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A viral video shows Dr Jithin PS, Divisional Medical Officer at Palakkad Junction, Kerala, performing a manual reduction of a passenger’s acute jaw dislocation directly on the railway platform. The 24-year-old, injured just before his train’s departure, was able to continue his journey after the on-site intervention. The incident has drawn widespread praise for the readiness and clinical competence of railway medical services in handling emergencies during travel.

India has launched Nafithromycin, its first homegrown antibiotic, proven effective against resistant respiratory infections. Especially beneficial for cancer patients and poorly controlled diabetics, this molecule was conceptualized, developed, and clinically validated in India. It marks a major leap in self-reliance and biopharmaceutical innovation, with direct implications for antimicrobial stewardship.

IndiaAI Mission and WHO are calling for abstracts on impactful, scalable AI healthcare applications from Indian researchers and institutions. Selected entries will be featured in a Casebook for the Global South, to be unveiled at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, offering a platform to showcase and replicate successful digital health innovations.

A Bareilly consumer court found a private hospital and its owner, Dr Bansal, negligent after a newborn died hours post-caesarean in 2023. Despite regular prenatal check-ups and a normal ultrasound, the hospital failed to disclose the cause of death or provide medical records. The court ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation with 7% interest, plus Rs 50,000 for distress and Rs 5,000 legal costs, highlighting accountability for medical negligence.

Dr Salini Das, a recently transferred anaesthetist at Contai Sub-Divisional Hospital, died suddenly after returning home with an unexplained IV fluid channel in her hand. She fell seriously ill with bleeding from the IV site and was declared dead after rapid deterioration. Police and medical teams have launched investigations, focusing on the unexplained IV channel and her last movements. The case has raised concern among local residents and colleagues.

India has completed its first indigenous gene therapy trial for haemophilia, achieving a 60–70% correction rate and zero bleeding episodes. Conducted at Christian Medical College, Vellore, and supported by the Department of Biotechnology, this milestone highlights India’s growing leadership in advanced biomedical innovation and offers new hope for haemophilia management.

A Chandigarh consumer panel has ordered two private clinics and their doctors to pay ₹10 lakh compensation for failing to diagnose a 3-year-old's malignant abdominal tumor for nearly a year. The commission cited lack of timely diagnostic tests as medical negligence, emphasizing the need for early, thorough clinical evaluation in persistent pediatric symptoms.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started NEET PG 2025 counselling registration for MD, MS, and DNB courses under the 50% All India Quota in government and private colleges. The process follows major disruptions, including exam delays, legal challenges, and a reported leak of personal data of 1.38 lakh aspirants. Candidates must review the official Information Bulletin before registering.

Researchers have developed the CogLinks computational model to explain how the brain rapidly adapts to changing behavioral rules. By simulating neural circuits, CogLinks demonstrates how the brain flexibly reconfigures connections to update decision-making strategies, offering insights into neuroplasticity and potential applications in neurological disorder research and adaptive AI.

VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi has launched India's first Anatomage Table, enabling patients and clinicians to visualize internal organs, bones, and tissues in lifelike 3D using CT or MRI scans. This technology enhances patient understanding, informed consent, and clinical planning by allowing interactive exploration of anatomy, virtual surgical rehearsals, and improved communication between doctors and patients. It also revolutionizes medical education through virtual dissections and pr...

The Ahmedabad Medical Association and Family Physicians Association have deployed 85 doctors for a round-the-clock Diwali helpline, operational October 19–26. The initiative aims to provide immediate medical guidance and emergency support during the festive period, ensuring continuity of care and reducing festival-related morbidity.

India’s Supreme Court has dismissed Roche’s plea to block Natco’s generic for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), upholding Delhi HC’s earlier decision. This move paves the way for broader access to affordable SMA therapy in India, potentially transforming treatment options for clinicians and patients facing high costs.

The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a negative opinion on Sanofi’s Rezurock (belumosudil) for third-line treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) in adults and children. Sanofi will seek re-examination, citing robust clinical and real-world evidence supporting Rezurock’s efficacy and safety. cGVHD affects up to 50% of stem cell transplant patients and remains a major cause of morbidity and late non-relapse mortality. R...

The Maharashtra Medical Council has issued notices to VN Desai Hospital’s medical superintendent and pathology HoD after allegations of irregularities in HIV testing. Complaints cite failure to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counselling, lack of informed consent, diversion of samples to a private lab during kit shortages, and patients being charged for tests meant to be free. The MMC inquiry will determine if professional misconduct occurred and if disciplinary action is warranted.

Doctors at SSG Hospital, Vadodara, have successfully used augmented reality (AR) with Meta VR headsets to plan and perform breast cancer surgery. This innovation enabled enhanced visualization of tumor margins and vital structures, potentially improving surgical precision and outcomes. The case marks a significant step for AR integration in Indian surgical oncology.