Pharmaceutical giant was ordered to pay compensation for their faulty hip implants.

April 20, 2019

Medtalks with Dr KK

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New Delhi, April 20, 2019:

1.Extending lung cancer screening in individuals beyond 5 years can significantly impact the survival benefits associated with early disease detection. The 10-year results of The Multicentric Italian Lung Detection (MILD) study showed a significant 39% reduction in the relative risk of lung cancer mortality among patients who underwent low-dose computed tomography. In addition, there was also a 20% risk reduction in overall mortality.

2.Relying on the trickery used by the AIDS virus to infect people, doctors at two medical centers say they have cured 10 infants of so-called bubble boy disease, a genetic defect that leaves children, typically boys, without an immune system.

3.Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) was ordered to pay compensation of ₹74.5 lakh to a Mumbai-based patient, and ₹65 lakh to a Delhi-based patient, for their faulty hip implants.

But long past the deadline of April 8, J&J has challenged the order in the Delhi High Court and stated that it was willing to pay only ₹25 lakh to those affected.

However, the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) is insisting that the company pays up according to the compensation amount decided by it.

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4.A recent survey conducted with a sample size of 2400+ showed that 88% Indians wished for the independence to decide their line of medical treatment during the last days of their life rather than leave it on their family. The survey carried almost a year after Supreme Court’s historic verdict on Living Will showed that despite having strong opinions about their last moments, only 27% Indians are aware about the concept of Living Will. The survey was conducted by HCAH guided by End of Life Care in India Task Force.

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Health Tips

Dr. T S Kler Padma Bhushan Awardee
MD, DM, MRCP, FRCP(U.K), FACC, D.Sc
Chairman – Fortis Heart Institute Gurugram

Precautions to avoid Corona Virus:

  1. Stay home as far as possible.
  2. Wash hands with soap and water frequently.
  3. Keep distance from people even your home members.
  4. Keep atleast 1-2 metres away from anybody coughing.
  5. Don’t touch your face, nose and mouth.

 

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