A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found that children exposed to syphilis during pregnancy, even without congenital infection at birth, faced increased risk of hospital admissions and longer hospital stays. The study highlighted the need for close follow-up and prevention efforts in women of childbearing age. The long-term consequences and effects on […]
Tamil Nadu- The Tamil Nadu (TN Health) is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for admission into the Super Speciality courses in TN Government Medical Colleges only for in-service candidates for the 2024 session. In this regard, TN Health has released a prospectus detailing the important details such as eligibility criteria, procedure for filling & […]
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited online application for Faculty posts on Direct Recruitment Basis in Medical Education Department. The selection will be done based on the written exam and interview. KPSC is a body created by the Constitution of India. The Commission advise the Government on all matters relating to civil services […]
Delhi: In a major boost to pediatric healthcare, the national capital is set to host the country’s largest child medical science hospital and research centre, with the government earmarking a Rs 500 crore budget for its development. The hospital’s expansion is expected to ease the burden on existing pediatric facilities, enhance healthcare services for children. […]
Chennai: Solara Active Pharma Sciences Limited, an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient provider, has announced that its multi-product manufacturing facility at Ambernath, Maharashtra has successfully completed the inspection carried out by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). The inspection established that the site is in an “Acceptable State of Compliance” with Zero Form 483 inspectional observations […]
Vijayawada: As many as 13 government AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) doctors have been appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government to take action against misleading advertisements related to traditional medicine. The decision, announced by Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav, aims to curb false medical claims under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) […]
The CALIPSO randomized clinical trial has demonstrated that OCT-guided stent implantation using a predefined algorithm led to improved outcomes compared to angiography-guided PCI in patients with calcified lesions, with no added safety risks. The trial directly assessed if OCT imaging might result in increased minimal stent area (MSA), a key indicator of PCI success, by […]
Obicetrapib, a highly selective oral CETP inhibitor, has shown significant promise in a Phase III trial by dramatically reducing LDL cholesterol levels in high-risk individuals who had an inadequate response to existing lipid-lowering therapies, all without noticeable side effects. These findings support its potential as an effective treatment for patients already on maximal lipid-lowering therapy. […]
Korea: Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) is a lesser-known but clinically significant form of diabetes that accounts for 1%–2% of all diabetes cases, a recent review has suggested. Despite its low prevalence, MODY’s genetic nature and early onset make it a vital diagnosis for clinicians, especially given its implications for individualized treatment. The review […]
Individuals who take liraglutide or semaglutide for weight loss reduce their alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds in four months, new research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found. Alcohol use disorder is a relapsing condition that accounts for 2.6 million deaths a year – 4.7% of all deaths globally. […]