In a shocking incident, 13 female MBBS students from Delhi-based Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College have accused an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology of sexual harassment during a viva examination. Based on the complaint by the students, a case has been registered by the police. Meanwhile, soon after the matter came to light, a demonstration was […]
Mumbai: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has announced that the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted regulatory approval for Winlevi (clascoterone cream 1%). As stated by Hellen de Kloet, Business Head – Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Sun Pharma “Winlevi is an exciting addition to our expanding dermatology portfolio of innovative medicines in Australia. […]
Chennai: The aspirants preparing for the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) examination in Tamil Nadu are expressing dissatisfaction with the Health Department’s handling of vacant positions and the allocation of merit marks. They are particularly concerned about the department’s decision to issue a fresh notification for 2,553 assistant surgeon posts, despite 1,251 vacancies remaining unfilled […]
Tension prevailed at the LPS Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Kanpur after a patient admitted for chest pain died during treatment. The patient’s kin alleges that the death was due to the doctor’s negligence. Following the complaint, the Director of Cardiology, Dr Rakesh Verma has formed a five-member team to investigate the allegations. […]
Lung diseases have become more prominent since the pandemic to create more awareness about them. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has published the complete 2023 GOLD report. It contains important changes compared to earlier versions, and incorporates 387 new references. A study in Journal of The Pan African Thoracic Society (JPATS) […]
According to experts, early detection is crucial for boosting treatment for endometriosis which are often dismissed as painful periods. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of it. This tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, and other organs […]
A recent study explored the predictors of early endodontic treatment failure which helps in enhancing the ability of clinicians to forecast outcomes and improve patient care. The key findings of this study were published in the recent edition of BMC Oral Health. This retrospective cohort analysis by Young-Eun Jang and team from South Korea included […]
According to research published in the journal Molecular Medicine, consumption of tobacco and alcohol has been linked to rising cases of head and neck cancers (HNC) accounting for a 35-times higher risk. When tobacco is smoked or chewed, it exposes the cells in the mouth, throat, and other parts of the head and neck to harmful […]
A recent investigation published in the recent edition of Journal of American Medical Association explored the perilous consequences of androgenic anabolic steroid (AAS) use by uncovering stark findings regarding mortality rates. The study examined the mortality and causes of death among a substantial cohort of AAS users by comparing them with a control group from the […]
People at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according to results of the AFFECT-EU project, which is holding its final event today in Brussels, Belgium. Patients at high risk of the disorder, such as those with heart failure or prior stroke, should be invited for a screening […]