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Fact Check: NMC letter recognising CPS courses for doctors undergoing training is fake

The letter bearing the signature of the Under Secretary of NMC PG Board and claiming that CPS degrees are recognised for the students undergoing training is FAKE, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently clarified. Issuing a notice on December 14, 2023, the Apex Medical Commission has warned the doctors against the fake letter. With […]

Cold season beware of RSV, COVID, pink eye, stomach viruses, say researchers

Winter with cold air is a home for several infections, this season microbes breed causing a rush in hospitals and emergency departments specifically in metro cities. “COVID is surging in all counties just in time for the holidays,” said MinuteClinic family nurse practitioner Sara Kayser. “Influenza cases are showing their presence as well, and strep […]

Lupin to buy established products portfolio in Europe, Canada from Sanofi for Rs 91 crore

New Delhi: Home-grown pharma major Lupin Ltd has said it acquired a portfolio of established products in Europe and Canada from Sanofi for a purchase consideration of EUR 10 million (Rs 91 crore). Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA, Switzerland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sanofi, a French multinational pharmaceutical […]

WHO adds SII-Oxford University Malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines

Geneva: WHO has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines. In October 2023, WHO recommended its use for the prevention of malaria in children following the advice of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group. Read also: Serum Institute-Oxford University malaria vaccine bags […]

Medical Bulletin 23/December/2023

Here are the top medical news of the day: Brain lesions in former football players linked to vascular, brain changes Signs of injury to the brain’s white matter called white matter hyperintensities, as seen on brain scans, may be tied more strongly to vascular risk factors, brain shrinkage, and other markers of dementia in former […]

Just In: MCC releases Final Results For NEET SS Round 2 Counselling

Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the Final Result for Round-2 of NEET SS Counselling 2023 (for D.M/ M.Ch/ DNB SS Courses). The provisional seat allotment result includes Rank, Qualifying Exam, Allotted Institute, Course and Remarks. To view the list, click on the link below – https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/2023122398-228584.pdf The candidates can now approach the […]

MP: Stray dog roams inside patient ward of Chhatarpur district hospital, probe ordered

Chhatarpur: In a shocking incident, a stray dog was allegedly found roaming inside the patient ward of the Chhatarpur district hospital on Thursday. The concerned authorities are probing the mattter. A serious negligence of the Chhatarpur district hospital management has come to light as a stray dog was found roaming inside the patient wards of the […]

USFDA issues 6 observations for Zydus Lifesciences Ahmedabad facility

Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has closed the inspection with 6 observations at the Company’s API site situated at Changodar, Ahmedabad. This PAI-cum-GMP USFDA inspection was conducted from December 14 to December 22, 2023. “There were no Data Integrity related observations. There are no repeat observations from the previous […]

Dr M Jayachandra Reddy honoured with prestigious Young Surgeon of India Award

Tirupati: Dr M Jayachandra Reddy, Oncology specialist and OSD at Srinivasa Balaji Institute of Oncology (SVIMS) has bagged the prestigious award of Young Surgeon of India given by the Association of Surgeons of India. The award was presented to Dr Jayachandra Reddy at its annual convention held at Visakhapatnam. A press release has been issued in […]

MUHS Releases Tentative Timetable For 2nd, 3rd, 4th BDS New Practical Exams Winter 2023

Maharashtra: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has released the tentative timetable for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th BDS (New) practical exams (winter 2023). The exams will be conducted in the month of January 2024. The timetable is divided into 3 parts: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th BDS (New) practical exam. The detailed schedules are enclosed […]