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[ad_1] WASHINGTON: As US doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat pain is taking root: ketamine, the decades-old surgical drug that is now a trendy psychedelic therapy. Prescriptions for ketamine have soared in recent years, driven by for-profit clinics and telehealth services offering the medication as a treatment for pain, depression, anxiety and other conditions.The generic drug can be purchased cheaply and prescribed by most physicians and some nurses , regardless of their training. With limited research on its effectiveness against pain, some experts worry the US may be repeating mistakes that gave rise to the opioid crisis: overprescribing a questionable drug that carries significant safety and abuse risks. “There's a paucity of options for pain and so there's a tendency to just grab the next thing that can make a difference,” said Dr. Padma Gulur, a Duke University pain specialist who is studying ketamine's use. “A me

[ad_1] Ravi hit the national headlines after getting appointed as the SP of Porbandar, Gujarat. At the age of 14 Ravi Mohan Saini participated in the KBC Junior show in 2001 and became a crorepati by answering all 15 questions. The success stories of UPSC civil services exam aspirants are always intriguing, but when renowned celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Raveena Tandon lend their support, the tales become even more thrilling. One such remarkable story is of IPS officer Ravi Kumar Saini, who as a 14-year-old boy took to the hot seat on the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati Junior to chase his dream of becoming a crorepati. Ravi Mohan Saini, the young contestant, impressively answered all 15 questions correctly. Little did he know that his journey was only just beginning, as he would go on to become an IPS officer years later. Saini, hailing from Alwar, Rajasthan, is the son of a retired Navy officer. He completed his schooling at the Naval Public School in Visakhapat

[ad_1] Pooja Gupta's mother, Rekha Gupta, serves as an Assistant Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police. She accomplished her goal and became an IAS officer, attaining an impressive rank of AIR 42. The story of Pooja Gupta, daughter of Sub Inspector Rekha Gupta from the Delhi Police, exemplifies the power of hard work. Despite initially aspiring to become a doctor after completing her 12th standard, Pooja always felt drawn to the UPSC Civil Services Examination. While pursuing her medical studies, she simultaneously prepared for the prestigious UPSC exam. Pooja achieved success on her first attempt, securing a position in the IPS. However, her grandfather’s aspiration was to witness her become an IAS officer. Determined to fulfill his dream, Pooja persisted in her preparation for the Civil Services exam. Finally, in the UPSC 2020, she accomplished her goal and became an IAS officer, attaining an impressive rank of AIR 42. Pooja Gupta’s mother, Rekha Gupta, serves as an Assistant