Entries by aaron

Rare but Manageable: Pediatric Patients with Leukemia Navigate COVID-19 Challenges

In a groundbreaking retrospective case series, researchers from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its affiliate sites shed light on the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric patients undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma (ALL/LLy). These findings contribute to our understanding of the interplay between COVID-19 and cancer treatment in pediatric patients, highlighting the challenges […]

Faculty members of SSH Indore threaten mass resignation over delay in promotions

Indore: In a protest against the alleged delay in faculty promotion even after receiving a show cause notice by the Medical Education Commissioner, the faculty members of the Super Speciality Hospital (SSH), Indore have threatened to submit mass resignation from if their demands are not met. The members have alleged that they decided to take a […]

FDA approves new dermal filler for hollows in upper face

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler, Juvéderm Voluma XC for use in upper face for first time. The new dermal filler by Allergan Aesthetics’ shall help improve moderate to severe temple hollows in adult patients aged 21 years and older. JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC is the first and only […]

ESIC approves Rs 1128 crore for construction of 7 hospitals, 800 beds to be added

Alwar: The 231st Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Employees State Insurance Corporation was held on 05.03.2024 at New Delhi under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Labour & Employment. During the meeting, the following important decisions aimed at enhancing the availability of medical care and cash benefits to Insured Workers and their […]

Iron dysregulation in early infection could trigger long COVID: Study

UK: A new research published in Nature Immunology has pointed out ways of preventing or reducing the impact of long COVID by rectifying iron dysregulation in early COVID-19 to prevent adverse long-term health outcomes. The researchers revealed that problems with iron levels in the blood and the body’s ability to regulate this important nutrient as […]

45-year-old painter gets hands back after surgery

A remarkable tale of resilience and medical breakthrough is unfolding in Delhi as a 45-year-old painter, who tragically lost both hands in a train accident in 2020, is poised to wield his brush once more. Thanks to the surgical prowess of a team of Delhi doctors and the selfless act of organ donation by a […]

Surgeons urge Govt to include robotic surgery training in MCh curriculum through NMC

Highlighting the lack of proper training for robotic surgery in the country, the India Chapter of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA) recently submitted a representation urging the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) to include robotic surgery in the medical curriculum through the National Medical Commission (NMC). Commenting on the matter, the President of […]

Applications for eligibility certificate for FMGE invited by NMC

Through a recent notice, the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has invited applications for Eligibility Certificates, which are mandatory for foreign medical graduates to appear in the screening test i.e. Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE). As per the EMRB notice dated 04.03.2024, the online submission of the application […]