Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, an assistant professor working in the department of anesthesiology at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur has been arrested for allegedly producing a fake caste certificate to pursue his medical studies at the institute as well as securing his present job. The accused doctor is an assistant professor of the Department of […]
Through a recent notice, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) has notified about the selective and final edit window for applicants of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2023. The list of candidates who need to correct the images in their applications has also been released. Pursuant to the closure of the edit window […]
Here are the top health stories for the day: NBE notifies on selective, final edit window for FMGE December 2023 applications Through a recent notice, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) has notified about the selective and final edit window for applicants of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2023. The list of candidates […]
We come to the end of 2023. Here are top ten pharmacological agents that received US-FDA approval throughout this year, across key therapy areas: 1) Zilucoplan Zilucoplan is a complement inhibitor indicated for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive. It is available in the form of […]
Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the last date for reporting for round 2 NEET SS counselling 2023. As per the notice, the candidates can report up to 06:00 PM on 05.01.2024. Previously, the last date for reporting was 31.12.2023. Now, 5 more days of extension have been granted to the candidates. MCC […]
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a medicine ‘Sodium Valproate’, recommended for treatment of epilepsy in Delhi government-run hospitals and Mohalla Clinics, has been found to be not meeting the requisite standards as per a report issued by the Regional Drug Testing Laboratory […]
New Delhi: Referring to the significant number of vacant super-specialty medical seats, the doctors under the United Doctors Front Association (UDFA) recently urged the Union Health Ministry and the National Medical Commission to reduce the cut-off percentile for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Superspeciality (NEET-SS) Counselling 2023. Further, the association has also urged the authorities to release […]
Here are the top medical news of the day: Low-carbohydrate diet macronutrient quality and weight change In this study using data from three large prospective cohort studies among 123,000 individuals, low-carbohydrate diets that emphasized high-quality proteins, fats and carbohydrates from whole grains and other healthy plant-based foods were significantly associated with slower weight gain in […]
Bhubaneswar: In an unfortunate incident, at least three employees of the Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital here were injured in an explosion while filling gas in an outdoor Air conditioner on Friday. Hospital sources said all of them sustained minor injuries and were undergoing treatment in the hospital. They were out of danger. Also Read:Explosion […]
Lucknow: The medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh will produce additional electricity through solar plants. UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the health portfolio, said: “Principals of medical colleges have been instructed to install solar plants on campuses. This will help in obtaining uninterrupted power supply.” Also Read:Odisha: Govt to set up solar […]