A cancer patient seeking access to a life-saving medicine has died after her petition was reportedly listed for hearing 57 times without a final resolution, reigniting concerns over delays in cases involving access to essential medicines. The incident has prompted the Working Group on Access
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an at-home starter dose for Leqembi (lecanemab), the Alzheimer's disease therapy jointly developed by Eisai and Biogen, marking a significant step toward improving treatment convenience for patients with early Alzheimer's disease. Until now, patients initiating Leqembi therapy
Doctors have clarified that the recent COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district do not indicate a resurgence of the virus, describing the infections as an isolated cluster rather than the beginning of a new wave. The reassurance comes after the district reported two
Continuing its nationwide quot; Save the Brain quot; movement, the Indian Stroke Association (ISA) organized Stroke 360°, a one-day scientific and educational program in Salem on 12th July 2026. Conducted in association with Stroke Academy, Salem Brain Club, and the Association of Physicians of India (API), Salem Chapter,
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an advanced Placenta on Chip platform that replicates the human placental barrier, offering a powerful new tool to study foetal development, maternal health and the safety of medicines used during pregnancy. The innovation is
AIIMS Patna has developed a Government of India patented indigenous tubular brain retractor designed to improve the precision and safety of minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures while significantly reducing treatment costs. The innovation is expected to enhance access to advanced brain surgeries by offering a cost
A lung transplant may offer a survival advantage for carefully selected patients with advanced lung cancer confined to the lungs, according to a new study published in JAMA. The findings suggest that transplantation could become a treatment option for patients who have exhausted conventional therapies
As participation in sports and fitness activities continues to rise across India, sports related injuries are becoming increasingly common among both professional athletes and recreational fitness enthusiasts. Addressing this growing healthcare need, Manipal Hospital Millers Road has launched its dedicated Sports Injury Care Centre, offering specialised diagnosis and treatment
North Maharashtra witnessed a landmark moment in healthcare with the grand inauguration of Ashoka Health City on 12th July 2026 by Hon. Shri Om Birla Ji, Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by leading healthcare professionals, dignitaries, industrialists, academicians, social leaders, and citizens,
Authored by Dr. Mohsin Wali Every attack on a doctor is far more than an assault on an individual, it is an attack on the healthcare system itself. Yet, incidents of verbal abuse, intimidation and physical violence against healthcare professionals continue to rise across India, exposing
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