Entries by aaron

USFDA nod to Bristol Myers Squibb-2seventy bio Abecma for triple-class exposed relapsed or refractory Multiple Myeloma after 2 prior lines of therapy

Princeton: Bristol Myers Squibb and 2seventy bio, Inc. have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel; ide-cel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after two or more prior lines of therapy including an immunomodulatory agent (IMiD), a proteasome inhibitor (PI), and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, […]

NBE To Hold Its 22nd Convocation On May 10th, Details

New Delhi- The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is going to hold its 22nd convocation and awards ceremony on 10th May 2024. This convocation is being conducted for the candidates who have qualified the DNB, DRNB and FNB exit examinations in 2021, 2022 and 2023 sessions. The convocation will be held at Vigyan […]

Ahmedabad hospital vandalized, Two doctors assaulted after death of patient

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, […]

Medical Bulletin 08/ April/ 2024

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 MCH ICU Sexual Assault Case: Nursing Officer rejoins duty

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 […]

MBBS Students Sexual Harassment Case: Dr BSA Assistant Professor of Pharmacology suspended

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 […]

Shortage of Resident doctors! Panel suggests Compulsory 1-yr JRship at medical college from Where MBBS is Done

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 […]

Renowned plastic surgeon Dr Sam Chandra Bose passes away at 95

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 […]

Gland Pharma bags USFDA nod for breast cancer treatment injection Eribulin Mesylate

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 […]

Fire breaks out at Nair Dental College Hostel building, no casualties reported

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 […]