Health Bulletin 13/April/2026 - Video
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Here are the top health stories for the day:
NBE Releases Tentative 2026 Exam Schedule for FMGE, DNB, DrNB and Diploma Courses
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the tentative schedule for upcoming key examinations, including DNB, DrNB, NBE Diploma, and FMGE, for the 2026-2027 academic cycle.
As per the notification, the exams will be conducted across multiple dates between May 2026 and February 2027, with NEET-PG 2026 tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2026, while candidates have been advised to regularly check the official website for detailed information and updates.
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FMGE, DNB, DrNB, Diploma: NBE releases tentative schedule of upcoming 2026 exams, details
Medical Seats Must Not Go Vacant, Says Supreme Court in NEET UG Case
While upholding the admission of a NEET UG candidate, the Supreme Court observed that medical seats in government medical institutes are a precious resource, and if such a seat becomes vacant, it is the responsibility of the authorities to allot the same to the next eligible candidates.
The Apex Court bench comprising Justices J.K.Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar made this observation while considering a case where two seats in two medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh had become vacant because the students had submitted forged mark sheets. When one of those seats was granted to a student who appealed, based on the High Court's direction, the same decision was challenged before the Supreme Court.
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Medical seats are national resource, cannot be left vacant: Supreme Court on NEET fraud case
Foreign Object Left in Patient, No Consent for Procedure; TN Hospitals Ordered to Pay Rs 7 Lakh Compensation
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chennai (North), recently held Saveetha Dental College Hospital and Saveetha Medical College Hospital guilty of medical negligence and deficiency in service and directed them to pay Rs 7 lakh compensation to a city resident.
According to DT Next report, the bench observed that a foreign object entered the body of the patient during a dental procedure, and the subsequent endoscopic procedure performed on the patient lacked valid consent.
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AIIMS Expert Warns Semaglutide Cannot Replace Lifestyle Changes
A doctor from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences has cautioned that lifestyle changes cannot be replaced by Semaglutide, highlighting growing misuse of the drug through online pharmacies and wellness clinics in India. Hey noted that while semaglutide is effective for managing type 2 diabetes and weight loss, it requires strict medical supervision. With the drug becoming more affordable after patent expiry, its wider availability has raised concerns about unsupervised consumption and rising health risks.
Experts warned that improper use may lead to serious complications such as gastrointestinal issues, pancreatitis, kidney problems, dehydration, and nutritional deficiencies, reports The Hindu.
They also flagged misuse for cosmetic weight loss and the risk of temporary results followed by rebound weight gain. Emphasising that diet and exercise remain essential, they stressed the need for stricter enforcement of prescription norms along with better monitoring systems and public awareness to ensure safe and responsible use.
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