Entries by aaron

Paravertebral and Erector Spinae Blocks Effective in Preventing Postherpetic Neuralgia, claims study

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) remains a challenging condition to manage effectively in clinical practice. Recently, paravertebral block (PVB) and erector spinae block (ESPB) have emerged as novel techniques for treating acute herpes zoster (AHZ) and potentially preventing its progression to PHN. A recent study was published in the Journal Of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. The study was […]

Eli Lilly Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Import, Market Anti-cancer Drug Selpercatinib

New Delhi: Advising to conduct the Phase IV clinical trial, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to the pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly to import and market the anti-cancer drug Selpercatinib 40 mg and 80 mg. The expert panel recommended the grant of permission to […]

PG medicos in Karnataka allegedly not getting stipend Despite NMC directive

New Delhi: Despite the guidelines issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) asking medical colleges to pay stipends to postgraduate medical students from private medical colleges, the complaints regarding non-payment of stipends remain unsolved. According to a recent report by Education Times, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, and Kanda Bande Nawaz Medical College Gulbarga are a few of […]

Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, says Study

The promise of early access to potentially life-saving drugs through the US Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program often comes with high hopes for patients battling debilitating or fatal diseases. However, a recent study sheds light on the reality that many of these drugs fail to demonstrate significant benefits within a reasonable timeframe. Dr. […]

Delhi Health Infrastructure: Key takeaways from Panel recommendations

Taking note of problems affecting the healthcare services at the Government-run hospitals in Delhi, a committee constituted by the Delhi High Court recently submitted its interim report listing the immediate, short term and long-term measures required to be implemented for the betterment of the system. Medical Dialogues had previously reported that earlier this year, expressing […]

USFDA approves Lupin Valbenazine Capsules

Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Valbenazine Capsules, 40 mg and 80 mg, to market a generic equivalent of Ingrezza Capsules, 40 mg and 80 mg, of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. “Lupin […]

Ahmedabad Hospitals face shortage of doctors, nurses amid expansion

Ahmedabad: What started as a crisis in 2020 has now led to a remarkable expansion in medical infrastructure, with the city boasting over 1,500 major and minor hospitals and nursing homes—a significant 10% increase since 2021.    Amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ahmedabad’s healthcare landscape has undergone a notable transformation over the past […]

Delhi’s Health infrastructure: Here are 10 Key takeaways from Panel’s recommendations

New Delhi: Taking note of problems affecting the healthcare services at the Government-run hospitals in Delhi, a committee constituted by the Delhi High Court recently submitted its interim report listing the immediate, short term and long-term measures required to be implemented for the betterment of the system. Medical Dialogues had previously reported that earlier this year, […]