In a historic move, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has made two big announcements that will reshape the future of physiotherapy in India. 📌 Key Highlights: What Does This Mean for Physiotherapy Students? As per the Physiotherapy Curriculum 2025 released on April 23, 2025: ✅ Students must now qualify for NEET […]

In a groundbreaking advancement for lung transplants, researchers at UMC Utrecht, Netherlands, have demonstrated that donor lungs can now be preserved safely outside the body for up to 20 hours using a technique called Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion (HOPE). The findings were presented at the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) 2025 Annual […]

In a major relief for the medical community, a recent High Court ruling has stated that doctors cannot be prosecuted or charged with criminal cases simply because they prescribed costlier medicines instead of cheaper alternatives. This judgment is a strong reminder that prescribing decisions made by qualified doctors are clinical in nature and should not […]

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has flagged 61 formulations as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) in its March 2025 drug alert. This list includes commonly used tablets, injections, syrups, cosmetics, and hygiene products that failed to meet Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) or Cosmetic Rules, 2020 standards. These samples were tested and reported by various […]

In a major move to reduce legal burden and improve compliance, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced the Drugs and Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules, 2025. This means that individuals or companies involved in the manufacturing, import, sale, or distribution of drugs, cosmetics, or medical devices can now settle certain minor offences […]

In the past, cashless treatment was only possible if the patient was admitted to a network hospital (one that had a tie-up with the insurance company’s TPA). But now, a new and powerful option is emerging — “Cashless Anywhere”! Here’s everything doctors and hospital owners need to know. 🔍 What is “Cashless Anywhere”? With Cashless […]