Johnson & Johnson’s New Blood Cancer Drug Gets Fast Track FDA Approval
The FDA grants fast track approval to Johnson & Johnson’s TECVAYLI and DARZALEX FASPRO combination for relapsed multiple myeloma, offering improved survival outcomes.
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Ragging Case in Bharatpur Medical College: 5 MBBS Students Suspended for 3 Months
Five senior MBBS students from SJP Medical College, Bharatpur, Rajasthan were suspended for three months and fined Rs 25,000 each after a ragging complaint linked to a badminton tournament dispute. The Anti Ragging Committee took action and informed the NMC, while the police complaint was later withdrawn.
Read MoreWhen a Medical Aspirant Argued His Own Case and Secured an MBBS seat
Denied an MBBS seat despite qualifying twice, a 19 year old NEET aspirant walked into the Supreme Court and argued his own case. What happened next stunned the courtroom. Using the Constitution and sheer courage, he secured his medical seat after the court invoked its highest powers. This real story will change how you see NEET admissions and your rights as a student.
Read MoreRising Cyberchondria in India: When Online Health Searches Increasing Anxiety
Cyberchondria is rising in the era of Dr. ChatGPT and Dr. Internet. Constant symptom searching is turning minor issues into major fears and worsening health anxiety. Are AI bots becoming our first doctor instead of real ones? Read this evidence based blog on cyberchondria, illness anxiety disorder and digital age health anxiety.
Read MoreMBBS, BDS Interns’ Stipend to Double in Jammu & Kashmir from the current ₹12,300 to ₹25,000 per month
J&K plans to double MBBS and BDS intern stipend to ₹25,000 per month, while across India interns still earn anywhere between ₹7,500 and ₹30,000 depending on their state. What stipend are MBBS interns getting in your state right now, and what do you think it should actually be considering the workload and duty hours? Comment your state and the ideal stipend amount below.
Read MoreDermatologist Found Dead in Ajmer Government Hospital Quarters | Suspected Suicide of Rajasthan Doctor
A 35 year old government dermatologist, Dr Ashok Kumar Meena, was found dead at his residential quarters in Kekri, Ajmer. He had shared a WhatsApp status saying “Won’t see patients, please avoid unnecessary calls” before missing duty. Police suspect suicide. No note found. Investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Read MoreSecurity Guards Assault MBBS Student in Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Uttar Pradesh over Parking Dispute
An MBBS student was allegedly chased and brutally beaten by security guards at Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Begrajpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a parking dispute. Students protested demanding suspension of guards and FIR registration. The incident has raised serious concerns over campus safety and accountability.
Read MoreGovernment to Provide AI and E-Books to students in 57 Medical Colleges in Rural India
At the ongoing AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, the government has announced plans to provide AI tools and e book access to medical students in about 57 government medical colleges in smaller towns and rural areas. The initiative aims to bridge the academic gap, improve clinical learning, and modernise medical education across India through digital resources.
Read MoreAyurvedic Compounder Gave Allopathic Injection Causing Death: MP Consumer Forum Orders ₹11 Lakh Compensation
A Madhya Pradesh Consumer Forum has ordered ₹11 lakh compensation after an Ayurvedic compounder allegedly administered a saline infusion mixed with Polybion, Aciloc and Dexona without tests, leading to the death of a 27 year old man in Khargone district in December 2014. The IV reportedly triggered sudden deterioration minutes after administration, with the patient collapsing soon after.
Read MoreBA Graduate Posed as Surgeon in UP Arrested After Woman Dies During C Section at Illegal Clinic
A BA graduate posing as a surgeon was arrested in Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh after a 28 year old woman died following a C section at an illegal clinic. The unauthorised facility had reportedly been running for years without registration or medical qualifications, raising serious concerns about quackery and healthcare regulation in India.
Read MoreUP Govt Allows Private Medical Colleges to Conduct Autopsies to Reduce Mortuary Burden
Uttar Pradesh government has authorised select private medical colleges to conduct postmortems under strict regulation to reduce burden on government mortuaries and speed up medico legal cases. Sensitive cases will remain with government centres as the state expands forensic capacity and strengthens postgraduate training across districts.
Read MoreRajasthan RGHS Scam: 7 Doctors Suspended, FIRs Ordered Against Hospital and Diagnostic Centre
Rajasthan government has suspended seven doctors after an audit revealed alleged irregularities under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme. FIRs have been ordered against a private hospital and a diagnostic centre for suspected fake billing, forged prescriptions, and misuse of beneficiary SSO credentials, raising serious concerns over accountability in public health insurance implementation.
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