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‘Radiotherapy after surgery has benefits’

New research confirms that giving radiotherapy immediately after surgery to remove the prostate has long-term benefits for preventing the biochemical progression of the disease.

‘Mock tests’ a thing of the past

If you think “mock tests” or “dummy tests” designed by private coaching institutes can help you attain better in the upcoming post-graduate medical exam, here is a word of caution.

Parents, wards to sign undertaking against ragging

In a bid to curb the menace of ragging in medical colleges, the Medical Council of India (MCI) has asked the medical colleges to resort to intense policing at the vulnerable places during the early mo

‘Diabetes screening does not reduce mortality rate’

Even as a lot of stress is given on regular screening for diabetes, a first-ever study has revealed that screening for type 2 diabetes does not appear to affect overall population mortality rates.

Centre to states: CET mandatory

The common entrance test for post-graduate (PG) medical students is mandatory for all government and private colleges.

‘Epilepsy cure not accessible in poor nations’

More than 60 per cent of people in low- and lower-middle income regions are not accessing any appropriate epilepsy treatment, a new study in the Lancet has revealed.

India may miss MDG target

There is a bad news: India may not be able to meet Millennium Development Goals for Women and Children’s health by the target year of 2015.

Issue likely to be settled today

Even as the committee of experts working on the Bachelor of Rural Health Care Course (BRHCC) have recommended the Medical Council of India (MCI) to notify the course, the contentious issue is likely t

No negative marking in PG medical test

Aspirants appearing for the first ever all-India “online test” for post-graduate medical test have a reason to smile as it has been decided that there will be no “negative marking” in the test.

Candidates can now choose date, centre

Its official now, the first ever All India “Online test” for Post Graduate medical students will be conducted from November 23, 2012.

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