Entries by aaron

Swapping meat for Quorn lowers bad cholesterol by 10-percent

Regularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10-percent, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet. New research by the University of Exeter, published in Clinical Nutrition, also found substituting meat for Quorn reduces blood glucose and c-peptide concentrations associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease […]

FDA Approves Clobetasol Propionate Ophthalmic Suspension for Post-Operative Ocular Care

The FDA has approved clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension 0.05% (APP13007) for managing post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. This approval marks a significant advancement in ocular care, offering a novel treatment option for patients undergoing various eye procedures. Ocular surgery is commonly associated with inflammation and discomfort post-procedure, necessitating effective management strategies. The approval […]

Yogurt consumption can reduce type 2 diabetes risk: FDA makes qualified health claim

USA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a letter of enforcement discretion that it will not object to using certain qualified health claims regarding yogurt consumption and reduced type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk. The FDA, however, adds, “Yogurts that meet the FDA’s standard of identity will be allowed to carry qualified health […]

Include Robotic Surgery training in MCh Curriculum through NMC: Surgeons urge Govt

New Delhi: 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 […]

AI will always be a slave to us, we will remain the masters: AIIMS Director

Artificial Intelligence is always going to be artificial and the humans will remain the masters, Director AIIMS Delhi, Dr M Srinivas said on Thursday while outlining how the premier medical institute in the national capital is harnessing AI for the benefit of patients, including in cancer treatment. Participating in ‘ANI Dialogues – Navigating India’s Health […]

Former Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan quits politics

After a long political career of 30 years, the former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has announced his decision to quit electoral politics. In an X post, Dr Harsh Vardhan mentioned that he has promises to keep and announced his decision to go back to his ENT Clinic at Krishna Nagar. He further mentioned […]

Health Bulletin 05/ March/ 2024

Here are the top health news for the day: Dr Harsh Vardhan’s retirement from politics: Returning to his roots in ENT After a long political career of 30 years, the former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has announced his decision to quit electoral politics. In an X post, Dr Harsh Vardhan mentioned that he […]

AYUSH-ICMR Advanced Centre for Integrated Health Research launched in AIIMS

New Delhi: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare yesterday launched the AYUSH, ICMR Advanced Centre for Integrated Health Research in AIIMS, here. He also announced other mega joint initiatives between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of AYUSH which included Multicentre clinical trial on Anaemia and the […]