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From September 1, thousands of Bajaj Allianz and Care Health Insurance policyholders may lose access to cashless hospitalisation after AHPI suspended services, citing outdated reimbursement rates. The GI Council warns this move could force critical patients to pay upfront, undermining trust in the insurance system and risking patient safety. Doctors should prepare for increased financial stress among patients and possible delays in emergency care.

Phase III BaxHTN trial results show baxdrostat, a selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor, achieved significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (−8.7 to −9.8 mmHg vs placebo at 12 weeks) in patients with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension, with a favorable safety profile and no unexpected adverse events. The findings, presented at ESC Congress 2025 and published in NEJM, suggest baxdrostat could become a key therapy for difficult-to-control hypertension, including in diverse popula...

India faces a paradox: thousands of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) remain underutilized due to low FMGE pass rates, limited internships, and unclear policies. Experts urge revamping FMGE/NExT, guaranteeing fair internships, and transparent NEET-PG eligibility. Doctors should expect policy changes that may affect recruitment, rural deployment, and skill alignment of FMGs.

The sudden cardiac death of Dr Gradlin Roy, a 39-year-old cardiac surgeon in Chennai, has raised alarm about the rising incidence of heart attacks among young doctors. Experts attribute this trend to long, erratic work hours, high stress, unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, and neglect of preventive care. Calls are growing for heart-boosting exercise routines and regular health checks for those in high-stress medical professions.

Over 1,000 protesters at Azad Maidan reported fever, nausea, and throat irritation, with private hospitals placed on alert for possible outbreaks. Doctors should be vigilant for waterborne illnesses and ensure rapid triage. Emergency arrangements are in place at JJ and St George’s hospitals, with private facilities reserving beds and panels of specialists.

Telangana Medical Council raided four clinics run by five quacks, uncovering illegal prescription of antibiotics, antipsychotics, and steroid injections. Doctors should expect stricter enforcement and reporting requirements. Cases will be registered under NMC and TSMPR Act, with letters to AYUSH ministry and ethics committees for further action.

A Sangli-based paediatrician was ordered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to pay Rs 7.5 lakh compensation after a four-year-old died under his care. The court found the doctor guilty of deficient service for not conducting essential tests, despite symptoms suggesting dengue or malaria and available lab facilities. Additional compensation for mental anguish and legal costs was also awarded.

Gynaecologists in Bengaluru report a surge in premature PCOS diagnosis among adolescent girls, often triggered by normal pubertal changes like irregular cycles and mild facial hair. Experts urge waiting up to three years post-menarche before pursuing a PCOS diagnosis, as early symptoms may be mistaken for the disorder. Social media-driven self-diagnosis and parental anxiety are amplifying unnecessary hormonal treatments, while lifestyle factors such as obesity and processed food intake remain...

New research presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress and published in The Lancet shows clopidogrel, a blood thinner, reduces major cardiovascular events by 14% more than aspirin in patients with coronary artery disease, without increasing major bleeding risk. Analysis of seven clinical trials involving nearly 29,000 CAD patients suggests clopidogrel may soon replace aspirin as the preferred long-term antiplatelet therapy, pending further long-term and cost-effectiveness data....

A recent study highlights that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may offer protective effects against gastrointestinal complications in patients with diabetes. The findings suggest a potential benefit of GLP-1 RAs beyond glycemic control, indicating reduced risk of certain GI complications, which could influence therapeutic choices for diabetes management.

A randomized controlled trial published in Cell Metabolism shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) increase weight, fat mass, and LDL:HDL cholesterol ratio, and disrupt reproductive hormones in men—even when calorie intake is matched. The UPF diet also raised exposure to phthalate pollutants and showed a trend toward reduced sperm motility. These findings highlight risks of UPFs beyond excess calories, underscoring the need for dietary vigilance.

A new University of Michigan study found that 10% of patients hospitalized with sepsis were previously healthy, and many deaths in this group occurred because intervention was too late. These patients often had less organ failure on arrival but received less timely sepsis management, including delayed antibiotics. Most deaths were deemed unpreventable due to severe illness at presentation, but some could have been avoided with earlier recognition or vaccination, highlighting the critical need...

The Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found a private doctor liable for medical negligence after he partly cut a woman's bile duct during gallbladder surgery, leading to severe complications. The court ordered the doctor to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation and Rs 25,000 for litigation expenses, citing his failure to act diligently on the histopathology report. The hospital was not held liable due to lack of evidence.

US President Donald Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common vascular disorder affecting about one in three Americans. While the White House physician states Trump is in 'excellent condition' with no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or systemic illness, vascular experts caution that worsening CVI can cause leg swelling, skin changes, and, in severe untreated cases, unhealing wounds that may require amputation.

A Hyderabad-based team reports a rare case of solitary Langerhans cell histiocytosis in the distal radius of an 11-month-old Indian infant, highlighting diagnostic challenges and successful management strategies. This case underscores the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary care for rare pediatric bone lesions in Indian clinical settings.