World Hemophilia Day is observed evry year on April 17 to create awareness around haemophilia. It is a rare genetic bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly and the bleeding continues for long. The disease...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned Patanjali Ayurved Baba Ramdev and Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna for disrespecting allopathic treatment, stressing on the need to honour all medical practices. The apex court also...
In a shocking incident, five residents doctors have threatened to commit mass suicide if their concerns are not addressed. Alleging of toxic culture in the colleges, resident doctors of Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal have...
Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has urged National Medical Commission to allow Foreign Medical Graduates to undergo internship training in non-teaching institutes as the available seats are not enough to accommodate all...
What is the real truth about Body Mass Index in relation to obesity? Is BMI a correct standard for measuring obesity? For a long time, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been used globally as a standard measure to determine if a...
Around 10 per cent of prescriptions from tertiary care and teaching hospitals analysed had “unacceptable deviations” such as inappropriate prescription of medications or more than one diagnosis. The overall...
City’s top charitable hospital Sir Ganga Ram on Saturday observed its 69th Foundation Day in presence of Dr. Jitendra Prasad, Additional DG, Ministry of Health. The hospital on the occasion also announced to start a...
The government has asked all the e-commerce companies to remove drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the health drinks category from their portals. “National Commission for Protection of Child Rights...
The first radiation therapy treatment of a cancer patient at Lady Hardinge Medical College was done using a sophisticated Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation) equipment, in its newly constructed Radiation Oncology Block on 9th...
In a demonstration of commitment and excellence, the Indian Army recently undertook a life-saving mission that exemplifies its dedication to the health and safety of its personnel. This was a casualty evacuation mission that...
