Diet, drugs, and toxins affect gut bacteria, which can contribute to chronic kidney disease. Understanding the gut microbiota may lead to new ways to slow CKD progression. According to a recent original paper on Nephrology published in International Urology and Nephrology, gut microbiota dysbiosis significantly affects CKD progression. CKD patients exhibit distinct microbial profiles, indicating […]
New insights into the link between dementia and mortality have emerged from a comprehensive investigation utilizing case-control and co-twin control models. Conducted by researchers using data from the Swedish Twin Registry, the study explored the interplay of genetic and environmental influences on the association between dementia and increased mortality risk. This study was published in […]
Karnataka: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the list of candidates with incorrect bank account details along with details related to the NEET UG refund process. The list of candidates who have not filled the correct bank account details has been released. These candidates will have to fill in the correct details till 31.12.2023. They […]
Taking action against a Surat-based doctor from Guru Nanak Hospital, the Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has suspended his licence for three months for his alleged negligent approach while treating a patient, who ultimately died. Even though the patient, who was initially taken to the hospital for treatment of common cold and fever, was physically weak, […]
New Delhi: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu laid the foundation stones for capacity expansion at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh today. With a total investment of ₹53 crores, […]
Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday directed the health secretary to make alternative arrangements for the five drugs that failed quality standard tests and will be withdrawn. In an official communication, the minister also asked the official to prepare within a fortnight a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure that drugs and consumables procured […]
India’s Maiden Pharmaceuticals, whose cough syrups have been linked to the deaths of children in Gambia, on Saturday denied it had tampered with test samples or bribed officials to do so, as alleged in a complaint under investigation by local health officials. An investigator with the state of Haryana’s Food and Drug Administration told Reuters […]
A study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital sheds light on the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes in childhood cancer survivors for better prevention and treatment. At a younger age, childhood cancer survivors can experience chronic conditions such as diabetes, typically associated with older individuals. Researchers found survivors have twice the risk of developing prediabetes […]
New Delhi: Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday directed the health secretary to make alternative arrangements for the five drugs that failed quality standard tests and will be withdrawn. In an official communication, the minister also asked the official to prepare within a fortnight a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure that drugs and consumables […]
After MBBS and BDS, the National Exit Test (NExT) has also been mandatory for AYUSH courses. This has been confirmed in the newly introduced National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (National Examinations for Indian System of Medicine) Regulations, 2023, which were published in the Gazette notification dated 20.12.2023. The AYUSH NExT will be held […]