Entries by aaron

Lupin Gets CDSCO Panel Nod to Study Glycopyrronium Bromide, Vilanterol Trifenatate powder for inhalation in capsule

New Delhi: Reviewing the Phase IV clinical trial protocol of Lupin’s pulmonary FDC (Fixed Dose Combination) Glycopyrronium Bromide plus Vilanterol Trifenatate powder for inhalation in capsule, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functioning under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved the firm conduct the Phase IV clinical trial of the said combination. This […]

NMC specifies how many leaves medico can take while pursuing PG medical courses

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently specified how many leaves a medico can take while pursuing PG medical courses. According to a recent NMC notification, PG medical students are allowed “weekly one-day off (subject to exigencies of work). In addition, they are eligible for twenty days of Paid Casual Leave. Five days of Academic […]

Health Bulletin 13/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Delhi government’s outdated essential medicines list has more drugs than national, WHO lists The Essential Medicine List (EML) managed by the Delhi government comprises 806 drugs and 1,520 formulations, a figure comparable to the World Health Organisation’s list. However, it hasn’t been updated since 2016, leading […]

Kenya drug regulator recalls a batch of JnJ children cough syrup

Nairobi: Kenya’s drug regulator said on thursday it is recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup, following Nigeria’s recall of the same batch of medication under the Benylin Paediatric brand. Nigeria’s health regulator revealed that laboratory tests conducted on the syrup indicated a concerning level of diethylene glycol. This chemical has been associated with the […]

Pune Cardiologist Dr Manuel Durairaj passes away

Pune: Dr Manuel Durairaj, an illustrious figure in the realm of cardiology, breathed his last, leaving behind an indelible legacy of excellence in clinical practice, research and academia. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr Durairaj earned global acclaim for his profound expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing the field of cardiology. A distinguished alumnus of Armed […]

Medical Bulletin 13/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Does replacing beef with fish like sardines prevent early death? According to a study published in the journal BMJ Global Health, replacing red meat with forage fish could prevent up to 750,000 deaths and lower disability linked to diet-related diseases. Considerable evidence has shown that red […]

Mumbai: Depressed over low marks, 2nd-year MBBS student commits suicide

Mumbai: Depressed over scoring low marks in exams, a second-year MBBS student allegedly ended his life after hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence on Friday in the northern Mumbai suburb of Kandivali.  According to the police. the 22-year-old student from Vilasrao Deshmukh College in Latur reportedly lost all hope in life after […]

Jaipur Fake Organ Transplant NOC case: 6 doctors under Anti-Corruption Bureau’s radar

Jaipur: Following the crackdown of a major racket involving the sale and purchase of fake no-objection certificates (NOCs) for organ transplant, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday questioned 6 doctors and other employees of Fortis and EHCC hospitals.    After the agency ended the interrogation of the doctors, they seized their mobile phones and sent […]

Pune’s Command Hospital perform piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants

Pune: Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at Command Hospital (Southern Command) in Pune has conducted two piezoelectric Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (BCI) in a 7-year-old male child suffering from congenital external and middle ear anomalies with severe degree of hearing loss and one adult with Single Sided Deafness (SSD), becoming the first government […]