Medical Dialogues

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health challenge and poses a substantial economic burden. A large-scale epidemiologic study in China has identified links between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and MAFLD. These links are exacerbated by unhealthy lifestyles and the presence of central obesity, report scientists in the Journal of Hepatology, the official journal of the European Association for the Study of the Liver, published by Elsevier.

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently approved 8 more manufacturers under PLI scheme for promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices. The setting up of these 8 plants will lead to a total committed investment of Rs. 260.40 crore by the companies and employment generation of about 2,599.

Zirconia crowns provide acceptable level of success and longevity  

Low socioeconomic status related to higher BMI in early infancy  

Stroke may be triggered by anger, emotional upset and heavy physical exertion 

Urine test in COVID-19 patients predicts kidney injury, death

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently approved 8 more manufacturers under PLI scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs), Drug Intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in the country. The setting up of these 8 plants will lead to Total committed investment of about Rs.151.12 crore  by the companies and Employment generation of about 1,951.  

The matter of medical services and the Consumer Protection Act, the Supreme Court has noted that just because a doctor draws a salary from the hospital, the services which they have provided for free cannot fall under Consumer Protection Act.With this, the top court upheld the order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal.

Meta-analysis have suggested a possible association between vitamin D levels at mid-pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD). Considering this, women at risk for PPD should be made aware of this potential association and ways to maintain normal vitamin D levels.

Postpartum depression, a prevalent mood disorder, is estimated to affect 20%-40% of women worldwide after childbirth. Recent studies have investigated the effect of vitamin D on the prevention of depression and mood disorders but it still remains unclear how vitamin D may affect PPD.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has re-invited applications from concerned authorities and various stakeholders across the country seeking the establishment of new medical colleges and/or increase MBBS seats for the academic year 2022-23.

The applications deadline had ended on 26th September 2021, however, the apex medical regulatory body has given one more opportunity to apply for obtaining the said permissions.

A new anti-diabetic compound derived from a garden flower has been approved by Health Canada for Phase 1 human trials. GlycoNet researcher Stephen Withers anticipates that the compound could be used to develop a treatment with fewer side effects than other options currently available to those with Type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy may be linked to postpartum depression

Fish Oil & DASH Diet Partially Alters Lipid Metabolism not glycemic control or adiposity 

Brain lesions on MRI linked to years of playing football  

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to fatty liver disease  

Spaceflight leads to brow elevation without affecting eyelid position

1. Doctors cannot be charged under Consumer Protection Act if medical services have been given for free: Supreme Court

2.  8 more drug Manufacturers bag approvals under PLI scheme  

3. Centre assures action on NEET PG Counselling delay: Doctors Suspend strike for 1 week

4. NMC re-invites applications for establishment of new Medical Colleges, increase in MBBS seats for next year  

5. Private hospitals to hike treatment package rates by 5-10 percent: Report 6 .Govt nod to 8 more device manufacturers under PLI scheme for Medical Devices