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10 hours ago
- Health
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KGMU recruitment 2025: Last date to apply for Nursing Officer posts today, details here
King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, will close the online registration window for Nursing Officer Recruitment Exam today, May 31. Candidates can submit their applications on the official website The ongoing recruitment drive aims to fill 733 Nursing Officer posts across various departments. As per the official notification, candidates belonging to the UR/OBC/EWS categories are required to pay Rs 2360, while SC/ST candidates must pay Rs 1416. Steps to apply for Nursing Officer posts 2025
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Tobacco consumption doubles infertility risk: Experts
Lucknow: Though often associated with cancer only, tobacco consumption also doubles infertility risk and even causes mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. This was stated by health experts at KGMU on the eve of World No Tobacco Day raising concerns about the rising threat of tobacco and nicotine products. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Tobacco doesn't just damage the lungs—it harms almost every organ. It damages sperm, lowers hormone levels, and reduces overall reproductive health. This means its use can double the risk of infertility in men, reduce women's reproductive capacity by 30%, and cause birth complications including low birth weight and stillbirths," said Prof Ved Prakash, head of the department of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He added people often associate tobacco only with cancer, but it is a slow poison that also causes heart attacks, strokes, asthma and even anxiety and depression. Former HOD of the pulmonary department Prof Rajendra Prasad said: "The illusion that new-age tobacco products like e-cigarettes or nicotine pouches are safer is extremely dangerous. These products contain high levels of addictive nicotine and act as a gateway to traditional tobacco use, especially among teenagers." Smoking tobacco increases the risk of lung and other cancers up to 30 times, heart attack risk up to 6 times and asthma up to 3 times. In another programme, Dr Abhimanyu Kadapathri, consultant - head and neck surgical oncology, Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, said the most commonly used forms of tobacco include smokeless ones like khaini, gutkha and pan masala while smoking forms include bidi, cigarette and hookah. Experts also highlighted the massive economic burden. Tobacco use cost India nearly Rs 1.78 lakh crore in healthcare expenses in 2017-18 alone. This accounts for about 1% of the country's GDP. Prof Ved Prakash warned, "Every puff of smoke takes you a step closer to death. There is no safe form or amount of tobacco. We urge people to stop now and choose a healthier life."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘STEMI to ensure no heart patient in UP dies due to lack of treatment'
1 2 3 4 5 6 Lucknow: Heart patients in UP will soon be able to receive timely treatment at their nearest district hospital or community health centre, with the 'System of Treating Elevation Myocardial Infarction' (STEMI) care network. The initiative aims to provide advanced cardiac care during the critical 'golden hour' following a heart attack, increasing the chances of survival for patients even in remote areas. To support this, a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop began at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS). The workshop is focused on training healthcare professionals, including doctors, staff nurses, and paramedics, to implement standardised STEMI protocols in their respective districts. These protocols are designed to ensure early diagnosis, prompt administration of medication, and timely patient transfer to higher centres when needed. Inaugurating the workshop, principal secretary of medical health & family welfare and medical education, Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, emphasised the govt's vision of expanding emergency cardiac services across the state. He assured that there would be no shortage of Tenecteplase, the clot-dissolving drug used in heart attack cases, and that it would be made available even at the most remote healthcare centres. "Our goal is to ensure that no patient in Uttar Pradesh loses their life due to the non-availability of timely heart attack treatment," he said. The STEMI care network is based on a hub-and-spoke model. RMLIMS, through its cardiology department, will function as the central hub providing specialist oversight, ECG interpretation, and advanced intervention facilities. District hospitals in Ayodhya, Devipatan range, Sultanpur, and other regions will serve as spoke hospitals. These centres will be responsible for early diagnosis and initiation of treatment under the guidance of the hub. Dr Bhuwan Tiwari, head of cardiology at RMLIMS, explained the structure of the STEMI CARE protocol during the workshop. He introduced a step-by-step acronym that guides healthcare providers in managing heart attack patients. "The power of this program lies in empowering frontline health workers to act swiftly and correctly," he said. The acronym STEMI CARE stands for: Symptoms (identify cardiac symptoms), Time (note when symptoms started), ECG (perform and interpret a 12-lead ECG), Medical Management (give aspirin, clopidogrel, and atorvastatin), Initiate Thrombolysis (administer Tenecteplase if needed), Call the Hub (share patient data with the tertiary centre), Ambulance (arrange transfer with oxygen and IV access), Reassess (monitor vitals before transfer), and Ensure Handover (send referral documents with the patient). Senior cardiologist Dr Rishi Sethi from KGMU spoke about the clinical importance of timely STEMI care'. Varanasi CMO Dr Sandeep Chaudhary shared practical experiences from the field.
India Today
2 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Lucknow doctors perform 10-hour surgery after nail pierces 7-year-old's brain
A seven-year-old boy from Balrampur district was brought to King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow with an 8-centimetre iron nail lodged in his brain through his neck. The trauma surgery team at KGMU saved his life through a complex, 10-hour-long operation that required meticulous precision and coordination across incident occurred when the child accidentally fell while playing and landed on an iron nail, which pierced through his neck and reached a highly sensitive area of the brain. After being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was referred to KGMU due to the severity of his reviewing the MRI and CT scan reports, doctors at KGMU's Trauma Centre realized the case was extremely dangerous. A multi-disciplinary team comprising experts from neurosurgery, ENT, anaesthesia, trauma, and paediatrics was swiftly assembled. The surgery was planned with minute precision, with every millimetre of the operation requiring extreme caution. Using microsurgical techniques and a neuro-navigation system, the surgical team was able to carefully remove the nail without damaging any major blood vessels. Doctors noted that the nail had reached a part of the brain where even a minor error could have been the complex operation, the boy was admitted to the ICU under continuous observation. His condition has since shown steady improvement, and doctors have confirmed that he is now out of danger and on the path to a normal Medical Superintendent of KGMU stated that this case will be documented as a significant contribution to medical science. A comprehensive report on the surgery will soon be published in an international medical journal, offering valuable insights to the global medical Reel
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Experts advocate basic life support training in schools
Lucknow: Identifying symptoms in emergency patients and providing timely, accurate treatment can save hundreds of lives. To support this, basic life support (BLS) training should be introduced into school and college curriculum. This was emphasised by head of the KGMU's department of emergency medicine, Prof Haider Abbas during an awareness programme at Shatabdi Building to mark World Emergency Medicine Day on Tuesday. Dr Abbas emphasised that timely treatment is crucial for road accident victims, but many patients do not receive it in time due to a lack of awareness. He stressed that lives can be saved in emergency situations by administering CPR promptly. Prof Ahsan Khaliq Siddiqui said, "With the upcoming rainy season, we see a surge in snakebite cases, especially in rural and flood-prone areas. If someone is bitten by a snake, it is vital not to panic. Staying calm helps slow the spread of venom through the body. The person should be kept still, the affected limb immobilised, and immediate medical attention should be sought." Prof Mukesh Kumar from department of emergency medicine, said, "It is essential that medical personnel receive training in the latest techniques and protocols."
