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    5-mm margins may be adequate for T1a melanoma excision near critical structures

    5-mm margins may be adequate for T1a melanoma excision near critical structures

    Researchers have found in a new research that 5-mm margins may be adequate for T1a melanoma excision near critical structures and may not be associated with an increased risk of local recurrence. The study published in the JAMA Dermatology Melanoma guidelines recommend surgical excision with 10-mm margins for T1 melanoma. However, this procedure may be […] More

  • Elon Musk Says Unaware Why Twitter India Pulled Posts on BBC Documentary Critical of Modi

    Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he did not know “what exactly happened” when Twitter took down content related to a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year, adding that some rules related to social media content were “quite strict” in India. In January, India ordered the blocking of a BBC documentary […] More

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    Goa health minister warns of strict action against private hospitals referring critical patients to GMC

    Goa health minister warns of strict action against private hospitals referring critical patients to GMC

    Sattari: Criticizing the practice of private hospitals referring their critically ill patients to Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital at the last moment, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has warned of suspending the licenses of such hospitals.   While announcing an inquiry against private hospitals that indulge in these actions, he said that strict action would be […] More

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    The Role Of ECMO In Critical Care – Dr Pavan Yadav

    The Role Of ECMO In Critical Care - Dr Pavan Yadav

    Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support technique used to support patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. The indications for ECMO can vary depending on the patient’s condition but generally include: Severe respiratory failure: ECMO may be used for patients who are not responding to mechanical ventilation or other treatments for severe respiratory […] More