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A resident doctor at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, was allegedly assaulted by a mob of a patient's relatives after a road accident case. The incident, captured on video and widely shared, has sparked outrage among the medical community. In response, the Resident Doctors Association has called an indefinite strike, suspending all elective services until the culprits are arrested and demands for improved security are met.

A newly identified gut-derived nutrient, indolepropionic acid (IPA), is gaining attention for its potential role in cancer prevention and therapy. Recent research highlights IPA's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, suggesting it may help inhibit tumor growth and improve patient outcomes. Experts urge further clinical trials to validate its efficacy and explore integration into oncology protocols.

A 27-year-old man was booked for assaulting Dr. Sandip Kedar at Shatabdi Hospital, Govandi, after the doctor refused to admit his mother, citing her stable condition. The incident escalated when the man struck Dr. Kedar on the head with a blood pressure monitor, resulting in injuries. Police registered an FIR under the Maharashtra Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss to Property) Act.

India’s healthcare sector has attracted $1.5 billion in foreign investment in FY24, mainly benefiting urban hospitals. Experts urge policy changes to incentivize private sector participation in government insurance schemes, aiming to reduce public hospital overload and improve rural access to advanced care.

Recent clinical evidence highlights that baseline liver function critically influences overall survival (OS) outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients receiving systemic therapies. Patients with better liver function (Child-Pugh A, ALBI score) experience superior OS and treatment response compared to those with impaired liver function. This underscores the need for regular hepatology assessment and tailored therapy selection to optimize outcomes in advanced HCC.

A recent study highlights that adults over 50 with new-onset diabetes face a 6–8-fold increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer within three years, with up to 1% diagnosed in this period. This association suggests new-onset diabetes may serve as an early warning sign, supporting targeted screening strategies to improve early pancreatic cancer detection and outcomes.

A new study quantifies the economic impact of tuberculosis-related deaths in India, revealing a staggering non-health GDP loss of US$9.1 billion in 2021. The highest burden falls on working-age adults, underscoring the urgent need for intensified TB control strategies and policy interventions to protect both public health and the economy.

India's CDSCO and ICMR have released draft protocols for evaluating In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs), covering 15 disease types including dengue, malaria, and SARS-CoV-2. Stakeholders must submit feedback by August 25. Once finalized, these standards will directly impact licensing, device safety, and diagnostic accuracy for Indian labs and clinicians.

A newly updated standard operating protocol for acute poisonings supports rapid clinical decision-making in emergency settings. Emphasizing five core principles, the guidelines are tailored for resource-limited environments, directly aiding Indian clinicians in improving outcomes for poisoning cases.

Eli Lilly has launched Mounjaro KwikPen (tirzepatide) in India, a once-weekly injectable dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. Available in six strengths, the pen allows for personalized dosing. Approved by CDSCO, it offers a new, convenient option for Indian clinicians managing diabetes and obesity.

Combining liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, with a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) yields synergistic effects for obesity treatment. Real-world clinical data show this dual approach leads to greater and faster weight loss than either intervention alone, with improved metabolic parameters and visceral fat reduction. The combination is well-tolerated and may offer a promising strategy for patients with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes, seeking intensified weight manage...

A two-year, multicenter randomized trial in 6,000 children (aged 10–14) found that toothpaste with 8.0% arginine reduced dental caries by 26% (DMFS) and 25.3% (DMFT) compared to standard sodium fluoride toothpaste. Lower arginine concentration (1.5%) showed no significant difference from fluoride. This study positions high-concentration arginine dentifrice as an effective alternative or adjunct to fluoride for caries prevention in children with active caries.

Between 2022 and 2024, 429 faculty members resigned from various AIIMS across India, including 52 from AIIMS Delhi, as revealed in Parliament. The resignations, driven by both personal and professional factors, have left nearly one-third of faculty positions vacant nationwide. This exodus threatens teaching, research, and patient care quality at India's premier public hospitals.

A new study reveals that stroke impairs reading by disrupting specific brain pathways responsible for processing word meanings. Researchers found that damage to left hemisphere cortical areas and their connecting white matter tracts significantly affects comprehension of complex sentence structures. This nuanced understanding highlights the importance of targeted rehabilitation strategies for post-stroke language recovery, emphasizing that not all sentence types are equally affected.

A recent study found that in STEMI patients with severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), ticagrelor and prasugrel were as effective as clopidogrel in reducing 1-year all-cause mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The findings suggest that newer P2Y12 inhibitors do not confer additional survival benefit over clopidogrel in this high-risk group, supporting current guideline recommendations for individualized antiplatelet therapy in severe CKD.