Entries by aaron

Prices Of Essential Medicines To Rise Slightly From April 1

New Delhi: A slight hike in the price of essential medicines, such as painkillers, antibiotics, and anti-infectives, is set to take place on April 1st, in line with the change observed in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) between 2022 and 2023. Through a recent notification, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has declared to permit […]

Hair-straightening products linked to acute kidney failure risk: Research

In the pursuit of beauty, there can be unexpected risks. Recent research has uncovered a concerning connection between hair-straightening products and kidney health. French researchers have unveiled a disturbing link between these popular cosmetic items and acute kidney failure, shedding light on a potentially overlooked health hazard. Their findings, published in The New England Journal […]

Medical Bulletin 26/ March/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Ketogenic diet could potentially delay the onset of memory loss, finds study A new study published in the journal Nature Communications Biology utilized a mouse model to reveal that a ketogenic (keto) diet postponed the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and is credited with a sevenfold […]

MUHS releases rules, regulations for First-Time Affiliation for New Colleges, courses

Maharashtra- The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik has recently released the Rules and Procedure for first-time affiliation to the colleges or Institutions or Higher learning, for the opening of new colleges, starting of post-graduate courses, increase in intake capacity of students for undergraduate and postgraduate courses by the university. The regulations cover the various […]

Kolkata Shocker: Octogenarian Ophthalmologist kills wife, then commits suicide

Kolkata: In a terrifying incident, an 84-year-old, retired army doctor and an eye surgeon from GC Block allegedly brutally killed his wife multiple times with a knife while he attempted to commit suicide as he was found lying unconscious at their Salt Lake residence in Kolkata on Wednesday morning.  The 70-year-old woman was found dead […]

NEET MDS 2024 Result To Be Declared On 18 April

New Delhi- As per the official schedule of the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test For Master Of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2024 result will be declared on April 18, 2024. Candidates can check their NEET MDS Result 2024 through candidate login and download the result from […]

Dr Reddy’s Labs to promote, distribute Sanofi paediatric, adult vaccine brands in India

Hyderabad: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., a global pharmaceutical company, has announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited (“SHIPL”) to promote and distribute their vaccine brands across private markets in India. Under the arrangement, Dr. Reddy’s will have exclusive rights to promote and distribute Sanofi’s paediatric and adult […]

Dispelling Myths related to Borderline Diabetes – Dr P.C Runnu

Diabetes, often known as blood sugar, is a chronic illness marked by elevated blood glucose levels. It happens when the body is unable to use the insulin that is produced, or is unable to create enough of it. The hormone insulin controls blood sugar levels and permits it to enter cells for cellular energy production. […]