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The Association of Healthcare Providers - India (AHPI) has issued a notice to Star Health Insurance over unfair practices, including outdated tariffs and claim rejections. If unresolved, hospitals may suspend cashless services for Star Health policyholders from September 22, 2025. Doctors should prepare for billing changes and advise patients on reimbursement protocols.

Researchers report that urine testing for high-risk HPV offers a promising alternative for cervical cancer screening, especially for women who decline or lack access to traditional Pap smears. Presented at the 2025 College of American Pathologists meeting, this approach could improve early detection and reach underserved populations, potentially reducing cervical cancer burden.

IIT Kanpur’s Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology will integrate a 500-bed super-speciality hospital, a 100-bed cancer centre, and advanced R&D hubs, aiming to train clinician-innovators by merging medical education with engineering and entrepreneurship. The initiative targets affordable device development, AI-powered diagnostics, and rural healthcare access, with the first-of-its-kind curriculum enabling medical students to pursue engineering minors. The hospital and academic fa...

The Gujarat High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings against a gynaecologist and others after a woman died during childbirth at a Bavla hospital in May 2024. The FIR, filed by the deceased's brother, alleges medical negligence and incompetence, naming three doctors and two nurses under IPC sections 304 and 114. The court declined to entertain the plea for quashing, with the doctor's counsel withdrawing the petition and seeking anticipatory bail instead.

The Supreme Court has postponed the NEET PG 2025 transparency hearing by two weeks, with the next session now scheduled for September 23, 2025. Petitioners have challenged the National Board of Examinations' practice of releasing only question IDs instead of full question papers and answer keys, calling the process opaque and unverifiable. The delay prolongs uncertainty for over 2.4 lakh candidates awaiting clarity on evaluation and counselling schedules.

Non-invasive coronary CT angiography (CTCA) demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) in low- to moderate-risk patients, offering a reliable alternative to invasive coronary angiography (ICA). CTCA minimizes unnecessary procedures and related risks, but ICA remains essential for high-risk cases. Ongoing research is refining CTCA's clinical role.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly opposed the Maharashtra government's order directing the Medical Council to register homeopaths with a Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP), allowing them to practice allopathy. The IMA warns this move undermines medical standards, risks patient safety, and violates ongoing court proceedings. Doctors have threatened a statewide strike if the order is not withdrawn.

Agentic AI is now generating real-time, multilingual prescriptions and standardizing care across India, easing clinical workloads and improving accessibility. However, experts warn of risks: poor data quality, cyber threats, and lack of independent validation. Human oversight remains mandatory for high-risk decisions, and regulatory clarity is urgently needed as liability still rests with doctors and hospitals.

Following the GST Council's tax cut on medicines and devices, CDSCO has directed state regulators to expedite no-objection certificates for restickering MRPs on Class C and D medical devices. A three-month window is provided for compliance. The move aims to ensure patients benefit from reduced prices, but manufacturers face logistical hurdles and cash flow challenges due to the inverted duty structure.

A single dose of RSV vaccine reduced hospitalization risk by 58% over two consecutive RSV seasons in adults aged 60 and above, with effectiveness at 69% in the first year and 48% in the second. Effectiveness was lower in immunocompromised (30%) and cardiovascular disease patients (56%). Findings support current recommendations and highlight the need to monitor for waning immunity and consider revaccination strategies.

A major global study finds diabetes incidence among children and adolescents surged by 94% from 1990 to 2021, with India and China reporting the highest case numbers. Type 2 diabetes now contributes more to the rising disease burden than type 1, though type 1 still causes more deaths. Despite improved care reducing mortality, the ongoing rise in new cases—especially in high-population countries—poses a serious threat to child and adolescent health worldwide.

Dr Suhail Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist, admitted before a UK medical tribunal to leaving a patient under anaesthesia during gallbladder surgery at Tameside General Hospital in September 2023 to engage in sexual activity with a nurse in a nearby theatre. The incident, discovered by a colleague, led to no patient harm but raised serious concerns about patient safety and professional conduct. Dr Anjum, now in Pakistan, expressed remorse and cited personal stress as a factor.

The Directorate-General of Health Services reversed its directive banning physiotherapists from using the 'Dr' prefix, citing need for further deliberation. The issue has sparked confusion among practitioners and patients. A high-level meeting is scheduled to clarify titles, with legal and regulatory implications for clinical practice and patient communication.

A Delhi government committee has found the former registrar and other officials of the Delhi Medical Council guilty of financial misconduct and unauthorized extension of tenure. The Health Minister is seeking legal opinion on possible actions, including fund recovery. This could impact regulatory oversight and governance for all Delhi-registered practitioners.

In a rare feat, Bengaluru doctors performed three heart transplants within 12 hours, saving critically ill patients. The operation, involving four hospitals and green corridors, highlights the importance of rapid organ allocation and inter-hospital coordination. Doctors should note evolving best practices in transplant logistics and patient selection.