The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Hospital Board of India (HBI) have jointly released an advisory regarding the ‘Cashless Everywhere’ program initiated by the General Insurance Corporation (GIC), voicing the medical sector’s apprehensions about its vague details and potential effects. The announcement, made by Dr. AK Ravikumar, head of IMA HBI HORS, pointed out the […]
It is crucial to understand the exam pattern to prepare for the prestigious MBBS entrance test- NEET. This year’s NEET 2024 is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024. In its recently released information bulletin along with the application form, the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting body for NEET, has specified the […]
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has given directions for constituting a committee under the chairmanship of Special Secretary (Health) to look into the grievances and demands of the medical officers of the state. The Committee will comprise of Director Health and Family Welfare, Director, Medical Education and representatives of the Medical Officers […]
Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has announced the launch of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075%, after having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA). Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075% is a generic equivalent of BromSite Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075%, of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. It is indicated for the treatment of postoperative […]
A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association unveiled promising results regarding the prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery. This study explored the potential benefits of utilizing glutamate infusion during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication associated with cardiac surgery that […]
Previous studies have suggested the association of incident diabetes with higher carotid intima-media thickness, coronary artery calcium scores ⩾of 400, and incident cardiovascular events. According to a study published in Jornal de Pediatria, researchers have concluded that Adolescents who are overweight and exhibit elevated fasting blood sugar levels face an increased risk of subclinical atherosclerotic […]
Thane: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said the Asian Development Bank will provide loan of Rs 4,000 crore to improve medical facilities in the state. The in principle approval for the first tranche of Rs 1,200 crore has been given, he added. “The Asian Development Bank has sanctioned the pending proposal of Rs […]
Research evidence describes new and persistent symptoms and conditions as potential post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). In their recent investigation, Yongkang Zhang et al. and colleagues concluded that hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 patients are at higher risk of developing specific symptoms and conditions following acute infection. This study is published in BMC Infectious Diseases. In this […]
In a groundbreaking effort to address the clinical emergency posed by electrical storms (ES) and the scarcity of effective treatments, researchers have unveiled compelling findings from the STAR study, a multicenter observational investigation. The study focused on the potential efficacy and safety of percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB) as a novel intervention for ES, refractory […]
There is a lack of Evidence on the effect of dietary niacin intake on the mortality risk among patients with NAFLD. An Original Investigation on Global Health published in JAMA Network Open has concluded that patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may benefit from increased dietary niacin intake. This study investigated the relationship between […]