Can accidental drowning occur medically?
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri Actor Sridevi died of accidental drowning in her hotel bath tub after losing consciousness, according to the forensic …Read more
Month: February 2018
Sridevi passes away: What factors contributed to her tragic death?
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri Actress Sridevi passed away at the age of 54 years due to sudden cardiac arrest on Saturday. While …Read more
Sridevi’s untimely death brings to forefront sudden cardiac death in women
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri The tragic and very untimely death of actor Sridevi, a Padma Shri Awardee, brings to forefront the topic …Read more
Voluntary work is incomplete without meaningful engagement and mindful participation
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri The English dictionary gives the meaning of the word ‘voluntary’ as something “done or undertaken of ones own …Read more
In-flight medical emergency: Should a seat be reserved for a doctor in every flight?
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri The common medical events during a flight include dizziness, fainting, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, chest …Read more
Safety Tips from a senior police officer
I happened to interact with a SHO who came to me for checkup. I gave him preventive health tips and asked him to reciprocate with …Read more
Dr BK Goyal, a doyen of cardiology passes away
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri Dr BK Goyal, eminent cardiologist of the country passed away on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest at the …Read more
Dr Bawa-Garba case: We only hope this was not a case of ethnic discrimination
Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba, a trainee pediatrician in the NHS-UK, was convicted of manslaughter by being grossly negligent resulting in the death of Jack, aged 6 …Read more
Two judgements that have changed the practice of medicine in UK will have repercussions in Asian countries too
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri Vice President CMAAO The practice of medicine has evolved from ‘paternalism’ to ‘patient-centered care’ typified by shared decision …Read more
Dr Bawa-Garba Case:Lets Revise Sepsis
Dr KK Aggarwal Recipient of Padma Shri The conviction of Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba on the charges of manslaughter by gross negligence following the death of Jack …Read more