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News18
04-07-2025
- Health
- News18
What Is ‘Ram Kit' And Why Is It Being Linked To Shefali Jariwala's Death?
The Ram Kit contains three medicines: Sorbitrate, Rosuvastatin and Ecosprin. The sudden death of actress and model Shefali Jariwala on June 27 left the entertainment industry and her fans in shock. She reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and was immediately rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Clinic by her husband. But doctors declared her dead on arrival and news of her passing spread online which led to a wave of tributes, questions and speculations. Amid this, a video started gaining attention on social media, shared by content creator Nikhil Saini on Instagram. The clip features him speaking about how timely and correct intervention in medical emergencies, especially those related to the heart, can potentially save lives. He refers to a basic kit known as the 'Ram Kit,' which he says can be used when someone experiences symptoms of a heart attack or severe chest discomfort before reaching the hospital. In the video, Saini says that the kit was put together by Dr Neeraj Kumar, a cardiologist at the Laxmipat Singhania Institute in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. According to him, this kit costs just Rs 7 and contains three medicines: Sorbitrate, which is to be placed under the tongue, Rosuvastatin for managing cholesterol and two tablets of Ecosprin. He explains how these tablets can be used during an emergency to provide initial relief. 'If a person gets a heart attack or suffers chest pain for a long time, then in that situation, this 'Ram Kit' is given, then it controls the conditions while the patient reaches the hospital," Nikhil said in the video. He captioned the video with: 'Every house should have a Ram kit." The video has crossed two lakh views and sparked a wide discussion online. Many viewers in the comment section pointed out that Shefali suffered a cardiac arrest and not a heart attack. They questioned whether the medications mentioned in the video would have been effective in such a case. One user commented, 'She had cardiac arrest not heart attack, there is a difference." Another said, 'Please don't communicate wrong things to people as everyone thinks that Instagram is the best place to learn. Please get the basics clear for heart attack and cardiac arrest." 'She did not die due to a heart' attack. There are so many factors that affected her health," someone said. Shefali Jariwala became a familiar face across Indian households in the early 2000s with her breakout appearance in the remix music video Kaanta Laga which brought her instant fame and earned her the nickname Kaanta Laga Girl. She later appeared in the Bollywood film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi alongside Salman Khan. Over the years, she shifted her focus to television where she featured in dance reality show Nach Baliye with her husband and later participated in Bigg Boss 13. First Published:
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt to bring in barcodes to fight fake drug menace
In a bid to weed out spurious drugs , manufacturers of antimicrobials, narcotic drugs, vaccines, and psychotropic substances will have to mandatorily affix barcodes or quick response (QR) codes on their product labels. The Union health ministry is set to shortly amend the drug rules for implementing this measure, people in the know told ET. The proposal to affix barcodes has been in the works for long, though it faced opposition from various stakeholders. A consultative meeting was held last month wherein the stakeholders raised their concerns. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Has Toyota Done It Again? The New RAV4 Is Finally Here (Take A Peek) FrequentSearches | Search Ads Learn More Undo However, the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in a meeting this Tuesday deliberated and opined that the stakeholder concerns do not appear to be "substantial" in public interest and agreed to appropriately amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, according to the minutes of the meeting a copy of which was seen by ET. Live Events Earlier, the drug regulator had included a few cancer drugs to mandatorily have barcodes for validating their authenticity following incidents of refilling of expensive anti-cancer drugs by criminals with counterfeits. Criminals in collusion with hospital pharmacies were found refilling empty vials of expensive anti-cancer medicines with counterfeit drugs. These fake drugs were then mixed with genuine stocks and sold to unsuspecting cancer patients, putting their lives at risk. The regulator had made it mandatory for companies to have barcodes on the top 300 brands, so that information such as manufacturing licence and batch number can be accessed upon scanning. These drugs include widely-used analgesics, pain relievers, anti-platelet, vitamin supplements, blood-sugar lowering medicines and contraceptive tablets. "The move was to ensure authenticity of drugs and enable tracing," said a government official, on the condition of anonymity. Brands identified by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority include Dolo, Saridon Fabiflu, Ecosprin, Limcee, Sumo, Calpol, Corex syrup, Unwanted 72, and Thyronorm. They were shortlisted based on their moving annual turnover value based on data from market researcher Pharmatrac. The government had been trying to introduce QR codes since 2011. It however couldn't proceed with the plan following concerns by pharma companies and lobby groups, before it was eventually implemented in 2023.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
B'luru apartment complexes train residents on CPR techniques
While cardiac arrests primarily strike people over 65 years of age, younger individuals below 50 are also at risk. This calls for people around the patient to be aware and prepared to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), which can improve their chances of survival. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Tata Promont in Banashankari came forward to raise awareness by hosting a CPR training programme in collaboration with Manipal Hospital on June 15. The initiative was led by Dr Anjana Ravindranath, head of emergency at Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar. The hour-long session focused on teaching residents how to help an individual experiencing a cardiac arrest using CPR techniques. Priya Shenoy, 48, a resident who works as an ayurvedic doctor, says they were taught how to identify and handle such a situation using a dummy model. 'The safety protocols to perform chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth CPR were also discussed,' she says. Residents learnt about the 'Good Samaritan law', which legally protects people performing CPR, in case strong chest compressions lead to the patient suffering a rib injury. They were also advised to use CPR masks to prevent transmission of infections while still allowing airflow during mouth-to-mouth CPR. 68-year-old Shobha Gandhi also attended the session along with her husband. She expressed difficulty in kneeling down to perform traditional CPR, having undergone bilateral knee surgery. The doctor and team suggested she could help by guiding another person to do it. 'They explained how to respond if the patient is choking or suffering from a seizure, and advised us to keep emergency medicines like Ecosprin ready for those at risk of heart attacks,' she says. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Apartment complexes should also consider installing an automated external defibrillator (AED), a device that gives electric shocks to try and restore a normal heartbeat during a cardiac arrest. An AED can cost Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh, and the person using it requires training. Apollo Hospital in Seshadripuram has worked with complexes like Jains Aashraya on Bannerghatta Road, and ETA Gardens in Majestic, to conduct these sessions. Ajmera Infinity in Electronics City worked with Fortis Hospital to conduct a CPR training session in May. 'Residents, especially senior citizens, actively participated in this session, making it one of our successful initiatives,' says Sony K, member of the management committee. Three years ago, Prestige Shantiniketan in Whitefield conducted a CPR training workshop in collaboration with Aster CMI Hospital in Hebbal. Kinder Hospital has engaged in conducting a similar workshop with SLV Apartments in Avalahalli. 'Residents had multiple doubts related to chest compressions and the precautions needed to ensure the safety of the patient,' says Dr SK Mohanty, chief anesthetist and medical director at Kinder Hospital. Diya Hussain V A Voice Box I try to be self-reliant by reducing dependency on my family and making healthy choices, but in case of a sudden cardiac arrest, I expect people to know CPR, the same way I've prepared myself to help others in need Shobha Gandhi Shobha Gandhi, 68, RESIDENT, TATA PROMONT, BANASHANKARI As a regular traveller who has witnessed cases of cardiac emergency in various places, I feel it's necessary for everyone to know how to perform CPR and such training sessions can help make that possible Birendra Sharma, 60, RESIDENT, AJMERA INFINITY, ELECTRONICS CITY We use adult and pediatric mannequins to ensure the correct demonstration and make sure the instructions to perform CPR are clear and concise Dr Himaaldev G J Dr Himaaldev GJ, HEAD OF CRITICAL CARE, APOLLO HOSPITAL, SESHADRIPURAM
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Hypertension in pregnancy could put your baby at risk: Here's how to stay safe
Hypertension or high blood pressure during and after pregnancy is a serious health issue that can impact both the mother and baby. The diagnosis of high blood pressure in pregnancy can have a profound impact on the mother and baby. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Madhu Goel, Director - Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis La Femme in Delhi's GK, shared, 'In today's world where lifestyle diseases are on the rise, we are seeing more patients with pregnancy and high blood pressure. When the blood pressure is more than or equal to 140 / 90 on 2 or more occasions 6 or more hours apart it is said to be high blood pressure.' She explained, 'The high blood pressure can be pre existing as in it was already high when the pregnancy happened or the blood pressure can rise due to pregnancy which is called pregnancy induced blood pressure. This happens after 20 weeks of pregnancy.' Dr Madhu Goel elaborated, 'High blood pressure can affect both the mother and the baby. It can led to preeclampsia where along with high blood pressure there is some organ damage. More worryingly it can cause eclampsia, where the patient can throw fits, HELLP syndrome characterized by haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count. It can result in post partum haemorrhage that is excessive bleeding following delivery which can be difficult to manage.' According to the expert, untreated high blood pressure and it's complications can in some cases lead to maternal death. She revealed, 'It can also effect the baby. Since there can be less blood flow to the baby it can cause low birth weight or small for gestational age baby. Since the cure for this is delivery, it can be the reason for preterm babies, that is delivery before time.' Early detection is the key to manage high blood pressure. Dr Madhu Goel advised, 'Regular pregnancy checks are essential. At each visit the blood pressure must be checked properly. If required appropriate blood pressure medication should be started and these must be taken regularly, on time. In these cases home monitoring of blood pressure can be done and if it still remains high you should contact your doctor.' She concluded, 'At some point delivery will be advised and this should be done in adequately equipped hospital with good nursery facilities. These days low dose Ecosprin is started before 16 weeks in patients who are at high risk for high blood pressure in pregnancy . This has been shown to prevent complications associated with it. So, be aware of this dreadful complication and take requisite steps for a happy and healthy delivery.' Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Meet Leena Gandhi Tewari, the SUV chairperson who bought India's costliest flats
Leena Gandhi Tewari is a name not many know well, but she recently caught everyone's attention after buying the most expensive flats in India. She bought two sea-facing luxury duplex apartments in Mumbai's Worli area for Rs 639 crore. This deal broke records and surprised many in the property and financial RECORD-BREAKING REAL ESTATE DEALSpanning over 22,572 sq ft, the duplex apartments are situated from the 32nd to the 35th floor in the 40-storey Naman Xana building on Worli Sea Face, overlooking the Arabian Sea. The price works out to more than Rs 2.83 lakh per sq the huge purchase amount, Leena paid over Rs 63.9 crore extra in stamp duty and taxes, making the total cost close to Rs 703 crore. This move was quiet but powerful, much like her OF USVLeena is the chairperson of USV, a Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company, which was started by her late father, Vithal Gandhi, in partnership with Revlon in 1961. Forbes estimates Leena's net worth at $3.9 billion, as of May 30, 2025, making her one of India's richest keeps her personal life as private as her business affairs. She is known to be a close friend of Nita Ambani. Her husband, Prashant Tewari, who is also involved with USV, is an IIT graduate and a mechanical engineer from Cornell. Their daughter, Aneesha Gandhi Tewari, holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology from MIT and was appointed to USV's board in August popular medicines, such as Glycomet for diabetes and Ecosprin for blood thinning, enjoy wide recognition and trust across the Leena Tewari's record property purchase and her leadership of USV demonstrate her influence both in business and beyond.
