Entries by aaron

Health Bulletin 28/ March/ 2024

Here are the top health news for the day: Delhi Govt mandates CCTV recording of viva exams to safeguard female medicos Prioritising the safety of female medical students, the Delhi Government has directed all the hospitals and medical colleges under the Delhi Government to ensure that all the CCTV cameras installed there are functional at […]

India TB Report-2024: 16 percent decline in new cases since 2015

New Delhi: India has witnessed a 16 per cent decline in Tuberculosis (TB) incidence (new cases emerging each year) and an 18 per cent reduction in mortality due to the disease since 2015, according to the annual India TB report. A significant rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with over 25.55 lakh cases notified in the […]

Understanding Diabetes and Junk Food Consumption – Dr DG Jain

Keeping HbA1c levels below 7% is necessary for individuals with diabetes due to its significant impact on long-term health outcomes. HbA1c, or glycated hemoglobin, suggests average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. Maintaining HbA1c levels within the target range, typically below 7%, individuals can reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related complications […]

ENT medico alleges ragging, doctor booked

Solan: In a ragging incident reported from MMU Medical College, Sultanpur in Himachal Pradesh, a doctor has been booked over ragging allegations by a PG medico of the ENT department. The student, a resident of Punjab pursuing her post-graduation in the department Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) filed a complaint at the Dharampur police station […]

Know about Borderline Diabetes – Dr Usha Subramanian

Understanding diabetes is crucial for maintaining good health. Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. It can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, and nerve damage if not managed properly. Therefore, it’s essential to monitor blood […]

Heatwave Alert: Karnataka issues precautionary advisory for public as temperature rises

Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday issued guidelines to the public to adopt precautionary measures against the escalating temperatures in the state. With the mercury steadily climbing, concerns over heat-related health issues have prompted proactive steps from the health authorities.  Minister Rao disclosed that the Commissioner of the Health Department has directed District […]

USFDA issues ten observations for Alkem Labs Baddi facility

Mumbai: Alkem Labs has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued Form 483 with ten observations at the end of the inspection at the Company’s manufacturing facility located at Baddi. USFDA inspected the facility from 19th March, 2024 to 27th March, 2024. This was a GMP as well as a Pre-Approval Inspection. “There is no […]

NBE Releases Viva-Voce Results for FDST for BDS Graduates 2023

New Delhi- Through a recent notice, the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the result of the Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) viva-voce examination for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Graduates 2023. The viva-voce examination of the candidates who have qualified the Theory Examination of FDST for the BDS Graduate 2023 […]

Use of Popular obesity drugs may increase risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy: Study

Use of Popular obesity drugs may increase risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy, suggests new research from Cedars-Sinai. Therefore patients who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight loss drugs in the days or weeks prior to avoid complications. Investigators found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)-medications like Ozempic and Wegovy that […]

High Triglyceride Levels Associated with substantial risk of Chronic Conditions in Adults: NHANES Analysis

Chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and MASLD are prevalent among adults with hypertriglyceridemia, but the extent of their association remains unclear. A recent analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data aimed to elucidate this relationship, providing insights into the prevalence of chronic conditions among individuals with different levels of triglycerides. This study […]