Entries by aaron

Probiotics Pretreatment Boosts H. pylori Eradication Rates and Cuts Side Effects, Meta-Analysis Finds

China: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Annals of Medicine has found that administering probiotics before Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication therapy can significantly improve treatment success rates while minimizing adverse effects. The research, led by Shiyu Xiao and colleagues from the Department of Gastroenterology at Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science […]

NPPA Caps Prices of Ipratropium, Sodium Nitroprusside, Two Other Essential Drugs

New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has fixed the ceiling prices of four scheduled formulations, bringing down the maximum permissible retail prices for widely used medicines across respiratory, cardiovascular, antiseptic, and critical care categories. The order was published via a Gazette notification dated August 1, 2025, under the […]

Shocking! 104 out of 125 MBBS students fail in AIIMS Gorakhpur Internal Exams

New Delhi: In a shocking outcome, altogether 104 MBBS students out of 125 students from the 2024 batch at AIIMS Gorakhpur have failed the internal examination of the second semester. The results of the internal examination, which tests students’ preparations before the final exam, have left the administration in shock. The failure of so many students […]

Addressing Ketoconazole Resistance: Exploring the Efficacy of Selenium Sulfide in Resistant Cases

Seborrheic dermatitis has long been treated with azoles, particularly ketoconazole, due to their effective antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.[1] treatments, available in various forms like shampoos and oral medications, work by reducing yeast levels on the skin, thereby alleviating symptoms.[1] However, the widespread and prolonged use of antifungals has led to a growing concern: the emergence […]

CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates SSB Multispeciality Hospital in Kailash Colony

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inaugurated the SSB Multispeciality Hospital in Kailash Colony, which aims to provide round-the-clock medical services at reasonable rates, officials said. The hospital features advanced services such as a robotic knee replacement facility and has dedicated departments for gastroenterology, respiratory care, nephrology, and neuro and spine surgery, they […]

Unfair and Inadequate: TN doctors oppose revised pay for Duty Medical Officers

Chennai: Several doctors across Tamil Nadu have voiced strong concerns over the state government’s recent decision to revise the minimum wages for duty medical officers working in private hospitals, calling the move ‘unfair’ and ‘inadequate’. While the move was aimed at standardising salaries based on hospital size, many in the medical community feel that the […]

Eli Lilly expands India presence with inauguration of Hyderabad site

Hyderabad: Eli Lilly and Company (India) has announced the opening of its new technology and innovation site in Hyderabad; a new strategic hub for advanced digital and technology capabilities that will improve efficiency across Lilly’s global operations. By focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cloud computing, and software product engineering, the site will […]

Over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, says JP Nadda

New Delhi: Over 18,900 organ transplants were performed in 2024 in India – the highest in a single year, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday.  He was speaking at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day organised by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) under the aegis of the Directorate General of […]