“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New Year Health Resolution – Why not Health Coaching?
Ronny had a BMW M6 with him (approx Rs.1,23,47,414/-), he was a casual driver like anyone of us. Now having such a car is everyone’s dream but he was lucky to have it. Ronny had hired two special professionals, one...
ISCCM to organise ‘Central- Province Critcon’ in 2013
Nagpur News: The Nagpur chapter of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) will be organising a “mega conference” on critical care in the city from 2nd to 6th January, to discuss, coach and update medical practitioners in the...
GMCH visitors exposed to cold, waiting room under construction
Nagpur News: A cold wave has hit Nagpur city, and the chill is being felt severely by the numerous relatives waiting at Government Medical College and Hospital for their patients to be treated. There is no enclosed waiting room at...
“The patient plays an important role in his own treatment”- Dr. Satish Deopujari
Nagpur Today spoke to renowned city Paediatrician Dr. Satish Deopujari about the challenges and joys of healing children, and the responsibility involved in being a doctor. Following are excerpts from the interaction: Meghna: What inspired you to take up medicine as...
Shock Story: Couples go for deliberate abortions as hospitals flout norms in Nagpur
Nagpur News: Place: A plush gynaecological center at Dhantoli in Nagpur Time: Morning 9.30, A day in December, 2012 The practitioner enters in with a crucial confirmation on her face as the man sits beside his wife, who is lying on the...
Cancer survivors share their story at Regional Cancer Hospital
Nagpur News: Twelve long- term cancer survivors, having emerged hale and hearty after winning their battles against cancer over many long years, were invited by R.S.T Regional Cancer Hospital and Cancer Relief Society in...
“There are many misconceptions about eye donation in the city”- Dr. Prafull Mokadam
Nagpur Today spoke to ophthalmologist Dr. Prafull Mokaddam, as noted in the city for his expertise in his field as for his regular work with the underprivileged, about the drive and satisfaction in medicine and the lack of awareness in...
“I don’t know why I’m overweight”
There were two friends named Toko and Roko, both weighed 100kg each. Both friends were upset with their weight and the comments been passed by their family, relatives & friends. One day both decided to shed the extra flab...Lack of support for mentally challenged orphans in region
Nagpur news: Physically and mentally fit children are getting adopted easily but it can be said that mentally challenged and handicapped children are still waiting for parents.The biological parents of such children don’t accept them, and they are abandoned. Couples...
“Patient consent, counselling a must before the HIV test”-Dr. Milind Bhrushundi
As AIDS Awareness Week comes to a close, Nagpur Today had a talk with Dr. Milind Bhrushundi, a prominent name in HIV treatment in the city. Following are excerpts from the interaction: Meghna: How do you define an HIV+ patient and...
Eat to lose weight
A daily exercise regime is difficult to keep up beyond the first few weeks. Many of us try to compensate with strict diets that seem more of a punishment than a regimen. Here are some simple eating habits that you...
Lose weight with Yoga
You can absolutely lose weight with yoga and there are enormous advantages to using yoga for weight loss over other artificial means and methods. In this 3 part series I am going to first discuss why yoga is good for...
IMA Nagpur awarded Best Big Branch in Maharashtra
Nagpur News: The Nagpur branch of Indian Medical Association has done the city proud by being awarded the ‘Best Big Branch Award’ at the IMA state conference (MASTACON 2012) held in Mumbai recently. Maharashtra Health Minister Suresh Shetty handed the...
Allegation of negligence against Cure- It Hospital
Nagpur News: In yet another case of a doctor being accused of losing a patient’s life through negligence in the city, the father of a deceased teenager has filed a police complaint against a doctor in Cure It Hospital, Nandavan,...
Shortage of qualified Pathologists in Vidarbha
Nagpur News: Every other square in Maharashtra’s second capital has a pathology lab situated. However, if an inspection is done of the number of qualified pathologists in each lab, most of them will have to be shut down. A recent state-...
“A basic, healthy body can be brought about only through Ayurveda”- Dr. Nitesh Khonde
Nagpur Today spoke to Dr. Nitesh Khonde of Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, about the advantages, problems and awareness of Ayurveda in the city. Following are excerpts from the interaction: Meghna: What made you take up Ayurveda as a career? Nitesh Khonde: When...
