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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 […]

Mankind Pharma Introduces Dydroboon 30mg Sustained Release Tablets for Treatment of Endometriosis

Opening doors to convenience for patients suffering from endometriosis, Mankind Pharma, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has announced the launch of Dydroboon 30mg Sustained Release tablets in India. Dydroboon 30mg is approved by DCGI for the treatment of endometriosis. It contains Dydrogesterone 30 mg in the sustained-release tablet dosage form. Women suffering from endometriosis have […]

Novel GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist effective for chronic weight management

Viking Therapeutics has unveiled compelling Phase 2 data for their dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, VK2735 for chronic weight management. The VENTURE trial demonstrated promising results and thereby ignites hopes for a new therapeutic option for patients struggling with obesity.  This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed VK2735 across various dosages relative to placebo therapy. Over 13 […]

Hourly Heat Exposure linked to Increased Risk of Acute Ischemic Stroke: JAMA

In a groundbreaking study conducted across more than 200 stroke centers in China, researchers have uncovered a direct and immediate association between hourly high ambient temperatures and the onset of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS). While previous studies have explored the broader connection between daily high temperatures and ischemic stroke outcomes, this research uniquely focuses on […]