Beyfortus cuts RSV hospitalizations across two seasons in landmark study

The NIRSE-GAL study, conducted in Galicia, Spain, is the first real-world, population-based investigation of a universal RSV immunization program spanning two consecutive seasons

India’s go-to diabetes test under scrutiny as new evidence flags major gaps

The paper highlights how conditions common across India—including anemia, inherited hemoglobin disorders, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency—can significantly distort HbA1c readings

FDA nod to Koselugo for adults with Rare NF1 tumors, expanding life-changing treatment

EU approves Alexion’s Koselugo to treat adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 tumours

Approval based on pivotal KOMET Phase III trial demonstrating significant tumour reduction in adults with NF1

Health Minister Nadda addresses 50th convocation of AIIMS New Delhi

In the next five years, an additional 75,000 seats are expected to be added across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi cuts death risk by 32% in high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Adding one year of Imfinzi treatment to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) induction and maintenance therapy delivered an early and sustained disease-free survival benefit vs. BCG alone

Novo Nordisk survey finds Wegovy reduces food noise and improves mental well-being in people with obesity

The survey revealed that the proportion of individuals experiencing constant thoughts about food throughout the day declined by 46 percent after starting Wegovy

Bayer presents Phase III VICTOR clinical trial data of vericiguat at ESC Congress 2025

The positive benefit-risk profile of vericiguat in its approved indication in patients with HFrEF following a recent heart failure event based on the pivotal Phase III VICTORIA trial remains unchanged

Roche’s Tecentriq combined with lurbinectedin shows significant survival benefit in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

46% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, and 27% reduction in the risk of death, in an aggressive cancer type with limited survival and few treatment options

Delhi becomes 35th state/UT to implement AB PM-JAY

Nadda noted that on the basis of economic caste census, 50 crore people were brought under this scheme