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A 26-year-old woman doctor in Satara, Maharashtra, died by suicide, leaving a note on her palm accusing Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne of raping her four times and subjecting her to months of abuse. Her four-page suicide note also details pressure from a Member of Parliament and police officials to falsify medical certificates for accused persons. Despite 21 complaints to authorities, no action was taken. The incident has triggered political outrage, the suspension of the accused officer, and call...

A 71-year-old man with liver cancer survived 171 days after receiving an auxiliary liver transplant from a genetically engineered pig, marking the world’s first such case in a living human. The pig liver, modified with 10 gene edits to enhance immune and coagulation compatibility, functioned effectively for a month before complications required its removal. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of xenotransplantation to bridge organ shortages, though challenges like thrombotic microang...

Delhi Medical Association has flagged severe burnout, sleep deprivation, and mental health risks among resident doctors at GB Pant Hospital, citing 36-hour continuous duties and lack of weekly offs. The DMA urges strict enforcement of duty-hour norms and regular audits in teaching hospitals to protect doctors' well-being, following a resignation and nationwide debate on exploitative work culture.

Bihar will soon expand intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (IV FCM) therapy to treat moderate and severe anaemia in pregnant women, aiming to reduce maternal mortality and improve neonatal outcomes. Doctors should prepare for updated protocols and increased referrals for IV iron, especially in high-burden districts.

The widely cited '1 doctor per 1000 population' ratio is not an official WHO standard, but an Indian policy target. Medical historians reveal the figure originated from local expert consensus, not WHO guidelines. Doctors and policymakers should be cautious when referencing global standards in workforce planning and advocacy.

A molestation accused at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata disguised himself in a surgical gown to gain unauthorized access, raising alarm about hospital security protocols. Doctors demand stricter identity checks and entrance screening to prevent impersonation and protect staff reputation, highlighting a growing need for robust hospital security measures.

NEET PG 2025 counselling began on October 17, nearly two months after results, due to a Supreme Court case on exam transparency and delays in finalising seat matrices for new colleges by the National Medical Commission. This continues a six-year trend of disruptions, with previous years affected by pandemic, data leaks, and legal scrutiny. Persistent delays have left medical aspirants uncertain about seat allotments and academic timelines.

NMC announced 49,907 postgraduate medical seats for NEET PG 2025 counselling across 68 specialties. MD General Medicine leads with 5,469 seats, followed by MD Anaesthesiology (4,947) and MS General Surgery (4,915). Niche specialties like MD Biophysics have just 1 seat.

A new study finds that comprehensive cockroach extermination in urban homes leads to significant reductions in both household allergens and endotoxins, especially in kitchens. Female cockroaches excrete twice as much endotoxin as males, and partial pest control does not sufficiently lower allergen levels. The research highlights the importance of complete eradication to improve respiratory health, particularly for children in low-income settings.

New SELECT trial analysis of 17,604 patients reveals semaglutide reduces major cardiac events by 20% regardless of weight lost or baseline BMI. Waist reduction accounts for only one-third of heart benefits, suggesting direct cardiovascular protection mechanisms beyond weight loss.

PGI Chandigarh urologists continue advanced robotic surgeries using an outdated Da Vinci system, with only a temporary maintenance extension in place. The urgent need for newer robotic platforms is highlighted, as newer systems offer real-time data, better imaging, and improved ergonomics—critical for surgical training and patient outcomes.

A Supreme Court ruling now enforces a three-year timeline for prosecuting counterfeit drug cases, closing loopholes that delayed justice. India is also deploying blockchain, QR codes, and a national track-and-trace system to protect patients and ensure drug authenticity, with stricter penalties and inter-agency coordination.

Cipla will distribute and promote tirzepatide (Yurpeak), a dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist, for type 2 diabetes and obesity, broadening access beyond major cities. Doctors can now personalize weekly dosing for patients, addressing India’s rising diabetes and obesity burden with an innovative therapy previously limited to select regions.

Emily Henders, a 37-year-old biology teacher from Bushey, Hertfordshire, has become the first UK patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) to receive CAR T cell therapy in a clinical trial at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The therapy, known as obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel), was originally developed for blood cancers and works by genetically modifying the patient’s own T cells to target and eliminate B cells thought to drive the autoimmune attack in MS. The Phase I trial, called A...

Canadian researchers found retinal scans can predict cardiovascular disease risk and biological aging. Study of 74,000+ participants showed simpler, less-branched retinal vessels indicate higher heart disease risk and accelerated aging. Proteins MMP12 and IgG-Fc receptor IIb identified as potential drug targets.