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Dr Abisho David, a 32-year-old junior resident from Kerala, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in his hostel room at BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur. The door was locked from inside and no suicide note was found. Police and forensic teams are investigating all possibilities, and the cause of death will be determined after postmortem and forensic analysis.

The Maharashtra government has reversed its decision permitting homeopaths to prescribe modern medicine, forming a 7-member committee to review the issue. The move follows strong opposition from the medical community, citing patient safety concerns. The final decision will depend on the committee’s findings and court rulings.

Gautam Adani announced a plan to build an AI-driven, multidisciplinary healthcare ecosystem focused on affordability and scalability. With a Rs 60,000 crore commitment, the initiative aims to address gaps in access, especially for conditions like low back pain, and overhaul care delivery nationwide.

A task force led by Kolkata dermatologist Dr. Koushik Lahiri, under the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (ITATSA), has received the Royal College of Physicians' Excellence in Patient Care Award 2025 for its two-decade campaign against irrational topical steroid use in India. The initiative, credited with reducing sales of steroid-laden creams since 2018, highlights the dangers of high-potency steroid misuse in skincare products and has brought global atte...

A six-member gang forcefully entered a Kozhikode hospital and violently assaulted a doctor, leaving him injured. Four individuals have been booked in connection with the attack. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals in India, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement of laws protecting medical staff.

The World Health Organization has released integrated clinical management guidelines for dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever, addressing the challenge of similar early symptoms and co-circulation of these arboviruses. The guidelines recommend protocolized oral fluid management, paracetamol or metamizole for fever and pain, and advise against NSAIDs and corticosteroids. They provide evidence-based strategies for both severe and non-severe cases, aiming to improve outcomes and support e...

A new tool, DunedinPACNI, uses a single midlife brain MRI to estimate biological aging and forecast risks for dementia, chronic disease, and mortality. Developed using longitudinal data, it predicts a 60% higher dementia risk, 18% increased chronic disease risk, and 40% higher mortality for those with accelerated aging scores. The tool's predictive power holds across diverse populations, offering a noninvasive, accessible biomarker for early intervention.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has increased the upper age limit for senior residency appointments to 50 years in eight pre-clinical and para-clinical departments: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine. This move aims to expand the pool of eligible faculty and address shortages in medical colleges, supporting India's broader goal of increasing medical education capacity.

HPV vaccination is recommended for Indian children, ideally starting at age 9, to prevent HPV infections that can lead to cervical cancer and other diseases. The Serum Institute of India’s affordable CERVAVAC vaccine is now available, supporting national efforts to expand coverage and reduce cervical cancer rates. Awareness and school-based programs are crucial for improving uptake and protecting future generations.

A large multicenter study has shown that a simple blood test using cell-free RNA (cfRNA) from maternal plasma, taken in the first trimester, can predict both early and late-onset preeclampsia up to five months before clinical diagnosis. The test demonstrated 83% sensitivity and 90% specificity for early-onset cases, offering a crucial window for preventive care and closer monitoring. This approach outperforms current screening methods that miss over half of impending cases.

A medical team from Thunag Community Health Centre in Himachal Pradesh trekked 14 km through rugged, rain-battered terrain to reach an elderly patient in Mandi district after floods cut off road access. The patient, suffering from a blocked Foley catheter and extreme weakness, received timely intervention thanks to the doctors' extraordinary effort amid disaster conditions.

A patient under the Ayushman Bharat scheme at SGPGI, Lucknow, faced a postponed eye surgery due to staff failing to upload required documents. After the family complained, the institute’s director launched a swift probe, resulting in administrative action against the staff member and successful surgery the next day. SGPGI is implementing measures to prevent such administrative lapses in the future.

An Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague, marking the first such fatality in the state since 2007. The patient succumbed just days after a prairie dog die-off believed to be linked to the outbreak. Pneumonic plague, caused by Yersinia pestis, is highly contagious and can be fatal if not treated promptly with antibiotics. Health officials are monitoring potential exposures and urging rapid intervention to prevent further spread.

In Odisha's remote Belghar PHC, staff nurse Sindhulata Jani delivered triplets for Ranjita Majhi with step-by-step phone guidance from Dr. Dibyajyoti Kar, 26 km away. The high-risk delivery, conducted without advanced on-site support, lasted over two hours and saved both mother and babies. The newborns, all boys, are stable and receiving specialised care at Baliguda Hospital’s SNCU.

A new weekly injectable formulation developed by University of South Australia researchers delivers steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily pills in Parkinson’s disease. The biodegradable gel, injected under the skin or into muscle, maintains consistent drug levels for seven days, improving adherence and reducing side effects. Lab tests showed over 90% levodopa and 81% carbidopa release in a week, with no significant toxicity. The innovation c...