India's latest reduction of 137 cancer drug prices may provide short-term relief, but a study of 2019 price interventions shows mark-ups later surged up to 700%, highlighting limitations of one-time price caps.
Cheaper nivolumab biosimilars in India have reduced treatment costs from over Rs 1 lakh to Rs 30,000 per cycle, increasing prescriptions by over 50%. However, hospital stocking practices and margins may affect whether patients receive the lower prices.
Dr Koyyala Ruth John Paul, 31, has become one of India's first Dalit transgender women to complete an MD in Emergency Medicine, overcoming family rejection, job discrimination, and legal battles over her gender and caste recognition in Telangana.
A clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London suggests that a non-invasive ear stimulation device may help lower blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension, offering a potential future alternative to lifelong medication.
A clinical trial published in the American Heart Association journal explores a non-invasive ear device that delivers electrical pulses to lower blood pressure, showing promising results for patients with severe hypertension.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk revealed he has been living with Parkinson's disease for 18 months. The Southern University football coach shared his diagnosis to encourage early medical checks.
R Baby Foundation marked its 20th anniversary with a New York City gala alongside COPE Foundation, raising nearly $2 million to support paediatric emergency care and grief counselling.
Researchers analyzing data from nearly 200,000 participants found that eating after dinner or near bedtime is associated with a higher risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cirrhosis.
R Baby Foundation marked its 20th anniversary with a joint gala in New York City alongside COPE Foundation, raising nearly $2 million to support pediatric emergency care and bereaved families.
A study of nearly 200,000 people by Oregon Health & Science University links late-night eating to a higher relative risk of developing fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.
A 12-year-old girl named Mila Henry used a $550 microgrant from the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge to launch MH Boxes, a nonprofit delivering mental health care packages to Black girls across 17 states and Washington, DC.
Cancer patients in India face severe financial distress due to high drug costs and hospital markups. While the Supreme Court has criticized 'broad daylight dacoity' in pricing, experts argue that proposed margin caps may not address the root issue of high base prices.
US researchers have developed an AI tool 'FaceSurvival', which can predict the life expectancy of cancer patients by looking at facial photographs. The tool analyzes areas around the eyes and is designed to help doctors make accurate treatment decisions.
India's National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has capped trade margins at 30% of MRP for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs, including patented medicines, following a Supreme Court nudge on excessive pricing. The move, effective November 9, will reduce patient costs by up to 70% and requires manufacturers to publish revised prices within seven days, with hospitals and retailers responsible for implementation.
French health authorities detected the Shamonda virus in a human for the first time after a severely immunocompromised patient died in Lyon in early October. The insect-borne virus previously affected only livestock.
A new five-year Cedars-Sinai study backed by a $7.5 million NIH grant is investigating how microvascular aging affects women's heart, brain health, and physical mobility.
Cedars-Sinai is launching a five-year study, backed by a $7.5 million NIH grant, to investigate how microvascular damage affects the heart, brain, and physical frailty in aging women.
Singer Jennifer Lopez and her sister Lynda helped expand pediatric specialist care in Panama via their foundation's donation of telemedicine equipment linking remote clinics to Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Singer Jennifer Lopez and her sister Lynda helped expand specialist medical care in Panama through their foundation by donating telemedicine equipment to connect remote hospitals and health centres with Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new maximum residue limits for pesticides acetamiprid (20 ppm) and imidacloprid (50 ppm) in tea, aiming to align domestic standards with scientific assessments and international practices.
Delhi's Food Safety Department discovered expired goods, pest infestations, and unhygienic storage at online food delivery warehouses. Additionally, 19 of 59 tested desi ghee samples were deemed unsafe, prompting official action ahead of the festival season.
Barbra Streisand's 2012 donation of $10 million helped create the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai, addressing historic research gaps and differing heart disease symptoms in women.
The Maharashtra FDA has banned the sale of loose and unpacked spice powders to prevent adulteration and contamination. Manufacturers must now use sealed packaging, adhere to strict labelling standards, and avoid harmful chemicals like ethylene oxide.
