New Delhi: Responding to the concerns raised on the alleged lack of transparency in the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the possible bias in favour of the doctors at the expense of the patients, the Minister of State for Health, Smt. Anupriya Patel refuted such claims and stated that “No such report has been received in […]
Jodhpur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Jodhpur) has invited online applications for the Retired Faculty post on a Contract Basis. AIIMS Jodhpur is one of the 6 new AIIMS established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) to correct regional […]
Here is the top health news for today: Rs 76 lakh compensation slapped on 6 Doctors, hospital for medical negligence The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thanjavur, recently directed a Tambaram-based private hospital and its six doctors (including an orthopaedic surgeon, a surgeon, 3 Anaesthetists, and a plastic surgeon) to pay Rs 76 lakh compensation […]
New Delhi: Biodeal Pharmaceuticals Limited has been directed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to submit documents supporting its claim regarding a novel drug delivery system before a final decision can be made on its application for exemption under Para 32(iii) of the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO), 2013, for Midazolam Nasal Spray 1.25% […]
New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under the Analgesic and Rheumatology division of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has reviewed and accepted the final Clinical Study Report (CSR) submitted by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for its proposed biosimilar Denosumab 120 mg/1.7 ml injection, without raising any objections. The development was discussed during the […]
Here are the top medical news for the day: Non-Invasive Saliva Test May Detect Early Signs of Diabetes and Obesity: Study Finds A new study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism has found that insulin levels in saliva can be used as a non-invasive method to detect early signs of metabolic health issues, including […]
Nahan: A newborn baby passed away at Dr. YS Parmar Government Medical College and Hospital in Nahan, with the family accusing doctors of alleged medical negligence. The incident has sparked outrage after a video surfaced on social media showing the infant’s maternal aunt detailing the alleged lapse. In the video, the infant’s maternal aunt mentioned that […]
A global study reveals that cutting-edge cancer immunotherapies, while lifesaving, carry a hidden risk: they may trigger cholestasis, a serious liver condition where bile flow stalls. Analyzing 634 patient reports from global drug-safety databases (FAERS and VigiBase), scientists found immunotherapy patients had a significantly higher risk of cholestasis than chemotherapy recipients. Those under 65 faced […]
A new study has determined that increased concentrations of methylglyoxal (MGO), a potent reactive byproduct of glucose metabolism, can independently cause the onset of liver fibrosis among obese individuals. The finding is consistent with mounting evidence indicating that MGO and similar compounds not only initiate inflammation and produce deleterious advanced glycation end products (AGEs), but […]
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed that menopausal women with larger waist circumference faced a higher risk of death across all body mass index (BMI) categories. Researchers emphasized that waist circumference is a simple and cost-effective measure for assessing health risks. The study was conducted by Aaron K. and fellow researchers. […]