Entries by aaron

Specialised singing programmes can improve symptoms and QoL of people with lung disease: Study

Singing can improve the quality of life of people with lung disease and help reduce their symptoms, according to a gold-standard randomised-controlled trial presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands . The study was presented by Professor Natasha Smallwood from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Professor Smallwood told the Congress: “Chronic breathlessness […]

Mediterranean Diet Eases Psoriasis Severity Independent of Weight Loss: JAMA

Researchers have found in a new randomized trial that adherence to a Mediterranean diet significantly reduced psoriasis severity in patients with mild to moderate disease on stable topical therapy, likely through anti-inflammatory metabolic and molecular pathways, without requiring weight loss. The findings, published in JAMA Dermatology by Kamal Kant Kohli and colleagues, highlight the role […]

Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan concludes, benefits over 6.5 crore women

New Delhi: The ”Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, launched from 17th September 2025 to 2nd October 2025, concluded with widespread participation across India, benefiting lakhs of women, children, and families through comprehensive health services.  By the end of 02nd October 2025, over 18 lakh (18,08,071) health camps (comprising both screening and speciality camps) were held […]

Punjab Govt to enhance healthcare safety, deploy security guards

Chandigarh: The Punjab government has recently approved the phased deployment of security guards at public health facilities from October 6. The decision was conveyed during a meeting of a delegation of the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA), including Principal Secretary Health, Kumar Rahul, and Director of Health Services, Dr Hitinder Kaur.  According to the plan, […]

AIIMS INI CET January 2026 exam on November 9- Check complete details

New Delhi: Through a recent notice, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS New Delhi, recently invited online applications for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test INI CET January 2026 for admission to PG courses (MD, MS, MCh 6 years, DM 6 years, MDS and MD Hospital Administration) of AIIMS. The AIIMS has released the […]

Amritsar: 1.08 lakh Tramadol tablets seized, 1 held

Chandigarh: Busting a supply chain of psychotropic drugs, the Punjab Police has seized more than 1 lakh Tramadol tablets and arrested one person in Amritsar. A total of 1,08,000 Tramadol tablets were recovered from Jobanjit Singh alias Joban, who was traveling in a car, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. In a post on X, the […]

Roche Pharma commits 1.5 billion Swiss franc investment in India over next five years

New Delhi: Swiss healthcare giant Roche Pharma has announced a major investment plan of 1.5 billion Swiss Francs in India over the next five years. The company’s commitment was revealed by Francois du Toit, Roche Pharma’s Area Head for Central Eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, and the Indian Subcontinent, during his speech at the Prosperity Summit. Du […]

PG Diploma not equal to PG degree for assistant professor promotions: Himachal HC

Shimla: In a recent judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that a postgraduate diploma cannot be considered equivalent to a postgraduate degree for promotion to the post of Assistant Professor under the Himachal Pradesh Medical Education Services Rules, 1999. After going through the provisions of the rules, the HC bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh […]