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List of top 10 medical colleges in India as per NIRF Rankings

The National Eligibility and Entrance Test for Undergraduate Courses, also known as NEET UG, is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:20 pm in offline mode. Every year lakhs of aspiring students eagerly wait for NEET seeking admission into the top-ranked medical colleges in India. Here is the list […]

AIIMS INI SS July 2024 registrations begin, apply now

New Delhi- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has invited online applications for the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test (INI-SS) for admission to DM, MCh and MD (Hospital Administration) courses at AIIMS, PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST and JIPMER for July 2024 session. The registration process has already begun and the last date for […]

Health Bulletin 28/ March/ 2024

Here are the top health news for the day: Delhi Govt mandates CCTV recording of viva exams to safeguard female medicos Prioritising the safety of female medical students, the Delhi Government has directed all the hospitals and medical colleges under the Delhi Government to ensure that all the CCTV cameras installed there are functional at […]

India TB Report-2024: 16 percent decline in new cases since 2015

New Delhi: India has witnessed a 16 per cent decline in Tuberculosis (TB) incidence (new cases emerging each year) and an 18 per cent reduction in mortality due to the disease since 2015, according to the annual India TB report. A significant rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with over 25.55 lakh cases notified in the […]

Understanding Diabetes and Junk Food Consumption – Dr DG Jain

Keeping HbA1c levels below 7% is necessary for individuals with diabetes due to its significant impact on long-term health outcomes. HbA1c, or glycated hemoglobin, suggests average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. Maintaining HbA1c levels within the target range, typically below 7%, individuals can reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related complications […]

ENT medico alleges ragging, doctor booked

Solan: In a ragging incident reported from MMU Medical College, Sultanpur in Himachal Pradesh, a doctor has been booked over ragging allegations by a PG medico of the ENT department. The student, a resident of Punjab pursuing her post-graduation in the department Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) filed a complaint at the Dharampur police station […]

Know about Borderline Diabetes – Dr Usha Subramanian

Understanding diabetes is crucial for maintaining good health. Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. It can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, and nerve damage if not managed properly. Therefore, it’s essential to monitor blood […]

Heatwave Alert: Karnataka issues precautionary advisory for public as temperature rises

Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday issued guidelines to the public to adopt precautionary measures against the escalating temperatures in the state. With the mercury steadily climbing, concerns over heat-related health issues have prompted proactive steps from the health authorities.  Minister Rao disclosed that the Commissioner of the Health Department has directed District […]

USFDA issues ten observations for Alkem Labs Baddi facility

Mumbai: Alkem Labs has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued Form 483 with ten observations at the end of the inspection at the Company’s manufacturing facility located at Baddi. USFDA inspected the facility from 19th March, 2024 to 27th March, 2024. This was a GMP as well as a Pre-Approval Inspection. “There is no […]