Guwahati HC reviews anti-quackery measures, seeks Govt response
Guwahati: The Guwahati High Court has taken up a detailed review of the steps undertaken by the Anti-quackery and Vigilance Cell of the Assam Council of Medical Registration (ACMR) to…
February 2026
Kochi doctor defrauded of Rs 37 lakh in NRI matrimonial fraud; three arrested
Kochi: The Kochi Cyber Crime Police have busted a cyber fraud racket, arresting three individuals for allegedly cheating a young doctor of Rs 37 lakh by posing as an NRI…
Physiotherapist loses Rs 30 lakh in stock investment fraud
Nalgonda: A physiotherapist from the Khammam area of Nalgonda was allegedly duped of Rs 30 lakh after being approached through social media and lured into a fraudulent share market investment…
CCRAS signs MoU with Berhampur University to digitise rare Ayurveda manuscripts
New Delhi: In a landmark initiative to safeguard and promote India’s medical heritage, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and Berhampur University, Odisha, will…
Tirzepatide Weight-Loss Therapy Not Linked to Depression or Suicidal Risk: Study Finds
USA: Researchers have found that once-weekly subcutaneous tirzepatide administered for 72 weeks does not increase the risk of depression in adults with overweight or obesity who have no known major…
Revised Left Ventricular Remodeling Thresholds Predict Mortality in Asymptomatic Aortic Regurgitation: JAMA
Netherlands: A new cohort study published in JAMA has shown that existing thresholds for left ventricular remodeling may need revision to better predict mortality risk in patients with asymptomatic aortic…
Large-scale genetic study sheds light on the background of allergic conjunctivitis
Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season. Allergic conjunctivitis is a very common condition, but its hereditary background…
Apecotrep Shows Promise in Reducing Proteinuria in Primary FSGS in Phase 2 trial
In a multicenter, phase 2 trial across 31 centers in 10 countries, apecotrep (BI 764198) reduced proteinuria by 40% over 12 weeks in patients with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).…
Study identifies blood protein albumin as key defense against deadly fungal infection “mucormycosis”
A new international study published in Nature has identified albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood, as a powerful and previously unrecognized defense against mucormycosis, a rare but often…
Acupuncture Provides Significant Pain Relief and Functional Improvement in Migraine Without Aura: JAMA
China: A new trial has revealed that acupuncture effectively reduced pain and improved functional outcomes in patients with migraine without aura. Connectome-based predictive modeling identified specific brain connectivity patterns—default mode…