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4 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: Docs to stage silent protest on I-Day over Kolkata medic’s rape-murder

Demanding justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, the indefinite strike of resident doctors continued on the third consecutive day on Wednesday. ARD opposes FORDA’s decision to call off strike PGIMER’s ARD on Wednesday opposed the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Associations’ decision to call …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata rape-murder: Chandigarh PGI suspends walk-in OPDs for new patients amid strike by resident doctors

Hindustan Times

Healthcare services in in the OPDs of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research were severely affected on Monday after resident doctors went on an indefinite strike to demand justice for a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee who was raped and murdered at a hospital in Kolkata. He added that the resident doctors will continue to perform emergency duties and no …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

PGIMER experts caution e-cigarettes far from safe

Hindustan Times

Amid the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes and vapes among young people, health experts from PGIMER have raised concerns. Dr Sonu Goel, a distinguished public health expert and chairperson of the Tobacco Control Section explained that e-cigarettes, also known as Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, vaporise a nicotine solution instead of burning tobacco leaves. These ingredients pose significant health risks, particularly to …

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7 months ago

Chandigarh PGI docs hold candle light protest against workplace harassment

Hindustan Times

The Association of Resident Doctors at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, held a candle light protest on Wednesday at the advanced trauma centre ramp against workplace harassment in medical institutions. Three days back, a first-year paediatrics PG resident at Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical Health & Sciences College in Dehradun died by suicide …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ditch cars, bikes for campus commute, PGI urges staff

Hindustan Times

In view of the increasing traffic at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, the institute has suggested its staff members residing on the campus to avoid cars and motorbikes for commuting inside the institute. According to the orders issued on April 25, 2024, faculty members, resident doctors, nursing officers, paramedical and other staff members residing on the PGI …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

PGI doctors develop affordable liver cancer medicine

Hindustan Times

An affordable medicine for liver cancer developed by nuclear medicine doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, can be a life saving for many.This medicine, which costs only ₹5,000, is a breakthrough for patients, compared to the expensive ₹10 lakh medicine available elsewhere. An affordable medicine for liver cancer developed by nuclear medicine doctors at the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Octogenarian crushed to death in front of police, 4 booked

Hindustan Times

A feud between two families in Himanyupur village led to the tragic murder of an 85-year-old man. The accused, in the presence of police, allegedly rammed their SUV into the victim’s bike, leading to his death. The accused have been identified as Kulwinder Singh, his brother Gurmeet Singh, their mother Sarabjit Kaur and their friend Dr Sikandar Singh. “When we …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Brain dead Chandigarh man's organs give new lease of life to five patients

India Today

The organs of a brain-dead 23-year-old man, which were donated to Chandigarh's PGIMER, provided a new lease of life to five patients. He was declared brain dead by doctors on January 12, following which Rajesh's family gave consent to donate his organs. Expressing his gratitude to Rajesh's parents for their noble gesture, Professor Vivek Lal, director of Chandigarh's PGIMER said, …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

New academic session starts at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Hindustan Times

PGIMER should start soft skill programmes for resident doctors, said PGIMER alumnus and noted gastroenterologist Dr D Nageshwar Reddy during inauguration of the new academic session at the premier institute on Monday. Chief guest Dr D Nageshwar Reddy and PGIMER, Chandigarh, director Dr Vivek Lal with the newly enrolled resident doctors after inauguration of the new academic session on Monday. …

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1 year ago

Days after murder bid on patient, PGIMER warns staff not wearing uniform, ID

Hindustan Times

With the contract killing attempt at PGIMER’s Nehru Hospital exposing security chinks at the premier medical institute, the hospital authorities on Thursday directed its staff and doctors to wear proper uniform and identity cards at work. On November 15, an unidentified woman had entered the gynaecology ward of PGIMER, Chandigarh, on the third floor of Nehru Hospital, D Block, and …

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2 years, 2 months ago

PGIMER Chandigarh moves ahead with 100-seat MBBS course plan

Hindustan Times

Moving forward with its plan to launch its MBBS course next year, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical education and Research will present the proposal before its standing finance committee for budget approval from the central government. The college will be equipped with modular operation theatres, an administrative block, a library, accommodation for faculty, paramedical staff and students, and a …

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3 years ago

PGIMER: Only 50% doctors on National Digital Health Mission portal

Hindustan Times

The UT health department on Wednesday asked the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research to speed up the registration of doctors for the National Digital Health Mission portal. PGIMER officials said registration to National Digital Health Mission portal has been delayed as the institute has several mobile doctors. We are organizing registration camps in each department and providing …

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3 years, 2 months ago

CT scan won’t raise cancer risk in Covid patients: Experts

Hindustan Times

Medical experts from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, have said CT scans are not increasing the risk of cancer in Covid-19 patients. A medical expert from the PGIMER, Chandigarh, said during the second wave of the pandemic, there was a controversy that CT scans are increasing the …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Patients with severe Covid develop thyroid dysfunction: PGIMER study

Hindustan Times

Patients with acute Covid-19 infection get more frequent and severe thyroid hormonal imbalances, revealed the medical experts of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research on Tuesday. In a study titled “Spectrum of endocrine dysfunction and association with disease severity in patients with Covid-19”, the experts of the department of endocrinology, PGIMER, suggested the hospitals to supplement low cortisol …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Chandigarh PGIMER to resume physical OPDs from June 21

Hindustan Times

In view of the consistent drop in Covid-19 cases, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research on Saturday decided to provide physical consultations at its OPDs from June 21, but only with prior appointment. The hospital authorities are also working on making one floorof the operation theatres functional for elective surgeries that were suspended in April after sudden spike …

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Chandigarh: Docs to stage silent protest on I-Day over Kolkata medic’s rape-murder

Kolkata rape-murder: Chandigarh PGI suspends walk-in OPDs for new patients amid strike by resident doctors

PGIMER experts caution e-cigarettes far from safe

Chandigarh PGI docs hold candle light protest against workplace harassment

Ditch cars, bikes for campus commute, PGI urges staff

PGI doctors develop affordable liver cancer medicine

Ludhiana: Octogenarian crushed to death in front of police, 4 booked

Brain dead Chandigarh man's organs give new lease of life to five patients

New academic session starts at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Days after murder bid on patient, PGIMER warns staff not wearing uniform, ID

PGIMER Chandigarh moves ahead with 100-seat MBBS course plan

PGIMER: Only 50% doctors on National Digital Health Mission portal

CT scan won’t raise cancer risk in Covid patients: Experts

Patients with severe Covid develop thyroid dysfunction: PGIMER study

Chandigarh PGIMER to resume physical OPDs from June 21