Chandigarh: The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh has informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that 91.3% of its sanctioned nursing posts are currently filled, countering recent media reports which claimed that nearly 60% of these positions were lying vacant, leading to overcrowding and strain on hospital services. The High Court […]
15 percent Stipend Hike Announced for MBBS Interns, PG medical, MDS, Super-Speciality Doctors in Telangana In a major relief to the MBBS interns and doctors pursuing post-graduate and super-speciality courses in medicine and dentistry in government institutes across Telangana, the State Government has announced a 15 percent stipend hike. “…the Dlrector of Medlcal Educatlon, Telangana, […]
Hyderabad: In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from the explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltd’s pharmaceutical plant in Pashamylaram has climbed to 36, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy confirmed during his visit to the blast site on Tuesday. The devastating blast, which shook the industrial area, has also left several workers injured and many […]
USA: Researchers have found in a 30-year cohort study that individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) in young adulthood did not always develop diabetes. However, those who eventually developed diabetes often had no prior impaired fasting glucose. These findings highlight the limitations of relying solely on IFG for early diabetes risk detection and emphasize the […]
Researchers have discovered that tight blood pressure (BP) control can enhance cardiovascular risks in those with low muscle mass, but continues to provide protection to the brain. This was inferred from a new analysis of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT), a groundbreaking study that sought to learn about how aggressive BP goals influence […]
South Korea: A new multicenter study from South Korea has identified critical risk factors contributing to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in individuals treated for tuberculosis (TB), emphasizing the need for long-term respiratory monitoring. Published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the research was led by Dr. Dong-Hyun Joo […]
USA: A new study published in The Laryngoscope has revealed a compelling link between hearing loss and depression, emphasizing the broader mental health implications of auditory impairment. Conducted by Dr. Justin S. Golub and colleagues from the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the study used […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that the prevalence of physical and mental comorbidities was greater in children with hidradenitis suppurativa. Many children suffer from hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic, inflammatory skin condition marked by painful nodules in intertriginous areas. Comorbidities, including metabolic and behavioral diseases, might negatively affect […]
A new study published in the Nature Mental Health revealed that psychological therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes for stroke survivors, particularly when treatment is initiated early. According to this NHS Talking Therapies program in England, more than one in 3 stroke survivors struggle with depression or anxiety. However, psychological support is often underutilized or […]
Thickening of the macular layer of the eye’s retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthetic, reveals a study published online in the open access journal General Psychiatry. Postoperative delirium is one of the most common complications for older patients after surgery and can have […]