Suicide case-2 teachers dismissed by dental college
Two teachers of Rayat and Bahra dental college were today dismissed after their names appeared in the note left behind by a 21-year-old girl student who allegedly committed suicide.
The college management has dismissed the services of two teachers– Neeraj Taneja and Smriti Bansal as the student held them responsible for her extreme step, said Gurvinder Singh, Chairman of Rayat and Bahra Dental college. A case of abetment to suicide was registered against the absconding teachers by the police. MORE HERE
Over 1 crore compensation award for negligence
Observing that corporate hospitals and specialists are expected to “perform at a higher level than other hospitals/general practitioners”, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed the Indraprastha Apollo hospital and a gynaecologist associated with the hospital to pay Rs 1 crore as compensation to a couple for the disability and eventual death of their daughter due to “substandard care during labour”. Of the Rs 1 crore awarded to the doctor couple, Rs 80 lakh has to be paid by the hospital and the remaining Rs 20 lakh by Dr Sohini Verma, the gynaecologist. NEWSLINK ******Copy of the order
Dark is not ugly says Dentist
Laxmi Chandra, a dentist based in Jammu recalls how her classmates in college used to ridicule her because of her dark complexion.
“They never allowed me to sit next to them. Being dark in complexion doesn’t mean I am a lesser human. I am perplexed. People still continue to stress on this myth that white people are superior,” she said. MORE HERE
Curry could be a potential remedy for HPV-related oral cancer
NEW DELHI, India: New research has demonstrated that curcumin, one of the primary components of turmeric and curry powders, has a quelling effect on the activity of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which has been increasingly associated with the development of oral cancer over the past several decades. The scientists found that the natural antioxidant curcumin slows the expression of HPV, suggesting that it could help control the extent of HPV-related oral cancers. LINK
AP government appoints ‘ghost faculty’
The state government has done it again. In clear violation of Medical Council of India (MCI) norms, the state has reportedly ordered the faculty of one medical college to serve as ‘ghost’ lecturers in another college during the mandatory inspection by an MCI team.
This time it’s the turn of seven doctors from RIMS, Srikakulam, and King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam, to appear as ‘ghost faculty’ for Nellore Medical College..TOI NEWS
Probiotic ice cream will help kids
Probiotic ice-cream containing Bifidobacterium lactis Bb-12 and Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5 can cause reduction in caries causative organism. The dosage of the probiotic organisms for the long term or synergetic effect on the oral health are still needed to be explored. Brobiotic ice-cream brought significant reduction in the Streptococcus mutans count after seven days of ice-cream ingestion (p<0.001) and also after 30 d of washout period (p<0.001). There was no significant reduction (p=0.076) by normal ice-cream consumption. FULL PAPER
US govt lowers fluoride level in drinking water
The U.S. government has lowered its recommended level of fluoride in drinking water for the first time in 50 years, to prevent staining of tooth enamel caused by overexposure to fluoride.
The mineral fluoride is in soil and water. About 70 years ago, scientists found that people whose drinking water naturally had more fluoride also had fewer cavities…MORE HERE
Risk of Infections Caused by Accumulation of Pathogen Germs on Toothbrushes
The chlorhexidine acetate (CHX) spray guarantees to eliminate all human pathogenic germs of the oral cavity in two minutes. ‘anti-infect’ is specially recommended to hospital patients, immunodeficients, diabetics and patients with acute bacterial, viral or fungal infection in the oral areas. The product is also suitable for the disinfection of dental braces and prostheses. NEWSLINK
Higher vitamin D intake during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of dental caries
The intrauterine environment, including maternal nutrition status, may affect the development, formation, and mineralization of children’s teeth. The authors assessed the relationship between self–reported maternal dietary vitamin D intake during pregnancy and the risk of dental caries among young Japanese children. Higher maternal vitamin D intake during pregnancy may be associated with a lower risk of dental caries in children. LINK
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