Congress revives health care deal with PBM reforms
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Adolescent Alopecia prevalent among females with iron deficiency, suggests study
A new study published in the journal of Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Panonica, et Adriatica showed that the frequency of adolescent alopecia was very high, and it was more frequent in…
Coconut Oils and Frankincense have Antimicrobial Effect, reduce S. mutans bioflm formation: Study
Researchers have found in a new study that organic refined, organic virgin, and extra virgin coconut oils, along with uplifting frankincense essential oil, demonstrated effective in-vitro antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus…
Himachal Govt to Float Rs 100 Cr Tender for Direct Procurement of Medicines
The chief minister directed the officials to maintain strict quality standards for medicines provided at government facilities.
STAT+: Benefit from Moderna’s skin cancer immunotherapy endures
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Botulinum Toxin Effective for Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction in Both Clinic and OR Settings: Study
A new study published in the journal of The Laryngoscope showed that both in-office and operating room botulinum toxin injections effectively treat retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD), with the choice depending…
Tahini Better Reflects True Sesame Allergy Risk in Children: Study
Researchers have found in pediatric sesame oral food challenges (OFCs) that tahini was associated with lower reaction thresholds and higher rates of anaphylaxis compared with whole sesame seeds. Whole seeds…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about drug prices in Europe, a cancer vaccine, and much more
U.S. pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their campaign for higher drug prices in Europe, in some cases threatening to withhold new medicines
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling: DGME sets resignation deadline, issues inservice doctors lists for round 3
Lucknow: The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released important updates related to UP NEET PG 2025 counselling, including the publication of lists of eligible…
Ahmedabad Civic Body’s LG Hospital flouts own ICU fire safety norms
Ahmedabad: After the tragic Shrey Hospital fire that killed eight COVID-19 patients in 2020, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued strict fire-safety advisories for hospitals, especially warning against keeping ICUs…