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New findings reveal that breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy face an increased risk of brain atrophy and cognitive decline. The study highlights significant structural brain changes, particularly in regions associated with memory and executive function, underscoring the need for clinicians to monitor cognitive health in this population.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister suspended an assistant professor (Surgery) and four other on-duty medical staff at a government hospital following initial findings of negligence. The action was taken after a probe into alleged lapses in patient care, underscoring the state's zero-tolerance policy towards medical negligence and reinforcing accountability in public healthcare institutions.

The Maharashtra Senior Resident Doctors Association (MSRDA) has threatened a statewide protest over persistent stipend delays of up to three months and significant pay disparities across government medical colleges. Despite a government-approved stipend of Rs 95,000 per month, many doctors receive much less, with some yet to be paid since May 2025. The MSRDA demands immediate regularisation of payments and an end to pay gaps.

Gujarat Police arrested eight members of a cybercrime gang that held a Gandhinagar doctor under 'digital arrest' for 103 days, cheating her of Rs 19.24 crore. The accused impersonated officials from government agencies, threatened legal action, and coerced the doctor into selling assets and transferring funds. The case highlights rising cyber threats against medical professionals.

The 2025 Medscape Physician Suicide Report reveals a sharp rise in suicidal ideation among doctors, with 1 in 6 reporting they have contemplated or attempted suicide—a 66% increase from 2023. Despite growing awareness, over half of physicians feel their profession is failing to provide adequate mental health support. Stigma, fear of professional repercussions, and relentless job demands remain major barriers to seeking help, highlighting an urgent need for systemic change.

The Kerala government has filed fresh charges against Dr Haris Chirackal, the whistleblower who exposed surgical equipment shortages at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. Authorities now allege missing medical equipment, intensifying pressure on Dr Haris, who had already faced disciplinary action for his public disclosures. The move has sparked concerns about retaliation against doctors raising systemic issues.

New US tariffs on Indian goods, including pharmaceuticals, could disrupt global drug supply chains and raise costs. With India supplying nearly 50% of US generics, Indian clinicians may see ripple effects in drug pricing, availability, and export policy in coming months.

A 15-year-old girl from Odisha, critically burned in an assault, underwent five surgeries at AIIMS Delhi, including grafts using cadaveric skin bank tissue. The multidisciplinary team reports she is stable, conscious, and on oxygen support. This case highlights the expanding role of skin banks and multidisciplinary burn care in India.

The DapaTAVI Phase IV trial found that dapagliflozin, added to standard care, reduced the combined risk of all-cause death or worsening heart failure by 28% at one year in older patients with severe aortic stenosis after TAVI. Benefits were consistent across subgroups, including those with renal insufficiency, diabetes, or reduced ejection fraction. Genital infections and hypotension were more frequent, but overall safety was favorable.

A new study by Peking University, analysing 11 trials with 2,466 participants, found that patients who stop anti-obesity medications like Ozempic (GLP-1 agonists) tend to regain lost weight rapidly—averaging 2.5 kg within 20 weeks. Those who lost more weight during treatment were more likely to regain it after discontinuation. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear, but the findings highlight the challenge of sustaining weight loss post-medication.

Researchers have developed a thrombin-anchored bacterial cellulose (T-BC) dressing that achieves rapid hemostasis and accelerates wound healing. In preclinical models, T-BC stopped bleeding within one minute and improved wound closure rates by 40% over controls in deep burn wounds. The dressing works via a triple mechanism: promoting new blood vessel formation, modulating inflammation, and reconstructing skin tissue, while maintaining excellent biocompatibility and safety. This innovation cou...

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thanjavur, has directed a Tambaram-based private hospital and six doctors—including an orthopaedic surgeon, a surgeon, three anaesthetists, and a plastic surgeon—to pay Rs 76 lakh compensation to a patient who suffered 50% disability following alleged medical negligence during treatment. This significant ruling underscores the growing accountability of healthcare professionals and institutions in medico-legal cases involving permanent disab...

The National Medical Commission (NMC) of India has received recognition from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), enabling Indian medical graduates to pursue post-graduate training and practice in countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This accreditation is valid for 10 years and is expected to enhance the global mobility and reputation of Indian medical professionals.

In 2025, Kerala reported three Nipah virus cases across Malappuram and Palakkad districts, prompting authorities to trace 677 contacts and initiate swift containment measures. The government deployed special teams for contact tracing, issued alerts to hospitals in affected districts, and conducted genomic surveillance, confirming the virus strain matches previous Kerala outbreaks. No epidemiological links were found between cases, suggesting separate spillover events from fruit bats.

Aging and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are interlinked, with cellular senescence accelerating liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis, while chronic steatosis worsens hepatic decline. Emerging senolytic therapies—such as dasatinib plus quercetin, navitoclax, and senolytic vaccines—selectively clear senescent cells, reduce liver triglycerides, and restore insulin sensitivity in animal models. Lifestyle interventions like exercise and calorie restriction also i...