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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a warning about the potential misuse and mis-prescription of weight loss medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. These GLP-1 medications, which are available without proper prescription, should only be prescribed by certified endocrinologists or diabetologists, according to IMA national president Dilip Bhanushali. The
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The suspension of the medical staff at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) follows the death of a 100-level law student, Isabella Ajana, who was rushed to the university clinic after being locked out of her hostel room. The student, a type 1 diabetic, died under controversial circumstances after being denied access
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Beijing's Xicheng District officials visited several public hospitals on Chinese Doctors' Day, August 19th, to inspect public hospital reform and quality development demonstration projects. District party committee deputy secretary and district mayor Zhi Haijie emphasized the need for reform and innovation in public hospitals, prioritizing people'
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The Vashi police are investigating ophthalmologists Dr. Chandan Pandit and his father Dr. D.V. Pandit for allegedly performing botched eye surgeries at their clinic in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Over a dozen patients have come forward, alleging negligence and infections, including Pseudomonas, after undergoing surgeries at the clinic. The case
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Detectives from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, Sunday Okon Akpan, for allegedly performing an illegal abortion that led to the death of a 35-year-old woman, Blessing Sunday Etim. The victim worked at Full Life Medical Centre in Ikot Obio Odong community, where the
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Britain is bracing for a winter of discontent as strikes and walkouts threaten to disrupt crucial services across the country. The rail industry is expected to be severely impacted, with the RMT union announcing a week-long Tube strike starting from September 5. This strike is set to be followed by
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Patients in Hartlepool have shared their opinions on their GP practices, with the results of the 2025 GP Patient Survey revealing a mixed bag of satisfaction levels across the town. The survey, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England, gathered information from over 700,000 patients in England, including
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The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in Bengaluru has proposed introducing self-defence classes for doctors in emergency wards and outpatient departments, where they directly deal with a large number of patients and their attendants. This move comes after several cases of assault on doctors in hospitals. The classes
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A new study highlights the intrinsic link between patient safety and physician burnout, emphasizing the need to address the burnout rates among emergency physicians to enhance patient outcomes. Research from the Department of Anaesthesiology at the Buergerspital Solothurn in Switzerland demonstrates that burnout among emergency physicians, driven by factors such
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Researchers at Iran University of Medical Sciences have designed a performance-based payment model for physicians in outpatient clinics contracted with the Iran Health Insurance Organization. This study aimed to enhance physician productivity, clinical service quality, and patient satisfaction by implementing a payment system that rewards high-performing physicians. The research team
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Chinese physicians and nurses often struggle with conflicting emotions when experiencing the loss of a loved one, according to a recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry. The research, conducted in three Chinese hospitals, aimed to explore the mechanisms behind these conflicting experiences as perceived by Chinese physicians and nurses.
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A recent study published in the South African Family Practice journal has provided insights into the point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) competency of doctors working in emergency departments in Cape Town. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Cape Town, involved an online survey and practical assessment of doctors&
