Centre notifies marketing code for medical device sector to curtail unethical practices: ‘No travel, gifts or…’
The Central government has implemented a uniform marketing code for the medical device industry, prohibiting companies from providing travel or hospitality services to healthcare professionals. Organizations must form ethics committees and disclose expenses related to marketing and product approval. Key Points
mintModi promises 75k new medical seats so students need not go abroad. Why this may become 'part of problem'
In Independence Day speech, PM said these new seats will be created over next 5 yrs. India has 731 medical colleges offering 1.12 lakh MBBS & 72,627 PG or PG- equivalent seats. Key Points
ThePrintmedical research panel ICMR releases new treatment standards for doctors
The Indian Council of medical Research (ICMR) has launched 32 new Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) to standardise treatment across various medical specialties. These guidelines help improve patient care and healthcare practices in India. Key Points
India TodayFocus on 113 home-grown, affordable medical devices to cut down import dependence, says govt
Medical devices planned for promotion include specific equipment across 8 segments. Products are slated to be manufactured by both Indian firms & MNCs with manufacturing units. Key Points
ThePrint'The Pitt': Check out what we know about medical drama’s episode count, cast, production team and more
'The Pitt' is a new medical drama on Max, starring Noah Wyle and created by ER's John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill. The show, set in a modern hospital in Pittsburgh, explores the lives of front line medical workers and the challenges they face in today's healthcare system. Key Points
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Your smart watch isn't a medical device - but it is tracking all your health data
For millions of people, smartwatches aren't just a piece of technology. They can use them to take control of their health in ways never... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNMC warns medical colleges against compelling PG students to stay in hostels
The National medical Commission (NMC) has warned medical colleges and institutions against compelling post-graduate students to stay in the hostels offered by them and charging hefty amounts for the same. It said the medical colleges failing to follow the directive may have to face action, such as monetary penalties, reduction of seats and stoppage of admissions. Key Points
Economic TimesOne of world’s richest doctors sees fortune surge to $12 billion
The billionaire, who is in his early 70s, grew the $28 billion healthcare chain from a single clinic opened in 1993 to a company that operates 22 medical facilities and 22 pharmacies across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain. The firm has 10 hospitals and medical centers under development. Key Points
Economic TimesYour medical Data Is Code Blue
Medical data companies aren’t doing all they can to protect your most private information. When they get hacked and patient data is stolen, it’s the patients who suffer. Key Points
WIREDPG medical counselling to be done only through online mode: NMC
The National medical Commission (NMC) has issued the Post-Graduate medical Education Regulations, 2023, announcing that all rounds of counselling for every seat will be conducted online by state or central counselling authorities. The regulations explicitly state that no medical college or institution is allowed to admit any candidate independently. Key Points
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Amit Shah announces plan to amend criminal law bill, exempting doctors from criminal prosecution in medica
The Indian government, responding to a request from the Indian medical Association (IMA), plans to amend the criminal law bill to exempt doctors from criminal prosecution in cases of death due to medical negligence, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Currently, such cases are treated as criminal negligence under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code, with offenders facing imprisonment for up to two years or a fine or both. Key Points
Economic TimesADB approves $500 mn loan for medical infrastructure in Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan package to enhance access to quality and affordable tertiary healthcare and medical education in Maharashtra. The package aims to provide affordable healthcare to all by 2030 and strengthen medical practitioners. It will expand medical education and facilities, construct four medical colleges, increase bed capacity in hospitals, and hire 500 new doctors. Key Points
Economic Times26-year-old Indian doctoral student from Delhi killed in Ohio, US
Aaditya Adlakha, a young Indian Ph.D. student at the University of Cincinnati medical School, was fatally shot in his car in Ohio, USA. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAsian Development Bank approves USD 500 million to transform medical landscape in Maharashtra
Manila [Philippines], November 23 (ANI): In a significant move aimed at advancing healthcare infrastructure and medical education, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted approval for a substantial loan package of USD 500 million. According to ADB, this financial assistance is dedicated to enhancing access to quality and affordable tertiary health care in Maharashtra. ADB […] Key Points
ThePrint‘Can do nothing but pray’ – patients' screams echo in al-Shifa as Israel storms Gaza’s biggest hospital
The Israeli military believes the hospital sits on top of a maze of tunnels that is used by Hamas as one of its headquarters. Hamas has denied this claim. Key Points
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HC bars institute-level admissions for medical courses in private colleges
The Bombay High Court ruled against the Maharashtra State CET Cell's decision to allow private medical colleges to fill vacant seats at the institute level. The court upheld a communication from the PGMEB that stated institute-level admissions contradicted previous decisions. The court dismissed a petition challenging the PGMEB's communication but acknowledged its validity. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesNanded hospital deaths: Committee gives clean chit to doctors, rules out medicine shortage
A government-appointed committee has given a clean chit to doctors at Shankarrao Chavan Government medical College and Hospital in Nanded, India, following multiple deaths in early October. The report contradicts the findings of an earlier probe panel and states that there was enough stock of medicines at the time of the incident. The deaths had sparked outrage and resulted in the hospital's acting dean being booked for culpable homicide. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesI have lupus and racked up more than $190,000 in medical debt. Where I live in Mississippi, ambulances won't even come for us.
She was diagnosed with lupus and racked up $190,000 in debt. It took her months to get help in Mississippi. When she started treatment, she lost her income. Key Points
InsiderNMC to release new norms for PG medical students — limit on working hrs, strategies to reduce stress
Burnout is a big concern among PG medical students. National medical Commission spokesperson says new PG regulation draft 'in final stage', will also address issues like ragging. Key Points
ThePrintAll MBBS admissions after Sept 30 invalid: NMC
U.P. writes to apex medical education body urging it to allow admissions done in October citing tech glitch for delay Key Points
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medical device makers get six-month extension for imports
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) had set the October 1 deadline for bringing ‘class C and ‘class D medical devices under regulation as part of quality control efforts. To obtain the licences several manufacturers had submitted applications, but the government failed to provide them on time. Key Points
Economic TimesAssam government on Monday announced that the daily wages of tea garden workers is increased by Rs 18
Medical bills under the scheme shall be reimbursed at rates equivalent to that of Central Government Health Schemes (CGHS) and these shall be credited directly towards the accounts of the claimant employees within a stipulated time-frame. The option of cashless payment shall also be introduced in phases. Key Points
Economic Times24, including 12 infants, die in a day at Maharashtra’s Nanded medical college
Dr. Shyamrao Wakode, the dean in-charge of the medical college, said that the deceased were suffering from various ailments, including snake bites, arsenic & phosphorus poisoning, among others. Key Points
ThePrintNMC implements new rules for medical colleges; violations may incur ₹1 cr fine
Regulations warn against pressuring UGMEB, PGMEB, or NMC. Any such attempt halts all application processing. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesGovt sets '0' as NEET cutoff percentile for PG medical seats. IMA hails move, others call it 'bizarre'
This means all candidates who appeared for 2023 NEET PG exam will be eligible for admission. Move aimed at filling seats as many go vacant each year, says govt official. Key Points
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National medical Commission puts proposed 'generic drugs only' regulations on hold
The National medical Commission (NMC) has suspended the newly proposed regulations that required doctors to prescribe generic drugs or face penalties. The Indian medical Association (IMA) had urged the government to withdraw the regulations until the quality of all drugs could be assured. The NMC has now put the regulations on hold and stated that they will not be effective until further notification. The IMA also requested exemptions for professional associations and criticized the prohibition on third-party educational activities sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy medical college teachers without MBBS are protesting against NMC's faculty norms
There are nearly 3,000 MSc & PhD holders across medical colleges who teach non-clinical subjects to MBBS students. medical education regulator has reduced their allotted numbers. Key Points
ThePrintNew drugs regulatory bill may be headed for cabinet next week
The Bill seeks to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. It also seeks to ensure their quality, safety, efficacy, performance and clinical trials of new drugs and clinical investigation of investigational medical devices and clinical performance evaluation of new in-vitro diagnostic medical devices, including Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and homeopathy (AUSSH) drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. Key Points
Economic TimesMBBS seats in India increase 110 per cent since 2014, Centre tells Lok Sabha
The number of medical colleges in India has increased by 82%, from 387 before 2014 to 704 currently, with corresponding growth in the number of MBBS and post-graduate medical seats, according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. A centrally-sponsored scheme (CSS) aimed at new medical college establishment has led to the approval of 101 medical colleges, including one in Assam, he added. The CSS also hopes to enhance medical education facilities in underserved areas and aspirational districts. Key Points
Economic TimesRecall draft new drugs bill: Industry body
The Association of Indian medical Device Industry (AiMed), wrote to the Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday, urging to recall the draft bill. “After the initial invitation of comments we have not been invited for any discussions or the revised draft was not shared with us,” said Rajiv Nath, forum co-ordinator, AiMed. Key Points
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Govt taps hospitals on medical devices
Currently, some of the hospitals are importing medical devices from original equipment manufacturers. As per government provisions, there is a requirement of import licence for medical devices. Key Points
mintIncredible India 3.0, policy changes and aggressive marketing needed to project India as a popular tourist destination: Niti Aayog
Greater integration between Ministry of Tourism and MEA can turn India into a top destination for medical tourism. Currently, only 6.7% of the overall foreign tourist arrivals in India are for medical purposes, says Niti Aayog Key Points
Business TodayNational Exit Test for MBBS students from next May, announces NMC
National medical Commission planned exam this year, but it was shifted to next year at behest of health ministry. Licence to practise medicine will be allowed after clearing NExT 1 & 2. Key Points
ThePrintTelangana PG medical seats-blocking ‘scam’: ED seizes cash transaction receipts worth crores
The federal probe agency said it has also frozen bank deposits of Rs 2.89 crore and seized "unaccounted" cash amounting to Rs 1.4 crore. Key Points
FinancialexpressLure of lucre makes doctors ditch govt jobs in U.P.
39% of candidates selected for assistant professor positions in state-run medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh did not join duties, citing better pay and location of work in the private sector. The cancelled appointments will be re-advertised and appointments are expected to take over two months to complete. The state's medical education department is working to start one medical college in every district, with 63 already in operation and a further 16 planned on a PPP basis. Key Points
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NEET merit list: Physics marks to get priority over biology in case of tie
The National medical Commission (NMC) in India is set to revise the process for determining ranks of students who obtain the same NEET scores. The current method gives priority to marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The new process will give priority to marks obtained in Physics, followed by Chemistry and Biology. Key Points
Economic TimesupGrad’s forays into Pacific region with medical institute in Vanuatu
Edtech firm upGrad announced that it’s first-ever fully offline medical institute in the Republic of Vanuatu with an initial investment of USD 10 million. It aims to attract and train global talent with modern day clinical competencies. Key Points
The HinduNational Exit Test for medical students is neither in the interest of students nor State governments: CM Stalin writes to PM Modi
Stating Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the test, which is to be implemented from next year, the T.N. CM said that not only would the test be an additional burden upon students, it also seemed to be another attempt to “dilute the role of State governments and universities in the health sector” Key Points
The HinduNEET UG 2023: Result date, expected cut-off and counselling schedule — All FAQs answered
NEET UG 2023: The exam was conducted on May 7 for 20,87,449 candidates at 4097 centres in 499 cities throughout the country including 14 cities outside India. It was also conducted on June 6 in Manipur and 10 other cities for nearly 8,700 candidates. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCDC warns of fungal meningitis from Mexico medical tourism
Three Americans have died after getting fungal meningitis linked to cosmetic procedures in Mexico. The CDC says that 212 US residents in 25 states could be at risk of infection. Key Points
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