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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Delhi- Through a recent notice, the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the result of the Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) viva-voce examination for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Graduates 2023. The viva-voce examination of the candidates who have qualified the Theory Examination of FDST for the BDS Graduate 2023 […]
Use of Popular obesity drugs may increase risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy, suggests new research from Cedars-Sinai. Therefore patients who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight loss drugs in the days or weeks prior to avoid complications. Investigators found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)-medications like Ozempic and Wegovy that […]
Chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and MASLD are prevalent among adults with hypertriglyceridemia, but the extent of their association remains unclear. A recent analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data aimed to elucidate this relationship, providing insights into the prevalence of chronic conditions among individuals with different levels of triglycerides. This study […]
Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour known as an intracranial meningioma, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today. The researchers say this study is the first to assess the risk associated with progestogens used by millions of women […]