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The NEET PG 2025 exam saw over 2.42 lakh candidates, making it India’s largest single-shift computer-based exam. NBEMS implemented unprecedented security, including 300 cyber commandos and live CCTV monitoring, to prevent cheating and restore faith in the exam system after recent controversies. This robust approach aims to reassure medical graduates and uphold exam integrity.

Aluminum salts, used as adjuvants in many vaccines since the 1930s, enhance immune response and reduce required doses. Comprehensive reviews by WHO and the US FDA confirm that aluminum exposure from vaccines remains well below established safety thresholds, even in infants. Large-scale studies and decades of pharmacovigilance show no credible evidence linking aluminum adjuvants to autism or serious adverse events, supporting their continued use for effective immunization.

A doctor at Tripura's GBP Hospital was violently assaulted by two attendants of a patient who had been admitted after suspected poisoning. Despite immediate medical attention, the doctor suffered injuries and was hospitalized. The incident has sparked outrage among the medical community, highlighting ongoing concerns about healthcare worker safety and inadequate security in Indian hospitals.

A Nature Medicine study of over 2,400 participants shows that AI-driven analysis of continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data, combined with genomics, lifestyle, and microbiome information, can identify high-risk prediabetic individuals missed by standard HbA1c and fasting glucose tests. The model detects subtle differences in glucose spike patterns and resolution times, offering more personalized risk profiles and potentially enabling earlier, targeted interventions for type 2 diabetes prevention.

Dr Rairu Gopal, revered as Kerala’s 'Two Rupee Doctor', passed away at 80 after over five decades of providing affordable healthcare. Treating more than 1.8 million patients, he charged just Rs 2 for consultations for most of his career, later raising it modestly. Renowned for his early-morning clinics and refusal to commercialise his practice, Dr Gopal’s legacy is celebrated as a model of ethical, patient-centric medicine in India.

A recent cohort study found that older adults with cancer and type 2 diabetes who used GLP-1 receptor agonists had significantly lower all-cause mortality compared to those using DPP4 inhibitors, with the survival benefit consistent across age, sex, and major cancer types. No significant difference in mortality was observed between GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors. The findings suggest GLP-1 agonists may offer a survival advantage in this high-risk population, though clinical trials are ne...

A consumer court has directed a doctor at Muktsar Civil Hospital and their insurer to pay ₹22 lakh in compensation to a student who suffered permanent disability due to medical negligence during treatment. The court found that improper care led to the student's disability, holding both the doctor and insurer jointly liable for the damages.

On National Bone and Joint Day 2025, Dr Amyn Rajani highlights seven common mistakes by desk-bound employees that damage knee joints, including prolonged sitting, poor posture, and neglecting desk exercises. He urges regular movement, ergonomic workstations, and frequent stretching to prevent early joint issues and musculoskeletal pain among office workers.

Recent trials suggest that CPAP therapy in early pregnancy may reduce blood pressure in women with OSA, potentially lowering the risk of preeclampsia. For Indian obstetricians, early screening and intervention for OSA in pregnancy could be key to improving maternal outcomes, though evidence remains mixed.

Dr. Kishore Divan, an 89-year-old retired anesthesiologist and respected community leader from Williamsville, New York, was killed along with his wife and two relatives in a car crash en route to a Hindu temple in West Virginia. Dr. Divan, a Kasturba Medical College alumnus, was known for decades of service at Kaleida Health-Buffalo General Medical Center and active involvement in the Hindu Cultural Society of Western New York.

A cross-sectional study finds that while self-care and self-efficacy are linked to better quality of life in hypertensive patients, health literacy has the largest impact. Indian public health strategies should prioritize health literacy interventions to improve hypertension outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings.

A novel FUT1 gene mutation (346A>G) has been identified in an Indian patient with the rare Bombay blood phenotype. This discovery highlights the need for heightened awareness and genetic screening in transfusion medicine, as undetected Bombay phenotype can lead to fatal transfusion reactions. Indian clinicians should consider this variant in unexplained blood group discrepancies.

A large Spanish study highlights that eating breakfast before 8 am and dinner before 8 pm, with a nightly fast of about 13 hours, significantly reduces cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks. Late meals disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and increase hunger due to hormonal changes. Each extra hour of nighttime fasting lowers cerebrovascular disease risk by 7%.

India’s health insurance sector is leveraging mobile-first platforms, telemedicine, and AI-powered underwriting to expand coverage and simplify access. With fewer than 50 million retail policyholders, these innovations aim to close the protection gap, reduce fraud, and support doctors with streamlined processes and improved patient financial security.

Despite legal provisions allowing patient appeals against doctors, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has rejected over 162 such cases, citing conflicting interpretations of the law. With most board positions vacant and transparency concerns rising, this development could impact medical accountability and regulatory trust for Indian practitioners.