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Smartphone use in children: Sweden's new guidelines

9+ hour, 58+ min ago  (82+ words) Q1: Why does Sweden recommend withholding smartphones from children under 13? The recommendation seeks to minimize the risks of sleep disturbance, digital addiction, and exposure to harmful online content. Q2: What alternatives do health experts suggest for parental contact? Specifically, the health agency…...

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Medical Faculty Promotion Panel Cancelled in West Bengal

9+ hour, 54+ min ago  (131+ words) Q1: Why did the West Bengal government cancel the medical faculty promotion panel? The government has not publicly explained the specific reasons behind the cancellation of the promotion panel. However, this decision comes during a broader review of earlier policies by…...

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NMC vacancies delaying medical admissions, says amicus

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (229+ words) Because of unfilled statutory posts, admission schedules are stretching far beyond their prescribed timelines. For instance, postgraduate admissions for the 2025-26 academic session reportedly continued until February 2026. Similarly, undergraduate admissions dragged on until December 2025. This prolonged delay directly compromises the quality…...

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Allied Healthcare Courses Launched by Hinduja and HBSU

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (107+ words) P. D. Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai has signed a landmark agreement with Dr Homi Bhabha State University (HBSU). Consequently, this partnership will introduce specialized postgraduate allied healthcare courses to address critical workforce shortages. The academic programs will officially commence in August 2026. Therefore,…...

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Medical Seats in India: 75, 000 New UG and PG Seats

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (139+ words) Union Health Minister JP Nadda recently announced a massive expansion of medical seats in India over the next five years. Specifically, the government aims to add 75, 000 new undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) seats to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem. Consequently, this…...

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NEET UG re-test format: Supreme Court rejects CBT plea

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (392+ words) OC Academy The Supreme Court of India recently rejected a petition regarding the upcoming NEET UG re-test. Specifically, the petitioner requested a transition from the traditional pen-and-paper format to a computer-based test (CBT) mode. However, the vacation bench refused to…...

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NEET UG paper leak: CBI arrests two more in Maharashtra

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (365+ words) OC Academy Recently, the investigation into the NEET UG paper leak gained momentum after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two more key suspects. Consequently, the total number of arrests in this high-profile case has reached 13. Those arrested include…...

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FMG Internship Extension Approved by NMC Till May 2028

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (20+ words) The NMC has approved an FMG internship extension in recognized non-teaching hospitals until May 2028, resolving critical seat shortages....

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India-UK healthcare scholarships: Apply for 2026-27

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (226+ words) Currently, the academy invites applications for four Ph D slots and five MSc scholarships. For instance, the doctoral positions focus on healthcare technologies at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences. Meanwhile, the Master's programme specializes in Med Tech…...

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NEET-UG 2026 cancellation: CBI Probe and Re-exam Schedule

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago  (26+ words) The NTA has announced the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation following integrity concerns. A CBI probe is now underway before the official re-test dates are declared....

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