Ahmedabad: In yet another instance of violence against medical professionals, two doctors of a private hospital at Seventh Heaven on Sarkhej-Makarba headquarters road were allegedly attacked by the kin of a patient who died at the hospital following which one of the doctors filed an FIR in this regard. According to the doctor’s statement, […]
Here are the top medical news for the day: Does protein intake during pregnancy affectinfants’ facial features? A new study, published in Nature Communications, revealed a novel link between the child’s face and pregnancy lifestyle, specifically protein intake during pregnancy. A child is expected to share facial features with their parents. However, the face is […]
Kozhikode: Senior nursing officer P B Anitha resumed her duties at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) on Sunday, marking the end of her sit-in protest outside the hospital. Her demonstration was prompted by the hospital’s refusal to reinstate her despite a High Court directive. Anitha alleged that this denial came as a result […]
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has given the nod for the suspension of an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology from Delhi-based Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College following allegations of sexual harassment against him during a viva examination. In a statement, the Delhi government said it “is very disheartening” to see that even though it […]
New Delhi: Noting huge vacancies of Junior Residents in Delhi Hospitals, the committee set up by the Delhi High Court has recommended introducing a compulsory one-year Junior-Residentship (JR ship) in the institute from where the medical students are pursuing their MBBS course. Further, as an immediate measure, the panel has suggested giving autonomy to the government hospitals to […]
Madurai: In an unfortunate incident, Dr Sam Chandra Bose, a renowned plastic surgeon passed away in Madurai at a private hospital on Friday at the age of 95. He died due to lung infection and age-related illnesses and breathed his last at a private hospital on April 5. The body was present at his residence […]
Hyderabad: Gland Pharma Limited, a generic injectable-focused pharmaceutical company, has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Eribulin Mesylate Injection, 0.5 mg/mL Single Dose Vial (Product). Eribulin Mesylate Injection is used for the treatment of breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. “The Product is expected to […]
Mumbai: A fire broke out in a room on the 10th floor of the Nair Hospital and Dental College hostel building in Mumbai Central on Saturday evening. The fire was confined to electric wiring, installations, a bed, wooden cupboard books, and clothes in a room situated on the 10th floor. Nobody was injured in the incident as […]
USA: The post hoc analyses of the SURPASS-3 and SURPASS-4 trials revealed superior glycemic control with tirzepatide compared with insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), regardless of baseline glycemic pattern. The findings were published online in Diabetes Care on March 26, 2024 “Treatment with tirzepatide was consistently associated with more reduced postprandial glucose […]
Dietary fiber intake has long been associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. A recent study conducted among Hispanic/Latino participants aimed to elucidate the relationship between dietary fiber intake, gut microbiota, circulating metabolites, and T2D risk. This study was published in the journal Circulation Research. The […]