Entries by aaron

Monitoring lapse post Septoplasty leads to patient’s death: ENT surgeon, Anaesthesiologist, Hospital slapped Rs 30 lakh compensation

Thiruvananthapuram: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kerala recently held a Marikkunnu-based hospital, an ENT surgeon and an Anaesthesiologist associated with the hospital liable for lapse on their part in monitoring a patient, who underwent a Septoplasty procedure. Due to complications, the patient became cyanosed and ultimately lost consciousness. After being treated for several months in […]

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Import and Market Toripalimab 240mg solution for infusion

New Delhi: Noting an unmet medical need for recurrent locally advanced/metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC) in India, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to the drug major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories to import and market Toripalimab 240mg solution for infusion with a waiver of local Phase […]

CDSCO approves Abbott’s proposal for Protocol Amendment of Triamcinolone Hexacetonide study

New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the protocol amendment proposal for the inclusion of 40 mg dose of Triamcinolone Hexatonide injectable suspension USP presented by the drug major Abbott for the synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid Triamcinolone hexacetonide. This came after Abbott presented the amendment […]

Conduct Phase III clinical trial: CDSCO Panel Tells BDR Pharmaceutical on Anti-cancer Drug Abiraterone Acetate

New Delhi: Reviewing the justification for waiver of the Phase III clinical trial of the anti-cancer drug Abiraterone Acetate presented by BDR Pharmaceutical Int, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has reiterated earlier recommendations to conduct Phase III clinical trial. This came after BDR Pharmaceutical Int presented […]

Health Bulletin 20/ April/ 2024

Here are the top health news for the day: IRDAI removes age cap, mandates health insurance coverage for all age groups In a major decision, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age cap for buying health insurance policies. Releasing the new Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance […]

Yamunanagar Doctor selling medicines guaranteeing male child arrested

Yamunanagar: In a raid at a private clinic in the city, a team of the state health department caught a doctor who was allegedly selling allopathic medicine that guaranteed the birth of a baby boy.  After nabbing the accused red-handed, the health authorities handed him to the police following which he was arrested under Section […]

Medical Bulletin 20/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Does yoghurt help in prevention of diabetes and obesity? A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition discussed the role of yoghurt as a nutritious food in preventing and managing diabetes and obesity. Yoghurt, a low-calorie fermented dairy product, offers a balanced mix of proteins, essential […]

Ragging at BJ Medical College: Maha DMER seeks Fresh Report from internal panel

Pune: The Director of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra has sought a fresh report from the BJ Medical College (BJMC) and Sassoon General Hospital’s internal anti-ragging committee regarding two instances of alleged ragging at the institute. This new development was confirmed by DMER Dr. Dilim Mhaisekar, who told the TOI, “We have sought a detailed […]

Fortis Healthcare opens 80-bedded multi-speciality hospital in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Keeping its commitment to the core ethos of patient-centricity, Fortis Healthcare yesterday launched a state-of-the-art, multi-speciality hospital at Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru.  Located in West Bengaluru, the new upgraded facility was inaugurated by Shri Upendra Rao, renowned actor and filmmaker; Shri Munirathna, MLA of Rajarajeshwari Nagar; Dr Rajani M, Joint Director of Health & Family Welfare […]

NEET PG 2024: NBE implements ‘First Come, First Serve’ basis for exam centre allotment

New Delhi- For the first time, the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has implemented the ‘first come, first serve’ system for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Post Graduate (NEET PG) 2024 exam centre selection this year. This move has reportedly resulted in no exam centres being left in Bengaluru for thousands of NEET […]