Entries by aaron

FDA approves sotatercept for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved sotatercept (Winrevair) for treatment of  pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in  adults. Sotatercept is a novel activin signaling inhibitor which increases exercise capacity and reduce the risk of clinical worsening events for people with WHO group 1 pulmonary hypertension. WINREVAIR was previously granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the […]

Exposure to outdoor light at night, air pollution, tied to higher risk of stroke: Study

China: Levels of exposure to outdoor light at night (LAN) and air pollution are positively associated with the risk of cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, a recent study has shown. Furthermore, the study found that the detrimental effects of outdoor LAN and air pollution might be mutually independent. People continuously exposed to bright, artificial light […]

Woman dies after gallbladder surgery, Doctor booked under IPC 304A

Nurpur: A doctor at an Advance Super Specialty Hospital in Bodh has been booked for death due to negligence of a woman patient who died following a gallbladder surgery. After the death of the patient, the family launched a protest by placing the body outside the hospital. The family members who reported the incident at […]

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 […]