Entries by aaron

Kauvery Hospital, Salem successfully treats patient with Boerhaave Syndrome

Salem: Kauvery Hospital, Salem, which is part of a leading multi-specialty healthcare chain in Tamil Nadu, successfully performs treatment for ”BoerhaaveSyndrome” 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 […]

Doctor dismissed for pre-wedding shoot inside Hospital OT

The idea of holding a pre-wedding shoot inside a government-run hospital, proved heavy for a young doctor Dr Abhishek, after he was dimissed from his duty as his shoot went viral on social media. A doctor was dismissed from service on Friday soon after a video of his pre-wedding photo shoot held inside an operation […]

PG medicos compelled to stay in hostel, NMC warns medical colleges

Through a recent notice, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a warning for medical colleges concerning the hostel accommodation for PG Medical students. The notice comes after the NMC received several complaints from students that hostels or medical institutions are compelling them to stay in the hostel and a hefty amount is being charged […]

Deadline to submit feedback on NMC National Exit Test Regulations 2023 extended

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for submitting feedback on the NMC National Exit Test Regulations, 2023 by 10 days. Earlier the Apex Medical Commission had asked the stakeholders to submit their comments/suggestions/feedback on the rules for conducting the proposed National Exit Test (NExT) by 07.02.2024. However, now the Commission has extended […]

GB Pant Hospital Vacancies: Assistant Professor Post In Various Specialties, Apply Now

New Delhi: Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER) has notified vacancies for the Assistant Professor post on a contract basis in this medical institute. The Institution has a unique recognition by the Medical Council of India and the University Grants Commission as an independent post-graduate College affiliated with Delhi University. […]

Health Bulletin 10/February/2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: NMC extends deadline for public input on National Exit Test regulations 2023 The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for submitting feedback on the NMC National Exit Test Regulations, 2023 by 10 days. Earlier the Apex Medical Commission had asked the stakeholders to submit […]

No new concerns raised by USFDA staff about Abbott heart device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff reviewers did not raise any new concerns over the safety and effectiveness of Abbott’s heart valve repair device designed for patients who are at risk for surgery. The assessment comes ahead of the FDA’s independent expert panel meeting on Tuesday, which will make recommendations on whether or […]

NExT exam evaluation criteria must be moderate, allocate ample time for preparation, release schedule early: Parliamentary panel tells Health Ministry

New Delhi: After the recent suggestion from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to reconsider the implementation of the National Exit Test (NExT) exam, a parliamentary committee has recommended to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to thoroughly examine the implications of NExT exam, which will serve as a common qualifying final-year MBBS exam, a […]

MCC declares final results of NEET SS Counselling special round

New Delhi- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has declared the final results of the candidates who appeared for the NEET Super Specialty (SS) Counseling 2023 special round for D.M, M.Ch and DNB SS courses. The list includes rank, allotted institute, course, remarks, qualifying exam and option number. This is the combined result of all the […]