Medicine

Policy changes for setting up medical colleges under PPP in Andhra Pradesh

National Medical Commission Chairman Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth said a rule limiting medical-college setup to non-profit Section 8 companies was removed, allowing both non-profit and for-profit companies to set up medical colleges under Public Private Partnership mode.

FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill for weight loss in adults with obesity

FDA approved Wegovy pill for chronic weight loss, offering a daily oral alternative to weekly injections.

U.S. FDA approves oral Wegovy pill, expanding obesity treatment options

FDA approval of oral Wegovy pill expands daily obesity treatment options and could enhance accessibility.

NGO registration rules in Israel threaten Gaza humanitarian aid operations

New Israeli registry rules threaten closure of many NGOs in Gaza, risking collapse of vital humanitarian services amid tight political conditions.

JNCASR identifies key protein complex role in autophagy impacting Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer

JNCASR found the exocyst complex critical to autophagy, suggesting new therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.

Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous

Trump ordered fast-tracking marijuana's reclassification to Schedule III, easing research limits.

Small Brazilian study finds microdoses of cannabis stabilized cognitive decline in mild Alzheimer's patients

Microdoses of cannabis extract stabilized cognition in mild Alzheimer's patients without causing psychoactive effects, according to a small Brazilian trial.

Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug

Trump reclassifies marijuana to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions and fostering research despite GOP opposition.

French anaesthetist receives life sentence for poisoning and killing 12 patients

Frederic Pechier was jailed for life after poisoning 30 patients, killing 12, to undermine colleagues and gain power.

Space Station Research Contributes to New FDA-Approved Cancer Therapy

ISS research helped develop a new FDA-approved cancer therapy, showcasing space-based biomedical advances.

Trump orders cannabis reclassification, expanding access amid policy shift

Trump's order reclassifies cannabis to Schedule III, easing research and tax restrictions while keeping federal illegality intact.

French anaesthetist jailed for life over intentional patient poisonings

Anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier was jailed for life for poisoning 30 patients in France, causing 12 deaths.

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