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Thoracic Epidural Anaesthesia as effective as Rectus Sheath Catheter Analgesia for pain reduction after major abdominal operations

Although it has long been a problem, postoperative pain management is a basic human right. Because of the size of the abdominal wall incision, laparotomies, which entail considerable levels of postoperative discomfort, are often associated with postoperative pain. With an emphasis on early mobilisation and enteral or oral feeding, enhanced recovery procedures seek to reduce […]

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Kauvery Hospital, Salem successfully treats patient with Boerhaave Syndrome

Salem: Kauvery Hospital, Salem, which is part of a leading multi-specialty healthcare chain in Tamil Nadu, successfully performs treatment for ”BoerhaaveSyndrome” A 65-year-old patient with chest pain, vomiting, and sweating was admitted to Kauvery Hospital, Salem three months ago. Despite tests for cardiac disease, all results were negative, and a cardiologist examined him, ruled out […]

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Health Bulletin 10/February/2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: NMC extends deadline for public input on National Exit Test regulations 2023 The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for submitting feedback on the NMC National Exit Test Regulations, 2023 by 10 days. Earlier the Apex Medical Commission had asked the stakeholders to submit […]

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NExT exam evaluation criteria must be moderate, allocate ample time for preparation, release schedule early: Parliamentary panel tells Health Ministry

New Delhi: After the recent suggestion from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to reconsider the implementation of the National Exit Test (NExT) exam, a parliamentary committee has recommended to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to thoroughly examine the implications of NExT exam, which will serve as a common qualifying final-year MBBS exam, a […]

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NMC issues FAQs on Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations 2023, details

New Delhi: Through a recent notice, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations 2023, (MSMER 2023). Issuing the FAQs, the NMC discussed the format of the annual disclosure report, areas of evaluation and submission of information to the NMC for assessment. The […]

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Telepsychiatry fails to replace in-person counselling: Study

India: A recent study published in Consortium Psychiatricum showed that patients reported moderate or even low satisfaction with sessions of a telepsychiatry service, however, the doctor’s attitude to the online service was positive.  Researchers from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, working in collaboration with their colleges from Era’s Lucknow Medical College & […]

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Stressful events in pregnancy may increase risk of childhood asthma and wheeze

Maternal stressful life events during pregnancy may increase risk of childhood asthma and wheeze suggests a new study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Studies have linked prenatal maternal psychosocial stress to childhood wheeze/asthma but have rarely investigated factors that may mitigate risks. A study was done to investigate associations between prenatal […]

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USFDA declines to approve Merck chronic cough drug Gefapixant

New Jersey: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declined to approve Merck’s drug for chronic cough, the company said on Wednesday, marking the second rejection in less than two years. The health regulator concluded the company’s application for the drug, gefapixant, did not meet substantial evidence of effectiveness for treating refractory chronic cough and unexplained chronic […]

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FDA Approves First Test to predict Elevated Risk of Developing Opioid Use Disorder

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first test that uses DNA in assessing whether certain individuals may have an elevated risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD). As part of a clinical evaluation, the AutoGenomics, Inc. AvertD test is intended to be used prior to first exposure to oral opioid pain medications […]