Resident Doctors’ Suicide Crisis Reaches Supreme Court: Intervention Seeks Urgent Enforcement of Duty Hour Norms
New Delhi: In a significant development highlighting the worsening mental health crisis among resident doctors, an intervention application has been filed before the Supreme Court of India in connection with Writ Petition (Civil) No. 817 of 2025,[…]
War Beyond Borders: How the USA–Israel vs Iran Conflict is Disrupting Global Healthcare & Pharma
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is no longer confined to geopolitical or military consequences—it has rapidly evolved into a global healthcare crisis. From disrupted drug supply chains to rising treatment costs and[…]
Duty Hours, Dignity & Doctors: Why the Central Residency Scheme 1992 Must Be Implemented Now
Residency Scheme 1992 is not just a phase in a doctor’s journey—it is the foundation upon which an entire medical career is built. It is during this period that a young medical graduate transforms into a responsible[…]
Duty Hour Reform Sparks Nationwide Movement: Maharashtra Leads the Fight for Resident Doctors’ Rights
In a landmark move that could redefine the working culture of medical education in India, Maharashtra has become the first state to cap the duty hours of resident doctors at 48 hours per week and not more[…]
IIT Kharagpur’s MD Initiative: Bridging Technology and Medicine to Transform Medical Education and Revolutionize Patient Care
In a landmark move that could redefine the future of healthcare in India, IIT Kharagpur has applied to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to launch MD (Doctor of Medicine) programs across six key specializations. While this development[…]
Mental Health Crisis Among Medical Students in India
In India, becoming a doctor for medical students is often seen as the ultimate achievement. Families celebrate it, society respects it, and students spend years preparing for one exam — NEET — believing that once they enter[…]
Smoking Isn’t Gender Neutral: Why Women Face Greater Health Risks
Great question — important and often misunderstood. Below is a detailed, research-based article explaining why smoking is often more injurious to women than to men, with mechanisms, key facts and data, and clinical/public-health implications. Why smoking is[…]
Chinese Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking ‘Bone Glue’ That Heals Fractures in Just Three Minutes
In what is being hailed as a major leap forward in orthopaedic medicine, a team of Chinese researchers has successfully developed a revolutionary medical adhesive dubbed “Bone-02” — a so-called bone glue that can fix fractures and[…]
Dog Bites, Rabies, and Reality: Lets Understand This From a Doctors Perspective
The Supreme Court of India’s recent decision to remove all stray dogs from Delhi—prompted by a few reported incidents of dog bites—has sparked a heated debate. While some citizens see this as a safety measure, many others,[…]
Patna HC Stays Implementation of Govt-level Fees on 50% Seats of Private Colleges
50% seats Patna, August 5, 2025 — In a significant development for medical education in Bihar, the Patna High Court has issued an interim stay on the state government’s decision to impose government-level fees on 50% seats[…]