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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Suspended Haryana SMO reinstated after 57 days
The Haryana government has reinstated suspended senior medical officer (SMO), Dr Prabhu Dayal after a period of 57 days. Dr Dayal who was the nodal officer for Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act in Hisar was placed under suspension for 'not doing enough to stem the dip in the state's sex ratio'. A June 5 order issued by the state government said that Dr Prabhu Dayal who was placed under suspension on April 9 is reinstated in service with immediate effect without prejudice to the disciplinary proceedings pending against him. On his reinstatement, Dr Dayal was posted at Civil Hospital, Hisar against a vacant post, the order said. The Haryana Civil Medical Service (HCMS) association had written to the state government seeking revocation of Dr Dayal's suspension. In a communication to the additional chief secretary, health, the HCMS association had said that Dr Dayal's suspension caused severe mental trauma and defamation not only for the doctor but for the whole HCMS cadre. 'The manner and circumstances under which Dr Dayal was suspended without preliminary inquiry or explanation is demoralising for the medical fraternity. We believe that the role of a PC-PNDT nodal officer is a challenging one and must be supported by the administration. Such a punitive action has sent a wrong message to the whole cadre and it will be very difficult to carry out the duties under PC-PNDT Act under such circumstances. This will adversely affect the programme,' said the HCMS association communication.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
All abortions in last 6 months under govt lens as Gurgaon bottom of SRB table
Gurgaon: Haryana govt has directed authorities in four districts with the state's lowest sex-ratio at birth (SRB) – Gurgaon, Palwal, Karnal and Charkhi Dadri – to scrutinise all abortion cases in the past six months to check for any signs of illegal practices. Haryana govt's latest data for Jan-June 2025 ranked Gurgaon at the bottom of the list, with SRB at 855. SRB in Charkhi Dadri was logged at 859, Palwal 874 and Karnal 906. Sex-ratio at birth (SRB) is the count of girls born for every 1,000 boys. Additional chief secretary (health and family welfare) Sudhir Rajpal on Tuesday directed these districts to review all medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) cases, and investigate further if there is any suspicion of pre-natal sex determination. Civil surgeons have been asked to oversee the probe. Rajpal sought reports on abortion cases from senior medical officers (SMOs) deployed at community health centres across Haryana. Disciplinary action was initiated against the SMO of Uttawar in Palwal for dereliction of duty after the state task force identified several lapses in protocol at the facility. Tuesday's orders are the latest in a series of measures announced amidst growing concern over declining SRB in Haryana. In 2024, thirteen out of the state's 22 districts reported a drop in the number of girls born per 1,000 boys, bringing the state's overall SRB down to 910 — the lowest since 2016. Govt has warned doctors that any involvement in pre-natal sex determination or illegal abortions will prompt authorities to cancel their medical licences. Similarly, health department officials have been tasked to identify quacks who pose as doctors and facilitate abortions. Rajpal also directed the deputy commissioners of the four districts to crackdown on illegal abortion centres and halt any unauthorised sale of abortion kits. Chief medical officers and senior health officials will be held accountable if these districts don't improve their SRB, Rajpal said. Govt has told community health workers – in an initiative called 'SAHELI' – to counsel pregnant women against any reluctance to have a girl child. Community health staffers will also be held responsible if illegal abortions are carried out under their watch, the ACS said at the meeting on Tuesday. Districts have been told to take police help for raids at suspected abortion centres. And the ACS on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to DSPs of the four districts for negligence in duty. "Officials have been instructed to track repeat offenders and monitor their activities closely. Additionally, all IVF centres in the state will undergo data revalidation and operational audits to detect and prevent illegal sex selection practices," said Rajpal. According to govt data, recent measures have shown some improvement. Haryana's SRB improved to 943 in the first week of June, from 910 last year. The number of MTP kit wholesalers in Haryana has also dropped to 3, from 32, in the past six weeks.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Veeva and Sarah Cannon Research Institute Form Strategic Collaboration to Advance Oncology Clinical Trials
Leading oncology research organization adopts Veeva Clinical Platform to enhance study delivery PLEASANTON, Calif. and NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) and Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) today announced a strategic collaboration to drive speed and efficiency in oncology clinical trials across SCRI's more than 200 research site locations. SCRI is adopting Veeva Clinical Platform to unify its contract research organization (CRO) and site management organization (SMO) on a single platform for seamless data flow across clinical teams and research sites. "We are thrilled to advance our clinical trials by integrating Veeva Clinical Platform into our digital toolkit," said SCRI chief information and digital officer Yazhene Krishnaraj. "This strategic collaboration empowers our clinical teams to deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients with enhanced precision and speed." Veeva Clinical Platform will enable SCRI to simplify and standardize trial processes and information flow, improving how investigators and clinical teams work together and share data. With a connected foundation for clinical research, SCRI will be able to automate key processes and provide a streamlined experience for its sites. "We're excited to work closely with SCRI to drive innovation in oncology research," said Jim Reilly, president of Veeva Development Cloud. "In a first-of-a-kind partnership, Veeva Clinical Platform will serve as SCRI's clinical trial foundation for its CRO and SMO. By standardizing operations on one platform, we can support SCRI in delivering faster and more cost-effective trials." About Veeva Clinical PlatformVeeva Clinical Platform is a complete and connected platform across clinical operations and data applications. This end-to-end platform includes CTMS, EDC, clinical workbench (CDB), RTSM, eCOA, eTMF, Site Connect, Study Training, and more. Connected products streamline clinical trials from study start-up to close and automate a connected data flow. To learn more about Veeva Clinical Platform, visit About Sarah Cannon Research InstituteSarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients to clinical trials at over 200 locations in more than 20 states across the U.S. Visit to learn more. About Veeva SystemsVeeva is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,000 customers, ranging from the world's largest biopharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the industries it serves. For more information, visit Veeva Forward-looking StatementsThis release contains forward-looking statements regarding Veeva's strategic collaboration with SCRI and the expected results or benefits from such collaboration. These statements are based on our current expectations. Actual results could differ materially from those provided in this release and we have no obligation to update such statements. There are numerous risks that have the potential to negatively impact our results, including the risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filing on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2025, which you can find here (a summary of risks which may impact our business can be found on pages 32 and 33), and in our subsequent SEC filings, which you can access at Contact: VeevaDeivis Mercado SCRIBecca View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Veeva Systems Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
High court denies bail to hair oil influencer, slams ‘make-believe' beauty standards
Chandigarh: Refusing to grant bail to a hair growth influencer whose oil allegedly led to hospitalisation of 70 people at a camp in Sangrur, the Punjab and Haryana high court observed that advertising a product making tall, misleading claims, without any scientific evidence or clinical testing to back it up, must be strictly condemned. "In a bid to meet fickle societal standards of beauty, vulnerable people go to extreme lengths and even undergo risky procedures. The constant pressure to look a certain way often has a deleterious effect on the mental health of children and adults alike. In fact, in this day and age where social media and marketing agendas so deeply affect one's self-esteem, we, as a society, must endeavour to promote authenticity over curated perfection," Justice Harpreet Singh Brar of the HC observed in his order released on Thursday. Justice Brar passed the orders while dismissing a plea filed by Amandeep Singh alias Aman. He sought anticipatory bail in the case stemming from FIR No. 58 dated March 17, registered under Section 124 of the BNS and Section 7 of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, at Sangrur City police station. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar observed that the present matter is yet another unfortunate example of internet-famous, unqualified quacks taking advantage of the common man's insecurities. "Maintenance of general public health as well as a sense of trust in the market is a duty of the state that must be performed with utmost sincerity. The role of so-called beauty and fitness influencers in setting unrealistic standards by creating a make-believe world cannot be overlooked," the high court held. According to the prosecution, Singh had advertised his oil on social media, claiming it could cure baldness. He organised a free application camp on March 16 at Kali Mata Temple, Sangrur. Several attendees, after applying the oil, reported severe reactions, including facial swelling and eye irritation. The complainant in the case told police that he developed a burning sensation and swelling after using the oil. Upon visiting the civil hospital in Sangrur, he discovered that 60 to 70 others had arrived with similar complaints. Seeking anticipatory bail, the petitioner submitted that he is a famous hair stylist with about 86,900 followers on social media and has helped many suffering from massive hair loss with his homemade herbal ingredients-based oil. Opposing his plea, the state counsel informed that the senior medical officer, Sangrur, informed the police regarding the admission of 71 injured people at the civil hospital, after using the oil. Answering specific queries put to him, the SMO opined that the cause of the reaction was severe contact dermatitis — a kind of conjunctivitis caused by contact with an irritant. The SMO added while the injuries were simple in nature, vision loss could have occurred if the cornea got involved. After hearing all parties, the HC dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of the petitioner. BOX Judge Quotes Shakespeare In its detailed order, Justice Brar also observed that beauty, in spite of being fleeting and superficial in nature, has beguiled mankind since time immemorial. Even in the 16th-century play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, the character Helena laments on how virtue must supersede appearances. "To communicate the same, playwright William Shakespeare in his unique style, wrote, 'Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind,'" observed the judge. MSID:: 121189314 413 |
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hours of wait in heat: Paperwork an uphill task for Amarnath pilgrims
Ludhiana: There is no dearth of city residents aspiring to undertake the Amarnath Yatra every year but getting the medical certificate is nearly as difficult as the pilgrimage itself. Before navigating the arduous mountain terrain, residents have to brave the heat and wait in long queues at the civil hospital for necessary documentation. A medical certificate is mandatory for those applying to undertake the Amarnath pilgrimage to ensure that they are physically fit for the challenging high-altitude trek. However, residents feel that the process of getting the certificate is a challenge in itself. Ravi Kumar, a photographer from Hargovind Nagar, said that though he has been undertaking the Amarnath Yatra for 13 years, he has not seen any improvement over the years. According to him, the number of health officials catering to the devotees and issuing medical certificates is inadequate. Another applicant, Yogesh Kumar, who runs a Channa Bathura shop in Khud Mohalla, agreed. He said that he had to run from pillar to post to get a number for medical certificate issuance on April 17, after which he spent hours standing in queue. Rakesh Kumar, another applicant, pitched in, saying that the process does not stop here as they would have to stand in queue at a bank to get a permit (token) for the yatra after producing the medical certificate. Ram Kumar, 54, a dyeing master from Chander Nagar in Civil Lines, said that he had to come a second time in the last few days as one doctor was catering to a large number of people and his turn did not come. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Another applicant, asking not to be named, said that there should be a simple procedure under one roof for the entire process and more doctors should be deputed in view of the growing rush of applicants. He added that the doctor issues the certificate from 11am to 2pm but because of the rush, a few applicants do not get their turn despite waiting for hours. Jatin Thappar, a businessman from Haibowal, said that adequate staff should be deployed to cater to the applicants. Meanwhile, civil hospital authorities claimed to have deputed adequate staff to issue the medical certificate to applicants. Senior medical officer (SMO), Mother and Child Hospital (MCH), Dr Deepika Goyal, claimed that there are two doctors there and they have a team. She said that they had one doctor from the medicine department, who did OPD as well, while another doctor also catered to the devotees. The SMO said they had received a list and they (one to two doctors) had to do the same work exclusively. However, TOI found only one health professional issuing certificates at the counter. When asked about the absence of a second doctor, the SMO said that the other doctor may have gone for some emergency work. MSID:: 120486903 413 |
