In a recent study published in the Pediatric Pulmonology unveiled the potential of lung ultrasound (LUS) as a rapid and effective method for evaluating preterm infants facing respiratory distress. The study was conducted at an academic tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit focused on infants younger than 32 weeks by bringing out LUS as a promising predictor […]
A recent study published in the recent edition of Nature Scientific Reports highlight on a critical aspect of managing critically ill patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This retrospective study assessed the relationship between the Blood Urea Nitrogen to Serum Albumin Ratio (BAR) and mortality outcomes in this patient population. After […]
Bengaluru: A District Consumer Court in Bengaluru recently directed a General and Laparoscopic Surgeon and a city-based Hospital to pay Rs 90,000 as compensation to a patient, who underwent surgery at the facility. It was submitted by the patient that even after undergoing surgery for the fistula issue, he did not get any relief and had […]
Ahmedabad: Taking serious cognizance of the massive faculty deficiencies, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sent show-cause notices to 5 medical colleges in Gujarat. According to the Ahmedabad Mirror report, at least five medical colleges and hospitals (MCHs) in Gujarat have received these show-cause notices. Observing severe shortages of medical teachers, tutors, and resident doctors […]
New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved vaccine major Bharat Biotech International’s proposal to conduct the Phase II clinical trial of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (Live Attenuated) Vaccine to assess the safety and immunogenicity in healthy adolescent and adult populations. This came after Bharat Biotech International […]
Mumbai- The National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, (NIRRCH) a premier Institute of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited applications for admission to PhD program for the 2024 session. Regarding this, ICMR-NIRRCH has released an advertisement detailing the application fees, age limit, selection process, etc of the PhD […]
Raipur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIIMS Raipur) has released vacancies for the Senior Resident post under the Govt. of India Residency Scheme in various departments. The selection will be done on the basis of the Interview. AIIMS Raipur is an apex healthcare institute, established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, […]
Pudukkotai: In an unfortunate incident, an assistant professor of gynaecology succumbed to post-partum haemorrhage after delivering her twins through a caesarean- section at Ranee’s Government Memorial Hospital in Pudukkotai. According to the health officials, she complained of shortness of breath and died of bleeding from C-section surgery after delivery of her twins. The decision […]
New Delhi: The issue of non-payment of stipends to MBBS interns and resident doctors at medical colleges across the country will be considered by the Supreme Court tomorrow i.e. on May 6, 2024. During the hearing on the issue last month, the Apex Court directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to submit the details of the […]
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ordered action against the use of oxytocin in dairy colonies in the national capital and directed authorities to take strict action against the use of oxytocin, labelling it as animal cruelty and a criminal offence. Doctors in the national capital have lauded the recent ruling by the Delhi High […]