Entries by aaron

NMC Allows Appointing Medical MSc, PhD Degree Holders as 30 percent Faculty in 5 Depts

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations have allowed medical MSc, PhD degree holders to be appointed as faculty in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Microbiology departments. This follows a 2020 change that reduced non-medical faculty appointments in these departments to 15%, with some departments like Microbiology and Pharmacology restricted […]

MP doctor allegedly refuses anti-rabies injection, suspended

Bhopal: A woman doctor at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh was suspended for allegedly refusing to administer an anti-rabies injection to the wife of Dr Subroto Das, a Padma Shri awardee from Vadodara, an official said on Monday.  The incident took place during the couple’s visit to the popular tourist spot of Mandu, where a stray dog […]

Ludhiana Doctor booked over false Medico-Legal Report

Ludhiana: The Sarabha Nagar police have registered a case against a city-based doctor for allegedly issuing a fraudulent medico-legal report (MLR) and falsely categorising an injury as grievous.  The incident dates back to April 11, 2024, when an FIR for attempted murder was lodged against four residents of Sarabha Nagar. Following the registration of the […]

Time-Restricted Eating Matches Calorie Restriction in Reducing Liver Fat in MASLD, Study Finds

Korea: A recent clinical trial published in the Journal of Hepatology has highlighted the potential of time-restricted eating (TRE) as a practical dietary intervention for individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition formerly referred to as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The study was led by Dr. Joo Hyun Oh from the Department […]

Vaccination as a new form of cardiovascular prevention: an ESC Clinical Consensus Statement

A new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement published in the European Heart Journal discusses the key role of vaccination in preventing cardiovascular events following various viral and bacterial infections. “We have known for many years that influenza can increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and can exacerbate heart failure,” said […]

Decoding the Brain: Study evaluates Patterns of Neuronal Death in Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Post-Cardiac Arrest

Recent study investigates the pathophysiology of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in patients following cardiac arrest (CA), focusing on selective eosinophilic neuronal death (SEND) across various brain regions. A total of 319 patients who experienced successful resuscitation and underwent brain autopsies were analyzed. Eosinophilic neuronal death was quantified in the cerebral neocortex, hippocampus, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and […]

More Microvascular Complications Raise Heart and Death Risk in Diabetes, reveals study

The researchers have discovered that the increase in microvascular complications in individuals who have type 2 diabetes greatly raises their risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. The results highlight the importance of early intervention and individualized management in patients with poly-microvascular complications, since such patients are at significantly increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and […]

Probiotic May Improve Sleep Quality: New Research Findings

 A recent study published in Engineering has identified a potential new approach to managing sleep disorders. The research, led by a team of scientists from Jiangnan University and other institutions, focuses on the role of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)-producing probiotics in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects a significant portion […]

Silane-Modified Fillers Enhance Dental Composite Performance, suggests study

Researchers have found in a new study that incorporating filler particles functionalized with silanes containing long alkyl spacers between the silyl and methacrylate groups offers a promising approach for creating packable dental composites. Further these materials demonstrate strong mechanical properties and a significant decrease in viscosity when heated, improving their clinical applicability. A study was […]