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A doctor at Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini was assaulted by attendants of a patient following a newborn's death. The Resident Doctors' Association condemned the incident, highlighting inadequate security measures at government hospitals and demanding termination of negligent security personnel.

Maharashtra reported another COVID-19 death—a 45-year-old immunocompromised Panvel resident with heart disease—bringing the total to 19 since May. Mumbai recorded 32 new mild cases. Simultaneously, hospitals are seeing a seasonal increase in dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases following intermittent rainfall, though physicians describe the current caseload as moderate.

The National Medical Commission has published draft amendments to Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations 2023, proposing department headship rotation every three years among eligible Professors and Associate Professors. The draft also includes M.S. (Traumatology and Surgery) as a feeder qualification for certain super-specialty courses.

India's total fertility rate has declined to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, according to the UNFPA's 2025 State of World Population Report. The country shows a stark 'high-low duality' with states like Bihar maintaining high fertility rates while Delhi, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have sustained below-replacement fertility, with educated middle-class couples delaying childbirth.

Medical students at private colleges in Hyderabad are protesting unpaid or drastically low stipends, with some receiving as little as Rs 3,000-5,000 monthly compared to government-approved rates of Rs 25,000-1 lakh. Students allege some colleges credit stipends to their accounts only to take the money back, potentially submitting forged documents to regulatory bodies.

NITI Aayog is preparing recommendations for a significant overhaul of AIIMS Delhi, aiming to expand clinical services across the NCR to reduce pressure on the institute's infrastructure. The plan would allow AIIMS to focus primarily on critical and trauma cases while utilizing vacant facilities in other hospitals to operate OPD services, potentially reducing wait times.

Healthcare leaders have endorsed the Health Ministry's May 28 circular prohibiting medical representatives from conducting sales promotions at central government hospitals, marking a significant shift in pharmaceutical marketing practices in India.

Cadila has launched Biscado, a bisoprolol-based beta-blocker that offers high cardioselectivity for beta-1 adrenergic receptors. The drug is indicated for hypertension management, providing Indian cardiologists with an additional treatment option for cardiovascular patients.

RenaissThera has reached a significant discovery milestone in its oral obesity drug program targeting the GIPR receptor. The Bengaluru-based biotech is developing small molecule alternatives to expensive peptide-based therapies, potentially offering more affordable obesity treatment options for Indian patients.

Study shows clinical breast examination conducted biennially by primary health workers significantly downstaged breast cancer at diagnosis and reduced mortality by nearly 30% in women aged ≥50. Findings strongly support implementing clinical breast examination as a screening approach in low and middle-income countries like India.

Research examining surgical quality improvement in low-income settings identified provider buy-in as crucial for successful implementation of safety checklists. Higher-performing facilities tackled resistance early and used participative problem-solving, offering lessons for Indian hospitals implementing similar initiatives.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received DCGI approval to launch BRUKINSA in India for treating hematological malignancies. The drug is already approved in over 70 countries globally, offering Indian oncologists a new therapeutic option for blood cancer patients.

A new study reveals an effective patient-centered complex intervention to improve initial medication adherence for cardiovascular disease and diabetes treatments. This approach could significantly benefit Indian healthcare systems facing challenges with medication adherence in chronic disease management.

JAMA Pediatrics study identifies severe neonatal morbidity as a significant risk factor for childhood mortality. Findings emphasize the need for prevention strategies, early identification, and comprehensive long-term follow-up care - particularly relevant for India's efforts to reduce infant and child mortality rates.

The liquid biopsy test identifies circulating cancer cells from simple blood draws, potentially offering a less invasive alternative to traditional tissue biopsies for cancer monitoring and treatment planning. This technology could significantly impact oncology practice by enabling more frequent assessment of disease progression.