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Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, says Study

The promise of early access to potentially life-saving drugs through the US Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program often comes with high hopes for patients battling debilitating or fatal diseases. However, a recent study sheds light on the reality that many of these drugs fail to demonstrate significant benefits within a reasonable timeframe. Dr. […]

Delhi Health Infrastructure: Key takeaways from Panel recommendations

Taking note of problems affecting the healthcare services at the Government-run hospitals in Delhi, a committee constituted by the Delhi High Court recently submitted its interim report listing the immediate, short term and long-term measures required to be implemented for the betterment of the system. Medical Dialogues had previously reported that earlier this year, expressing […]

USFDA approves Lupin Valbenazine Capsules

Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Valbenazine Capsules, 40 mg and 80 mg, to market a generic equivalent of Ingrezza Capsules, 40 mg and 80 mg, of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. “Lupin […]

Ahmedabad Hospitals face shortage of doctors, nurses amid expansion

Ahmedabad: What started as a crisis in 2020 has now led to a remarkable expansion in medical infrastructure, with the city boasting over 1,500 major and minor hospitals and nursing homes—a significant 10% increase since 2021.    Amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ahmedabad’s healthcare landscape has undergone a notable transformation over the past […]

Delhi’s Health infrastructure: Here are 10 Key takeaways from Panel’s recommendations

New Delhi: Taking note of problems affecting the healthcare services at the Government-run hospitals in Delhi, a committee constituted by the Delhi High Court recently submitted its interim report listing the immediate, short term and long-term measures required to be implemented for the betterment of the system. Medical Dialogues had previously reported that earlier this year, […]

Empagliflozin fails to reduce HF hospitalizations, deaths after acute MI: EMPACT-MI

USA: Treatment with empagliflozin did not lead to a significantly reduced risk of first hospitalization for heart failure (HF) or death from any cause than placebo among patients at increased risk for HF after acute myocardial infarction (MI), according to the EMPACT-HF trial. The findings were published online in the New England Journal of Medicine […]

SGLT2 inhibitors may protect T2D patients with AF from HF and renal complications: Study

A recent study found a significant discovery in the treatment of patients with from type 2 diabetes (T2D) with concurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) which is a combination that markedly increases the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. The major outcomes of this study were published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. This comprehensive nationwide […]

Medicover Cancer Institute performs minimal access surgery to treat lung cancer

Hyderabad: In the field of lung cancer treatment, Medicover Cancer Institute, under the expert guidance of Dr Pavan Kumar Jonmada is introducing a pioneering approach known as minimal access surgery.  Mr Rao, a resident of Khammam, sought medical attention at Medicover Cancer Institute due to persistent cough and breathlessness. Following a thorough examination by Dr […]