MCI takes tough stand against GMC for not suspending Ketan Desai’s registration, moves higher judicial forum.In a recent development, the US-based group working against medical corruption in India — People for Better Treatment (PBT)– has filed a case against Gujarat Medical Council for not suspending tainted doctor Ketan Desai’s medical registration. The suspension was ordered […]
Continue readingInsurers forcing rates on doctors, hospitals
Insurance companies have come up with irrational cost cutting of medical insurance amounts in order to reduce incurred business losses. The companies are offering a list of fixed costs in MOU for Preferred Provider Network (PPN) thus giving an excuse of streamlining the service for common policy holders, said Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) officials who […]
Continue readingGujarat leads in genetic blood disorders
On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day and World Red Cross Day (both of which fall on May 8), DNA finds that AROUND 34% OF STATE’S POPULATION SUFFERS FROM INHERITED BLOOD ILLNESS CALLED SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA. GUJ’S RATHWA TRIBE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE DISEASE. Thalassemia major and sickle cell anaemia are genetic disorders marked by […]
Continue readingCO2 emissions from cell towers up by 52% since ’94
Telecom regulator wants to reduce carbon emissions, but it doesn’t touch upon cellphone radiation concerns
Continue readingIndians abroad express solidarity with Hazare
Indians in the US are not only organising a day-long fast during the weekend at various cities in the US in support of the social activist Anna Hazare’s ongoing fast against corruption in the country, but have also appreciated his efforts to fight the deeprooted malaise.
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