Physicians
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India has referred the matter of parity in pay, service conditions, and retirement age between AYUSH practitioners and MBBS doctors to a larger bench, a move that could potentially resolve a long-standing conflict between the two groups. The bench, comprising Chief Justice
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The Iowa Board of Medicine has come under scrutiny for its decision to suspend the license of a physician assistant, James Haag, facing multiple criminal charges alleging he sexually assaulted female patients. Haag had been practicing occupational medicine at MercyOne's Bluebell Road Family Medicine in Cedar Falls when
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The two-judge bench of CJI B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran has referred the matter of seeking parity in pay scales, service conditions, and retirement age between practitioners of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) and MBBS doctors to a larger bench for an authoritative
Medical records
According to a patent application by Singh, Jeevan Jot, a system for managing electronic medical records and medical practices has been developed. This system aims to simplify and streamline the administrative tasks of physicians and clinics by providing a comprehensive electronic medical record management system. The system includes a communications
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The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the question of whether doctors practicing indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha can be equated with allopathic doctors for the grant of similar service conditions like retirement age and pay scales in government organizations. The court noted that
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German Corrales, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will see patients at the UAMS Health Neighborhood Clinic on Capital Mall in Little Rock. As an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Corrales will provide care
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A thorough investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), in partnership with media outlets across Europe, has shed light on a disturbing phenomenon where hundreds of doctors banned for serious misconduct were still practicing in other European jurisdictions, exploiting systemic loopholes and weak oversight mechanisms. The probe,
Artificial intelligence
In a new study conducted by researchers at Beijing Union University, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare systems has been shown to have a profound impact on the doctor-patient relationship, particularly in megacities. The research found that AI can reduce information asymmetry, enhance patient autonomy, and transform the
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WebHealthAI, a Toronto-based healthcare technology firm, has unveiled a groundbreaking platform that combines clinical intelligence, patient engagement, and lead generation for healthcare professionals. Doctor Chat, a conversational AI tool, empowers medical professionals with instant access to validated medical information, streamlining administrative workflows and enhancing decision-making. What sets WebHealthAI apart is
COVID-19 vaccines
Pune Police in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar booked six doctors for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, cheating, and forgery after a 79-year-old man died in their care in 2020. The doctors allegedly falsely declared the patient Covid positive, forged test reports, and administered incorrect treatment, leading to his death.
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Clarius Mobile Health, a leader in AI-powered handheld ultrasound, has released Clarius App 12.2, introducing several innovations designed to enhance patient care. The new app incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline workflows for experienced practitioners and empower new users to scan with confidence. The release underscores Clarius' commitment
Artificial intelligence
A comprehensive study by the Premiere Research Institute has critically assessed existing theories, conceptual models, and frameworks to explain the acceptance and resistance of artificial intelligence (AI) among medical doctors. The research, backed by the National Science And Technology Council, aimed to evaluate the capacity of various paradigms to explain
