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AI-driven tools are transforming Indian healthcare by enabling real-time telemedicine, optimizing antibiotic use, and predicting sepsis. Machine learning models have cut broad-spectrum antibiotic use by 71% and reduced sepsis mortality by 44%. These advances are especially impactful for rural clinics and antimicrobial resistance management.

The Indian Medical Association has threatened to escalate protests if the Maharashtra government does not stay its notification allowing homeopaths with a CCMP certificate to register as allopathic practitioners. The strike has already led to widespread OPD closures and postponed surgeries. Doctors argue the move violates NMC norms and court orders against cross-pathy.

GLP-1 receptor agonists offer older adults significant benefits, including improved diabetes control, weight loss, and reduced cardiovascular and kidney risks. However, clinicians must monitor for serious side effects such as dehydration, hypoglycemia, muscle loss (sarcopenia), and rare but severe pancreatic, gallbladder, and eye complications. Polypharmacy and rapid weight loss further heighten risk, underscoring the need for individualized care and close follow-up.

The Tamil Nadu Medical Council has made LGBTQIA+ sensitivity training compulsory for all registered doctors and medical students. This move aims to prevent unethical practices like conversion therapy, which is now classified as professional misconduct. Circulars issued on September 12, 2025, emphasize respectful, non-discriminatory care for LGBTQIA+ patients and warn of disciplinary action, including license suspension, for violations. The initiative aligns with international human rights sta...

Rajasthan’s government is outsourcing 145 diagnostic tests to private labs under a hub-and-spoke model, aiming to improve access and turnaround times. Health activists warn this may undermine public sector capacity, urging investment in government labs for sustainable, free diagnostics.

A phase 3 trial shows oral semaglutide (Wegovy) achieves 16.6% weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight, with over one-third losing 20% or more. Pending FDA approval, this oral GLP-1 could transform obesity management in India, offering a potent, patient-friendly alternative to injectables.

Climate change is causing a sharp rise in heat-related deaths and unprecedented economic losses worldwide. Extreme heat now claims nearly half a million lives annually, with older adults and vulnerable groups most at risk. Economic damages from climate-driven disasters are escalating, with global losses projected to reach trillions of dollars by 2100 if warming continues unchecked. Urgent adaptation and mitigation are needed to protect health and economies.

A novel blood-based HPV DNA test has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for early detection of oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study. The test identifies circulating HPV DNA in plasma, enabling detection before clinical symptoms appear. This advancement could significantly improve survival rates by facilitating earlier intervention, especially in high-risk populations.

A deep-learning AI model analyzing resting-state fMRI data achieved up to 98% accuracy in distinguishing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from neurotypical cases, offering clear, explainable brain region maps and probability scores. Developed at the University of Plymouth, this tool aims to support clinicians by prioritizing and informing autism assessments, potentially reducing long diagnostic wait times and improving access to timely support.

A University of Copenhagen study presented at EASD 2025 found that regular exercise after weight loss reduces atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk markers more effectively than GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide in adults with obesity but without diabetes. Exercise led to lower inflammatory and endothelial dysfunction biomarkers and reduced carotid artery thickness, while both interventions maintained weight loss. Authors emphasize exercise as crucial for long-term heart health post-weight...

Only two of four cath labs at AIIMS Delhi are operational, doubling wait times for cardiac procedures from three to six months. Key interventions like angioplasty and pacemaker placements are delayed, while some arrhythmia treatments are halted. Both patient care and cardiology training are severely impacted as procurement of new labs is pending.

Nearly 1.8 lakh allopathic doctors in Maharashtra protested a government move allowing homeopaths with a one-year pharmacology certificate to prescribe allopathic drugs. Doctors argue this undermines clinical standards, increases misdiagnosis and antibiotic resistance, and could destabilize India’s medical education system. Nationwide protests are threatened if the policy is not withdrawn.

The Supreme Court has postponed hearing a plea seeking reservation for transgender candidates in postgraduate medical courses. The bench noted that PG counselling has not started and declined to keep seats vacant for petitioners. The outcome will impact affirmative action and diversity in Indian medical education.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that daily blueberry powder during complementary feeding (5–12 months) led to fewer allergy symptoms, lower pro-inflammatory IL-13, borderline higher anti-inflammatory IL-10, and beneficial gut microbiota shifts in infants. The study suggests early blueberry introduction may safely support immune development and allergy prevention, but further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits and identify active compounds.

Emerging research reveals that microplastics, now detected in human bone tissue, can impair bone cell function, accelerate osteoclast aging, and disrupt bone metabolism. These effects may weaken bone structure, increase osteoporosis risk, and raise the likelihood of pathological fractures. With microplastics pervasive in the environment and human body, experts urge urgent research and public awareness to address this modifiable risk factor for bone health.