Key posts at govt. medical institutions across T.N. vacant or held by personnel given additional-charge, say doctors
Doctors say this is impeding administrative functioning and affecting timely decision-making relating to patient care
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How IITs and IISc are redefining medical education in India
A technical institute’s medical degree will only be distinct if its curriculum, admissions, and thesis requirements are deliberately built around that engineering core
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Why was a ‘peptide party’ banned in Bengaluru? | Explained
The event was called off after doctors raised red flags about the unsupervised distribution of medical compounds, saying this would pose serious risks to health, including severe “allergic reactions, hormonal imbalance, and organ strain.”
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NIMHANS opens reimagined crèche for children of staff in Bengaluru
The initiative seeks to demonstrate how public institutions can create child-centred and sustainable childcare environments for their workforce.
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Jolene, vaccine and cancer research — the enduring scientific legacy of Dolly Parton
Parton’s contributions have been eulogised after her death last week, and as a result, more people than ever know about her vast contributions provided specifically for the advancement of healthcare
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ICMR study identifies well water as major risk factor for amoebic meningoencephalitis in Keralam
The case-control study is first scientific proof of questionable quality of well water in Keralam, on which a significant section of the population depends for bathing and other domestic use
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More than labels: health choices
On food safety and front-of-pack warnings, new developments in cancer treatment, the Meta settlement and the growing concerns around social media’s impact on children, student mental health, genetic testing, eye health, and more
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Delhi High Court seeks Centre, FSSAI’s response to plea against ‘ban’ on Fortune soyabean refined oil
The company has challenged FSSAI’s action on two claims made on the packaging of the product: “100% Veg” and “Cholesterol Free – For Healthy Lifestyle”
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Sun Pharma agrees to supply at MFN pricing to U.S. medicaid programmes
The U.S. is the company’s largest market for innovative medicines and a cornerstone of its long-term growth strategy, generating approximately 27% of the company’s global revenue.
Read article →Child dies, 52 hospitalised after chloroquine tablets administered in anti-malaria drive in A.P.
A seven-year-old Koya tribal girl, Madivi Jamuna, died reportedly hours after she was administered a chloroquine tablet, while 52 villagers, mostly children were admitted to hospitals at Gollaguppa village of…
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