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Reconsider on lengthy declaration form for NMC inspections: Doctors urges NMC

Pointing out that the current declaration forms are difficult and time-consuming to fill, the doctors have urged the National Medical Commission (NMC) to reconsider the need for these extensive forms required to be filled by residents and faculty during NMC inspections. As per the current rules, at the time of inspection by the Apex Medical […]

NBE set to unveil NEET MDS 2024 individual scorecard

The National Board of Examinations In Medical Sciences, New Delhi, is set to unveil the NEET MDS 2024 Individual Scorecard today, April 12, 2024. Aspiring candidates can procure their NBEMS NEET MDS 2024 Individual Scorecard from the official websites https://natboard.edu.in/ and https://nbe.edu.in/. Accessing the scorecard necessitates entering the application number and date of birth. Upon […]

Health Bulletin 12/ April/ 2024

Here are the top health news for the day: NEET MDS 2024 individual scorecard released today The National Board of Examinations In Medical Sciences, New Delhi, is set to unveil the NEET MDS 2024 Individual Scorecard today, April 12, 2024. Aspiring candidates can procure their NBEMS NEET MDS 2024 Individual Scorecard from the official websites […]

Sun Pharma receives OAI status from USFDA for Dadra facility

Mumbai: Sun Pharma has informed in a BSE filing that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has determined the inspection classification status of the Company’s Dadra facility as Official Action Indicated (OAI). US FDA conducted an inspection at Company’s facility from December 4, 2023 to December 15, 2023. According to USFDA, OAI means regulatory and/or administrative […]

PGI Dean Academic Appointment: CAT grants interim relief to Dr Naresh Panda

Chandigarh: Dr Naresh Panda, a distinguished professor and head of department of ENT at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) Chandigarh, will maintain his interim role as Dean (Academics) until May 7. This came after the professor challenged the ministry’s order of appointment of Dr Surjit Singh as the new dean.   […]

Etripamil nasal spray safely treats recurrent abnormal heart rhythms, finds clinical trial

A clinical trial led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators showed that a nasal spray that patients administer at home, without a physician, successfully and safely treated recurrent episodes of a condition that causes rapid abnormal heart rhythms. The study, published  in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, provides real-world evidence that a wide […]

How many leaves allowed for PG medical students? NMC specifies in PGMER FAQs

New Delhi: 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 […]

37 km in 16 minutes: Mid-surgery tissue sample transported via drone for pathological testing

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday announced the successful transportation of a tissue sample via drone from a peripheral hospital to a tertiary setting for advanced pathological testing. This innovative approach aims to expedite the determination of whether the resected tissue is cancerous, potentially revolutionizing surgical decision-making. According to ICMR, […]

Respiratory syncytial virus has increased frequency of transplacental transmission in Pregnant Women: Study

A recent comprehensive study illuminated the transmission of respiratory viral infections from pregnant women to their offspring. This research uncovered significant disparities between the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The key findings were published in the recent issue of American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. This prospective […]