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AIIMS-Rishikesh on Tuesday for allegedly molesting a female doctor at the premier health facility.The accused, identified as Satish Kumar, allegedly molested the doctor on the hospital premises on Sunday evening, news agency PTI reported. "He also sent an obscene SMS to her," Rishikesh Kotwali SHO Shankar Singh Bisht was quoted as saying."The accused nursing officer was arrested on Tuesday evening," the police officer said.ALSO READ: In a first, AIIMS Rishikesh transports anti-TB drugs to Tehri Garhwal via droneThe video, widely circulating on social media, is said to have been recorded when police reached AIIM Rishikesh to arrest the accused.

monetary easing amid sticky inflation. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.57%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index was one of the biggest decliners, slumping 0.8%, also hurt by a pullback in some commodity prices.

Rajasthan continued to reel under the grip of severe heat conditions with Barmer recording the highest temperature at 48 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Looking at the situation, the state government cancelled the leaves of all divisional commissioners, additional divisional commissioners, district collectors, additional district collectors and sub divisional officers till further orders. Health authorities had already cancelled the leaves of all doctors and paramedical staff in government hospitals as temperatures soared in the state. The maximum temperature recorded during the day was 48 degrees in Barmer, 47.8 degrees in Phalodi, 47.6 degrees in Fatehpur (Sikar), 47.5 degrees in Churu, 47.2 degrees in Jalore and Jaisalmer, and 47.1 degrees Celsius in Vanasthali (Tonk).

Cipla on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication used to treat acromegaly and other conditions. The company has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Lanreotide injection in multiple strengths, the Mumbai-based drug maker said in a statement. The company's Lanreotide Injection is therapeutic equivalent generic version of Somatuline Depot Injection, it added. The drugmaker said its product is indicated for the treatment of patients with acromegaly and gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours.

Hawaii's attorney general says a court has ordered the manufacturers and distributors of the blood thinner Plavix to pay the state a combined $916 million after finding the companies failed to disclose the efficacy and safety of the medication

Metropolis Healthcare on Tuesday reported a 8% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit to Rs 36.1 crore in Q4FY24 lead by volume increase and better patient realisations. The diagnostic chain reported Rs 33.5 crore net profit in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Apple Vision Pro took place at Pristyn Care in collaboration with Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics. Dr. Bhandari led the procedure, which involved a sleeve gastric bypass and a Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal (SADI) procedure on a patient weighing 155 kilograms.

«If you look at growth on a full year basis, our revenues are up 20%, EBITDAs up 29% and profit after tax up at about 47% and we closed the year with a very healthy EBITDA margin of 26%,» says Pankaj Sahni, Group CEO, Medanta. Meanwhile, Dr Naresh Trehan, CMD, Medanta says, «The model actually not only is the highest level of care that we give or knowledge that is available, but also with compassion and make it affordable, as affordable as possible.» Describe how the quarter gone by has been for you and where is it that you see the business actually moving, say, in the next two to three quarters? Pankaj Sahni: We have been very happy with the performance as we look at not only the quarter, but the build up to that over the last several months, in fact over the full year if you look at growth from last year to this year on a quarterly basis, EBITDAs are up 8%, revenues are up 14%.

Biocon Biologics on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for its biosimilar product to treat different types of ophthalmology conditions. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved the company's first-to-file application for Yesafili, a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor used to treat several different types of ophthalmology conditions, the company said in a statement. Biocon Biologics is a part of Biocon Ltd. Yesafili is intended for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion, visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema and visual impairment due to myopic choroidal neovascularisation.

Delhi High Court has refused to direct all the medical professionals in the country to specify to the patient all possible risks and side effects associated with a drug, or a pharmaceutical product being prescribed. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora dismissed a PIL filed by Kerala-based social worker Jacob Vadakkanchery, also a naturopath, seeking a mandate from the government that medical professionals should specify the side effects in an additional slip in the regional language along with the prescription. «Since the legislature in its wisdom has elected to impose this duty on the manufacturer and the pharmacist (to state about side effects), we do not find any ground for issuing a direction as prayed for in this PIL as it would amount to judicial legislation,» the HC said in its May 15 order. The judges noted that while Vadakkanchery had admitted there are safeguards under the existing law with respect to apprising the patient about the possible side effects of the prescribed drugs, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1945 obliges the manufacturer or its agent importing the drug to provide a package insert which shall duly disclose the side effects of the drugs to the consumer.

Singapore faces new COVID-19 wave, over 25,900 cases reported in a week Average daily Covid-19 hospitalizations rose to about 250 from 181 over the same period, the ministry said. It asked public hospitals to reduce their non-urgent elective surgery cases, and move suitable patients to care facilities to protect hospital bed capacity.

The Boy and the Heron, the young protagonist Mahito follows a mysterious Heron (with a set of teeth and a twinkle in his eyes) through a life-changing adventure. Like many other Miyazaki movies, this one too tells complex stories through deceptively simple tropes—a boy, a talking animal, creatures both odd and good-looking. It strikes me that there is a larger metaphor in having an animal carry a message.

Singapore is experiencing a new wave of COVID-19, with authorities recording over 25,900 cases from May 5 to 11. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung advised the public to wear masks again on Saturday.

The history of the Olympic barbell. Fitness science has evolved and there is something for everyone these days. This means barbells can be replaced by dumbbells, dumbbells by resistance bands, resistance bands by a kettlebell and so on.

cancer diagnosis is life-changing and can cause a range of concerns about ongoing health. Fear of cancer returning is one of the top health concerns. And managing this fear is an important part of cancer treatment. But how likely is it to get cancer for a second time?

Singapore is seeing a new COVID-19 wave as the authorities recorded more than 25,900 cases from May 5 to 11 even as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Saturday advised the wearing of masks again. «We are at the beginning part of the wave where it is steadily rising,» said Ong. «So, I would say the wave should peak in the next two to four weeks, which means between mid- and end of June,» The Straits Times newspaper quoted the minister as saying. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said the estimated number of COVID-19 cases in the week of May 5 to 11 rose to 25,900 cases, compared with 13,700 cases in the previous week.

Rookie Season 7, the wait may be a bit more prolonged. Season 7 will not be released anytime in 2024. This has been reported by the ‘Hidden Remote’. The ABC Network released its schedule for 2024 and the super hit series showcasing the work of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is not there on the list. It has been reported that Season 7 will be released in 2025. The Season Premiere will be released in January. In Season 5, the brilliant team of detectives was attacked and they had to work overtime to solve the crimes and prevent further attacks on the team. Meanwhile, John Nolan has to survive his last shift before his marriage to Officer Bailey Nune. The Series depicts the life of police officers who keep the streets of Los Angeles safe from drug traffickers and serial killers. Many cases that were tough to solve were solved with a breakthrough obtained after patient combing of evidence and circumstances.

ICICI Securities Ltd, Nomura, Jefferies, JPMorgan, and JM Financial to manage the issue. The company had explored an IPO in August 2023 and was looking to raise ₹2,500 crore, or about $300 million, a CNBC report at the time said. IKS Health eventually did not pursue the plan at the time.

At least once a day, a group of American doctors and nurses stranded in Gaza get word that they might be able to leave the enclave. They have waited all week, and that moment hasn’t come. “We’ve come to terms with the fact that we don’t know when we’re leaving," said Dr.

Vaccines manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) on Friday said it is acquiring 20 per cent stake in IntegriMedical, to advance needle-free injection system technology. IntegriMedical has developed a US patented needle-free Injection System (N-FIS) that utilises high-velocity jet stream using mechanical power to effectively and consistently administer biologics and drugs, Serum Institute of India (SII) said in a statement. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. The innovative drug delivery solution aims to alleviate pain during administration, providing needle-phobic patients with a stress-free experience.

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