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Authorities in Karnataka have arrested doctors and a government official for issuing fraudulent disability certificates to secure MBBS seats under the disabled quota. The scam involves fake Unique Disability ID cards and raises concerns about oversight in medical admissions, with investigations ongoing and district health officials cooperating with police.

India's government is intensifying efforts to achieve the WHO-recommended doctor-patient ratio of 1:1000, with a focus on uniform distribution nationwide. The National Medical Commission is also working to balance undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats at a 1:1 ratio, aiming to raise healthcare quality and competency-based education standards.

Recent research reveals that specific oral bacteria and fungi are linked to a more than threefold increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Analysis of saliva from over 122,000 individuals identified 27 microbial species associated with risk, including periodontal pathogens and Candida species. These findings suggest that profiling oral microbes could help identify individuals at higher risk, potentially enabling earlier screening and prevention strategies.

Kerala has reported 69 confirmed cases and 19 deaths from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri in 2025, marking an unprecedented outbreak. The amoeba thrives in warm, stagnant freshwater and infects humans when contaminated water enters the nose, rapidly causing fatal brain inflammation. Experts urge strict avoidance of untreated water, use of nose clips, and prompt medical attention for symptoms like headache, fever, and vomiting after freshwater exposure. Ea...

The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking changes in the medical education syllabus, stating that courts cannot decide what should be taught and directing petitioners to approach universities or the government. The bench clarified that syllabus decisions fall under the purview of expert academic bodies like the National Medical Commission (NMC), which is responsible for setting and updating medical curricula in India.

Recent clinical trials demonstrate that JAK inhibitors, including upadacitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib, can achieve complete or near-complete scalp hair regrowth in a significant proportion of patients with severe alopecia areata. Upadacitinib met the rigorous SALT=0 endpoint, and deuruxolitinib showed ≥90% scalp coverage in up to 25% of patients at 24 weeks, marking a paradigm shift in treatment efficacy for this challenging autoimmune condition.

The 5th annual Texas Health Informatics Alliance Conference at UT Arlington (Sept 26, 2025) will focus on 'Practice of Trustworthy and Responsible AI Operations in Health Care.' Sessions feature leading experts discussing ethical, effective, and patient-centered AI, with keynotes on responsible AI, AI security, and legislative outcomes, plus panels on cybersecurity and the future of AI in healthcare.

Indian doctors caution that the widespread and unregulated availability of multivitamins can lead to misuse, unnecessary consumption, and potential health risks. Experts highlight that indiscriminate use, especially without medical advice, may cause toxicity, organ damage, and mask underlying deficiencies. They urge prioritizing a balanced diet over supplements and recommend that multivitamins be taken only when prescribed for specific deficiencies.

A major randomized trial published in JAMA found that the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) did not reduce fatal or nonfatal acute coronary syndrome or ischemic stroke in adults aged 55–60 with cardiovascular risk factors. Over 7 years, no significant difference in cardiovascular events was observed between vaccine and placebo groups, challenging prior assumptions about PPV23's cardioprotective potential.

IIT Indore has unveiled Micro-Plasma Metal Additive Manufacturing, a patented 3D printing technology that drastically reduces the cost of manufacturing medical implants. This innovation enables faster, eco-friendly production of high-quality metal parts, making advanced implants more affordable and accessible for Indian patients. Doctors can expect lower treatment costs and quicker availability of critical devices.

India's drug regulator CDSCO has declared 94 drug samples as 'Not of Standard Quality' and 3 as spurious in August 2025. Practicing doctors should be vigilant about potential risks, check batch numbers, and counsel patients on medication authenticity to prevent adverse events and ensure safe prescribing.

When drugs fail post-approval due to unforeseen safety issues or lack of efficacy, regulatory agencies may issue warnings, restrict use, or withdraw the drug from the market. These actions are based on post-marketing surveillance, adverse event reports, and real-world data. Notable case studies highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring to protect public health and adapt regulatory responses as new risks emerge.

In Etawah, UP, police forcibly took Dr Rahul Babu from a busy district hospital emergency ward to treat the SSP's mother at her residence, ignoring his objections about patient load. The incident, captured on CCTV, led to protests and OPD shutdowns by doctors' associations. Two policemen were reassigned, and authorities promised action to prevent recurrence.

A government doctor was arrested in Gurugram after allegedly running over a four-year-old boy with his car in Surat Nagar Phase 2 on September 15. Police reported the incident on September 20, confirming the doctor's arrest following the fatal accident. The case highlights rising concerns over road safety and legal accountability for medical professionals involved in such incidents.

A senior physician at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital (YCMH), Pune, was immediately transferred to Bhosari Hospital and faces a departmental inquiry after allegedly threatening and verbally abusing a junior resident doctor over patient care. The action, ordered by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, follows a formal complaint and will be recorded in the senior doctor's service book. Officials cited prior complaints and invoked Section 56(1) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Ac...