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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Intership list for foreign medical graduates ready
Patna: After over 48 hours of protest, the list related to the internship of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) was signed by the health department on Wednesday. A large number of FMGs were protesting outside the office of the Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR) in Patna from Tuesday morning, demanding the list related to the compulsory rotating medical internship (CMRI) be released immediately. CMRI is a must for medical graduates before taking NEET Post Graduate examination. The students were demanding the process related to the internship be initiated soon so that they could become eligible to take the NEET PG next year. The FMGs went on a protest after the list was released twice and cancelled. One of the protesting students, who graduated from Kyrgyzstan, said the first list was released on April 17 by the BCMR; however, it got cancelled because of a typing error. Another list was released by the BCMR on April 22, which was nullified by the health department citing a violation of national medical council guidelines as the number of FMGs in the list exceeded the quota set up by the council. The health department, in the letter, not only nullified the list for the violation but also made it clear that a fresh one would be prepared by it. Health department additional chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit said the file containing the list was readied on Wednesday, adding, "It will be uploaded within 45 minutes." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Patna: After over 48 hours of protest, the list related to the internship of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) was signed by the health department on Wednesday. A large number of FMGs were protesting outside the office of the Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR) in Patna from Tuesday morning, demanding the list related to the compulsory rotating medical internship (CMRI) be released immediately. CMRI is a must for medical graduates before taking NEET Post Graduate examination. The students were demanding the process related to the internship be initiated soon so that they could become eligible to take the NEET PG next year. The FMGs went on a protest after the list was released twice and cancelled. One of the protesting students, who graduated from Kyrgyzstan, said the first list was released on April 17 by the BCMR; however, it got cancelled because of a typing error. Another list was released by the BCMR on April 22, which was nullified by the health department citing a violation of national medical council guidelines as the number of FMGs in the list exceeded the quota set up by the council. The health department, in the letter, not only nullified the list for the violation but also made it clear that a fresh one would be prepared by it. Health department additional chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit said the file containing the list was readied on Wednesday, adding, "It will be uploaded within 45 minutes."
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Why Covid diagnosis is difficult these days: Here's what doctors say as cases near 5,000
Covid-19 cases are rising once again in India, but this time, the symptoms are milder, something doctors say could be misleading and risky. According to a report by TOI, most patients in this new surge are showing only mild symptoms like a low-grade fever and light cough. Because these signs seem flu-like, many people are ignoring them and taking over-the-counter medicines instead of getting tested. Doctors, however, are warning against this. 'The mild symptoms are misleading. Many people delayed visiting a doctor until their fever wouldn't go away,' said Dr Raja Dhar, Director of Pulmonology at CMRI , as quoted by TOI. 'If you test positive, you must isolate, especially to protect elderly family members with other health issues. If symptoms last beyond four to five days, especially in older people, hospitalisation should be considered.' CMRI currently has seven Covid patients admitted. Live Events Dr Sayan Chakrabarty from Manipal Hospitals agreed, adding that many patients with persistent fever were later found to be Covid positive. 'Most of the cases are mild so far, and five of our Covid patients have already been discharged,' he said. Even among senior citizens, the symptoms are gentler compared to earlier waves. Pulmonologist Dr Soumya Sengupta from Charnock Hospital told TOI that Covid pneumonia has been rare this time. 'Most elderly patients who tested positive are in hospital for other health issues, and their Covid symptoms are quite mild,' he said. Experts believe that the JN.1 variant of Omicron is currently circulating. Dr Dhar explained that while this strain spreads quickly, it seems to be less dangerous. 'Still, if you test positive, it's best to isolate for five days and take medicines to ease the symptoms. Even mild Covid can trigger complications in people with existing heart or lung conditions,' he said. Doctors expect this wave to last only a few more weeks, but only if people stay alert and don't brush off the signs. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Overlapping symptoms make Cov diagnosis difficult without tests
Kolkata: The overriding symptoms of Covid during the current surge were a low-grade, persistent fever, along with a mild cough, which could be deceptive, warned doctors. While it made a vast majority ignore the symptoms and take over-the-counter medicines, for some, the fever refused to subside. It was the continuing fever that led many to consult physicians. Most of those testing Covid positive on admission to hospitals for other ailments were also screened at hospitals due to their fever. Covid cases have been rising in Bengal over the past week. The state logged 319 cases in the past seven days, taking the number of active cases to 331 on Monday. Unlike the first three waves, when Covid came with loss of smell and taste, accompanied by high fever, severe cough and pneumonia, the symptoms of the current spike were muted and flu-like, said doctors. With a runny nose and a sore throat, symptoms in most were milder than that during the pandemic, said CMRI pulmonology director Raja Dhar. "Mild symptoms led many to ignore it, which could be risky at a time, when cases are proliferating. One should get tested, and if the result turns positive, the patient should isolate, especially if there are elders in the family. Screening should be stricter for elderly people with comorbidities, and if the fever and cough persist beyond four to five days, hospitalization is advised as symptoms could worsen quickly," said Dhar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo CMRI has seven Covid patients admitted. Manipal Hospitals infectious diseases physician Sayan Chakrabarty agreed. "The symptoms are flu-like, but for some, the fever persists. Those patients are getting tested, and many tested positive. While severe cases have been rare so far, rising numbers could lead to a spurt," he added. Five Covid patients, admitted to Manipal's different units, have been discharged. Covid pneumonia has been rare this time, said Charnock Hospital pulmonologist Soumya Sengupta. "Most patients have a cough and low fever. Even the elders in hospital who tested positive have muted Covid symptoms. Most are being treated for their comorbidities. During the pandemic, a vast majority of senior citizens had severe Covid symptoms, including pneumonia," said Sengupta. Dhar pointed out that the Jn.1 variant of the Omicron, now believed to be in circulation, was highly transmissible though less virulent. "But it is safe to isolate yourself for five days on testing positive and take symptomatic drugs. Symptoms are likely to remain mild till this wave blows over in about a fortnight. But even mild Covid may aggravate comorbidities, especially those related to lungs," he said.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Palash Sen Pens Emotional Note On KK's Death Anniversary: ‘I Owe My Career To You'
Palash Sen shared pictures with singer KK, and dedicated his recent show to his late friend. Playback singer Palash Sen is remembering the late singer KK on his death anniversary. On Sunday, Palash Sen took to his Instagram, and shared two throwback pictures of himself with the late singer. The first picture features him and KK. The second picture is from the sets of a sketch comedy show, and also features their fellow playback singer Shaan. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, '3 years ago, you left us and I know you are in a much happier and a much more peaceful place now.. I've always maintained this.. I owe my career to you.. You will always be the best singer India has ever heard and as I get ready to get on stage tonight.. I'm gonna say a prayer in my heart and dedicate the show to you". 'I'll sing your song tonight, and will be thinking of you my brother. Miss You. Love you my bro !! Mera yaar. Immortal KK", he added. All three of them brought a fresh texture to Hindi film songs of the 1990s, and offered a new sound, which was different from the likes of Udit Narayan or Kumar Sanu, the reigning kings of the 1990s Hindi music. While KK and Shaan had successful careers in mainstream Hindi film music, Palash Sen made it big in the indie pop space. KK passed away on May 31, 2022 after he performed a concert at a college festival at Nazrul Mancha in South Kolkata. After the concert, he returned to his hotel in Esplanade. He complained of feeling unwell on the way back to his hotel, where he experienced cardiac arrest. He collapsed, and efforts to revive him at the hotel were unsuccessful. KK was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) where he was declared dead. He was 53 years old. The upcoming film 'Metro In Dino' is pinching the fans of the late singer as the 'Metro' franchise is known for KK's voice. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Symptoms mild but Cov admissions rise, hosps expand isolation facilities
1 2 Kolkata: The spike in Covid patients in Kolkata and the rest of Bengal makes the elderly with comorbidities and children, especially those who suffered an adenovirus infection or pneumonia over the past three years, vulnerable to the existing Covid strains, say pulmonologists. Patients, suffering from associated respiratory illnesses, such as recurring bouts of asthma, frequent bronchitis, COPD or respiratory distress, were at a greater risk of getting Covid, they warned. Several private hospitals have started expanding their Covid units. While the infection might be mild for most, if numbers kept rising at the current rate, a significant section could get a severe disease, said CMRI Hospital pulmonology director Raja Dhar. "As the elderly and children are more vulnerable, the number of affected will swell, leading to a rise in severe cases. So, we need to isolate positives to curb transmission and ramp up testing, prevention measures and isolation facilities. Else, we will have an explosion of patients as a small number of severe cases could also be huge in our country," Dhar said. Five Covid patients are now admitted to CMRI, which has identified 14 beds, which could be scaled up to 32, if need be. Dhar added the current strain, believed to be Jn.1, a variant of Omicron, was highly transmissible though less virulent. Peerless Hospital has identified a ward with a dialysis facility and earmarked an eight-bed ITU for severe cases. The hospital now has two patients admitted, both stable. "We can accommodate five to 10 stable Covid patients immediately and at least eight severe patients at an ITU that can be converted," said Peerless CEO Sudipta Mitra. Two Covid patients are now admitted to RN Tagore Hospital, both stable. "If the numbers rise exponentially, severe cases will also go up. In terms of percentage, the number could be small, but in absolute numbers, we may have more severe cases over the next fortnight," said RN Tagore intensivist Sauren Panja. Covid patients at Manipal Hospitals were released by Sunday. "Our Dhakuria, Mukundapur and Salt Lake Broadway units each has an isolation unit. We are contemplating an isolation area to segregate suspected cases," said Manipal infectious diseases physician Sayan Chakrabarty. He added while symptoms remained muted, faster transmission might change the scene. "Those with lung ailments have the risk of aggravation if they get Covid. " At Charnock Hospital, a 'wider clinical team' has been set up. "Use of hand sanitisers and masks at the hospital has been reinstated. The hospital is setting up isolation wards and ICU beds for confirmed or suspected Covid cases. Patients with symptoms are being screened," said a Charnock spokesperson. Woodlands Multispecialty Hospital, which has identified a five-bed isolation unit, has one Covid patient admitted. "If numbers rise, we will use it. We have stepped up preventive measures and ramped up tests," said CEO Rupak Barua.
