New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the drug major Pfizer’s protocol amendment proposal for the the clinical trial titled ” Study Of Palbociclib Combined With Chemotherapy In Pediatric Patients With Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumors”. This came after the drug maker Pfizer presented protocol amendment […]
Ernakulam: Thiruvananthapuram-based doctor, who was booked last year for abetting the suicide of his former fiance by backing out of their marriage demanding exorbitant dowry, has been granted interim relief from the Kerala High Court, which has now allowed him to re-join his postgraduate medical course in MS Orthopaedics. After his former fiance, a PG surgery […]
Chandigarh: In a move aimed at addressing the increasing cases of endocrine and breast disorders, The Department of General Surgery at the Post Graduate Institue of Medical Education and Research (PGI Chandigarh), unveiled its state-of-the-art endocrine and breast surgery clinic on Friday. The inauguration, led by PGI Director Vivek Lal, introduced a clinic tailored specifically […]
Here are the top medical news for the day: Intense light and time therapy can boost heart health, says study According to a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, managing circadian rhythms through intense light and chronologically timed therapy can help prevent or treat a variety of circulatory system conditions including […]
Bangalore- Indranil Sen, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Bengaluru-based Indian biopharmaceutical company Biocon, has resigned from his post effective from March 16, 2024. Indranil obtained his Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi. He joined Biocon 2014, after which he held various positions in the finance department. Mr Sen […]
Drug maker Lupin said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication to treat bacterial infections, in America. The company has received approval from the USFDA for Doxycycline for Injection USP, the Mumbai-based drug maker said in a statement. The company’s product is the generic equivalent of Pfizer Inc’s […]
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently refused to set aside a summoning order against Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali and its Cardiologist, who were booked for allegedly implanting a cheap pacemaker which ultimately resulted in the death of the patient. While considering the appeal by the doctor and hospital, who prayed the Court to […]
In a move aimed at addressing the grievances of the patients, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer conducted a surprise inspection at a government health centre in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Donning a veil and posing as a patient, the officer, identified as Kriti Raj, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the area inspected the operations of the […]
New Delhi: Scrapping computerized draw procedure for deciding the rank of joint scorers in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) exam, which was introduced earlier this year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has once again opted for its old policy. The revised Information Bulletin for the NEET-UG 2024 exam, which was uploaded by NTA on its website, […]
Pune: In a stern move, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has served a show cause notice to Metro Hospital, located in Wagholi, citing alleged irregularities and violations of the Nursing Home Act. According to PMC officials, the notice dated March 12th was issued following a surprise visit and inspection that detected multiple inconsistencies. The hospital […]