The FDA has approved a drug aimed to enhance female sexual drive or resolve female sexual disorder. The drug is being marketed by Sprout Pharmaceuticals under the name ‘Addyi’ (generic name: Flibanserin). Here are a few details about it: Generic & Brand Name: Flibanserin; Addyi Marketed by: Sprout Pharmaceuticals- (Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A) First of its […]
While the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has been protesting and raising its voice against attacks on healthcare professionals, the World Health Organization (WHO) has also decided to take up and highlight this cause. With today being ‘World Humanitarian Day’ (Aug 19 WHO is drawing attention towards the continued attacks on health workers and […]
The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has derecognized the diplomas of 600 doctors who tried to enhance their academic credientials via distance educationa diplomas offered by hospitals like Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic and Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Apollo Hospital. Dr. Kishore Taori (President – MMC) has condemned this action and said, “In their rush to garner […]
Doctors met on Aug 7th for a “Seminar on Chronic Pain” organized by AIIMS- Bhubhaneswar and Medicinal Cannabis Foundation of India (MCFI). While marijuana is known for its destressing and anxiety riding properties, this event was focused on marijuana’s pain relieving properties, especially for cancer patients. The Benefits of Weed (Marjuana/Cannabis) Eminent Indian-American physician and scientest […]
3 doctors in Chattisgarh have been suspended for indulging in unethical practice by the Chattisgarh Medical Council. Their suspensions have been for taking advantage of medical jaunts from pharma companies and violating self-advertising code of the Medical Council of India (MCI). The Registrar of the Council, Dr. Srikant Rajimwala commented that this action was being […]
English Premier League (EPL) football team Chelsea’s coach Jose Mourinho has reduced the duties of team doctors Dr. Eva Carneiro and Jon Fearn (Physiotherapist) to that of mere spectators prior to Chelsea’s Sunday game. The doctor and physio are being punished for tending to one of Chelsea’s player’s Eden Hazard when he went down with […]
Cardiologists are protesting against MBBS + PGDCC Diploma cardiologists calling themselves ” Cardiologists “ While various bodies like the Indian College of Cardiology, Cardiological Society of Kerala, and Kerala Heart Rhythm Society are vehemently protesting such a scenario. They are also outright stating that this equation of PGDCC = Cardiologist is illegal, unethical, and a […]
2 lakhs for a UG medical seat and 2.5 lakhs for a PG medical seat, and you can become a doctor! That is the mantra 3 officials of RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) and 1 tout were quoting as they sold medical seats! In light of the Vyapam scam, this seems like a […]
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Patient’s Son: Please treat my father Doctor:This test isn’t required..please ask the consulting doctor to call me and I will tell him… Patient’s Son (not waiting further): Slap ! (Abuses & threatens) How dare you won’t him treatment.Do the test or else..! No this isn’t a TV drama playing out..its a real life incident that […]