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This paper deals very briefly with the history and evolution and Indian Psychoanalytical Society (IPS) and of International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) of which the IPS is a component Society. In this context the paper relates the exceptional contribution of Dr. G. Bose in founding the IPS and his contribution to the general field of mental health and psychoanalysis. A very brief account of the history of IPA is also provided in order to understand the significance and importance of this International Association and its role in the development of psychoanalysis world-wide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the use of Telehealth, specialty services can be conceivably doable for rural healthcare facilities rather than staffing with specialty and subspecialty providers. Telehealth allows specialists and subspecialists to visit rural cases, perfecting access as well as providing a wider range of healthcare services available to rural communities via telemedicine for various specialties. The primary objective of this paper is to understand telemedicine services and the challenges in implementing the same in rural areas of India. Databases like PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Google Scholar were used for document searches. Further analysis of the selected studies was done on the basis of study design sample size, methodology, and outcomes. From the document search, 987 articles were found and 18 were selected. Out of the studies selected 11 articles were conducted in rural areas and 7 articles were regarding technological advancement in telehealth. Providers and public health units can use telehealth, tele pharmacy, and RPM services to communicate with patients and citizens in their homes and provide them with the benefits. Factors hindering the growth of telemedicine are privacy concerns, reluctance towards adoption of advances in technology, unavailability of technological infrastructure, bandwidth issues, cost-effectiveness, legal concerns, etc. Study results show that to ensure high-quality healthcare across the country, healthcare professionals should prioritize addressing the telehealth challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The advent of COVID-19 waves has continued since 2020, and we are here to accept that as individuals we have to learn to combat and recover from this infection effectively by COVID appropriate behaviour of quarantine, complete schedules of vaccination, masking, hand washing and a good dietary intervention to enable good recovery. This compiled review from the working group of Nutritionist of Indian Dietetic Association (2019-2022) will serve as a ready reference for dietitians, physicians and healthcare professionals in different settings; to advise the right diet and adequate nutrition for the adult COVID patients in different stages of the infection.The key points include- in mild intensity disease, while the patient is quarantined and home bound, the emphasis is on consuming adequate nutrient dense foods supporting the immune system, as well as providing adequate hydration. The role of traditional practices and immune boosting nutrients will also help in supporting the mildly affected patient. In case of moderate illness, the demand consequent to running fever and cough needs to be met. The needs of the elderly population and patients with co-morbidities would be very specific and critical, and that needs to be thoroughly monitored. The management of a patient with critical illness, needing intensive care support, will need customized parenteral and enteral nutrition support. The dietary specifications in case of co-morbidities, for those needing ventilator support and ECHMO have been enumerated. This paper clearly brings out the need for an individualized nutrition support delivered by a qualified Nutritionist as a part of health care team in each of the stages of the COVID-19 infection, and is a strong recommendation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the obesity guidelines submitted by bariatric surgeon Dr. Shashank Shah, based on associated conditions and not body mass index (BMI) alone. Topics discussed include definition of obesity, prevalence of obesity in India, and factors which are significantly associated with obesity in India.

The article reports on a proposal submitted by Dr. Sudeep Gupta, director of Tata Memorial Centres (TMC), to the Indian government, advocating for the adoption of a hub-and-spoke model for cancer treatment throughout the country.

Suicide is one of the most concerning incidents that not only has a severe socioeconomic, emotional, and psychological impact on the family but also has adverse effects on the community and overall development of the country. Statistics show that India has an alarmingly high rate of suicide, with a significant proportion being among the youth. Mental health is an important aspect that needs more robust addressing and awareness in society. A multi-sectorial and integrated approach involving governmental and non-governmental health, administrative and social services, as well as mental health experts is required, along with a National Suicide Prevention Policy, as a comprehensive guiding document. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Medical education in India that includes MBBS and specialty post-graduation programmes are intense, thorough and well acclaimed. The new medical education curriculum introduced by the National Medical Commission in 2019 is all set to be uniformly implemented. It is a welcome move in the direction of competencies-based assessment, as well as enhancing soft skills and integrated learning. It is also important for medical students to learn other aspects and skills that are highly important in shaping their career, practice, and life after their education is completed. These include business, finance and administrative skills and knowledge, medicolegal aspects, interacting with and tackling different kinds of patients, understanding the scope and benefits of general practice, family medicine and holistic healthcare, making informed career choices, and selfcare that involves coping skills, building resilience, managing stress, and maintaining one's own physical and mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the discovery of active compounds in lion's mane mushrooms that promote brain cell growth and improve memory, with potential applications for treating neurodegenerative cognitive disorders. Topics include the scientific determination of the mushroom's effects on brain cells; the promotion of neuron projections and growth cones; and the potential for treating conditions like Alzheimer's disease.

The article presents a case study of a 27-week-foetus with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). Topics include having a huge lung mass leading to massive collection of fluid in the chest leading in compression of the heart and lungs; and using ultrasound guidance for burning the blood vessel supplying the tumour or abnormal lung tissue in the pregnancy.

The article presents the discussion on Kimshealth endoscopy helping in throat-cancer survivor eating food through mouth leading to shrinkage of food-pipe incapacitating intake of solid food.

The article offers information related to dosha theory, a rough-and-ready model that the Ayurvedic sage-physicians devised to systematise their medical observations and experience. It discusses new age popularizes of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), Ayurveda's dosha theory has aroused considerable interest among lay readers of science.

The article reports that Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization to conduct pilot clinical trial for a novel bone graft developed jointly by Amrita School of Nanosciences, Amrita School of Medicine, and Amrita School of Dentistry.

The article presents the discussion on Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms using a distinctive old technique generally used for treating malaria–Methylene blue inhalation with acute respiratory distress syndrome during the first wave of Covid-19 in 2020.