of Daily Rounds. Thank you, Read on   The pharmaceutical companies have been accused of massive enticements to secure prescriptions from […]

​Announcement : Hello Doctors, We have launched this Clinical Case + MCQ​  Android App called “Daily Rounds”. You can install it from the Google Play Store. This news is supported by the News section of Daily Rounds. Thank you, Read on   Dr. Ghanish Panjwani, pursuing surgical oncology at Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna had a […]

Chief Medical Officer (CDMO) of New Delhi District initiated a crackdown on quacks and carried out raids against five clinics in Dwarka area. Complaints were received by the locality against five quacks operating in the area by the South District Chief Medical Officer (SDCMO). Soon, Delhi Medical Association (DMC) came into action and ordered the […]