Entries by aaron

INI CET July 2024 At NIMHANS, SCTIMST: Check seat matrix, fee details here

New Delhi- On its website, the AIIMS has released prospectus for INI CET July 2024 admissions at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and Shree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST). In the 2  prospectus, the institutes have provided details on the fees, eligibility criteria, seat matrix and much […]

Lupin Gets CDSCO Panel Nod to Study Glycopyrronium Bromide, Vilanterol Trifenatate powder for inhalation in capsule

New Delhi: Reviewing the Phase IV clinical trial protocol of Lupin’s pulmonary FDC (Fixed Dose Combination) Glycopyrronium Bromide plus Vilanterol Trifenatate powder for inhalation in capsule, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functioning under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved the firm conduct the Phase IV clinical trial of the said combination. This […]

NMC specifies how many leaves medico can take while pursuing PG medical courses

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently specified how many leaves a medico can take while pursuing PG medical courses. According to a recent NMC notification, PG medical students are allowed “weekly one-day off (subject to exigencies of work). In addition, they are eligible for twenty days of Paid Casual Leave. Five days of Academic […]

Health Bulletin 13/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Delhi government’s outdated essential medicines list has more drugs than national, WHO lists The Essential Medicine List (EML) managed by the Delhi government comprises 806 drugs and 1,520 formulations, a figure comparable to the World Health Organisation’s list. However, it hasn’t been updated since 2016, leading […]

Kenya drug regulator recalls a batch of JnJ children cough syrup

Nairobi: Kenya’s drug regulator said on thursday it is recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup, following Nigeria’s recall of the same batch of medication under the Benylin Paediatric brand. Nigeria’s health regulator revealed that laboratory tests conducted on the syrup indicated a concerning level of diethylene glycol. This chemical has been associated with the […]

Pune Cardiologist Dr Manuel Durairaj passes away

Pune: Dr Manuel Durairaj, an illustrious figure in the realm of cardiology, breathed his last, leaving behind an indelible legacy of excellence in clinical practice, research and academia. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr Durairaj earned global acclaim for his profound expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing the field of cardiology. A distinguished alumnus of Armed […]

Medical Bulletin 13/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Does replacing beef with fish like sardines prevent early death? According to a study published in the journal BMJ Global Health, replacing red meat with forage fish could prevent up to 750,000 deaths and lower disability linked to diet-related diseases. Considerable evidence has shown that red […]

Mumbai: Depressed over low marks, 2nd-year MBBS student commits suicide

Mumbai: Depressed over scoring low marks in exams, a second-year MBBS student allegedly ended his life after hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence on Friday in the northern Mumbai suburb of Kandivali.  According to the police. the 22-year-old student from Vilasrao Deshmukh College in Latur reportedly lost all hope in life after […]