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Health Bulletin 28/ March/ 2024

Here are the top health news for the day: Delhi Govt mandates CCTV recording of viva exams to safeguard female medicos Prioritising the safety of female medical students, the Delhi Government has directed all the hospitals and medical colleges under the Delhi Government to ensure that all the CCTV cameras installed there are functional at […]

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Study suggests that estrogen may drive nicotine addiction in women

A newly discovered feedback loop involving estrogen may explain why women might become dependent on nicotine more quickly and with less nicotine exposure than men. The research could lead to new treatments for women who are having trouble quitting nicotine-containing products such as cigarettes. Powered by WPeMatico

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Why UCPMP-2024 Needs Teeth: Moving Beyond Voluntary Compliance

Preamble In the landscape of pharmaceutical marketing ethics, the UCPMP (Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices) has been a cornerstone, albeit with limited efficacy. The inception of UCPMP-2014 as a voluntary framework aimed to instil Good Marketing Practices within the Indian pharmaceutical industry, yet its lack of enforcement mechanisms rendered it toothless against transgressions. Fast […]

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Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy promising in clinical trial: NEJM

An investigational gene therapy for a rare neurodegenerative disease that begins in early childhood, known as giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), was well tolerated and showed signs of therapeutic benefit in a clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Currently, there is no treatment for GAN and the disease is usually fatal by […]

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Health Bulletin 16/ March/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: NBE releases admit card for NEET MDS 2024 The admit card for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2024 has been released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Candidates who have applied for NEET MDS 2024 can download […]

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Medical Bulletin 16/ March/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Intense light and time therapy can boost heart health, says study According to a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, managing circadian rhythms through intense light and chronologically timed therapy can help prevent or treat a variety of circulatory system conditions including […]

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Potato and Bean Diets Equally Effective for Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance

A recent study was conducted at Louisiana State University’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. This study was conducted by Rebello and colleagues. This study compared the effects of low-energy density diets rich in potatoes and pulses (beans) on weight loss and insulin resistance in individuals with impaired blood glucose control. Contrary to common belief, the study […]

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Rare but Manageable: Pediatric Patients with Leukemia Navigate COVID-19 Challenges

In a groundbreaking retrospective case series, researchers from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its affiliate sites shed light on the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric patients undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma (ALL/LLy). These findings contribute to our understanding of the interplay between COVID-19 and cancer treatment in pediatric patients, highlighting the challenges […]