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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]