AP pharma factory fire: NHRC directs authorities to conduct probe

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of an explosion that took place at the a private industrial unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district. The explosion claimed the life of at least 17 workers and injured several others.

Authorities have been directed to conduct a thorough investigation. The incident could have been worse, but fewer workers were present as it happened during lunchtime. The death toll may rise as search operations continue.

According to PTI, NHRC in a statement on Friday expressed deep concern over the apparent violation of safety norms that led to the incident.

The commission has issued notices to the Andhra Pradesh chief secretary and the director general of police, directing them to conduct a thorough investigation in the matter.
The probe is expected to examine if the industrial unit adhered to all safety regulations and legal requirements and whether there was any negligence on the part of the authorities responsible for supervising the facility.
The NHRC has mandated that a detailed report be submitted within two weeks. The report should include the status of the FIR filed in connection with the incident, the treatment being provided to the injured and the disbursement of compensation to the kin of those killed or injured.
The commission has also sought information on any relief and rehabilitation efforts undertaken for the victims and the action taken against officials found responsible.
The explosion sparked widespread concern, with State Disaster Response Force teams continuing its search for survivors. The cause of the explosion remains unclear and the authorities fear that more bodies may be trapped under the rubble.

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RG Kar Medico Death Case: Broken door bolt of seminar hall under CBI scanner

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), investigating the brutal rape and murder of a female postgraduate medico at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, is focusing on how the crime was carried out undisturbed in the seminar hall, where investigators found a broken tower bolt on the door.

According to the PTI report, CBI officials are also trying to find out if someone was stationed outside the seminar hall to ensure that the crime went undisturbed, he said, adding that the investigators are analysing CCTV footage to confirm it.

The investigating officers wondered why nobody could hear any sound from inside the seminar hall when the victim was being tortured.

Also Read:CBI links massive bribery, illegal medicine racket with doctor murder at RG Kar Medical College

“The tower bolt was broken, which caused the door to malfunction. We are probing whether anyone was stationed outside to act as a guard while the crime was committed,” a CBI officer told PTI.

Initial findings indicate that the door, due to the broken tower bolt, had been malfunctioning for some time. The victim entered the hall between 2 AM and 3 AM on August 9. A doctor on duty reported seeing her asleep inside the hall, the officer said.

“Interviews with doctors, interns, and junior doctors revealed that the door’s malfunction had been a known issue, which prevented the victim from locking the door that night,” he added.

On Friday, the CBI continued its interrogation of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with the case. The agency also presented the arrested suspect, Sanjay Roy, in court, where he was remanded to 14 days of jail custody.

The body of the postgraduate trainee doctor was discovered inside the seminar hall on August 9. A civic volunteer was arrested the following day in connection with the crime.

The CBI took over the probe from Kolkata Police following a Calcutta High Court order on August 13.

Also Read:Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: AIIMS doctors call off strike after Supreme Court appeal

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Televisit outpatient care feasible for inflammatory bowel disease

Televisit-delivered outpatient care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with a higher risk for IBD-related hospitalization, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

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Study identifies metabolic switch essential for generation of memory T cells and anti-tumor immunity

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a metabolic switch in the immune system’s T cells that is essential to the generation of memory T cells—which confer lasting immunity to previously encountered pathogens—and a T cell subtype found in tumors that drives anti-tumor responses during immunotherapy.

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Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system for cancer research

The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique texture traps air in its nanosized ridges and folds.

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Research shows drop in unhealthy food ads during kids’ TV shows

Children’s exposure to food and drink ads during kids’ TV shows has dropped substantially since food and beverage makers pledged to stop advertising unhealthy fare during children’s TV shows. Yet, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago, children under 12 still see more than 1,000 food-related ads a year, most of them for unhealthy products.

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Engineering students innovate wheelchair-accessible fitness equipment

A team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a prototype that’s transforming the fitness experience for individuals with mobility challenges. The prototype makes a standard Concept2 rower wheelchair accessible, providing increased opportunities for physical activity and well-being.

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NEET PG 2024 Results OUT, Scorecards likely from August 30th, check details

New Delhi- The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 exam. The result has been declared and can be checked on the official website of NBEMS. The candidates can download their individual scorecards on/after 30th August, 2024.

In this regard, through the official notice, it has been informed that the merit position for All India 50% quota seats will be declared separately. The final merit list/category-wise merit list for State quota seats will be generated by the States/UT as per their qualifying/eligibility criteria, applicable guidelines/regulations & reservation policy.

Also Read: NEET PG 2024 Results Expected Soon, Know NBE Tie-Breaker Criteria

Meanwhile, the minimum qualifying/eligibility criteria for admission to MD, MS, DNB and Diploma Courses as mentioned in the Information Bulletin for NEET PG 2024, the cut-off percentile for various categories are as follows-

S.NO

CATEGORY

MINIMUM QUALIFYING/ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1

General / EWS

50th Percentile

2

General-PwBD

45th Percentile

3

SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)

40th Percentile

The answer sheet of NEET PG 2024 was reviewed by the subject matter experts from the concerned speciality after the conduct of NEET-PG 2024 to recheck for technical correctness of the questions as well as answer keys. As per the inputs from the subject matter experts, no question was found to be technically incorrect, the notice further informed.

Meanwhile, if at any stage, candidates are found to have resorted to the use of any unfair means in the exam, such candidates will be liable for penal action. Action as deemed appropriate by NBEMS will be taken against the candidates. In the event of any such candidates being declared qualified in the NEET-PG 2024, the results/candidature of such candidates shall be cancelled and/or are deemed to be cancelled.

NEET-PG 2024 was conducted on 11th August 2024 in two shifts i.e. from 9 am to 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm for admission to MD, MS, DNB and Diploma Courses of 2024-25 admission session.

To view the notice, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/neet-pg-2024-results-outjpg-249315.pdf

To view the result, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/result-249317.pdf

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CISF takes over security at RG Kar Medical College after SC Order

Kolkata: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) took over the security of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Thursday following the directive of the Supreme Court. CISF personnel were deployed to beef up the security at the hospital and college complex in all shifts.

This decision follows a suo motu case concerning the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the facility on August 9.

The step was taken after the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, asked to hand over the security of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to the CISF as it heard the suo motu case of the rape and murder of the trainee doctor there, news agency ANI reported.

Earlier on August 21, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal on the deployment of CISF personnel at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in response to the rising protests following the rape and murder incident of a postgraduate trainee doctor of the institution.

Also Read:CISF inspects RG Kar Medical College after SC order

According to an ANI report, speaking on the deployment and the number of CISF personnel deployed, the Deputy Inspector General of CISF, K Pratap Singh, said on Thursday, “You can see we have already deployed. You will find us deployed on all the shifts. That detail (the number of CISFs deployed) is not appropriate on my part to say. Let us do our job. It will all happen; just wait and watch.”

This move comes as West Bengal faces a period of heightened agitation, with protesters voicing various grievances. The CISF’s intervention is expected to bolster security efforts and help mitigate any potential threats to public peace.

Also Read:RG Kar medico death case: West Bengal Junior doctors to continue protest despite SC appeal

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Dr Reddy’s Labs gets 3 USFDA observations for Srikakulam facility

Hyderabad: Dr Reddy’s Labs has informed in a BSE filing that the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) has completed a product-specific Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) with three observations at the Company’s formulations manufacturing facility (FTO SEZ PU1) in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.

The inspection was conducted from August 19, 2024 to August 23, 2024.
“We have been issued a form 483 with three observations, which we will address within the stipulated timeline,” the Company stated.

An FDA Form 483 is issued to firm management at the conclusion of an inspection when an investigator(s) has observed any conditions that in their judgment may constitute violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and related Acts.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the Company had received 4 observations from the USFDA after GMP inspection at its API manufacturing facility (CTO-6) in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.

Read also: Dr Reddy’s Labs gets 4 USFDA observations for Srikakulam facility

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