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Despite a mandate to regulate the medical profession in public interest, the National Medical Commission has not heard a single patient appeal since inception. All appeals from non-doctors have been rejected, sparking debate over patient rights and transparency in medical grievance redressal.

The Union Cabinet has cleared Phase 3 of its medical college upgradation scheme, adding 5,023 MBBS and 5,000 PG seats in government colleges over three years. This move aims to address faculty shortages, reduce dependence on costly private seats, and encourage Indian students to pursue medical education domestically, strengthening the clinical workforce.

A Coimbatore consumer court has ordered a private dentist to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation and Rs 5,000 legal expenses to a woman who suffered severe pain, infection, and further complications after an improper tooth extraction. The negligence led to pus formation, additional tooth loss, and costly implant procedures, with the patient spending over Rs 1.5 lakh on treatment. The ruling highlights increasing medico-legal accountability for dental practitioners in India.

Punjab's new policy will annually honour 60 doctors across four categories, including innovation and public health leadership. The initiative aims to strengthen the healthcare system, motivate medical professionals, and publicly celebrate their contributions, with awards conferred by the Chief Minister or Health Minister.

In February 2025, the FDA approved the first adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) system for Parkinson’s disease, marking a major advance in personalized neuromodulation. Unlike traditional DBS, aDBS senses brain signals in real time and automatically adjusts stimulation, leading to improved symptom control and reduced side effects. The ADAPT-PD trial, led by Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart, demonstrated safety and efficacy, and the technology is now available for eligible patients. This innovatio...

A 19-year-old Maharashtra student, Anurag Anil Borkar, died by suicide on the day of his MBBS admission, leaving a note stating he did not want to become a doctor. Despite scoring 99.99 percentile and securing All India Rank 1475 in NEET UG 2025, he was found hanging at home before departing for Gorakhpur. Police confirmed his reluctance for a medical career as the reason, highlighting severe academic and parental pressure faced by Indian medical aspirants.

A $21.6M NIH-funded study at University of Utah will analyze nearly 40,000 blood samples from the SPRINT trial to uncover how hypertension and its treatment affect dementia and Alzheimer’s risk. Using advanced blood biomarkers, researchers aim to clarify whether intensive blood pressure control can slow cognitive decline, enabling more personalized interventions for at-risk populations. The study’s open-access data will create one of the world’s largest dementia research repositories.

Indian diagnostics is shifting from generic wellness packages to precision medicine, with genomics and next-generation sequencing enabling tailored risk assessment and therapy. Experts highlight rapid adoption in oncology, cardiology, and metabolic disorders, but stress the need for cost reduction, data privacy, and robust guidelines. Predictive genomics is poised to transform preventive care and clinical decision-making.

The Telangana Drug Control Administration found significant regulatory breaches in 115 corporate hospital pharmacies, including improper storage and dispensing practices. Doctors should be vigilant about prescription fulfillment and patient safety, as enforcement actions may disrupt supply chains and impact clinical workflows.

Doctors across Rajasthan, led by the Rajasthan Medical College Teachers' Association, are protesting the state government's decision to allow lateral entry of non-teaching government doctors into medical college faculty positions. The medical community argues this move undermines academic standards and threatens the quality of medical education. Protests have included rallies, work boycotts, and warnings of mass resignations if demands are not met.

Recent high-quality studies, including a 2024 JAMA population-based analysis, show no significant link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Despite ongoing debate, leading bodies reaffirm acetaminophen as the safest pain and fever option for pregnant women, with alternatives often carrying more risks.

A randomized controlled trial found that consuming one fresh mango (~300g) daily for 24 weeks significantly improved fasting blood glucose, insulin sensitivity (QUICKI), and body composition in adults with prediabetes, compared to an isocaloric granola bar. The mango group maintained stable HbA1c and showed a trend toward lower insulin resistance, while the control group's HbA1c increased. These results support mango as a practical dietary intervention for metabolic health.

Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects 1 in 4 Indians but remains underdiagnosed and rarely tested. Global experts highlight that most Indians are unaware of Lp(a)'s role in heart disease, with 66% skipping routine heart checks. Ahead of World Heart Day, experts call for urgent inclusion of Lp(a) screening in cardiovascular strategies to bridge awareness gaps and improve equitable access to testing and care.

On World Lung Day 2025, Indian doctors highlight that women—especially homemakers exposed to indoor smoke from cooking fuels—face a high risk of chronic lung diseases like COPD and asthma, even if they have never smoked. Urban women are also vulnerable due to polluted air and passive smoke. Experts urge routine lung screening and stricter pollution controls, stressing that early detection and prevention are critical to protect women’s lung health in India.

The Target: BP™ initiative, launched by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association in 2015, has supported over 10 million US adults in managing hypertension. Recognizing 2,307 healthcare organizations in 2025, the program leverages evidence-based frameworks and professional education to help care teams improve blood pressure control, with annual awards for organizations achieving ≥70% BP control rates.