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Are Physicians Permitted to Sell Medicines? Here’s What the Law and Code of Conduct Say

Are Physicians Permitted to Sell Medicines? Here’s What the Law and Code of Conduct Say The Drugs Act, 2035 (1978) and the Drug Registration Regulations, 2038 (1981) stipulate that medicines cannot be sold or distributed without proper registration, certification, and the availability of necessary human resources and infrastructure. Patients visit physicians for medical treatment. The physician examines the patient, diagnoses the illness, and prescribes the necessary medication; the patient then proceeds to a pharmacy to purchase it. However, in some instances, medicines are provided to patients directly from the physician’s own clinic or health institution. This gives rise to a significant question: are physicians permitted to sell medicines? This issue extends beyond a mere matter of professional jurisdiction between physicians and pharmacists. It encompasses concerns regarding the safe use of medicines, a patient’s right to choose , conflicts of interest , the pricing and quali...

Study Finds GLP-1 Drugs Have Little Impact on Other Aspects of Life

Study Finds GLP-1 Drugs Have Little Impact on Other Aspects of Life GLP-1 drugs , such as Ozempic , have revolutionized the treatment of Type 2 diabetes . These medications help patients control blood sugar levels and lose weight. Researchers have been investigating whether these physical improvements also affect other areas of life, such as mental health and employment . Economists Robert Kaestner from the University of Chicago and Qiping Siman conducted a new study on this topic. They found that the use of GLP-1 drugs among adults with diabetes did not lead to significant changes in mental health, employment, or marital status . Kaestner stated, "We know these drugs improve health, and there is plenty of research confirming those benefits. However, whether those improvements extend to other aspects of people's lives had not actually been tested." The researchers analyzed data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey spanning from 2012 to 2023. They examined factor...

Humans gained the power of sight due to a bacterium, scientists reveal

Humans gained the power of sight due to a bacterium, scientists reveal Among the five senses, the function of the eye is to see. The structure of the eye is so complex that even Charles Darwin could not define this organ correctly. After all, how did the eye, which is considered a very important organ, develop? How did it acquire sight? Scientists have made an important revelation. According to them, all vertebrates , including humans, acquired the ability to see due to a bacterium. According to scientists, the same bacterium introduced the gene that made the retina of the eye active towards light into our body. Research on this has recently been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . This study was conducted by a team including Ling Zhu , an eye biologist at the University of Sydney, Australia . According to him, the eyes of vertebrates evolved in a very complex way. It contains a mixture of different types of genes, i.e. genes. In fact, bacteria cha...

How risky is the treatment to increase the size of the buttocks? The question arose after he died within 24 hours

How risky is the treatment to increase the size of the buttocks? The question arose after he died within 24 hours Alice Webb , 33, who underwent non-surgical BBL treatment in the UK, died within 24 hours of the treatment. Due to the influence of social media and the increasing pressure to look beautiful, the attraction of unsafe cosmetic treatments among young people is increasing rapidly. Experts have expressed concern that such treatments by unqualified people are causing infection and serious health risks. The desire to shape the body according to their wishes is increasing in many people now. Especially the attraction of young women towards cosmetic treatment to make the buttocks look bigger and more attractive is increasing. These treatments are becoming popular due to attractive body photos on social media, celebrity lifestyles and the pressure to look beautiful. However, such body shape changing treatments are not always safe. 33-year-old Alice Webb from the UK also decide...

Learn the correct pronunciation of foreign languages with the help of Google Translate

Learn the correct pronunciation of foreign languages with the help of Google Translate With over 1 billion active users worldwide, Google Translate allows you to not only translate words but also learn foreign languages and their correct pronunciation. Google Translate, which has completed its 20th anniversary, is no longer just a simple tool for translating words. It has also started working as your personal language teacher by making full use of AI. If you are learning a new language and are hesitant about pronunciation, you can develop a natural and clear pronunciation using Google Translate. Various academic studies have considered Google Translate to be a very effective tool for language learning. A study conducted in Malaysia showed that students' pronunciation, listening ability, and tone of Chinese (Mandarin) language improved significantly when using voice input. Similarly, this technology has also proven to be very useful for learning past tense words in English (su...

Can exercise reduce the effects of cancer?

Can exercise reduce the effects of cancer? A study in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that exercise reduces the risk of cancer recurrence and death. The study showed that a 6-month exercise program has a positive effect on the physical health of cancer patients. Experts have suggested that exercise should be made an essential part of cancer treatment and included in daily lifestyle. We all know that physical exercise has many benefits. Exercise has the power to control chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Experts say that not only these diseases, but also cancer can be beneficial if you exercise daily. According to a new study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine, cancer patients who engage in a systematic exercise program are less likely to have cancer recurrence. They have been able to live longer than other cancer patients. How did exercise improve cancer? What is the main information this study is trying to provid...

Is sweating on the hands a sign of a disease?

Is sweating on the hands a sign of a disease? In hyperhidrosis , the body's sweat glands become overactive and produce more sweat than necessary. Primary hyperhidrosis begins in adolescence or young adulthood and is limited to the hands, feet, armpits, and face. Hyperhidrosis is treated with medications, Botox injections , iontophoresis , and in severe cases, surgical procedures. Sweating on the hands is normal. It is natural for hands to sweat when it is hot, scary, or stressed. However, if your hands are always wet even when you are in cold air, this is not considered normal. This condition is called 'hyperhidrosis' in medical language. In hyperhidrosis, the body's sweat glands become overactive and produce more sweat than necessary. This can affect daily life, confidence, and social behavior. What is hyperhidrosis? Normally, the body sweats to maintain temperature balance. But in hyperhidrosis, the sweat glands become overactive even when the body does not need them....

The basis of overall health, oral health

The basis of overall health, oral health Dental health is now not just a matter of toothache but also a matter of overall body health. For two decades, dental health was focused on solving problems such as toothache, mouth swelling, and toothache. But now it has been proven that it is not just a matter of teeth but also a matter of overall body health. Various studies have found that the first symptoms of about 90 percent of systemic diseases are seen in the mouth. Therefore, dental expertise has now emerged as an important pillar in public health issues. The measures taken to keep the mouth healthy also play an important role in preventing chronic diseases . The mouth is a mirror of the health of our entire body and this is not just a saying but a science. Research says that if there are gum diseases, the risk of heart disease is two to three times higher. Systemic diseases are also interconnected with oral health. Those who neglect oral health are at risk of diseases such as d...

Is winter really the season of romance?

Is winter really the season of romance? People are opportunistic in their social and sexual behavior, not seasonal. If the opportunity to have sex comes up, most people don't miss it. In the winter, the swiping time on dating apps is the highest and people are more likely to find a partner. People's sexual behavior is not dependent on the weather, social, cultural and family pressures determine the cuffing season. Scientists have said that the lack of serotonin and oxytocin in winter motivates people to seek warmth and relationships. Every year, with the onset of winter, a special trend starts, which is called 'cuffing season' in today's dating world. Cuffing season is the season where singles look for love in the winter. But is there any scientific basis behind it? Let me start by saying that I am not promoting any kind of inappropriate behavior. I am just talking about the culture known as 'cuffing season'. Singles spend the summer enjoying themselves fr...

How is your bed? The importance of sleep and the science of bedding

How is your bed? The importance of sleep and the science of bedding The mattress should be light but warm, using breathable materials such as cotton. Sleep is a basic need of human life, which directly affects physical, mental and emotional health. Using a moderately firm mattress and appropriate pillows for good sleep improves sleep quality and reduces health problems. Sleep is a basic need of human life, which directly affects physical, mental and emotional health. It is not just a means of relieving fatigue, but an important aspect of overall health. Scientific studies have proven that adequate sleep improves memory, weight control, increased immunity, blood pressure balance and mental performance. Many things play a role in good sleep. The most important and often overlooked aspect of these is the bed. The role of the bed is extremely important for good sleep, as it is the main means of comfort and support. Naturopath Dr. Pratiksha Pandey says that the bed is an important fou...