Entries by aaron

Why this kolaveri di? 3 nurses suspended for making reels in Hospital OT

Raipur: Three nurses were dismissed from service for allegedly filming reels in the operation theatre of a Dau Kalyan Singh PG Institute and Research Centre in Raipur in Chhattisgarh and sharing them on social media.  The services of Pushpa Sahu, Tripti Dasar and Tej Kumari, who were daily wage staff nurses at Dau Kalyan Singh […]

Synokem Pharma Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Study Antidiabetic FDC

New Delhi: The drug major Synokem Pharmaceutical has got approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to conduct the bioequivalence (BE) study of the fixed-dose combination (FDC) antidiabetic drug Empagliflozin plus Sitagliptin Phosphate Monohydrate plus Metformin Hydrochloride. However, the approval is subject to the condition that […]

P9 Biomarker Panel to Predict Hepatocellular Cancer Risk in Cirrhosis Patients

A recent study published in the BMJ Gut unveiled a novel biomarker panel that could revolutionize the prediction of hepatocellular cancer (HCC) risk in patients with cirrhosis. This research was conducted as a part of a longitudinal phase III study explores the intricate relationship between inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers and the onset of HCC. This […]

Fire breaks out at LNJP Hospital, no casualties reported

New Delhi: A fire broke out in the emergency block of Delhi’s Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital (LNJP) late Monday night. The fire tenders reached the spot and the fire was doused off. Medical Director Suresh Kumar said that the reason for the blaze was a short circuit. Speaking to ANI, Medical Director, LNJP Hospital, […]

Health bulletin 26/ February/ 2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: Renowned rheumatologist Dr Debashish Danda dies in a car accident In an unfortunate incident, Dr Debashish Danda, a 60-year-old renowned rheumatologist and retired professor in the Rheumatology Department of Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore died in a tragic car accident on Saturday. Dr Debashish, a distinguished […]

Retired CMC professor Dr Debashish Danda passes away in car accident

In an unfortunate incident, Dr Debashish Danda, a 60-year-old renowned rheumatologist and retired professor in the Rheumatology Department of Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore died in a tragic car accident on Saturday. Dr Debashish, a distinguished figure in the medical community succumbed to his injuries sustained in the accident after his car collided with a […]

Liquid synthetic detergents good option for Atopic Dermatitis patients

Liquid synthetic detergents are often acidic, making them suitable for individuals with atopic dermatitis. According to new research presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting, these detergents may provide better results for atopic dermatitis patients. Due to the many options available and conflicting claims on labels, it may be […]

AstraZeneca blood disorder drug recommended for EU nod

Cambridge: AstraZeneca has announced that Voydeya (danicopan) has been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) as an add-on to ravulizumab or eculizumab for the treatment of adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) who have residual haemolytic anaemia. Voydeya is a first-in-class, oral, Factor D inhibitor developed as an add-on to standard-of-care Ultomiris […]

Simple measurement can predict risk of worsening of widespread kidney disease

A team of researchers from Aarhus University has found a simple method to predict which individuals are at high risk of rapid progression of chronic kidney disease. This could be a significant step towards more effective prevention and treatment. About ten percent of the Danish population suffers from chronic kidney disease, and some individuals experience […]