Graves’ disease patients with thymic hyperplasia may exhibit higher serum calcium levels suggests a new study published in the BMC Endocrine Disorders. Graves’ disease increases bone resorption in hyperthyroidism, leading to elevated serum calcium levels and a negative bone balance. Thymic hyperplasia is observed in some Graves’ disease patients. What’s more, there have been a […]
A study conducted at Yazd University explored the therapeutic benefits of saffron as an additional intervention to improve clinical manifestations in the patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The findings were published in the journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. The study involved a total of 30 UC patients who were randomly assigned to receive a placebo, […]
Japan: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes, particularly very preterm births in women with higher levels of autistic traits. The cohort study of 87 687 women showed an association of higher levels of maternal autistic traits with increased risk of preterm birth, particularly very preterm […]
New Delhi: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Delhi recently held Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and its five doctors guilty of medical negligence while providing treatment to a patient who underwent splenectomy procedure. Holding them negligent and deficient in providing their services pertaining to accurate diagnosis and operative care of the patient, the consumer court ordered […]
Chandigarh: In a significant achievement, Dr Parul Gupta, the Transplant Coordinator at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh received the esteemed Sushruta Award 2024 on Thursday. The award was presented to her in recognition of her contributions to the field of organ donation by facilitating over 150 organ and tissue donations […]
Rajkot: Taking note of the allegations of a wrong blood transfusion on a 62-year-old elderly patient at Rajkot Civil Hospital, the Superintendent of the hospital suspended a resident doctor of the Orthopedic Department for 7 days with a salary deduction. The doctor’s suspension was a consequence of allegedly administering ‘B’ positive blood, intended for a […]
Kauvery Hospital, Salem, which is part of a leading multi-specialty healthcare chain in Tamil Nadu, successfully performs treatment for ”Boerhaave Syndrome” A 65-year-old patient with chest pain, vomiting, and sweating was admitted to Kauvery Hospital, Salem three months ago. Despite tests for cardiac disease, all results were negative, and a cardiologist examined him, ruled out […]
Bringing good news to the medical aspirants in Odisha, a total number of 100 MBBS seats are likely to be added to the seat matrix in Odisha as the State Government has decided to set a target to add these MBBS seats in the new Government Medical College and Hospital (MCH), Jajpur from the 2024-2025 […]
The Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a surgeon’s appeal challenging a District Commission’s order. The District Commission had held the doctor and a nursing home accountable for causing functional disability to a patient by unnecessarily removing her left ovary and tube without a proper pre-surgery assessment. The Commission affirmed the reasonable nature of […]
There is a need to significantly increase medical seats in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, a parliamentary committee said, noting that the government’s existing scheme of establishing new medical colleges attached to district or referral hospitals can help in achieving this goal. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its its […]