Here are the top health stories for the day: NMC sets deadline for medical colleges to submit MBBS interns’ and resident doctors’ stipend details In compliance with the directions issued by the Supreme Court, asking for the details of the stipend paid to the MBBS interns and resident doctors, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has […]
Following a Lancet report on low healthcare spending, government sources defended their efforts, stating allocation is at an all-time high. The National Health Policy aims for 2.5% of GDP by 2025, urging states to boost health budgets annually. Budget estimates for Health and Family Welfare surged from Rs 36,948 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 86,175 […]
New Delhi- The National Board of Examination (NBE) has invited applications for NEET PG 2024 for admission to various MD, MS, PG Diploma Courses, Post MBBS DNB Courses, Post MBBS Direct 6-year DrNB courses and NBEMS diploma courses. On this, NBE has released the Information Bulletin of NEET PG 2024 detailing the eligibility criteria for […]
Reykjavik: Alvotech and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SELARSDI (ustekinumab-aekn) injection for subcutaneous use, as a biosimilar to Stelara, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and for active psoriatic arthritis in adults and pediatric patients 6 […]
New Delhi: In compliance with the directions issued by the Supreme Court, asking for the details of the stipend paid to the MBBS interns and resident doctors, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges across the country to submit the details by 23rd April 2024. Issuing a public notice, the Apex medical education regulatory […]
Berhampur: Doctors at the government-run MKCG Medical College and Hospital recently achieved a milestone by performing a laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy on a 9-year-old girl suffering from Cushing syndrome, an exceptionally rare condition. This marked the first instance of such a procedure in the state. Cushing syndrome is caused due to a rare genetic disease called primary […]
Shimla: Himcare and Ayushman cardholders are facing difficulties obtaining essential medicines at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital’s (IGMC) Jan Aushadhi store, where they are entitled to receive them free of cost. Sources reveal that the outstanding payments under these schemes at IGMC have soared to over Rs 65 crore, contributing to a cumulative […]
London: GSK plc has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review a Biologics License Application (BLA) for its 5-in-1 meningococcal ABCWY (MenABCWY) vaccine candidate. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for a regulatory decision by the US FDA on this application is 14 February 2025. GSK’s 5-in-1 […]
China: Arm fat and trunk fat are positively associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality among people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a recent study has revealed. However, leg fat was shown to be inversely associated with the risk of CVD and mortality. The findings, published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology […]
Pregnant individuals often struggle to obtain adequate iron and vitamin D due to factors such as limited food access, nutrient bioavailability, dietary restrictions, location or seasonality, and medical conditions. These micronutrients are crucial for optimal fetal development and maternal health. Iron deficiency affects 20% of pregnancies globally, while the global prevalence of vitamin D sufficiency […]