Asian Institute of Medical Sciences red flags threat of Drug- Resistant Superbugs

AIMS hosted two-Day Workshop on Infectious Diseases Faridabad/ Delhi NCR: From dengue and typhoid to hospital superbugs that no longer respond to standard antibiotics, doctors are up against an increasingly…

Yashoda Medicity goes the Whole Nine Yards to tackle Cardiac Emergencies

Super Specialty Hospital launches India’s First Gym Trainer Cardiac Response Initiative   Ghaziabad/ Delhi/NCR: Yashoda Medicity, Ghaziabad, has launched ‘Rep Se Rescue Tak – Train Hard. Respond Faster.’, a World…

Heart disease is no longer an age-defined illness: Experts

Heart disease is no longer a condition that can be viewed primarily through the lens of age. “We are increasingly seeing the importance of identifying cardiovascular risk much earlier, particularly…

Kingpin of counterfeit pharma racket arrested at Bengaluru airport after Sharjah return

The alleged kingpin of a multi-state counterfeit medicine racket was arrested after investigators seized drugs and equipment worth ₹5.05 crore. The 36-year-old alleged kingpin of a counterfeit pharmaceutical racket spanning…

Child rights panel seeks report on measles deaths in Keralam’s Malappuram

Child rights panel seeks report on measles deaths in Keralam’s Malappuram The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has registered a suo motu case following the deaths of…

Cancer, kidney, AIDS drugs sold at up to 70 times procurement cost: Karnataka Health Minister

He sought a national study comparing the printed MRP, manufacturer/importer price, hospital’s net acquisition price, and the price ultimately billed to patients for selected high-value medicines, medical devices, and consumables.…

CDSCO steps up scrutiny of pharma drugs containing narcotic substances

New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is reviewing its regulatory framework to identify gaps and stop the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic…

Inquiry reveals ‘fake credentials, illegal diagnostic centres’ in Pilibhit; report sent to DM

Pilibhit: A joint inquiry by the chief medical officer and city magistrate has found alleged statutory violations at several private diagnostic centres and nursing homes in Pilibhit district. A report…

Medical devices PLI scheme drives local output of MRI, CT scanners, heart valves: Centre

According to the ministry, the scheme has facilitated the establishment of domestic manufacturing capabilities for a range of high-end medical devices that were earlier predominantly imported. New Delhi: The Product…

MPSC Drug Inspector paper leak: 4 more arrested, total arrests rise to 11

The four were arrested on September 24 by a special investigation team probing the alleged unauthorised circulation of the confidential question paper for financial gain, the Crime Branch said The…