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Younger Women Face Distinct, Underdiagnosed Heart Attack Risks: Mayo Study

Many heart attacks in people under 65, especially women, stem from factors beyond clogged arteries, challenging old assumptions according to Mayo Clinic. A 15-year study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examined data from the Rochester Epidemiology Project, revealing nontraditional causes like spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and embolism frequently trigger […]

Health Bulletin 20/September/2025

Here are the top health stories of the day: NEET PG 2025: Supreme Court to hear transparency plea on September 23 The Supreme Court will hear the plea seeking transparency in the National Eligibility-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 exam on September 23. The Apex Court bench has listed the matter at the top of […]

NEET PG 2025: Supreme Court to hear transparency plea on September 23

The Supreme Court will hear the plea seeking transparency in the National Eligibility-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 exam on September 23. The Apex Court bench has listed the matter at the top of the board on September 23, and proceedings will begin with the NEET PG 2025 case. “List on 23-9-2025 on top of […]

Govt targets WHO-recommended doctor-patient ratio: NMC Chairman

New Delhi: National Medical Commission (NMC) Chairman Dr Abhijat Sheth on Saturday emphasised the government’s commitment to uniformly increasing the number of doctors across the country to meet the WHO-recommended doctor-patient ratio of 1:1000. He said this while presiding over the 11th convocation ceremony of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr Ram Manohar […]

AICTS Pune hosts National Pulmonology Conference with leading experts

Pune: The Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences (AICTS), Pune, is hosting the Association of Physicians of India (API) – Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) National Pulmonology Conference from 18th to 20th September 2025.  This prestigious event brings together leading experts in Pulmonary Medicine from the Armed Forces and premier academic institutions across the country […]

Merck injectable version of blockbuster cancer therapy Keytruda gets USFDA approval

Rahway: Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved KEYTRUDA QLEX (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) injection for subcutaneous administration in adults across most solid tumor indications for KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab). Berahyaluronidase alfa is a variant of human hyaluronidase developed and manufactured by […]

KGMU doctors duped of Rs 23 lakh in investment scam, FIR against 3 colleagues

Lucknow: In a recent case of fraud, resident doctors from King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, fell victim to an elaborate multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, losing nearly Rs 23 lakh. They have registered an FIR against three of their colleagues, accusing them of cheating by promising high returns on investment.  According to the complaint, the accused doctors […]

RIMS Ranchi hosts 3-day training on safe childbirth

Ranchi: The Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), the state’s largest government hospital, is organizing a three-day special competency training programme for trainers focused on ensuring safe childbirth.  The programme is being organised by the Maternal Health Division of the National Health Mission (NHM). Specialist doctors and staff nurses from labour rooms across various districts […]

Max Healthcare and Medtronic launch advanced surgical skill lab

New Delhi: Max Healthcare, one of the largest private sector healthcare services companies in India, and Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced the inauguration of the Max-Medtronic Skill Lab at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. The facility is designed to advance training in minimally invasive surgical techniques and marks a significant […]