Entries by aaron

Diabetes, anemia and old age may increase Dacron-cuffed catheter related infection risk among hemodialysis patients: Study

Diabetes, anemia and old age may increase risk Dacron-cuffed catheter related infection among hemodialysis patients suggests a study published in the BMC Nephrology. A study was done to provide theoretical basis for prevention of a Dacron-cuffed catheter related infection (CRI), the risk factors of CRI in hemodialysis patients were systematically evaluated. Eight databases, including PubMed, […]

Torrent Pharmaceutical Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Manufacture, Market Antidiabetic FDC

New Delhi: Reviewing the justification presented by the drug major Torrent Pharmaceutical, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to manufacture and market the fixed-dose combination (FDC) Alogliptin Benzoate eq. to Alogliptin 25mg/25mg plus Pioglitazone Hydrochloride USP eq. to Pioglitazone 15mg/30mg film-coated tablet. This came […]

Dr Reddy’s Swiss to sell entire stake in Dr Reddy’s Venezuela C.A.

Hyderabad: Through a recent BSE filing, Dr Reddy’s Labs has informed that the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, namely, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories SA, Switzerland, (referred to hereinafter as “Dr. Reddy’s Swiss”) has entered into Stock Purchase Agreement for sale/ disposal of its entire stake in Dr Reddy’s Venezuela C.A., Venezuela, the wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s […]

Medical Council denies registration over non-recognition of PG medical courses, Kerala doctors to protest

Thiruvananthapuram: Around 200 doctors from Kerala, who completed their postgraduate studies this year, are upset with the decision of the Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) to deny their registration. The medical council decided not to register these doctors noting their courses were not recognised by the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI), now the National Medical Commission […]

Study shows use of fairness cream driving hike in kidney problems in India

A recent study published in Kidney International highlights the concerning correlation between the widespread use of skin fairness creams and an increase in kidney problems in India. The obsession with fair skin in society has fueled a lucrative market for these creams, but their high mercury content poses serious health risks, particularly to the kidneys. […]

Mid-Surgery tissue sample transported via drone for Pathological Testing

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday announced the successful transportation of a tissue sample via drone from a peripheral hospital to a tertiary setting for advanced pathological testing. This innovative approach aims to expedite the determination of whether the resected tissue is cancerous, potentially revolutionizing surgical decision-making. For more details, check out […]

45 per cent of doctors give incomplete prescriptions: ICMR study

New Delhi: A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that 45 per cent of prescriptions deviated from standard treatment guidelines, with nearly 10 per cent involving “unacceptable deviations”.  The potential consequences of these deviations could have led to increased cost for patients and probability of increase in the number […]

3 private hospitals get notices for registering alarmingly high C-section deliveries

The Health Department officials in Telangana have taken decisive action by seizing the labor rooms of three private hospitals. Two of these hospitals are situated in the temple town of Vemulwada, while the third is located in the district headquarters town of Sircilla. This action comes in response to alarming reports indicating an exceptionally high […]

Health Bulletin 15/ April/ 2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: Three private hospitals in Telangana served notices sue to high c-section rates The Health Department officials in Telangana have taken decisive action by seizing the labor rooms of three private hospitals. Two of these hospitals are situated in the temple town of Vemulwada, while the third […]