Entries by aaron

AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyo Enhertu gets USFDA accelerated nod for metastatic HER2-positive solid tumours

Cambridge: AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumours who have received prior systemic treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate (ORR) and duration […]

Ocean International Dental Hospital unveils new branch in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a significant development for dental healthcare in Hyderabad, Ocean International Dental Hospital unveiled its newest branch in Madhapur, Hyderabad, on Friday. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhushan Hari Chandan. he state-of-the-art facility promises to provide a wide array of ultra-modern dental services, ranging from invisalign and braces […]

Sri Lanka Medical Council accredits SRM Kattankulathur Dental College Hospital in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu- The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has accredited SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu. This was announced in a recently held council meeting, which was presided over by Dr HDB Herath, Sri Lanka Medical Council’s Registrar.  SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital is renowned for its comprehensive education in science, engineering, […]

USFDA approves Carvykti for patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy

Horsham: Johnson & Johnson has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, and are refractory to lenalidomide. “With this […]

UP Govt issues guidelines for managing heat-related Illnesses

Lucknow: As the state braces for the scorching summer months ahead, the Uttar Pradesh Health Department has taken proactive measures to address the potential risks associated with heat-related illnesses. With temperatures expected to soar, the department has released comprehensive guidelines aimed at mitigating the impact of extreme heat waves on public health. The guidelines, directed to […]

World Health Day 2024: NMC launches ‘My Health, My Rights’ Initiative for Medicos

New Delhi: Aiming to address the healthcare challenges faced by medical students and professionals alike, the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students (NTF) has launched an innovative initiative “My Health, My Rights” on the occasion of World Health Day 2024- April 7th 2024. Considering the […]

47 BMCRI medicos hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis, concerns raised over hostel hygiene

Bengaluru: As many as 47 medicos from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) have been hospitalised after they complained of loose stools and dehydration. The students have been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. According to Dr Ramesh Krishna, Dean and Director of BMCRI, 47 students from the Institute’s girls hostel were admitted to Victoria Hospital […]