Mumbai: In a significant move aimed at advancing the approval process for a new 100-seat medical college, the state has consolidated the bed capacities of two prominent hospitals, GT Hospital in Dhobi Talao and Cama and Albless Hospital in Fort. It will increase the number of beds to 1,026 beds. This consolidation came as part […]
New Delhi- The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has invited applications for the DNB and DrNB Final Theory Examinations scheduled for May 2024. In this regard, NBE has issued an information bulletin detailing the eligibility criteria, fee structure, scheme of examination and other details. This DNB and DRNB Final Theory Examination for […]
Mankind Pharma’s OTT platform for healthcare professionals, Docflix, tackles the transformative Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in its recent episode of the exclusive podcast series, 5W1H. The episode features a distinguished panel of experts including Kiran Anandampillai, Advisor on Technology at the National Health Authority; Dr. Neelesh Kapoor, Diabetologist and founder of Eka Care; and […]
New Delhi: Through a recent communication, the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has allowed a Uttar Pradesh-based medical college to withdraw its applications for starting 2 DM courses for the academic year 2024-2025. The Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh applied for 4 seats in DM Cardiology […]
New Delhi: The centre-run Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital in Delhi have inaugurated their Hemodialysis facility, marking a significant milestone after a gap of 29 years. Originally established in 1995, the facility remained dormant until now due to unspecified reasons. According to an ANI report, Dr Subhash Giri, Director of Lady Hardinge Medical College said, […]
Sodium intake above the recommended amount raises mortality risks in vulnerable populations suggests a new study published in the JAMA. A study was done to investigate the associations of excessive dietary sodium with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among predominantly low-income Black and White Americans. This cohort study included participants aged 40 to 79 years from […]
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) is widely recognized for their endocrine-disrupting properties and have been a growing concern due to their persistence in the environment and potential benefits for human health. A recent research analyzed the long-term health outcomes associated with PBDEs and unveiled a significant correlation between increased levels of these persistent organic pollutants in the […]
Bacteremia from presumed urinary source in hospitalised patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria is extremely rare suggests a new study published in the JAMA. Guidelines recommend withholding antibiotics in asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), including among patients with altered mental status (AMS) and no systemic signs of infection. However, ASB treatment remains common. A study was done to determine […]
A patient-level pooled analysis of three randomized clinical trials (RCTs) revealed improvement in glycemic status without increased risk of hypoglycemia with iGlarLixi, regardless of concomitant use of SGLT2 inhibitors. The study was published online in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice on March 4, 2024. The study showed similar clinically meaningful improvements in HbA1c in both […]
In a groundbreaking investigation, researchers have delved into the medication utilization patterns during pregnancy among women grappling with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study concludes that appropriate medication adjustment is quite necessary when planning for pregnancy among women with RA. The study results were published in the journal Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases. Also Read: Long-Term Exercise Therapy […]