In a landmark first, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday permitted passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old man from Ghaziabad who has been in a persistent vegetative state for over a decade, observing that continuing life-sustaining treatment would no longer be in the patient's best inte
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an advisory to pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, and marketing authorization holders to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 in the promotion and marketin
In an interesting turn of events, a woman who was declared 'brain-dead' at a hospital in Bareilly, came back to life after a car she was travelling in struck a pothole, as her husband claimed on Wednesday.
Punjab [India], March 11: Guinness World Records has honoured Dr. Mukesh Sharda, founder of Dr. Sharda Ayurveda, on a momentous and proud occasion for India and the Ayurvedic community. The achievement symbolises years of commitment and her outstanding contributions to the healthcare industr
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 11: A remarkable breakthrough has occurred in the field of environmental science that could redefine the way pollution is controlled. Ahmedabad-based Radheeka Environment Private Limited has developed an innovative machine called AIR TREATMENT PLANT (ATP) t
New Delhi [India], March 11: Prostate enlargement, which is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement and is common in ageing men. As the prostate enlarges, it compresses the urethra and interferes with normal urine flow. BPH is extremely common: affecting roug
New Delhi [India], March 11: In today's fast-paced world, lifestyle disorders, hormonal imbalance, fatigue, gut issues, and premature aging are becoming increasingly common. Gujarat is witnessing a growing demand for structured preventive healthcare solutions that go beyond relaxation and co
A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Vishwanathan reasoned that the as per various medical reports, further administration of CAN (Clinically Assisted Nutrition) will not be in the best interest of the patient.
New Delhi [India], March 10: In a significant advancement in cardiac care, specialists at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals successfully performed a complex leadless pacemaker implantation in a 65-year-old patient with a metallic prosthetic tricuspid valve. The procedure, performed by Dr Vanita
Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 10: Marking a significant medical milestone and a first in South Tamil Nadu, Kauvery Hospital has successfully treated a 51-year-old woman with severe symptomatic uterine fibroids using a minimally invasive procedure known as Bilateral Uterine Artery E
New Delhi [India], March 10: Advanced cases of mental issues demand something other than the ordinary. They demand the use of advanced treatments like rTMS, ECT, or Ketamine. So, let us look into some of the top advanced psychiatry centres that offer the same in Bengaluru.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening when a group of men allegedly harassed a girl from Northeast India and her friends while they were taking a walk in a park. When one of the girls objected to inappropriate remarks, the situation escalated, leading to her assault. The inju