The role of neuroinflammation in progressive multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder that prompts the body’s immune system to attack myelin, the protective sheath covering nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. This…
Rethinking recurrent brain activity: Core neurons provide an alternative explanation
Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports numerous advanced capabilities for centuries. The cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain, is now known to be…
How a gourmet’s palate becomes refined: Taste training mechanisms
Why are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered part of the answer by demonstrating that taste sensitivity can…
Use weight reducing drugs judiciously: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has said that weight reducing or anti-obesity drugs, currently available, ought to be used very…
Kashmir MBBS student goes missing in Russia
Kashmir: In a shocking incident, a medical student from India has been missing in Russia since December 10. Gaurav, a 21-year-old from Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, who was…
Consumer court slaps Rs 60k compensation on hospital for withholding discharge summary from COVID patient
Ahmedabad: A private hospital based in Ahmedabad has recently been directed to pay Rs 60,000 as compensation to a senior citizen for failing to provide him with a discharge summary…
CDSCO Alert: 64 Drug Batches Including Metformin, Paracetamol Declared Not of Standard Quality in November
New Delhi: In a strong reminder of persistent quality concerns in India’s pharmaceutical supply chain, 64 batches of drugs and medical products have been declared Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)…
Centre Approves 10,023 New Medical Seats Under Centrally Sponsored Schemes: MoS Health
The Central Government has approved 10,023 medical seats under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes across the government medical colleges from the financial year 2025-2026 to 2028-2029, the Union Minister of State…
Over 77,000 MBBS, PG medical seats added since 2020: Health Minister tells Parliament
New Delhi: According to the National Medical Commission’s data, a total of 48,563 MBBS and 29,080 postgraduate medical seats increased in the country from the Academic Year 2020-2021 to 2025-2026,…
Underfunding, insurance pressure and unregulated FDI putting India’s healthcare at risk, warns IMA
Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has raised serious concerns over the future of India’s healthcare system, warning that chronic underfunding, insurance-led price controls and unregulated foreign investment are weakening…