News for 'gynaecology'

Dentist treated gynaec issue leading to Naga airhostess's death, CBI books doctors

Dentist treated gynaec issue leading to Naga airhostess's death, CBI books doctors

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Dentist for a gynaecological problem! This bizarre incident took place at a private hospital in Gurugram, resulting in the death of an airhostess from Nagaland on June 24 last year, prompting the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch an inquiry.

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Congress leader from Gujarat said the Dalit community has given a call for a nationwide candle march on February 19 in support of Solanki, who was a first-year student of B.Tech (chemical) course.

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Doctor G Review: Must Watch!

Doctor G Review: Must Watch!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Doctor G blends mirth and meaning, observes Sukanya Verma. Doctor G Review.

Delhi woman gang-raped by 5 men in Ghaziabad, police arrest 4

Delhi woman gang-raped by 5 men in Ghaziabad, police arrest 4

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to the Ghaziabad police in connection with the brutal gang-rape of a 38-year-old woman recently, with the panel chief saying the attack reminded her of the Nirbhaya case.

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Acclaimed movies, hit movies, social movies, star-studded movies, scary movies and shows galore, you certainly won't be starved for entertainment on OTT this week.

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Portugal's shortage of health staff, especially those specialising in gynaecology and obstetrics, has led to the government considering hiring from abroad.

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Medical Superintendent of the government-run G B Pant Children Hospital Dr Nazir Hussain Choudhary said the baby died at 6.30 am at the neonatal intensive care unit.

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2021

"Pregnancy doesn't increase the risk of acquiring SARS-COV-2 infection but appears to worsen the clinical course as compared to non-pregnant women'

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

No mercy, death for all convicts, say 2008 Ahmedabad blast survivors

No mercy, death for all convicts, say 2008 Ahmedabad blast survivors

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Survivors and the kin of those who died in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts welcomed the court's decision to sentence the perpetrators to death as well as life imprisonment.

After April shock, drug sales improve in May

After April shock, drug sales improve in May

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The industry feels two factors have played a role in improving the offtake and reducing trade inventory - one is that the supply chain in pharmaceuticals has more or less stabilised, and secondly, with lockdown curbs easing and OPDs opening, some demand has grown at the consumer end as well.

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Dr Mahendra N Parikh changed the field of medicine in India, opening its scope to include thousands of women by bringing their health issues at the forefront.

Coronavirus positive woman delivers healthy baby in Delhi

Coronavirus positive woman delivers healthy baby in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

According to WHO, women with COVID-19 can breastfeed if they wish to but should practice hygiene during the feeding, where a mask where available, wash hands before and after touching the baby and routinely clean and disinfect surfaces they have touched.

4 IPOs to watch out for in 2022

4 IPOs to watch out for in 2022

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Once stability returns to the secondary market, companies that have obtained approval from Sebi will start tapping the market.

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The government has notified new rules under which the upper limit for termination of a pregnancy has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women.

Medical PG Programmes at CMC Vellore

Medical PG Programmes at CMC Vellore

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Medical PG Programmes at CMC, Vellore for December 1, 2003.

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Renowned oncologist and chairperson of the Cancer Institute in Chennai, Dr V Shanta, who is noted for her outstanding contribution to cancer care, died early on Tuesday. She was 93.

10 Healthy Tips for Women

10 Healthy Tips for Women

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

After the age of 35, women need to take extra care of their mental and physical health.

Tackle rural spread of Covid strategically: Experts

Tackle rural spread of Covid strategically: Experts

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Experts emphasise on the need to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus using strategic and pragmatic approaches in villages as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and towns, which are reporting increased COVID-19 infections and deaths during the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

9 more kids die in Kota, Dec toll rises to 100

9 more kids die in Kota, Dec toll rises to 100

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Four children died on December 30 while five on December 31, all mainly due to low birth weight, hospital superintendent Dr Suresh Dulara said.

NRI's death: Outrage for change in Ireland abortion laws

NRI's death: Outrage for change in Ireland abortion laws

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Ireland evoked global outrage. Irish authorities have announced that they would appoint an independent external expert to probe the matter, so that it could "stand up to world's scrutiny".

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

36 per cent of Indian women have sex only after age 24

36 per cent of Indian women have sex only after age 24

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

An annual multi-national survey, exploring young people's attitudes to sex and contraception, has been released to mark World Contraception Day (WCD) 2012, which takes place every year on September 26. Here are some of the findings.

Gurugram: Made to wait for 2 hours, woman delivers prematurely in hospital toilet

Gurugram: Made to wait for 2 hours, woman delivers prematurely in hospital toilet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The woman was so scared about the bleeding that she did not realise her foetus was aborted in the toilet.

Medical entrance exam for MD, MS, PG diploma

Medical entrance exam for MD, MS, PG diploma

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Amrita School of Medicine invites applications for Amrita Entrance Examination -- Medical (2010) for admission to MD/ MS and PG diploma courses.

Centre to launch mobile tech to save mothers

Centre to launch mobile tech to save mothers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The Union ministry of health and family welfare is planning to adopt a mobile-based technology on the lines of the 108 ambulance services. This would be available in states, which do not have the 108 service.

Sardar Patel Uni offers PG courses

Sardar Patel Uni offers PG courses

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Sardar Patel University offers a variety of postgraduate degree and diploma programmes.

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'The government says the mortality rate among patients is 2 to 3 per cent, but in doctors it is 11 per cent, which is very high.'

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sexual self-image dysfunction was associated with being overweight, obese, living together with partner, not married, married and breastfeeding.

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

"People accused me of breaking up marriages when I asked women to stand up for themselves," said Dr Kasturi Rajadhyaksha, who was inducted in the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in September.

AIIMS has no space for women patients

AIIMS has no space for women patients

Rediff.com5 May 2008

A Parliamentary Committee has taken exception to the premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences not having any separate indoor facilities earmarked for female patients. There are 85 beds available in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS. On an average, 40 per cent patients admitted in private wards are females. The same holds true for the total indoor hospital clientele.

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tele/video-consults have been effective for patients requiring post-hospitalisation follow-up, especially if they are from outside the city; patients with chronic diseases that need periodic monitoring; and pregnant women who require routine checkup with minimum exposure.

Yo-yo dieting between pregnancies is a no-no

Yo-yo dieting between pregnancies is a no-no

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

This is particularly relevant to present times, as women are being bombarded with mixed messages about diet, weight and body image.

A pharma company needs product managers!

A pharma company needs product managers!

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Systopic, a pharmaceutical organisation, is recruiting Product Managers and Product Executives.

Interested in medicine? Check this out

Interested in medicine? Check this out

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Johnson & Johnson Medical is looking for Territory Managers in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh.

Lady doctor gang raped in Delhi

Lady doctor gang raped in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The doctor is battling for life at a city hospital as the attackers tried to strangulate her after which she fell unconscious, police said. Hospital sources said her condition was very critical.

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It would be perfectly safe for Serena Williams to continue with rigorous training throughout pregnancy, but how quickly the 35-year-old would return to tournament tennis is uncertain.

Alert: Admissions to PG medical courses

Alert: Admissions to PG medical courses

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Alert: Admissions to PG medical courses