Medical Bulletin 26/February/2026
Here are the top medical news for today:Study Finds Even Low Plaque Levels Raise Heart Attack Risk in WomenWomen may face a higher risk of heart attack even at lower…
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STAT+: Rare disease advocates fume over FDA’s mixed signals
Families facing rare diseases feel whiplash over shifting and contradictory decisions by the FDA.
Rajkot: Fake doctor arrested for practising medicine without degree
Jetpur: In a major crackdown, the Rajkot Rural Special Operation Group (SOG) arrested a man in Jetpur, Rajkot district, for allegedly treating patients without a valid medical degree. Acting on…
NBE notifies seat matrix for sponsored DNB post MBBS counselling 2025, details
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released an Indicative Seat Matrix for online merit based Counseling for admission to Sponsored Post MBBS DNB Seats…
Right to Safe Blood: Supreme Court seeks NAT test cost, availability in Govt Hospitals
New Delhi: The Supreme Court sought detailed information on the costs and availability of conducting Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAT) in government hospitals across the country to detect Transfusion Transmissible…
Any attempt to pressurise NMC, MARB will lead to immediate halt or rejection of medical college applications: NMC
New Delhi: Signalling a zero-tolerance approach towards external pressure, the National Medical Commission has proposed amendments that would allow outright rejection of applications from medical colleges found attempting to influence…
Tamil Nadu Govt files chargesheet in 3 illegal kidney sale rackets; 12 accused named
Madurai: The Tamil Nadu government has filed the charge sheets in three criminal cases linked to the alleged illegal kidney sale racket in Namakkal district. According to a status report…
Inquiry launched into doctor availability at Mawiong PHC after MP’s death
Shillong: Following the death of the Shillong MP, the Meghalaya government has initiated an inquiry into the availability of medical staff at Mawiong Primary Health Centre (PHC). Chief Minister Conrad…
Stanley Medical College ward attendant allegedly sexually harasses patient; arrested
Chennai: In a shocking incident, a ward attendant from Government Stanley Medical College Hospital was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 55-year-old woman at her home in Korukkupet. According to…
HPV vaccination provides “sustained protection” against cervical cancer, finds study
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is associated with a significantly reduced risk of invasive cervical cancer, with no indication of waning protection up to 18 years after vaccination, finds a study…