Madurai: Taking up a case involving a serious environmental concern in Madurai, the Madras High Court has instructed relevant authorities to submit their responses after a public interest litigation (PIL) petition alleged that untreated liquid medical waste from the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) was being discharged into the Vaigai River. A Division Bench of Justices […]
New Delhi: Amid the controversy related to the potential side effects of Covishield vaccination, the photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who prominently featured in the CoWIN certificates for COVID-19 vaccinations over the past few years has been removed. The certificate issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare now contains only the words of […]
Ridgefield: Boehringer Ingelheim has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the high-concentration, citrate-free formulation of Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm), the company’s interchangeable* biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab), to treat multiple chronic inflammatory diseases. “With this FDA approval, we are now able to offer both high- and low-concentration, citrate-free formulations of Cyltezo, further expanding treatment […]
New Delhi- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has finally released the admit cards for the candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Under Graduate- NEET 2024. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of NTA using their application number and date of birth. Also Read: NEET 2024 Exam City intimation slip […]
Chennai: The medical community in the state is calling for stringent action against misleading advertisements from Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali. At a recent state conference in Trichy, healthcare professionals emphasized the need to regulate unscientific medical information. Dr G. R. Ravindranath, general secretary of the Doctor’s Association for Social Equality criticized Ramdev for falsely claiming that […]
Srinagar: The Health and Medical Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir made significant administrative changes on Tuesday, announcing new appointment of Dr Rukhsana Jabeen as Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and Dr Khurshid Wani as Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara. Dr Rukhsana has been serving as a professor in the Department of Anesthesiology […]
Canada: In the realm of cardiovascular health, the coexistence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) presents a complex clinical challenge, necessitating nuanced treatment approaches. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis have shed light on the differential impact of atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with heart failure, stratified by ejection fraction status. The study, […]
Germany: In the realm of diabetes management, the integration of technology has revolutionized treatment approaches, offering patients innovative solutions to monitor and control their condition better. A recent study investigating the association between treatment adherence and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) outcomes among individuals with diabetes utilizing smart insulin pens in real-world settings has unveiled promising […]
In Europe and North America, 30 to 60% of dietary energy intake in adults comes from ultra-processed foods. An increasing number of epidemiological studies suggest a link between higher consumption levels of ultra-processed foods with higher risks of diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Emulsifiers are among the most commonly used additives. They are often added […]
Denmark: A recent multicenter cohort study has shed light on the prevalence and prognostic significance of electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities in patients with hypokalemia. The study, conducted across multiple medical centers, underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and proactive management of electrolyte imbalances to mitigate potential cardiac complications. The study published in the Journal of Internal […]