Medicaldrafts

The FDA grants fast track approval to Johnson & Johnson’s TECVAYLI and DARZALEX FASPRO combination for relapsed multiple myeloma, offering improved survival outcomes.

Doctors across Karnal launched an indefinite strike after the SHO of Gharaunda police station allegedly slapped and assaulted a doctor on duty at a Community Health Centre. CCTV footage of the incident went viral, sparking outrage among the medical community. The SHO has been suspended and a departmental inquiry has been initiated as doctors demand FIR registration.

Rajasthan High Court enhances compensation to ₹78 lakh in a 2015 accident death of a final year MBBS student. Court fixed ₹50,000 notional income recognising the future earning potential of a young doctor and rejecting the argument that a student had no income. A significant judgment in motor accident compensation law.

Five senior MBBS students from SJP Medical College, Bharatpur, Rajasthan were suspended for three months and fined Rs 25,000 each after a ragging complaint linked to a badminton tournament dispute. The Anti Ragging Committee took action and informed the NMC, while the police complaint was later withdrawn.

Cyberchondria is rising in the era of Dr. ChatGPT and Dr. Internet. Constant symptom searching is turning minor issues into major fears and worsening health anxiety. Are AI bots becoming our first doctor instead of real ones? Read this evidence based blog on cyberchondria, illness anxiety disorder and digital age health anxiety.

Denied an MBBS seat despite qualifying twice, a 19 year old NEET aspirant walked into the Supreme Court and argued his own case. What happened next stunned the courtroom. Using the Constitution and sheer courage, he secured his medical seat after the court invoked its highest powers. This real story will change how you see NEET admissions and your rights as a student.

A Chennai doctor earning nearly ₹7 lakh per month is at the centre of a major legal debate after a corporate hospital moved court claiming about ₹42 lakh over notice period dues when he joined another hospital. During the hearing, the Madras HC strongly questioned non compete and non solicitation clauses in doctor contracts, calling them unlawful and raising concerns about growing corporatisation.

J&K plans to double MBBS and BDS intern stipend to ₹25,000 per month, while across India interns still earn anywhere between ₹7,500 and ₹30,000 depending on their state. What stipend are MBBS interns getting in your state right now, and what do you think it should actually be considering the workload and duty hours? Comment your state and the ideal stipend amount below.

An MBBS student was allegedly chased and brutally beaten by security guards at Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Begrajpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a parking dispute. Students protested demanding suspension of guards and FIR registration. The incident has raised serious concerns over campus safety and accountability.

A 35 year old government dermatologist, Dr Ashok Kumar Meena, was found dead at his residential quarters in Kekri, Ajmer. He had shared a WhatsApp status saying “Won’t see patients, please avoid unnecessary calls” before missing duty. Police suspect suicide. No note found. Investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death.

A Madhya Pradesh Consumer Forum has ordered ₹11 lakh compensation after an Ayurvedic compounder allegedly administered a saline infusion mixed with Polybion, Aciloc and Dexona without tests, leading to the death of a 27 year old man in Khargone district in December 2014. The IV reportedly triggered sudden deterioration minutes after administration, with the patient collapsing soon after.

A liposuction death in Delhi has reached the High Court, exposing delays by medical regulators and raising serious questions about safety in cosmetic surgery. The court has directed the NMC to conclude the long pending inquiry within six months. The case highlights accountability gaps, emergency preparedness and standards of care in aesthetic practice.