Have you ever wondered how a disease starts?

Nagpur News: Have you ever wondered how a disease starts? Why does the disease keep repeating itself in many cases like Acne, Eczema, etc? I have heard people saying disease is a mistake or something that went wrong in the body....

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By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Doctors are aborting daughters

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Doctors have fewer daughters than the average Indian, which indicates that they may be using illegal sex-selective abortions to have more sons, reports a study in the international journal, Demography. The fact that doctors are responsible for implementing the Prenatal Diagnostic...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Are you aware of Mental Illnesses?

Nagpur News : I came across a person who was blamed by his family and relatives that his anger was real bad and he could lose everything in his life because of his anger. The person was a participant in one...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, February 11th, 2013

Hindustan Life care(HLC) to procure Medical instruments worth 85 crores for GMC, Nagpur

Nagpur News. Government Medical College (GMC) in Nagpur would soon be refurbished with additional medical equipments worth Rs 85 crores as it has entered into an agreement with Delhi based Hindustan Life Care (HLC) which would act as the procurement agency...

By Nagpur Today On Sunday, February 10th, 2013

Father’s foresight had sown the seeds for ‘Hemalkasa’ initiative says Magsaysay award winner Dr.Prakash Amte

Nagpur News: Dr Prakash Amte Conferred with Professional Excellance Award- 2012-2013 AcademyofMedical Sciences(AMS),Nagpurin its annual conference today conferred Dr Prakash Amte with ‘Professional Excellence Award’2012-2013 for his exemplary and  extraordinary work in the field of medical and social service. Dr...

By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

Fire deptt declares KRIMS, CIIMS, Dr. Pophali Hospital unsafe in Nagpur, more action ahead

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The fire department in Nagpur has laid fresh strictures against the hospitals and hotels not equipped with necessary fire fighting requirements. The erring properties would have to face cuts in water supply and electricity. Notices were served to...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Do the best, eat the best, wear the best, whatever you do in life should be “BEST”.-Dr Lokendra Singh

This interview is about a man who can play with instruments, play with poetry, know your brain, and tell you 'All is well'. The man who is a poet and  Central India’s No.1 Neurosurgeon- Dr Lokendra Singh. Nagpur Today: Sir,please tell...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Dr Uday Bodhankar,elected President COMHAD,first Indian to get this Honour

Nagpur News : Dr. Uday Bodhankar, a renowned senior pediatrician has been elected as the  President of COMHAD, Commonwealth Association for Health and Disability. Dr. Bodhankar is the First Indian International President COMHAD of 54 countries. His tenure will be for three years. The Commonwealth...

By Nagpur Today On Saturday, January 26th, 2013

HC notice to MCI on IMA plea,proposed increase in post graduate seats at the GMC

Nagpur News : In response to the PIL filed by the Indian Medical Association"s president here, Dr Harish G Chandak against rejection of proposed increase in post graduate seats at the Govt Medical College, Nagpur by the Medical Council of...

By Nagpur Today On Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Demand for NIMH Regional Centre in Nagpur gets State Government’s backing

Nagpur News: The demand for establishment of a Regional Centre of the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped in Nagpur has been strengthened by the support of Nagpur Guardian Minister and State...

By Nagpur Today On Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Rising Demand for National Institute of Mentally Handicapped RC in Nagpur

Nagpur News: There is an increasing demand in the region for a Regional Centre (RC) of the National Institute of Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) in Nagpur. The State Government has also been asked for its support in this matter. The NIMH, headquartered...

By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

IAF, Nagpur conducts Cancer Detection Camp

 

Nagpur News: A cancer detection camp was held at Vayusena Nagar on 22 Jan 2013 at the Station Medicare Centre (SMC), under the auspices of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA). Over 350 ‘Sanginis” (i.e. members of...

By Nagpur Today On Sunday, January 20th, 2013

Cater to the patient first; formalities come later- Dr. B. K. Murali

Nagpur Today spoke to Dr. B. K. Murali, joint replacement surgeon and Director, Hope Hospitals Nagpur, about the implications of the NABH accreditation awarded to his hospital recently. Following are excerpts from the interaction: Meghna Majumdar: What is the significance of...

By Nagpur Today On Saturday, January 19th, 2013

NU hospital remains closed in absence of doctor

Nagpur News: The health centre of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University has been lying shut from the past one month due the absence of a doctor. The chances for the centre to start soon also appear to be...

By Nagpur Today On Saturday, January 12th, 2013

Emotional Eating: Blame your self-awareness

“As a child when I was sad, I was often cheered by a sweet treat by my parents. Now when I’m an adult I treat my emotions with a sweet treat.”Does this replicate you? Most of us are unaware whether we...

By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Drop in temperature affecting newborns in city; One man dies of cold

Nagpur News: The temperature in Nagpur city is fluctuating constantly, and people are suffering from various types of disease as a result. While one soul in the city has already succumbed to the severe temperature, this environment is particularly dangerous...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, January 7th, 2013

“COPD is more common than Diabetes and AIDS combined- there has to be awareness”- Dr. Rajesh Swarnakar

Nagpur Today spoke with Pulmonologist Dr. Rajesh Swarnakar, about common prejudices, preventions and the rising cases of lung problems in recent times. Following are excerpts from the interaction. Meghna: What made you take up medicine as a career and choose this...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, January 7th, 2013

MLAs give Gavit’s healthcare meet a skip

Nagpur News: A meeting of all people’s representatives (MLAs and Corporators), to discuss medical requirements of the region and clear out a number of issues of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) by State Medical Education Minister Dr. Vijay Kumar...

By Nagpur Today On Sunday, January 6th, 2013

Cycle for fun and fitness

The benefits of cycling as a means of workout are many, and almost equal in number to the benefits of swimming. If you are more likely to have access to a bicycle than a swimming pool, and can find a...

By Nagpur Today On Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

GMCH to inaugurate new Emergency Medicine Department on Sunday

Nagpur News: Starting 2013 on a progressive note, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Nagpur will be inaugurating its Department of Emergency Medicine on 6th January at the hands of State Minister for Medical Education and Horticulture Dr. Vijay Kumar...

By Nagpur Today On Sunday, December 30th, 2012

If a youngster chooses Anesthesiology, he/she has chosen the best career- Dr. Anand Dongre

An anesthesiologist pilots major surgeries by keeping the patient unconscious while ensuring that their vital organs are still working. A patients life and body functions are in the hands of an anaesthesiologist during surgery. They also work o minimise pain to Critical...