Articles by Somita Pal
Covid Centre dean Dr Dere arrested for running over 60-year-old on Sion Hospital premises
Dr Dere, who is presently the head of the forensic department at LTMG Sion Hospital, was the nodal coordinator for all jumbo Covid-19 centres. He was a popular name during the Covid-19 pandemic, as he was made the dean of the BKC jumbo centre and played a key role in its setting up and day-to-day functioning
Updated on May 26, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Vinay DalviSomita Pal
Survivors, samaritans recount moments of anxiety, stroke of luck
Profiles of those who survived the hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar and those who helped rescuers through the night
Updated on May 15, 2024 09:38 AM IST
How a Mira Road mother fought to terminate her 29-week pregnancy
Manisha, 37, from Mumbai, underwent a medical termination of pregnancy at 29 weeks due to a serious congenital heart abnormality
Updated on May 11, 2024 09:11 AM IST
Shiv Sena elders regroup to support Uddhav Thackeray, “save democracy”
Emphasising the party’s original mission in 1966 to safeguard the rights of Marathi people, the group contends that this cause has once again become relevant
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Missed vaccination during pandemic leading to sparing mumps cases in Mumbai
Mumbai pediatricians report a surge in mumps cases, with one leading to pancreatitis in a 10-year-old. Vaccination and hygiene practices are key for prevention.
Updated on May 04, 2024 09:30 AM IST
Heat and dust: How leaders deal with tough campaign conditions
The support system: Helpers appointed for intermittent BP checks and physio sessions, and personal chefs to monitor diets and ensure sustained hydration
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 07:06 AM IST
City gynaecologist proposes overhaul of termination of pregnancy act
Dr Datar’s suggestions address various gaps in the current framework, including limitations in the form used by Medical Boards to provide opinions on termination. This oversight, according to him, adds complexity for pregnant individuals seeking to terminate their pregnancies
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Sahyaja MSSomita Pal
KEM Hospital to launch state’s first public heart transplant programme
KEM Hospital in Mumbai set to launch heart transplant program, becoming the first public hospital in the state to do so. Two patients already on waitlist.
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Bombay HC to examine pregnancy termination beyond 24 weeks at private hospitals
Bombay HC to assess if pregnancies beyond 24 weeks can be terminated at private hospitals by chosen doctor, respecting woman's right to choose.
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 12:34 PM IST
Somita PalSahyaja MS
11 injured after fire breaks out in Malad building
The cause of the fire was due to a short circuit in the electric cabin and was extinguished in a few minutes by the fire brigade
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Tata Memorial organises sports fest for kids with cancer
Nandini Save of Duhita Foundation, said that they would choose children who had the potential to participate in district, state and national level sports
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 09:53 AM IST
Tata Memorial Centre elevates its patient navigation training course
Named after the boatman who assisted Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman in crossing the river Ganga, the Kevat programme has trained 130 students who have aided over six lakh patients. The programme comprises a clinical oncology module covering major cancers such as head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and gynaecological cancers
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:00 AM IST
State allows CPS to restart 10 courses
State medical education department allows resumption of 10 CPS courses in Maharashtra after meeting with CPS committee. Courses include dermatology, gynaecology, surgery, and more.
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Week after state’s rule, Dr Datar presents living will to custodian
BMC-appointed custodian in Mumbai receives living wills, including one from Dr Nikhil Datar who filed a PIL for enforcement of SC directive.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:30 AM IST
JJ becomes first public hospital to offer trans voice surgery
Dr Nerurkar, who has performed close to 60 trans voice surgeries, said that when a trans person wants to become a man, within six months of getting testosterone injection, the voice becomes masculine. It is the male wanting to become female where voice becomes a hindrance
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Pathologist association tells MMC to take action against ghost pathologists
The MAPPM has 3,500 registered pathologists in the state. The association had started area-wise WhatsApp groups of their members to find out such errant laboratories and ghost pathologists in the state, especially in the rural areas
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Show cause notice sent to Bombay Hospital doctor who failed to perform one of three surgeries
MMC serves show cause notice to Bombay Hospital doctor accused of not performing agreed surgery, pending cases to be fast-tracked with expert help.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Somita Pal, Mumbai
State appoints 417 custodians for living will
Maharashtra government appoints 417 custodians for living wills following Dr. Nikhil Datar's petition to Bombay High Court. Court to hear case on Friday.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Maharashtra Medical Council to launch an app to combat fake doctors in state
Dr Rughwani highlighted the uniqueness of the app, stating, “It will be a unique app in the country, and no council has attempted this before. With the widespread use of smartphones, even in rural areas, we aim to empower patients with information on their doctors
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Self-medication likely led to death of Sion resident doc
Second-year resident doctor at Sion's Lokmanya Tilak hospital died after self-administering antibiotic injection, leading to allergic reaction. Authorities conducting inquiry.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Two doctors, victory against cancer: Behind India’s low-cost CAR T-cell therapy
An IIT professor and a doctor at Tata Memorial have developed a low-cost version of a breakthrough treatment. Their mission now: To make it accessible to all.
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 11:44 AM IST
Paid for 3 surgeries, Bombay Hosp doctor only performs two
While Sapna was discharged from the hospital on February 12, it was on February 16 that the couple, on the basis of self-examination again, had doubts about the third surgery not being performed and decided to consult another doctor to get a confirmation
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Tata Memorial study identifies toxicity-reducing agent, holds out hope for cancer patients
Tata Memorial Hospital researchers find dying cancer cells release chromatin particles post-chemo, using resveratrol-copper combo to reduce toxicity in patients.
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 09:10 AM IST
SoBo businessman helps KEM restart liver transplants
KEM hospital restarts liver transplant services with new ICU thanks to a businessman's donation. 23 patients listed for transplants.
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Somita Pal, Mumbai
Mumbai AIDS Control Society to track 849 HIV patients who left treatment
Dr Vijaykumar Karanjkar, deputy director, MDACS, said, “We have now begun a new initiative wherein our counsellor will call up the patient within 48 hours of either missing a follow-up, investigation or picking up medicines. It will help in bringing the number of LTFU further down
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Family stayed with body of kin for 10 days in Saki Naka hotel: Cops
Chimte said that as per the preliminary investigation, there was no foul play involved. “We are probing all possible angles to know the exact cause of death and how the family stayed with the decomposed body for 10 days,” he said
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Somita PalManish K Pathak
Vikhroli residents identify plot for temp hospital, write to CM and BMC
The redevelopment of KMJPH is underway, with the BMC having paid ₹13.23 crore to MHADA for a plot of land adjacent to the hospital. “The tendering process for KMJPH is underway but it will take at least three to four years to construct the two 13-storey and 21-storey buildings,” said the official
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Tata Memorial felicitates child cancer survivors helping patients
Dr Banavali said that the 14 survivors had been assisting the department in many ways. “They not only help in fundraising but also in counselling patients, and helping them cope with the disease,” he said. “They also counsel relatives, interact with paediatric cancer survivors and generally spread awareness. Since they have been through the journey themselves, they can contribute in a much better way”
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 07:54 AM IST
JJ hospital doctors perform spine reconstruction surgery on 14-year-old boy
Akshay Bhavsar, a Nashik resident, was born with a hump on his back. In the last few years, his spine started growing abnormally, said his father, Santosh, and he was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis — a non-cancerous condition where tumours are formed in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Six months after launch, three paediatric oncology patients to get treatment at Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar
India's first public sector proton therapy unit at Tata Memorial Centre's Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) will treat its first three paediatric oncology patients this week. The unit uses positively charged particles to bombard cancer cells, sparing normal tissues and reducing side effects. The treatment is free for 60% of patients, with the remaining patients receiving a subsidised rate. Tata Memorial Centre's paediatric department has seen a rise in cases and believes proton therapy will be effective for childhood cancers.
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 06:34 AM IST