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Cadaver Organ Transplants still a laggard in India

Doctors can play a decisive role in creating awareness In a major boost to organ transplantation in country, the Union Government has taken many positive...

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TSCRC: Doctor held negligent for removing kidney during surgery for kidney stones

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission upheld the ruling of Karimnagar district consumer forum which had imposed Rs. 6 Lakhs compensation on...

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FIR Filed Against 15 Seniors Following MBBS Student’s Death Due to Ragging in Gujarat

Patan: Police in Gujarat’s Patan district have registered an FIR against 15 second-year MBBS students of GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Dharpur, following the...

18% of Deaths in India in 2019 Linked to Air Pollution: ICMR Study

New Delhi: A report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 18% of total deaths in India in 2019—amounting to 1.7 million fatalities—were attributable to air pollution. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) emerged as the leading cause, contributing to 32.5% of these deaths, followed by ischemic heart disease (29.2%), stroke (16.2%), and lower respiratory infections (11.2%). Health...

18% of Deaths in India in 2019 Linked to Air Pollution: ICMR Study

New Delhi: A report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 18% of total deaths in India in 2019—amounting to 1.7...

NMC Extends Eligibility Certificate Application Deadline to November 25, 2024

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for submitting applications for Eligibility Certificates to November 25, 2024, at 6 PM....

SC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Doctor Accused in Illegal Kidney Transplant Racket

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on November 20 refused anticipatory bail to a Fortis Hospital doctor in Jaipur, accused of involvement in an international...

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Govt Committed to Ensuring Medical Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities: JP Nadda

New Delhi: Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring adequate medical care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition at Thyagaraj Sports Complex, Nadda highlighted the need to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by...

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18% of Deaths in India in 2019 Linked to Air Pollution: ICMR Study

New Delhi: A report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 18% of total deaths in India in 2019—amounting to 1.7...

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NEET-UG, AIAPGET Cut-Off Lowered for Ayurveda, Homeopathy Admissions

Ahmedabad: In a move to address vacant seats in traditional medicine courses, regulatory bodies for Indian medicine have reduced the minimum eligibility percentile for...

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NEET-UG, AIAPGET Cut-Off Lowered for Ayurveda, Homeopathy Admissions

Ahmedabad: In a move to address vacant seats in traditional medicine courses, regulatory bodies for Indian medicine have reduced the minimum eligibility percentile for...

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New Delhi: A report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 18% of total deaths in India in 2019—amounting to 1.7 million fatalities—were attributable to air pollution. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) emerged as...

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New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for submitting applications for Eligibility Certificates to November 25, 2024, at 6 PM....

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18% of Deaths in India in 2019 Linked to Air Pollution: ICMR Study

New Delhi: A report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 18% of total deaths in India in 2019—amounting to 1.7 million fatalities—were attributable to air pollution. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) emerged as the leading...