Entries by aaron

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection in non-severe male infertility fails to improve outcomes: Study

A recent study conducted across ten reproductive centers in China suggests that the widely-used fertility treatment known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may not provide better outcomes than conventional in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in cases of non-severe male infertility. The findings published in The Lancet journal are expected to influence clinical practices and patient choices by emphasizing […]

Depression may increase risk of gout study

Depression may increase the risk of gout suggests a new study published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. The co-disease of depression and gout is becoming more common in the modern era. However, the relationship between the severity of depressive symptoms and gout prevalence and treatment rate was still unclear. This study aimed to […]

Does watching TV or videos during the day affect nighttime urination?

In a study published in Neurourology and Urodynamics, adults who spent 5 or more hours a day watching TV and/or videos were more likely to develop nocturia, or the need to urinate multiple times during the night. The study drew from 2011–2016 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Among 13,294 US individuals […]

Lack of infrastructure, teaching staff: Former Medical Council member moves HC seeking discontinuation of CPS courses

Mumbai: Challenging the three notifications that allowed the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) to continue its 19 medical courses, the former president of the Maharashtra branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and a former member of the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) approached the Bombay High Court recently. Worried over the inadequate infrastructure, equipment and […]

Kozhikode MCH Sexual Assault Case: Complaint filed against gynaecologist

Kozhikode: Accusing the gynaecologist of failing to gather scientific evidence and inaccurately documenting her statement, the survivor of the sexual assault case at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital (MCH) has lodged a formal complaint against her and threatened to organize a demonstration if the police do not take appropriate action.    Demanding legal action against the […]

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital’s 69th Foundation Day: Rs 60 crores spent on poor patients

New Delhi: Over the last seven decades, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has been providing the best medical treatment, embodying the vision of its esteemed founder, Sir Ganga Ram, to offer top notch health care services to the community.  Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society, Board of Management, consultants and staff of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital celebrated […]

Health Bulletin 17/ April/ 2024

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 […]

India refutes Lancet report on its healthcare spending

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 […]