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Topic: Doctors

Now there’s an LED bulb to fight bacteria. Question is, do we really need it

With Crompton pushing its anti-bacterial LED bulb, ThePrint takes a look at the appeal of such products and the impact of a germ-free environment.

India’s overworked doctors are trashed by all —patients, corporates & even PM Modi

The human resource shortage and lack of regulation in India's hospitals is mind-boggling, leaving doctors to face the ire.

There is a law to protect doctors from assault but this is why it doesn’t work

At least 19 states, including West Bengal, have passed the Medical Protection Act that shields doctors, but it’s the implementation that’s a problem.

15-hour shifts, no sleep or water: India’s resident doctors cry ‘I Am Overworked’

The doctors, from medical college hospitals, insist they won't launch a strike but want SC order on reduced working hours and weekly offs implemented.

Medical college is hell in America. Sexual harassment makes it worse for women

A study said an apprenticeship model of PG medical education creates discrepancy. It manifests in rates of sexual harassment that far outpace other disciplines.

Months after Modicare launch, 74% of specialist doctor posts found vacant in rural India

Health ministry data says 74% of specialist doctor positions in rural areas lying vacant, doctors blame poor infrastructure and pay.

2-hour window to burst crackers a welcome step, will help change people’s mindset, say doctors

Top court has allowed bursting of crackers between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali in view of rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

Doctors may not realise it, but conflict of interest is norm in medicine

Field studies have shown that doctors change their practices to reciprocate gifts and favours. 

Tomorrow’s doctors live in sub-human conditions in Kolkata, but no one cares

Despite protests and assurances, the Medical College and Hospital administration has not made any improvements in the living conditions of its hostels. Kolkata: A couple...

As India struggles with doctor shortage, govt gives a push to nurse-led clinics

If changes come through, a nurse practitioner may be allowed to prescribe medicines, conduct invasive procedures under supervision of senior doctors.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.