Hyderabad: The Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has issued directions to all the Super Speciality Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Clinics, Private Hospitals and Registered Medical Practitioners in the State to only appoint MBBS degree holders as Duty Medical Officers (DMOs). Issuing a Circular in this regard on 10.04.2024, the council has also issued strict instructions not to […]
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 […]
Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, according to a new study by the School of Psychology at Swansea University. Published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study tracked the influence of diet on […]
New Delhi: In response to the drug major AstraZeneca’s proposal for the approval of additional indication of Durvalumab 120 mg/2.4 mL and 500 mg/10 mL solution, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined the firm to submit the subset analysis of the clinical data of Asian […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here are the top medical news for the day: Delhi government’s outdated essential medicines list has more drugs than national, WHO lists The Essential Medicine List (EML) managed by the Delhi government comprises 806 drugs and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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]