AMR a global crisis, says UN report
According to a new report “No Time to Wait: Securing the future from drug-resistant infections” drug-resistant diseases could cause 10 million deaths each year by 2050 and …Read more
Editorial
FDA adds Boxed Warning for risk of serious injuries due to complex sleep behaviors with insomnia medicines
In a safety communication, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a Boxed Warning, its most prominent warning, to the prescribing information and …Read more
Consumer Protection Bill 2018: Implications for the practicing doctor
On Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2018, which will, if enacted, replace the current Consumer Protection Act 1986. The bill, among …Read more
Some definitions as provided in the Surrogacy Bill 2018
The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2018 was recently passed by the Lok Sabha. The proposed Bill has defined various terms in relation to surrogacy for reference. …Read more
Think before you prescribe Knowledge of drug interactions may prevent undesirable clinical outcomes
Drug interactions occur when two drugs are taken at the same time and one drug affects the activity of the other drug resulting in an …Read more
Leaving against medical advice: DAMA vs LAMA vs DOPR
Patients leaving against medical advice are a common worldwide problem in hospitals, both in wards and emergency departments. Such patients have been variously labeled as …Read more
Differentiating between bacterial food poisoning or due to preformed toxins is important
Food poisoning is a very common outbreak reported in India. Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food. Clinically, it may present as acute gastroenteritis …Read more
Should aspirin be discontinued preoperatively in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery?
If the patient is on aspirin for primary prophylaxis, then discontinue aspirin for 5 to 7 days before the surgery. Restart as soon as the …Read more
Loneliness is a strong predictor of premature death
Loneliness has been shown to be a strong predictor of premature death due to cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke. Loneliness and social isolation have …Read more
DTAB Panel Recommends Ban on 343 Fixed Dose Combination Drugs
A report, prepared by a sub-committee of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board has recommended that 343 FDCs be prohibited and six others be either restricted …Read more