Entries by aaron

Nanoparticles Could Revolutionize Endodontics — Promise and Practical Hurdles: Study

Belgium: Researchers have found in a new study that nanoparticles offer significant potential in endodontics by enhancing antibacterial and biocompatible properties compared to conventional materials. However, concerns about long-term biocompatibility, manufacturing scalability, and clinical integration remain; the review calls for focused translational research to safely and practically integrate these laboratory advances into everyday dental practice. […]

Frailty Significantly Reduces Life Expectancy After Stroke or TIA in Elderly: Study

A recent study published in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases revealed that frailty significantly worsens outcomes for older adults who undergo ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), shortening life expectancy and increasing long-term mortality. This research analyzed health data from the Vektis health insurance claims database, focusing on patients aged 70 and […]

Over Half of Indian Patients With Nasal Symptoms Have Allergic Rhinitis: Study Finds

India: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is highly prevalent among Indian patients presenting with nasal complaints, with more than half of such individuals testing positive using the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire. The findings highlight the importance of early detection and targeted management to address this widespread health problem.          The study, led […]

ESIC Medical College Noida notifies MBBS fee structure, Check details

Uttar Pradesh- Through a notification, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College Noida, UP has informed the complete fee structure for MBBS admission for the academic year 2025-26. The fee structure has been released for the IP Quota, State Quota and All India Quota (AIQ) students. As per the fee structure, the IP Quota […]

AstraZeneca Faces NPPA Heat Over Symbicort Pricing, Slapped Rs 60 Crore Showcause Notice

New Delhi: AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited has received a show cause notice from the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), which has raised a demand of Rs 60.49 crore plus interest over alleged overcharging on its asthma drug, Symbicort Turbuhaler. In a filing dated September 12, 2025, to BSE and NSE, the company stated, “Pursuant to […]

Telangana to expand organ transplant services at Govt Hospitals

Hyderabad: To strengthen organ transplant services across Telangana, Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha convened a meeting with senior Health Department officials on Wednesday and issued key directives aimed at expanding and improving transplantation facilities in government hospitals across the State. During the review meeting, the Minister assessed the functioning of the State-run Jeevandan organ […]

NEET PG 2025: Supreme Court postpones hearing by 2 weeks

The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing of the National Eligibility-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 examination-related case hearing. The top court bench was supposed to take up all the pending matters related to NEET PG transparency today, but the Court has now adjourned the matter for two weeks. As per the Supreme Court’s […]

Fixed Dose Combination of Metformin-Voglibose Now CDSCO Approved

New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has clarified that the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of Voglibose 0.2 mg and Metformin Hydrochloride (SR) 500 mg is an approved formulation, removing it from the earlier list of unapproved FDCs. In a communication to all State and UT Drugs Controllers, CDSCO referred to its earlier letter […]