A recent study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection found selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) and the non-invasive ventilation (NIV) use to protect against Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) which is a significant threat to critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation. The comprehensive analysis reviewed a total of 34 interventions across 31 studies and […]
New Delhi: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), through its recently issued drug safety alert, has revealed adverse drug reactions linked with the popular antibiotic Cefuroxime, fixed-dose combination drug Dutasteride plus Tamsulosin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Nimesulide, and beta blockers such as Metoprolol, Propranolol, Atenolol. In accordance with the drug safety alert, Cefuroxime which is an antibiotic, […]
New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the drug major Johnson & Johnson’s proposal for the protocol amendment of the fixed-dose combination ( FDC) anti-cancer drug Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib. This came after the firm presented protocol amendment 4 dated 14 November 2023 protocol No.73841937NSC3003. […]
New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the drug major Roche’s proposal for the protocol amendment of the Clinical trial titled “A Study of Atezolizumab With Lenvatinib or Sorafenib Versus Lenvatinib or Sorafenib Alone in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Previously Treated With Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab”. This […]
Kerala: The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released Vacancies for Assistant Professor posts on Direct Recruitment Basis in Medical Education Department. The selection will be done based on the written exam and interview. KPSC is a body created by the Constitution of India. The Commission advise the Government on all matters relating to civil […]
Mumbai: On the eve of World Parkinson’s Day, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre is proud to announce the unveiling of groundbreaking findings from the World’s First Comprehensive Clinical Trial aimed at slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Led by Principal Investigator Dr Paresh Doshi, this landmark trial marks a significant milestone in Parkinson’s care, potentially […]
Maharashtra- The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has started the centralised online admission process for Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Medicine, MBA (Health Care Administration) and MPH (Master of Science in Public Health) courses conducted by the University for the academic year 2024-25. On this, MUHS has released an information brochure detailing the Eligibility, […]
Raipur: Taking cognizance of the closure of thyroid testing services at the District Hospital in Bilaspur, the Chhattisgarh High Court recently directed the Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department of Chhattisgarh to submit a personal affidavit detailing the existing facilities at the hospital. The Division Bench, led by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice […]
New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently held an Andhra Pradesh-based doctor guilty of medical negligence for the delay in cancer diagnosis of a patient who was suffering from breast pain. “…the continuous therapy and reluctance to even record the advice for further diagnostic investigations to find out the nature and prognosis of […]