Entries by aaron

Non-invasive electromagnetic phrenic nerve stimulation in ICU Setting Key to Preventing Diaphragm Atrophy: CHEST

Electromagnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerve induces diaphragm contractions, but no coils for clinical use have been available. In original Research published in CHEST, researchers concluded that Bilateral transcutaneous non-invasive electromagnetic phrenic nerve stimulation (NEPNS) has proven to be a feasible option in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting, potentially offering the advantage of preventing […]

NEET 2024 on May 5: Here are Top 10 NIRF-ranked medical colleges

New Delhi- 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 […]

Kerala HC issues notice to Kozhikode hospital on Lesbian couple plea against conversion therapy

Kochi: In a significant legal development, a lesbian couple hailing from Malappuram has approached the Kerala High Court, levying serious allegations against their parents and the hospital for using forced conversion therapy on one of them. Some use conversion therapy without any scientific ground as a means to change someone’s sexual orientation.   The petitioners, […]

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, […]