SECOND OPINION: A surgeon’s view of healthcare and policy in India
Shot to the Heart—A Unique Presentation of Abernethy Malformation
Shot to the Heart—A Unique Presentation of Abernethy Malformation
Remembrance of things past and uneasy
Should Mumbai and other Indian cities have a public memorial to those who died of Covid? After all many needn’t have? What should such a memorial be like?
Ethics are not enough, medical sector also needs regulation Ft. Dr. Sanjay
Joining host Sidharth Bhatia on The Wire Talks this week is Dr. Sanjay Nagral. The duo speaks about whether pharma incentives to doctors harm or help the patients, massive promotional budgets' effect on the medical segment and the common man, and more.
Why I still remember Bed No 10 after decades
A recent dahi handi death brought back memories of a young man who had to spend his last months in a hospital bed.
Dolo or not, here's why pharma freebies to doctors continue
The relationship between the medical profession and pharmaceutical industry has provoked intense scrutiny and attempted regulation across the globe. India is no exception
A difficult history question on independence day
In a modern nation’s collective consciousness, its Independence Day is an uplifting landmark. But as the nation matures, it could also be a juncture to take stock of where we are. And even raise uncomfortable questions.
Mumbai’s best hospital
Which is the best hospital in Mumbai? For most ordinary Mumbaikars, this is a facile question. Even unkind and inappropriate. Choosing a hospital for the poor is largely about something they can afford.
A doctor and a scientist - Dr RD Lele
Dr R D Lele passed away a few days ago. Though I had few opportunities to interact directly with him, I had a chance to see his work in nuclear medicine, listen to his talks and read some of his writings.