A recent study evaluates the effectiveness of antibiotics in treating acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) among adult patients in US primary and urgent care settings. Antibiotic overuse remains common for LRTIs, despite evidence suggesting limited benefits and contributing to antibiotic resistance. This study aims to shed light on the impact of antibiotic use on […]
New Delhi: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-II, recently held a Delhi-based doctor liable for a lapse in not informing a patient about the complications of the procedure to treat subacromial bursitis. “It has nowhere been recorded either in the prescriptions filed on the record or any other document that the complainant was explained the procedure […]
New Delhi: Responding to the proposal presented by the drug major Sanofi to import and market Belumosudil tablets 200 mg, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined the firm to submit the post-marketing safety data of Belumosudil from all the countries where the drug is approved […]
West Bengal- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani is going to conduct interviews for the Externship Program in various departments of AIIMS, Kalyani, West Bengal for the July-December session, 2024. On this, AIIMS, Kalyani has issued a notice detailing the application process, fee, mode of selection, etc. The Observership or short term training […]
New Delhi: In a landmark medical advancement, CK Birla Hospital®, Delhi has successfully treated two women suffering from complex and advanced breast cancer with the help of robotic-assisted breast preservation surgery. This is one of the first in India case where this unique technique has been used to preserve full breasts and nipple sensation. The […]
Osaka: Takeda has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ENTYVIO (vedolizumab) subcutaneous (SC) administration for maintenance therapy in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) after induction therapy with intravenous (IV) ENTYVIO. The subcutaneous administration of ENTYVIO was also approved by FDA in September 2023 for the maintenance treatment of […]
Puducherry- The CENTAC has recently issued a notice on its website regarding the conduct of a common entrance test for admission to the BSc Nursing course in the UT of Puducherry. In its notice, the CENTAC notified about the government order referring to the Indian Nursing Council notification. “The Indian Nursing Council has intimated that […]
Pune: Manipal Hospital, Kharadi welcomes the legendary Indian cricket team captain, fitness enthusiast and recipient of Padma Bhushan Shri Kapil Dev to introduce a cutting-edge robotic technology for advanced orthopedic surgeries. This technology aims to improve knee replacement and joint treatment with robotic-assisted surgeries in Pune and nearby cities. Over the last five years, there […]
New Delhi: Doctors are hopeful about the recent move by the National Medical Commission (NMC), asking medical colleges across the country to submit the details of stipends paid to the MBBS interns and resident doctors. Hailing the move, the members of the medical fraternity have expressed their hope that this move will bring transparency as the […]
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 […]