Scissor in stomach case: Kerala Police arrest doctor & two nurses, let off on bail

IANS | September 7, 2023 12:33 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 7 (IANS) A few days after K.K. Harshina, a victim of an alleged case of medical negligence at the Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Kerala's Kozhikode, called off her sit-in protest after a charge sheet was submitted at the Kunnamangalam court, the police on Thursday recorded the arrest of a doctor and two nurses and then let them off on bail.

DCGI issues advisory against Digene Gel

IANS | September 6, 2023 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi has issued an advisory to discontinue the use of antacid Digene Gel manufactured by drugmaker Abbott India at its Goa unit.

Diabetes can build up cholesterol in retina, affecting vision

IANS | September 6, 2023 12:45 PM

New York, Sep 6 (IANS) Researchers found that diabetes, age-related health conditions and other metabolic disorders can lead to a buildup of cholesterol in the retina, which can crystallise and lead to the development of diabetic retinopathy.