National Medical Commission

Physician's Pledge remains in new code of ethics for doctors in India

After the controversy following the suggestion of the replacement of long-established Hippocratic Oath by Charak Shapath in medical colleges, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has released draft regulations for the professional conduct of doctors which includes none of that. Jun 8, 2022
Diabetes, a silent disease with life-threatening complications

Why not all obese patients develop diabetes [Details]

Obesity, often a result of eating too much fat and sugar in combination with low physical activity, is known as a key factor for developing Type 2 diabetes. However, some obese people do not develop the disease that affect millions globally. Turns out their gut bacteria have a role to play. Jun 6, 2022