Chandigarh: Observing that legible medical prescriptions and diagnosis form an essential part of a patient’s right to health under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed doctors to write prescriptions and diagnosis notes in capital letters until computerisation or typed prescriptions become the norm. The directive follows a shocking incident where the […]
Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Singh on Thursday announced that the government will add 100 more hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the next 10 days. This move will increase the total number of empanelled hospitals in the capital to 165. The updated list is expected to include prominent […]
Here are the top health stories of the day: Doctors, Legal Experts Oppose Lowering Age of Consent Several doctors, psychologists, rights activists and lawyers on Thursday strongly opposed any move to reduce the age of consent from 18 to 16 years, warning that it could adversely impact the social, psychological and physical well-being of adolescents. […]
Tokyo: Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once weekly lecanemab-irmb subcutaneous injection (U.S. brand name: LEQEMBI IQLIK, pronounced “I Click”) for maintenance dosing. LEQEMBI IQLIK is a subcutaneous autoinjector (SC-AI) developed by Eisai, containing 360 mg/1.8 mL (200 […]
Chennai: In a tragic incident, a government doctor suffered a seizure while driving, causing him to crash into a two-wheeler near Avadi on Thursday morning, which resulted in the death of a couple on the spot. The accident occurred around 10:10 am on the Avadi–Poonamallee Road, when the doctor, allegedly losing consciousness while driving, crashed into […]
Here are the top medical news for the day: WHO-Endorsed Mosquito Repellent Cuts Malaria Risk by Over 50%: Study A recent international study published in eBioMedicine has found that WHO-endorsed spatial repellent sheets can reduce mosquito bites by over 50%, offering a powerful new tool in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and […]
Uttar Pradesh- The Department of Medical Education Training (UPDGME) has released the seat matrix for National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) stray Vacancy Counselling round for the academic year 2025. The seat matrix has been released in a PDF format on the official website of UPDGME. As per the seat matrix, […]
Ahmedabad: Zydus Wellness Limited has announced that Alidac UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement acquiring UK-based Comfort Click Limited including its three subsidiaries located in Ireland, US and India. The acquisition marks Zydus Wellness’ first overseas acquisition and its entry into the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) segment. The target company, […]
Mumbai: In a major step to transform the country’s healthcare landscape, Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced the establishment of a massive state-of-the-art 2,000-bed medical city in Mumbai. The facility will not just be another hospital, but a hub of healthcare innovation where advanced medical technology and artificial intelligence will work […]
Researchers have found in a new study that cachexia index (CXI) may be a valuable indicator for assessing cancer cachexia and health-related quality of life in gastric cancer patients. The study was published in BMC Cancer journal by Yan H. and colleagues. Cachexia, a multifaceted metabolic syndrome involving intense muscle wasting and weight loss, is […]