GMC Bettiah : Doctors Allege Threats and Insecurity After Brought-Dead Patient Incident
GMC Bettiah | January 28, 2026: Concerns over the safety of doctors and medical students have escalated at Government Medical College (GMC), Bettiah, following an incident involving a critically ill patient referred from Ruban Hospital, Patna. According[…]
“Dr.” Is Not a Decoration — It’s a Responsibility: Why the Kerala HC Verdict Needs Urgent Ethical Reconsideration
The recent Kerala High Court decision permitting physiotherapists and occupational therapists to use the “Dr.” prefix has sparked serious concern among ethical medical practitioners and healthcare stakeholders across India. While the judgment attempts to justify its position[…]
Are Artery Plaque and Tooth Plaque the Same?
Are artery plaque and tooth plaque the same? Cardiologists and dentists explain the difference and the hidden link between gum disease and heart disease. Introduction Many people associate plaque only with dirty teeth and cavities, but cardiologists[…]
NEET PG Cut Off Reduction Challenged in Supreme Court, Petitioners Warn of Threat to Patient Safety
New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging the decision to reduce the NEET PG cut off percentile, a move that has sparked nationwide concern among doctors and[…]
NEET PG 2025 Cut Off Lowered to 0 : Doctors Raise Alarm Over Patient Safety and Medical Standards
NEET PG 2025 Cut Off : The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has lowered the qualifying percentile to zero for candidates in NEET PG 2025 Cut off, allowing even those with negative scores (as[…]
NBEMS Launches Free Online Programme on AI for Doctors
AI for Doctors : New Delhi, December 30, 2025 AI for Doctors : In a significant step towards modernising medical education and clinical practice in India, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced[…]
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[…]
When Questioning Becomes a Crime: Why JP Nadda’s Statement Deserves an Apology
Union Health Minister JP Nadda’s recent remarks at the convocation of King George’s Medical University have sparked serious concern among India’s medical fraternity. By stating that young doctors are free to go abroad but can no longer[…]
Why Do We Get Dark Circles? The Physiology Behind Under-Eye Shadows
Dark circles are one of those universal little mysteries — they show up after a late night, during stressful weeks, or sometimes for no obvious reason at all. But behind those shadows lies an interesting bit of[…]
Decoding the Umbilicus: Its Role in Anatomy, Examination, and Surgical Practice
The umbilicus is not just a cosmetic midpoint of the abdomen — it’s an important clinical landmark that reflects underlying anatomy, developmental status, intra-abdominal pathology, and surgical relevance. If your understanding of abdominal examination is shaky, this[…]