New Delhi: A Parliamentary Committee has recently recommended that the National Medical Commission (NMC) should undertake a comparative study of best practices of its parallel organisation in various countries. Such a recommendation was given by the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its One Hundred Fufty Seventh Report, which was presented before […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved EOHILIA (budesonide) oral suspension for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis among adults and pediatric patients 11 years of age and older. It will be available in 2 mg/10 mL convenient, single-dose stick packs by the end of February. EOHILIA is a corticosteroid indicated for 12 weeks of treatment […]
Puducherry: The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has announced vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor on a contract basis in different departments. JIPMER became an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 2008. JIPMER offers various undergraduate and postgraduate […]
Here are the Top health stories for the day: NEET 2024 eligibility criteria released Inviting applications from the aspirants seeking admission to MBBS, BDS courses, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the information bulletin for the NEET 2024. For more details, check out the link given below: NEET 2024: Here Is Eligibility Criteria For […]
PPH causes 70,000 maternal deaths annually and 12% of U.S. maternal deaths (2017-2019). Obstetric hemorrhage affects physical, reproductive, and mental health. The application of an intrauterine vacuum-induced hemorrhage control device resulted in rapid and effective bleeding control for both vaginal and cesarean deliveries, as demonstrated by a real-world study’s findings published in the journal Obstetrics […]
Hyderabad: Aurobindo Pharma Limited has announced that the Company has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Deflazacort Tablets, 6 mg, 18 mg, 30 mg, and 36 mg, which is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), EMFLAZA tablets 6 mg, 18 mg, 30 mg […]
Maintaining HbA1c levels below 7% is crucial for individuals with diabetes to ensure optimal blood sugar control and minimize the risk of complications.HbA1c, or glycated hemoglobin, reflects average blood sugar levels over several months. Keeping it within the recommended range helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications, including cardiovascular issues, nerve damage, and kidney problems. […]
Kochi: Dr Bhaskar Viswanathan, HoD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, has been recently selected for a research grant, meant to develop an indigenous robotic ultrasound for tumor motion and radiation hyperthermia for cancer treatment. The technology would be developed in association with Dr. Avinash Eranki, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering at the […]
The past 25 years have witnessed a concerning rise in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) prevalence worldwide. Recent data suggest an 81% increase in the incidence of PD – a neurodegenerative disorder between 2000 and 2019. The 2019 estimate also says approximately 5.8 million individuals are living with PD with significant disability caused by the disease impacting […]
Schizophrenia is a severe mental health issue. It impairs a person’s thinking, emotions, and behaviour. Those who suffer from this condition may seem detached from reality, causing distress for themselves and their loved ones. According to a recent study published in Schizophrenia Research, yoga and mindfulness interventions are more effective compared to other mind-body therapies […]