Madurai: The Madurai bench of Madras High Court recently reiterated that a claim for medical reimbursement cannot be rejected merely because the treatment was undertaken in a non-networking hospital. “The issues regarding the settlement of the medical claim are no more res-integra in respect of the treatment undertaken in a non-network hospital. Several orders have been […]
Telangana: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has issued a notice for all the students of the 2020-21 batch who have completed four attempts of the First professional MBBS Examinations seeking to avail additional attempt (5th attempt) of First professional MBBS Examinations. The university has asked all the students of the 2020-21 batch […]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is globally the third leading cause of death, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Most feasible way to measure oxygen saturation is by pulse oximetry (SpO2). The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines recommend evaluation with arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis if SpO2 is ⩽92%. This recommendation […]
Chandigarh: Haryana’s Health Minister Anil Vij said the work for construction of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rewari is expected to start shortly. Responding to a question raised during the Question Hour in the state Assembly by Congress’ Rewari MLA Chiranjeev Rao, Vij emphasised that the Haryana government, in its commitment to strengthening […]
Bengaluru: The State Government authorities of Karnataka have asked the medical graduates from the 2017 batch, who completed their MBBS course from government-quota seats, to join the one-year compulsory rural service. Many of these students are either busy with work or pursuing higher studies. However, as per the rules, if any student does not fulfill the […]
New York: Pfizer Inc. has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Seagen Inc., a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines. Pfizer completed its acquisition of all outstanding common stock of Seagen for $229 in cash per share, for a total enterprise value of approximately $43 billion. “Cancer remains […]
Bengaluru: AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Roche Diagnostics India to improve diagnostics for breast cancer patients with a key focus to streamlining HER2 diagnostics with newer advancements in the field. Breast cancer, globally the most prevalent cancer among women, takes a critical turn when transitioning to metastatic stages, […]
Lucknow: The Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here will start its tele-ICU service from January 2024. Director Prof R.K. Dhiman said that this would enable the institute to run 10 ICU beds, each through the hub and spoke model. The step has been taken in wake of shortage of ICU beds […]
Solan: Despite clearing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in July of this year, Foreign Medical Graduates in the state are facing delays in the internship allotment process. The state has eight medical colleges located in Shimla, Tanda, Hamirpur, Nahan, Mandi, Chamba, Bilaspur, and Solan and the FMGs are eagerly waiting to join the mandatory […]
New Delhi: A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) urged governments to treat e-cigarettes akin to tobacco and impose a ban on all flavours, health experts in India have called on the government to take immediate action. The plea is coupled with an appeal to the nation’s youth to renounce smoking in all its […]