Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of clinical practice in India, helping doctors search medical literature, draft notes and support patient care. However, experts warn that while nearly half of doctors now rely on AI, only a small proportion use healthcare-specific tools. The growing dependence on generic AI chatbots has raised concerns over patient safety, accuracy and the need for clinically validated AI systems.

AI use rises in healthcare India

The development comes amid concerns that the unprecedented fee could severely impact high-skilled professionals in the US technology and medical industry.

Will doctors not pay $100,000 fee on H-1B visas? Report claims ‘case-by-case exemptions’

In a troubling incident in Madhya Pradesh, seven elephants have died within two days, prompting veterinarians to suspect poisoning as the cause. The alarming deaths have raised concerns among wildlife officials and conservationists, who are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incidents. Efforts are underway to determine the source of the poison and prevent further losses, as the state grapples with protecting its elephant population amid growing environmental challenges.

Madhya Pradesh: 7 Elephants Dead in Two Days, Doctors Suspect Poisoning

Conjoined twins have been successfully separated following an intricate 8-hour surgery, marking a medical milestone. The twins, who were joined at a critical area, underwent a complex operation involving a skilled team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and specialists. The procedure required careful planning and precision to ensure the safe separation of shared organs and tissues. Both children are now in stable condition and under close observation as they begin their recovery. The successful surgery offers hope for the twins’ future, as well as a testament to advancements in medical science and teamwork.

Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated After 8-Hour Long Surgery

In a medical breakthrough, a woman's type 1 diabetes has been reversed in China through the world's first stem cell transplant. In the treatment, these cells were converted into personalized stem cells, which were used for growing hormone-producing cells or 'islets' in the liver and pancreas, which regulate the amount of sugars in the body.

Breakthrough! World's first stem cell transplant cures type 1 diabetes in Chinese woman

Experts say that scammers are using Deepfakes of famous doctors to promote health scams. Watch to know more.

Experts: Scammers using Deepfakes of famous doctors to promote health scams

In a rare medical achievement, a 21-year-old woman was able to grow a uterus inside her body with the help of doctors after discovering there was none, because of which she never went through puberty.

Shocking! Doctors grow uterus inside a woman’s body after finding none

In a rare medical feat, a doctor carried out an endoscopy on a pig in Hong Kong while sitting in a lab which was 9,300 kilometres away in Zurich, Switzerland. The operation was part of the collaborative project between researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and ETH Zurich.

Doctor carries out operation from a distance of 9,000 kilometres. Here's how

In a rarely-heard medical situation, an infection in the wisdom tooth of a 23-year-old girl turned deadly for her. Caitlin Alsop suddenly started seeing a rash on her face time and again for some months which was a sign that something was not right with her body.

Wisdom tooth infection turns deadly for 23-year-old girl. Here's how

In a shocking incident, a one-year-old infant not only bit a snake but killed it while surviving the poisonous incident. The incident took place in the Gaya district of the Indian state of Bihar a month after a man had bitten and killed a snake in the same state.

Bizarre! One-year-old toddler bites and kills snake after mistaking it for toy, doctors shocked

Amid massive protests and violent scuffle over the Kolkata hospital rape-murder, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive rally and appealed for the death penalty to be given to the accused in the case.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Mamata Banerjee leads a rally, raises demand for death penalty

In a shocking incident, doctors in Ecuador extracted a gigantic ball of hair from the stomach of a 24-year-old woman and relieved her from the pain she had been suffering for the past two years.

Shocking! Doctors extract massive two-pound hairball from stomach of woman

The majority of lung cancer cases in India are linked to non-smokers, a startling study has revealed. Factors such as genetic susceptibility, hormonal status and rise in poor air quality have been highlighted as the main cause of lung cancer in Indians.

Majority of lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers, startling study reveals

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, for admission to India's medical colleges, was rocked by scandal in June. Some 67 students got the perfect score in this highly competitive test, something that is not just rare but nearly impossible.

National Doctors Day | From NEET paper leak to death threats, is India treating its doctors right?

NHS patients are being left unseen in pain and in some cases to die alone because shifts do not have enough registered nurses, a survey shows. The Royal College of Nursing said analysis of a survey it carried out showed that only a third of shifts had enough registered nurses on duty.

UK: NHS patients face forced negligence due to Nurse shortage

In a miraculous medical achievement, the doctors were able to perform a kidney transplant successfully on a man who was awake throughout the procedure in the United States.

Doctors perform kidney transplant on 'fully awake' man in US

A new twist was added to the Pune Porsche car accident case after a peon of Sassoon General Hospital was arrested by the police for allegedly acting as a middleman and collecting Rs 300,000 (approx.

Pune Porsche crash: Doctors received Rs 300,000 to replace minor's blood samples

More than 250 hospital patients a week may have died needlessly in England last year due to long waits in A&E for a bed, according to records. Watch this detailed report to know more.

Long A&E waiting times needlessly killing 250 people a week: Study

UK: Long NHS waiting lists are 'killing patients'

Kenyan doctors stopped providing emergency services at public hospitals, as they escalated a national strike that entered its second week. Thousands of doctors have stayed away from hospitals over poor pay and working conditions, despite a court order calling for talks between the doctors and the health ministry

Health in crisis in Kenya following doctors strike

Oxford University has been accused of holding training programmes that were attended by Chinese transplant doctors facing serious allegations of illegally harvesting human organs, The Telegraph reported.

Chinese doctors accused of harvesting organs of death row inmates attended Oxford University’s sessions

Some of the most remote islands in the United Kingdom are giving a hefty salary to new professionals to tackle the recruitment crisis in many rural services. The Hebridean islands of Uist and Benbecula are offering £150,000 (around $190,000) to attract new doctors to live and work there.

Remote Scottish islands offering generous salaries to new doctors, teachers to tackle staff crisis

South Korean police launched a raid on Friday targeting officials of the Korean Medical Association, as authorities step up pressure to end a walkout by trainee doctors protesting against plans to reform the health system.

South Korea police launches raid on medics over walkout

South Korea's government has threatened to arrest thousands of striking junior doctors and revoke their medical licences if they do not return to work on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

South Korea's striking doctors warned to return on deadline or face legal action

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