Entries by aaron

MBBS student held for impersonating a candidate in exam for Rs 5 lakh

An MBBS student from Agartala Medical College was recently arrested for impersonating a candidate to write the senior teacher (secondary education) Grade-2 exam-2022. Allegedly, the medico, who is studying as a first-year MBBS student at the medical college appeared in the science subject paper as a dummy candidate. For more information, click on the link […]

Medical AI tool uncovers breast cancer signs in 11 women that doctors overlooked

In a groundbreaking advancement for cancer detection, a medical AI tool named Mia has emerged as a potential game-changer in the fight against breast cancer. Developed by the British firm Kheiron Medical Technologies, Mia showcased its prowess during a mass trial conducted within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Covering 10,889 patients, the trial, implemented […]

Medical Superintendent Cannot Hold Additional Charge of HoD: HC Directs Medical College to Comply with NMC Norms

Bengaluru: Stating that a Medical Superintendent of an Autonomous Medical Institution cannot be given an additional charge of the Head of Department, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court recently quashed an official memorandum issued by Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences appointing its Medical Superintendent as the in-charge HOD of the ENT Department. The High Court […]

PHFI bags second place in global ranking of public health institutions

Hyderabad: In a significant milestone for India’s healthcare landscape, the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) has secured the prestigious second position among 26 global public health institutions in the inaugural rankings. Notably, PHFI stands as the lone Indian representative among this esteemed cohort of global public health institutions.  This remarkable achievement has seen PHFI surpassing […]

Demolition of Historic Women Hospital at PMCH sparks outcry

Patna: The demolition of the entire frontal structure of the more than 90-year-old Women Hospital at the iconic Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has stirred anguish among heritage enthusiasts and former students of the esteemed institution.  The PMCH was established in 1925 as Bihar and Orissa province’s first medical college, it holds significant historical importance, […]

MRI and lumbar puncture not necessarily required to manage CAR T-cell therapy complications: Study

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture (LP) may not always be necessary for diagnosing and managing a serious neurological complication associated with CAR T-cell therapy, according to a new Blood Advances study. Findings further validated the use of the electroencephalogram (EEG) – a noninvasive test measuring electrical activity in the brain-in managing this neurotoxicity. […]

Long-term intake of reused deep-fried oil tied to increased neurodegeneration: Study

USA: Deep-frying at high temperatures has been linked with several metabolic disorders, but there have been no long-term investigations on the influence of deep-fried oil consumption and its detrimental effects on health.  A recent study is the first to report long-term deep-fried oil supplementation increases neurodegeneration in the first-generation offspring. The study found higher levels […]