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Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming more common worldwide, and experts predict that by 2050, nearly 50% of the global population will have the condition. While genetics and screen time are well-known risk factors, a new study published in BMC Ophthalmology reveals another possible cause: secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure. The Link Between Secondhand Smoke and Myopia Children […]

Advancements in neonatology and medical technology have significantly improved the care of preterm infants. However, premature babies are still at high risk for complications like infections and sepsis. Many of these health risks are not easily detected in real-time using current diagnostic tools. A new study from Northwestern Medicine, published in Scientific Reports, reveals that […]

The International Conference on Unani Medicine was recently inaugurated by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) under the Ministry of Ayush, marks a significant step in promoting Unani medicine globally. The conference was held on Unani […]

In a big step toward improving patient experience and feedback, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh, is launching a QR code-based complaint and feedback system. This digital initiative will make it easier for patients to share their concerns, offer suggestions, or report sensitive issues like sexual harassment, all with just a […]

In a breakthrough, researchers at McMaster University have identified a new blood-clotting disorder called VITT-like Monoclonal Gammopathy of Thrombotic Significance (MGTS). This discovery could change how doctors test and treat patients with unusual or recurrent blood clots, especially when blood thinners fail to prevent these clots. What Is VITT-like MGTS? MGTS has certain similarities to […]

Did you know that your baby can sense and remember the smell of foods you eat during pregnancy? A new study from Durham University, UK, shows that babies respond positively to the smell of foods they were exposed to in the womb, which could help in developing healthy eating habits early in life. How Does […]

In a move to protect patient rights and ensure quality healthcare, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services has directed all government and private hospitals to display a Charter of 17 Patient Rights. This initiative follows recommendations from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health […]

A team of doctors in New Delhi has achieved a medical breakthrough, successfully treating two women with complex fistulas using an innovative approach. These fistulas are abnormal connections between the intestine and the womb, causing severe complications such as the passage of stool through the vagina. Traditional surgeries had failed for these patients, leaving them […]