Doctors can only remove life support under these 4 conditions, the Ministry of Health has issued new guidelines

Doctors can only remove life support under these 4 conditions, the Ministry of Health has issued new guidelines

The Union Health Ministry has issued a new guideline regarding passive euthanasia, i.e. withdrawal of life support from people who are seriously ill and are alive only because of it. In the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health on this subject, doctors are told that they can decide to remove a patient’s life … Read more

Mental Health Disorders May Negatively Impact Survival in Patients With HL

Mental Health Disorders May Negatively Impact Survival in Patients With HL

The study found that patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) had a higher risk of any mental health disorder, which was associated with worse long-term outcomes. Addressing the mental health of patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) may have implications for survival, say the findings of a new study, which indicated that these patients, particularly those undergoing … Read more