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The Telangana Medical Council has suspended five doctors for alleged links with fake surgeons and quacks, following an investigation into fraudulent medical practices. The crackdown highlights ongoing concerns about unqualified individuals performing surgeries and the complicity of registered practitioners. Authorities stress the need for stricter enforcement and regular monitoring to protect patient safety and uphold medical ethics in Telangana.

PGIMER endocrinologists warn that childhood obesity in India could nearly double in the next two decades if urgent preventive measures aren’t adopted. The rise in lifestyle diseases—diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity—demands immediate attention to women’s health and family-centered interventions. Doctors should prioritize early screening and community education.

World Rabies Day 2025, led by GARC and Battersea, spotlights the urgent need for coordinated global and community action to eliminate rabies, a disease still killing nearly 59,000 people annually, mostly in Africa and Asia. The 2025 theme, 'Act Now: You, Me, Community,' emphasizes shared responsibility—encouraging vaccination drives, education, and policy advocacy to prevent this 100% preventable disease.

Maharashtra’s move to register homeopaths for allopathic practice after a CCMP course has triggered conflict with MBBS doctors, who argue mismanagement—not shortage—is the real rural healthcare issue. With thousands of MBBS graduates unable to secure government jobs, the debate centers on allocation, infrastructure, and the future of mandatory bond service for medical graduates.

A retired Hyderabad doctor died of cardiac arrest after being subjected to a 70-hour 'digital arrest' scam, where cybercriminals impersonated police and extorted Rs 6.6 lakh through threats and forged documents. The accused, arrested in Maharashtra, continued harassing the victim even after her death. Police warn doctors and citizens about rising digital arrest scams targeting professionals with psychological intimidation and fabricated legal charges.

Neil K Anand, a Pennsylvania-based Indian-origin doctor, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for health care fraud, illegal opioid distribution, and money laundering. Anand prescribed over 20,000 oxycodone tablets to just nine patients, billed insurers for unnecessary drugs, and concealed $1.2 million in illicit proceeds. He was ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution and forfeiture for defrauding Medicare and private insurers.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has ordered all Indian medical colleges to discontinue QR code-based attendance devices and switch to the FACE-based Aadhaar authentication app for faculty attendance, effective October 1, 2025. This move aims to enhance transparency, curb proxy attendance, and ensure compliance with digital data protection norms. Faculty must install the app and be trained in its use, marking a major shift in medical education governance.

A new study reveals that women with Alzheimer's disease have a significant deficit of highly unsaturated lipids, including omega-3 fatty acids, compared to cognitively healthy women. This unique lipid profile was not observed in men, suggesting a possible sex-specific metabolic vulnerability in Alzheimer's pathogenesis and highlighting the need for tailored therapeutic strategies.

Dr Sanjay Agarwal, a 68-year-old Indian-origin pulmonologist in San Jose, was arrested by Milpitas Police on September 24, 2025, for allegedly inappropriately touching a female patient during a consultation. Authorities urge anyone with information or who may have been a victim to contact the police. Agarwal is affiliated with a Milpitas sleep center and Good Samaritan Hospital.

A decade-long UCLA-led study presented at ASTRO 2025 shows stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) achieves similar 10-year survival rates as surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. SBRT patients experienced fewer acute complications and comparable quality of life, supporting SBRT as a viable alternative to surgery for select patients.

A Swedish prospective study of 291 COVID-19 survivors found that unvaccinated, hospitalized patients and those with impaired lung function can experience persistent weakness and breathlessness for up to three years. Physical capacity improved in the first two years post-infection but plateaued thereafter, with hospitalised patients recovering more slowly. Impaired lung diffusing capacity predicted poorer recovery and ongoing breathlessness. The findings highlight the need for targeted rehabil...

Healthcare leaders highlight that India's path to its first billion-dollar drug depends not just on innovation but on robust access, patient financing, and insurance coverage. This shift could transform chronic disease management and drive pharma growth, urging clinicians to advocate for broader patient support mechanisms.

The Telangana High Court has provisionally allowed a student, previously excluded due to her father's central government posting, to be treated as a 'local candidate' for MBBS/BDS admissions. This interim relief, pending a broader legal challenge, could impact admission eligibility for many students whose parents serve outside the state, prompting colleges to review candidate status.

A large cluster-randomized trial in Kenya found that monthly mass administration of ivermectin (400 μg/kg) for three months reduced malaria incidence by 26% among children aged 5–15, compared to albendazole. The intervention was safe and could supplement existing control measures like bed nets, especially as insecticide resistance rises. The study meets WHO's efficacy benchmark and suggests ivermectin could be integrated into malaria control programmes, pending further trials and policy review.

Indian retina specialists highlight that many retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, develop silently and can cause irreversible vision loss if not detected early. They urge regular dilated eye exams, especially for diabetics and those with high screen time, and recommend antioxidant-rich diets, UV protection, and screen breaks (20/20/20 rule). Myths persist that good vision means a healthy retina, but only proactive checks and healthy habits can truly safegu...