Entries by aaron

Cerasorb reliable bone graft substitute with low complication rates for curettage of bone tumors

Artificial bone graft substitutes (ABGS) for curettage of bone tumors are becoming increasingly popular. Ulrike Susanne Wittig et al conducted a retrospective analysis to determine the efficacy of the ABGS Cerasorb (Curasan-AG, Kleinostheim, Germany), a beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP), concerning resorption profile, bone healing, and remodeling after surgery and to evaluate potential complications. The study has […]

Urinary Iodine Concentration inversely and independently associated with testosterone levels

According to recent reports from the World Health Organization, iodine intake, crucial for thyroid function, is sufficient or even excessive in numerous countries due to iodization policies. While this may seem beneficial for addressing iodine deficiency, concerns have emerged regarding the potential adverse effects of excess iodine on communities. A groundbreaking study has delved into […]

JIPMER To Conduct Workshop On Communication Skills For Interns, all details here

Puducherry: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) has announced the conduct of a workshop on communication skills for interns. The workshop is scheduled to be held on 7th and 14th January 2024 from 10 am to 12 noon in the Department of Medical Education. The Heads of the Departments are kindly requested […]

UP Private hospital sends Rs 2 crore defamation notice, 25-year-old man ends life

Bijnor: A tragic incident unfolded in Dariyapur village of Bijnor district, where a 25-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree after he was issued a Rs 2 crore defamation notice from a private hospital.   The notice was issued after he had accused Pooja Nursing Home of withholding information about his […]

PG Paediatrics medico passes away from heart attack after continuous 2 days of duty

In a tragic incident, a 26-year-old PG Paediatrics medico of Thanjavur Medical College passed away on Sunday morning due to a myocardial infarction after being on continuous duty for 2 days. The PG Paediatrics student was allegedly found dead in the hospital postgraduate duty room after he took permission to take a break as he […]

GMCH Chandigarh to begin MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases course

Chandigarh: Bringing good news to the postgraduate medical aspirants in Chandigarh, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, is planning to start an MD programme in tuberculosis and respiratory diseases (TBRD). Already, the Health Ministry has given its nod for four faculty positions for the recently inaugurated TBRD Department. The Ministry approval comes to […]

Spurious drug racket busted in Hyderabad

Drugs Control Administration of Telangana has unearthed a spurious drug racket of fake antibiotics, hypertension and cholesterol medicines, analgesics in Hyderabad, officials said. The raids were conducted at various locations in Hyderabad on Friday and spurious drugs of Rs 26 lakh were seized. Drugs Control Administration Director General V. B. Kamalasan Reddy said the raids […]

Foods that could help quit smoking

As we step into the New Year, resolutions to quit smoking are common, yet many struggle to stay committed. Overcoming nicotine withdrawal symptoms is challenging, but an expert suggests that one’s diet can aid in the journey to quit smoking successfully. Ginger is recommended as a helpful tool in curbing the desire to smoke. Sliced […]

CMD of Cadila Pharma booked for alleged rape, assault on bulgarian woman

Police have acted on a high court directive and registered a case against the chairman and managing director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals for alleged rape, assault and intentional insult on a complaint by a Bulgarian woman, who had joined the company as a flight attendant, an official said on Sunday. The police have said that they […]

Do local steroid creams affect bone health?

New research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevated risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures associated with osteoporosis. The findings are published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and are based on information from the Taiwan National […]