NMC Puts New Medical Practitioner Conduct Rules on Hold
National Medical Commission
In a move that has stirred controversy among various stakeholders, including medical professionals, pharmaceutical companies,...
PIL for Generic Drug Prescription: Supreme Court notice to NMC
Generic Drug Prescription
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has taken up a public interest litigation...
The Controversy Surrounding Generic Drug Prescription
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has recently raised significant concerns regarding the implementation of the National Medical Commission's (NMC) regulation that mandates...
NMC mention OTC sale of certain therapeutic categories of Drugs
Therapeutic categories of Drugs
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced new rules that make it possible to...
The Power of Endorphins: Your Natural Euphoria and Pain Relief
Endorphins
Endorphins, often referred to as "endogenous morphine," are a fascinating aspect of our body's natural capabilities.
Thyroid: Symptoms, Causes, and the importance of Thyroid Test
Thyroid probblems
If you're experiencing persistent fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, sensitivity to colds, or hair loss, it...
NMC’s new Rules ban Doctors from getting gifts from Pharma Companies
Regulations for Medical Practitioners
Download: National Medical Commission Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations 2023 Dt 02-08-2023, the...
Parliament passes National Dental Commission Bill 2023
A Landmark Transformation for Dental Education and Regulation
Download the National Dental Commission (NDC) Bill, 2023, the link...
NNMC: Parliament passes National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023
NNMC Bill
Download the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2023, the link is given below: The...
Drug alert: DCGI issues drug alert on usage of cough and cold medicine
Drug alert
Download: DCGI dt 14-07-2023 Alert on Pholcodine containing cough and cold remedies, the link is given below: The Drugs...
DTAB: Examination of RMP requirement for sale of Cough Syrups
Examination of RMP Requirement for sale of Cough Syrups
The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recently proposed...
Prescribe generic medicines only: Health Dept
Prescription of generic medicines
The health department of Chandigarh has taken a significant step towards promoting the use...
NMC releases draft Regulations for Maintaining Standards of Medical Education in India
Regulations for Maintaining Standards of Medical Education
The Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical...
DTAB: Proposal to Amend Medical Devices Rules for Hospital Imports
Medical Devices Rules for Hospital Imports
The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recently put forth a recommendation...
18 held for Sex Determination in Telangana
Private and government doctors were among 18 people arrested by police for conducting illegal sex determination tests and performing abortions in Warangal district, Telangana.
Organ Transplant: Domicile clause rules removed
Introduction: Organ Transplant:
In a significant move, the Gujarat state government has introduced new rules for organ transplants,...
119 Ultrasound centres sealed in Bihar
Patna: Altogether 119 ultrasound centres have been sealed in the state in the last two days for conducting illegal prenatal sex determination tests.
All Blood Centres / Banks to have NAT-PCR test by 2025
Cuttack: The state government informed the Orissa high court that it has decided in principle to expand the NAT-PCR testing facility simultaneously...
Hospital sealed for patient’s death due to Anaesthesia overdose
Bhadohi: An FIR has been registered against a doctor of a private hospital here and other staff members following the death of a young man allegedly...
Remdesivir not a wonder drug, affects heart: Study
Hyderabad: Remdesivir, considered the wonder drug during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been found to slow down the heart beat (bradycardia) and tinker with...
SC: Doctor can’t be punished under D&C Act for storing small quantities of medicines
The Supreme Court has held that a doctor's act of storing small quantities of medicines will not amount to an offence of...
Govt adds six rare diseases under National Policy for Rare Diseases
Download National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021, the link is given below: The Union Health Ministry has included six rare diseases,...
Govt amends New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
Download notification No. GSR 175(E) dt 09-03-2023, the link is given...
Guidelines on medical negligence under consideration
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken up for consideration the healthcare sector's long-standing demand to frame guidelines for...