Ontario defends controversial residency rules for international medical graduates despite criticism

Ontario’s new policy limiting international medical graduates’ eligibility for first-round residency positions faces significant opposition. The rule requires two years of Ontario high school, impacting family medicine and specialized fields. Despite backlash, the province maintains the policy to ensure a locally connected medical workforce, though critics warn of worsening physician shortages.

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‘Anaesthesia of death’: How Bengaluru doctor’s ‘cure’ became a crime; killed dermatologist wife in cold blood

A Bengaluru surgeon stands accused of murdering his wife, a dermatologist, by administering a fatal anaesthetic overdose. Initially ruled an unnatural death, an autopsy report confirmed the presence of Propofol, transforming the case into a cold-blooded murder investigation. The accused allegedly attempted to conceal his wife’s death and prevent an autopsy.

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‘Anaesthesia of death’: How Bengaluru doctor’s ‘cure’ killed his dermatologist wife

A Bengaluru surgeon stands accused of murdering his wife, a dermatologist, by administering a fatal anaesthetic overdose. Initially ruled an unnatural death, an autopsy report confirmed the presence of Propofol, transforming the case into a cold-blooded murder investigation. The accused allegedly attempted to conceal his wife’s death and prevent an autopsy.

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THIS popular diet could secretly be fueling aggressive breast cancer, experts warn

Experts warn that popular high-fat diets, like the keto diet, could be fueling aggressive breast cancer. New research links obesity-driven fatty acids to tumor growth, suggesting lipid-lowering therapies might benefit patients. Researchers advise individuals with obesity and breast cancer to consult doctors for weight loss plans that consider overall metabolic health, not just fat intake.

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Tensions in Indore transgender dera: How feud between 2 factions turned violent; mass suicide bid stuns city

Dozens of transgender individuals attempted mass suicide by consuming floor cleaner in Indore, later escalating to a self-immolation bid outside a hospital. While authorities are investigating the complex motives, including alleged assault and inter-community disputes over leadership and property, the situation remains tense with ongoing protests and attacks on media.

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Only certain borrowers are getting student loans wiped under Trump’s plan: Here’s why it’s so limited

A limited group of US federal student loan borrowers is receiving debt cancellation under President Donald Trump’s administration, but only those enrolled in the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan qualify. Borrowers must have made 240 or 300 payments depending on loan dates. The relief follows changes under Trump’s legislation and recent court rulings. Processing may face…

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