Entries by aaron

Karnataka directs 2017 Batch medicos to Join compulsory Rural Service

Bengaluru: The State Government authorities of Karnataka have asked the medical graduates from the 2017 batch, who completed their MBBS course from government-quota seats, to join the one-year compulsory rural service.  Many of these students are either busy with work or pursuing higher studies. However, as per the rules, if any student does not fulfill the […]

Pfizer concludes USD 43 billion acquisition of Seagen

New York: Pfizer Inc. has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Seagen Inc., a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines. Pfizer completed its acquisition of all outstanding common stock of Seagen for $229 in cash per share, for a total enterprise value of approximately $43 billion. “Cancer remains […]

SGPGI lucknow to start tele-ICU service from 2024

Lucknow: The Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here will start its tele-ICU service from January 2024. Director Prof R.K. Dhiman said that this would enable the institute to run 10 ICU beds, each through the hub and spoke model. The step has been taken in wake of shortage of ICU beds […]

Foreign medical graduates in Himachal Pradesh await internship allotment

Solan: Despite clearing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in July of this year, Foreign Medical Graduates in the state are facing delays in the internship allotment process. The state has eight medical colleges located in Shimla, Tanda, Hamirpur, Nahan, Mandi, Chamba, Bilaspur, and Solan and the FMGs are eagerly waiting to join the mandatory […]

Indian docs support WHO ban on vapes, call on govt to take action

New Delhi: A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) urged governments to treat e-cigarettes akin to tobacco and impose a ban on all flavours, health experts in India have called on the government to take immediate action. The plea is coupled with an appeal to the nation’s youth to renounce smoking in all its […]

PGIMER to hold Round 1 Counselling For INI CET January 2024 Session On 19th December, details

Chandigarh: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) has announced the 1st round of counselling schedule for admission to INI CET (MD/MS) courses for the January 2024 session. Merit merit-wise list of sponsored candidates has also been released. The 1st physical counseling/seat allotment for admission to the above-mentioned courses will be held on […]

Vaginal exam without written consent: Stanley Medical College MD Radio suspended on allegations of sexual harassment by patient

Chennai: Based on a complaint of sexual harassment by a patient, a postgraduate radiodiagnosis medico in Stanley Medical College and Hospital, was “suspended until completion inquiry” on Friday. While treating the patient, who had a history of displaced intra-uterine device, the doctor allegedly conducted a vaginal examination for further diagnosis. However, preliminary inquiries revealed that the […]

Cipla expands patient reach to remotest towns by furthering investment in GoApptiv

Cipla Limited has announced that it has agreed to further invest Rs 42 crore (approx.) in digital tech company GoApptiv Private Limited. This development will further expand Cipla’s presence across the healthcare continuum, especially to the underserved population by enabling greater access to lifesaving treatments. For more details, check out the link given below: Cipla […]