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RGUHS Announces Fee details, Timetable for DM, MCh exams June 2024

Karnataka- Through a notice, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has informed about the fee payment and timetable for the conduct of the Super Speciality- DM, MCh exams in June 2024. The Super Speciality exams are scheduled from 21st June 2024 to 28th June 2024 from 9:00 am to 12 noon. SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE […]

16.7 kgs gunny bag tumour removed from 27-year-old man’s back at FMRI Gurugram

Gurugram: In an extraordinary display of medical expertise and teamwork, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully removing a massive 16.7 kgs, 58×50 cms non-cancerous tumor from the back of a 27-year-old man.  The patient, who hails from the Pacific Islands, had been living with the tumor since 2008. The […]

No ethylene oxide used in domestic masala products, confirms Dabur

Dabur India clarified that its domestic masala products, including those under the Badshah brand, are not treated with ethylene oxide. While ethylene oxide is used within prescribed limits for international markets, Dabur ensures adherence to safety standards, as affirmed by the Indian Spice Board. The company’s batches for export undergo scrutiny to meet required standards, […]

Plea in SC seeking expert panel to examine possible side effects, risk factors of Covishield

A plea was submitted to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, urging the establishment of a medical expert panel overseen by a retired apex court judge. This panel would be tasked with assessing potential side effects and risk factors associated with the Covishield vaccine. It claimed that UK-headquartered pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has said that its vaccine […]

Gynaecologist Dr Sravanthi Gadhiraju wins title of Mrs India Global Ambassador

Hyderabad: Inspiring others to have faith in their ability to achieve success, a well-known gynaecologist Dr Sravanthi Gadhiraju has been crowned the prestigious title of Mrs India Global Ambassador.    She received the prestigious award in Gurugram for her outstanding representation of her state at the national level. This recognition led her to be honoured with the opportunity […]

NEET UG 2024: NTA releases advisory for candidates

Through an advisory, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued important guidelines, instructions to be followed on exam day by the candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) for 2024. Tomorrow i.e. Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 02:00 PM to 05:20 PM, NTA is going to conduct NEET-UG 2024 for more than […]

Medical Colleges Under Tight Scrutiny of National Medical Commission

New Delhi: Medical Colleges have come under extremely tight scrutiny of the National Medical Commission (NMC), as the Apex Medical Regulator has stressed on meeting the faculty as well as infrastructure requirements. Earlier, medical colleges were facing physical inspections, where a team of assessors would go and visit medical colleges and assess those facilities. This process […]

Health Bulletin 04/ May/ 2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: NEET-UG 2024: NTA to hold undergraduate medical entrance exam tomorrow Through an advisory, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued important guidelines, instructions to be followed on exam day by the candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) for 2024. Tomorrow i.e. Sunday, […]

400-bed Damani Multi-Speciality Hospital to come up in Borivali

Mumbai: In a bid to enhance the healthcare facilities in Mumbai, a 400-bed Damani Multi Speciality Hospital is to come up in Borivali. It will be developed on a part of the 8.8-acre plot acquired by Radhakishan Damani from CCI Projects. Borivali, located in North Mumbai, is soon to witness the emergence of the largest hospital […]