STAT+: Pfizer’s Lyme vaccine results set up tricky regulatory path
New results on Pfizer's Lyme disease vaccine, how the Middle East conflict could strain drug supply chains, and more biotech news in today's Readout newsletter.
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Hyderabad Ophthalmologist escapes Kuwait crisis after 1,460 km desert journey
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based ophthalmologist, Dr Umesh Bhammarkar, endured a terrifying experience after being stranded in Kuwait amid sudden unrest, eventually escaping after an arduous 1,460-km journey across the desert. An…
Not All “Normal” Is Not Safe Anymore: New Cholesterol Targets
The 2026 AHA-ACC cholesterol guidelines bring a major shift in how heart risk is understood and managed. Cholesterol numbers alone are no longer enough. What matters now is your overall…
Regular fire safety audits in Govt Hospitals, says Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Sunday directed health department officials to conduct periodic monitoring and ensure compliance with fire safety measures in hospitals across the state.During a high-level…
Karnataka approves Rs 10 Crore plan to upgrade trauma care centres in 11 Hospitals
Mysuru: The Karnataka government has recently approved a long-pending proposal to upgrade trauma care centres in two district hospitals and nine taluk hospitals. This move will provide a significant boost…
Ahmedabad doctor attacked while treating patient, suffers head injury
Ahmedabad: In a disturbing incident, a 64-year-old doctor was allegedly attacked while attending to an injured patient late at night at his residence in the Sardarnagar area of Ahmedabad, leaving…
Medical Bulletin 23/March/2026
Here are the top medical news for today:Study Examines Whether Artificial Sweeteners Increase Appetite and Overall Food Intake A recent study published in Nutrients explored whether sweeteners and sweetness enhancers…
PGI Chandigarh announces dedicated transplant centre
Chandigarh: At the inaugural session of the ISTS Annual Conference 2026, Prof. Vivek Lal described transplantation as the highest calling of surgical science. The ceremony was held on Saturday at…
Dr Vandana Das Murder: Kerala Court sentences convict to life imprisonment
Kollam: The Kollam Additional District and Sessions Court sentenced G Sandeep to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Dr Vandana Das inside a taluk hospital in May 2023. The…
Hyderabad MBBS graduate allegedly dies by suicide after family objected to pet cat
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a 23-year-old MBBS graduate allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad's Alwal area following a disagreement with her family over keeping a pet cat at home.…