Entries by aaron

NQAS-Certified hospitals rise to 240: Kerala Health Minister

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s public healthcare system has received a significant boost with seven more health institutions securing the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification, Health Minister Veena George announced on Friday. With this latest addition, the total number of NQAS-accredited health facilities in Kerala has risen to 240 — the highest in the country.  Among […]

Dr Anup Kumar Barman Appointed Part-Time Member of National Medical Commission

Guwahati: In recognition of his extensive experience in medical education and healthcare, Dr. Anup Kumar Barman from the Assam Medical Council has been appointed as a part-time member of the National Medical Commission (NMC) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Also Read:Centre appoints Dr Simpson Sareo as Part-Time Member of National Medical Commission Dr. […]

539 seats up for grabs in AIIMS INI CET July 2025 Open Round, check complete details

New Delhi- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi has released the Vacant Seat position list for the Open Round of Online Seat allocation for admission to PG courses of INIs [(MD/MS/DM(6years)/MCh(6years)/MDS] for INI-CET July 2025 session. The list has been released in a PDF format on the official website of AIIMS […]

Expired Glucose Given to Pregnant Woman at Tirupur Govt Hospital Sparks Protest

Coimbatore: A shocking incident of alleged medical negligence has come to light at the Tirupur Corporation TSK Government Maternity Hospital, where a 35-year-old pregnant woman was reportedly given an expired glucose packet during a routine antenatal visit.  The incident took place on Friday, sparked widespread public anger and led to a protest outside the hospital premises.  According to the […]

Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia: Study

An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the role that air pollution-including that coming from car exhaust emissions – plays in increased risk of dementia. Dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease are estimated to affect more than 57.4 million people worldwide, a number that is expected to almost triple to […]

Delayed-Onset Peritonitis After Root Canal in PD Patient: Doctors Report First Case

Japan: A recent case study published in BMC Nephrology has highlighted a rare instance of peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated polymicrobial peritonitis that developed with a delayed onset following a root canal procedure. The researchers note that peritonitis remains a major concern in PD patients, increasing the risk of catheter removal and mortality. While invasive procedures, including […]

FDA Approves Delgocitinib Cream for Chronic Hand Eczema

The FDA has approved delgocitinib cream as a topical treatment for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) in adults, according to the manufacturer’s announcement on July 23, 2025. ANZUPGO is an innovative steroid-free, topical pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for adults with CHE.1 ANZUPGO inhibits the JAK-STAT pathway, specifically blocking the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and […]

AD109 shows positive results for Obstructive sleep apnea in Phase 3 Results

Topline results from a second phase 3 trial of AD109-an investigational oral therapy combining aroxybutynin and atomoxetine-were announced for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). AD109 aims to enhance oxygenation during sleep by improving upper airway muscle tone through its dual mechanism: antimuscarinic and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition.  LunAIRo was a 12-month study that evaluated the […]

Machine Learning Flags Key Risks for Early Macular Degeneration: Hypertension, Joint Disorders, and Dyslipidemia: Study

USA: A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and presented at the 2025 ARVO Annual Meeting has identified critical comorbidities that may help predict early-onset age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Conducted by Ethan Wu and colleagues from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the study leveraged machine learning to examine how systemic […]