New research has found no evidence of a difference between recovery time and complications when comparing standard and keyhole surgical incisions for the treatment of oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet). The study, led by the University of Bristol Medical School and published in theBritish Journal of Surgery, showed surgeons treating patients with oesophageal cancer […]
A recent longitudinal study published in the JAMA Dermatology uncovered a significant association between Kindler epidermolysis bullosa (KEB) and hypoplastic pitted amelogenesis imperfecta which is a rare dental condition characterized by defective enamel formation. This research was conducted from 2003 to 2023 by marking a crucial step forward to understand the comprehensive impact of KEB, […]
In a novel trial, researchers have found that erenumab may be a more effective and tolerable option for patients with episodic migraine who have not responded well to previous oral migraine preventive medications (OMPMs). The findings, published in a recent issue of a prestigious medical journal, shed light on the potential benefits of early intervention […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued communications on 205 more online applications for starting new PG medical courses and increase of PG seats for the academic year 2024-2025. Earlier, the apex medical regulator had sent communications in different phases for more such applications through notices dated 11th March 2024, 12th March 2024, 15th March […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]