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Medical UpdatesIndia’s Health Transformation: MMR Drop and Medical College Boom
India has achieved a significant decline in its Maternal Mortality Rate, largely attributed to the rise in Institutional Deliveries, now at 89%. The government also dramatically expanded medical colleges and MBBS seats.
Medical UpdatesNMC Forces State Quota to Sync with AIQ: New PG Dates
The NMC has issued a directive mandating all states to strictly align their NEET PG counselling schedule with the All India Quota (AIQ) process. This move prevents seat blocking and confusion during admissions. Get the key details.
Medical UpdatesNMC Enforces New NEET-PG Counselling Schedule for States
NMC orders states to strictly align the NEET-PG 2025 counselling schedule with the All India Quota (AIQ) process to stop seat blocking and ensure compliance with Supreme Court mandates.
Medical UpdatesICMR Reveals Silent New Risk Factors Driving Indian Breast Cancer
The ICMR study identifies new Indian breast cancer risk factors: central obesity (WHR ≥ 0.85), chronic stress, and disrupted sleep. Lifestyle changes and early screening are now critical.
Medical UpdatesIndia’s MMR Success: Why 89% Institutional Deliveries is Key
India's Maternal Mortality Rate has seen a significant drop, attributed to the rise in institutional deliveries to 89%, Health Minister JP Nadda confirmed, outlining major healthcare and medical education expansions.
RadiologyDitch the Dye? New Study Revolutionizes CF Pleural MRI
New research confirms that unenhanced, fat-saturated T1-weighted sequences offer equivalent diagnostic value to contrast-enhanced scans for CF pleural MRI. This advancement streamlines monitoring protocols.
RadiologyTailored Axillary Surgery: MRI’s Key Role Post-NACT
Breast MRI complete response is a strong predictor of a negative axillary pathology (ypN0) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in cN0 and ER-negative patients. This finding helps guide surgical decisions and minimize axillary lymph node dissection.
RadiologyChronic Knee Pain After TKA? New Hope with GNRF Treatment
Ultrasound-guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency (GNRF) offers safe and effective pain relief for chronic, post-arthroplasty knee pain of unknown cause. Learn about the evidence.
Internal MedicineTHC vs. CBD for Chronic Pain: What Clinicians Need to Know
An updated systematic review assesses the benefits and harms of cannabinoids for chronic pain, finding that high THC-ratio products offer modest, short-term relief, especially for neuropathic pain, but increase adverse effects like dizziness and sedation.
Internal MedicineOnce-Weekly HIV Pill: Efficacy Matches Daily Standard in Phase 2
The Phase 2 study results for once-weekly HIV treatment with oral Islatravir and Lenacapavir (ISL+LEN) show high virologic suppression, comparable to the daily standard. This new regimen addresses adherence challenges and demonstrated a strong safety profile through week 48.
Medical UpdatesNobel Laureate: Why India Must Scale Up Science Investment
Nobel laureate Jack Szostak highlights the need for substantial India science funding despite immense talent. Learn about the GERD gap and new initiatives like ANRF.
Medical UpdatesIndia Ramps Up Influenza Preparedness: Nadda’s Key Directives
Health Minister JP Nadda mandates enhanced Influenza Preparedness activities, including surge capacity, for the upcoming season. The Chintan Shivir stressed intersectoral convergence and strengthening IDSP surveillance across India.
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