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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Muz rape victim, left waiting for hrs in ambulance, dies at PMCH
1 2 Patna: An 11-year-old Dalit girl from Muzaffarpur, who was brutally raped and stabbed, died at Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) on Sunday after being kept in a critical condition in an ambulance for more than four hours without admission on Saturday. The child was assaulted on May 26 and stabbed multiple times in the neck, chest and abdomen. Doctors at SKMCH in Muzaffarpur referred her to PMCH after her condition deteriorated on Saturday. The accused, Rohit Sahni, in his 30s, has been arrested. Her uncle alleged he was asked to pay Rs 2,000 for an oxygen cylinder when the supply ran low during transit. "Blood was coming out of her nose and mouth on Sunday morning, but no doctor came to see her," he said. Her vocal cords were severely damaged with her throat partially slit by the accused. Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan told reporters in Delhi that SKMCH doctors initially recommended she be sent to AIIMS-Patna, but the administration refused, citing a shortage of specialists in ENT and gynaecology. "She died due to the apathy of the hospital administration," she alleged. State Congress media cell chairman Rajesh Rathorre, who was at PMCH on Saturday with other party leaders, said the girl was left in the ambulance for hours and was only admitted after pressure from Congress workers. "She didn't receive proper treatment," he said, questioning the govt's claim of developing PMCH into a world-class hospital. In a viral video, the PMCH deputy superintendent claimed doctors from three departments were involved in her treatment. When told about the four-hour delay, he said emergency doctors had seen her. Health minister Mangal Pandey was unavailable for comment. This was the third instance of rape of a minor in Muzaffarpur's Kudhni area since May 26. Another 11-year-old was raped on Saturday, while in Vaishali, a teenager's body was found in a sack with a suspected sexual assault under investigation. The Congress has launched a phased protest over the issue, burning effigies of CM Nitish Kumar and health minister Pandey in Patna on Sunday evening.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
AIIMS-P to use AI-powered devices to improve patient care
Patna: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, has entered into a partnership with the e-health section of the ministry of health and family welfare to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It has recently also procured several AI-enabled medical devices to enhance patient treatment. Head of cardiothoracic surgery department at AIIMS-Patna, Dr Sanjiv Kumar, said that with the AI revolutionising healthcare, education, and research on a large scale, it has become crucial to build a strong foundational understanding of AI principles and applications now a days. "AI algorithms can detect maladies like cancer, heart disease, and neurological problems from medical images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. AI helps doctors determine patterns that human doctors may miss, thus improving their accuracy in diagnosing patients. Even a beginner can interpret an ECG properly with the AI-driven instrument," he said. Dr Kumar further pointed out that orthopaedic department of the AIIMS-Patna has started robotic surgery for the treatment of its patients with higher accuracy. In fact, AI has revolutionised the health care system in modern times with accurate data analysis and predictive health care, he added. Recently, the state health department has decided to launch an intensive screening of TB patients by using the technology of AI. Teams from the health department would move from village to village along with hand-held X-ray machines and AI-controlled mobile kits to identify the TB-affected people. Health department sources said that at present there are nearly two lakh TB patients in the state and more than 10,000 people affected by this disease have died during the last two years (2022-23 and 2023-24). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pramod Kumar Singh, director-in-chief (disease control) of state health department, said that the proposed screening would reveal the exact number of people suffering from TB. "AI will not only help immediate detection of TB patients with the help of X-ray and data analytics but also suggest the protocol of treatment of patients on the basis of their test reports. The department hopes that the screening will be completed soon so that proper treatment of the patients may be started at the earliest," he said. Dr Satish Kumar of Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) said that equipment based on AI technology must be procured at all the health centres of the state with a view to ensuring early diagnosis and proper treatment of the patients. These machines would facilitate in reducing unwarranted rush of patients at the hospitals by curtailing the time of treatment, he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
AIIMS-P to use AI-powered diagnostic equipment to improve patient care
Patna: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, has entered into a partnership with the e-health section of the ministry of health and family welfare to develop artificial intelligence (AI) powered solutions. It has recently also procured several AI-enabled medical devices to enhance patient treatment. Head of cardiothoracic surgery department at AIIMS-Patna, Dr Sanjiv Kumar, said that with the AI revolutionising healthcare, education, and research on a large scale, it has become crucial to build a strong foundational understanding of AI principles and applications now a days. "AI algorithms can detect maladies like cancer, heart disease, and neurological problems from medical images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. AI helps doctors determine patterns that human doctors may miss, thus improving their accuracy in diagnosing patients. Even a beginner can interpret an ECG properly with the AI-driven instrument," he said. Dr Kumar further pointed out that orthopaedic department of the AIIMS-Patna has started robotic surgery for the treatment of its patients with higher accuracy. In fact, AI has revolutionised the health care system in modern times with accurate data analysis and predictive health care, he added. Recently, the state health department has decided to launch an intensive screening of TB patients by using the technology of AI. Teams from the health department would move from village to village along with hand-held X-ray machines and AI-controlled mobile kits to identify the TB-affected people. Health department sources said that at present there are nearly two lakh TB patients in the state and more than 10,000 people affected by this disease have died during the last two years (2022-23 and 2023-24). Pramod Kumar Singh, director-in-chief (disease control) of state health department, said that the proposed screening would reveal the exact number of people suffering from TB. "AI will not only help immediate detection of TB patients with the help of X-ray and data analytics but also suggest the protocol of treatment of patients on the basis of their test reports. The department hopes that the screening will be completed soon so that proper treatment of the patients may be started at the earliest," he said. Dr Satish Kumar of Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) said that equipment based on AI technology must be procured at all the health centres of the state with a view to ensuring early diagnosis and proper treatment of the patients. These machines would facilitate in reducing unwarranted rush of patients at the hospitals by curtailing the time of treatment, he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Experts raise alarm over rising tobacco consumption
Patna: On the eve of World No-Tobacco Day on Friday, health experts and parents raised alarms over the growing trend of youngsters frequenting cigarette shops in Patna while some youths opened up about their struggle with addiction. Dr Saurabh Karmakar, additional professor of pulmonary medicine at AIIMS-Patna, highlighted the multiple reasons behind the rise in youth tobacco consumption. "Tobacco is consumed in two forms – smoke and smokeless. Its use has increased among youth due to westernised lifestyles, greater personal freedom, economic independence, the shift to nuclear families and the breakdown of traditional support systems which causes stress and anxiety. " He added that many believe smoking reduces stress, but clarified, "There is only a temporary sense of relief due to the short-term effects of nicotine." Among school students, he said, peer pressure and imitation of societal role models are key drivers. He criticised the illegal sale of tobacco near schools. "There is a school near AIIMS with a cigarette shop right outside its gate, despite laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco within 100 metres of educational institutions," he said. A resident of Kankarbagh said, "I started smoking at school. It became a habit. I have been trying to quit for years. It's been 15 days now since I last smoked and I already feel fresher. My sleep has improved." Priyanka Gupta, a concerned parent, said, "Children imitate peers and celebrities. Shops don't verify age before selling cigarettes. It worries me that my children could fall into the same trap."
Hans India
6 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Covid-19 cases resurface in Patna with 6 new infections confirmed in last 24 hours
Patna: With fresh concerns over Covid-19 resurgence, six new Coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Bihar's capital Patna, including among healthcare workers at AIIMS-Patna. The latest spike has prompted hospitals across the state to go on high alert, with precautionary measures being swiftly reinstated. Among the newly-infected are a female doctor, a female nurse, and another employee of AIIMS-Patna, all currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of senior doctors. Two additional patients at Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) have tested positive, while another case involves a 42-year-old man from the RPS Mod area, whose test was conducted at a private lab in Raja Bazar. According to Civil Surgeon Dr. Avinash Kumar Singh, the city now has a total of nine active Covid-19 cases. Of these, three have been hospitalised, while the remaining six are in home isolation. In response to the spike, hospitals have started to gear up for a possible rise in cases. At IGIMS, Superintendent Dr. Manish Mandal confirmed that 12 oxygen-supported beds and 3 ICU beds have been reserved exclusively for Covid-19 patients. A Quick Response Team of doctors has also been deployed for immediate attention and care. Similarly, NMCH is preparing to launch a new 100-bed prefabricated Covid-19 ward, as informed by Superintendent Dr. Prof. Rashmi Prasad, to ensure timely treatment if infections continue to rise. Speaking on the matter, Health Minister Mangal Pandey reassured the public, stating that the new sub-variants of Covid-19 reported in India are not fatal, as per WHO guidelines. 'There is no need to panic. Testing and treatment systems are fully functional in state hospitals, and the Health Department is prepared to handle any emergency,' he told reporters. The Health Department has issued an advisory urging people to immediately get tested if they experience symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, or body aches, and to wear masks, especially in crowded public areas. Districts outside Patna have also been put on alert, with medical institutions instructed to increase vigilance and ensure readiness. As Bihar enters a potentially critical phase in the ongoing Covid-19 fight, authorities are urging civic responsibility and adherence to health guidelines to curb any further spread.
