https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/fda-cell-gene-therapy-guideline-potency-upkeep https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/8qrqhu0g/cell-gene-therapy.webp The guidance recommends a science- and risk-based approach to potency assurance. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/ef69xi1z/pexels_cdc_library_3992927.webp This updated guidance encourages manufacturers to develop an overall Potency Assurance Strategy(PAS) for their product. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T18:20:00.000Z FDA Replaces 15-Year-Old Cell and Gene Therapy Guidance: Why Potency Testing and Manufacturing Quality Matter More Than Ever US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/occupational-asthma-coshh-uk-employers https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/kavs73eb/occupational-asthma.webp Occupational asthma is on the rise in the UK. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/tcgu6cma/877__1_.webp Occupational asthma can leave workers with lasting respiratory problems and limit their ability to continue working. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T17:49:53.286Z Occupational Asthma and COSHH: Why Respiratory Health at Work Is a Growing UK Crisis asthma https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/doctors-healthcare-professionals-2026-us-midterm-elections https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/e11xkyzy/Healthcare-Voices-at-the-Capitol.webp ​Voters made a clear choice by electing leaders who prioritized public health and well-being. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/moh4z748/Screenshot_2026_11_05_185709.webp Annie defeated Republican Darline Graham and was elected to the US Senate from South Carolina. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/179blggi/Screenshot_2026_11_05_185743.webp Abdul defeated republican Mike Rogers and is the first Muslim elected to the US Senate from Michigan. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/ino1m5jk/Screenshot_2026_11_05_185848.webp She had defeated republican Vivek Ramaswamy and was elected as the Governor of Ohio. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/bnvlqdas/Screenshot_2026_11_05_185927.webp She defeated republican Jonathan Chavez and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/lmdr0aic/Screenshot_2026_11_05_185958.webp He defeated incumbent Kevin Kiley and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California’s 6th Congressional District. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/xu2za99p/Screenshot_2026_11_05_190046.webp He defeated republican Gregg Mele and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/0jrwtaky/Screenshot_2026_11_05_190213.webp He is a member of the Democratic Party and was elected to the Iowa State Senate representing District 47. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/sfox367k/Screenshot_2026_11_05_190351.webp He was elected to the US House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s 11th Congressional District. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T16:30:00.000Z Doctors and Healthcare Professionals in the 2026 US Midterm Elections: Who Won? Healthcare Professionals, US Elections https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/why-doctors-in-thailand-fear-kfc-hospital-superstition-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/b5sviemm/kfc.webp In a country where superstitions are as diverse as they are deeply rooted, physicians have come to fear an unusual jinx associated with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/afeo2q9h/pexels_sals_3358707_5049242.webp It was during an unusually quiet evening in the surgical intensive care unit, and some of the nurses, who wanted to work, were worried they were going to lose their upcoming shifts. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T13:30:00.000Z A Bucket of Bad Luck? Inside the KFC Superstition That Forced Thai Surgeons to Run a Clinical Trial superstitions, Thailand doctors fear eating KFC, KFC curse Thai Hospitals , Food superstition surgeon workload, Dr. Thanat Tantinam KFC study, Phatthalung Hospital KFC trial , Annuals of Surgery Open KFC study, Five Star vs KFC trial , This is not KFC campaign Thailand https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/neet-pg-rank-based-system-2027 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/0cszsdql/Medical-Education-Reform-Checklist.webp NMC is currently working on the draft regulations. The draft will then be shared with the stakeholders for their feedback before being finalized. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/tp5ogn5k/pexels_mix_and_match_studio_2662809_4227109.webp The expert committee has recommended that state governments examine disparities in stipends between residents in clinical and non-clinical branches. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T11:30:00.000Z NEET-PG 2027 Shake-Up: NMC Proposes Rank-Based Admissions, Fee Cuts and Bond Exemptions in a Major Push to Fill Vacant Seats NEET PG, Vacant, NEET-PG reforms, NEET-PG rank-based system, NEET-PG 2026, NEET-PG counselling, non-clinical course fees, service bond exemption, postgraduate medical seats https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/epitalon-research-evidence-safety-fda https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/arkrqgbb/Abstract-metallic-molecular-structure-network.webp Epitalon, a synthetic peptide associated with longevity and cellular ageing research, has attracted growing scientific and commercial interest. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/tanild61/15504.webp From telomere research to the FDA's 2026 advisory review, Epitalon has drawn attention for its proposed role in ageing and cellular regulation. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T09:25:45.126Z From Thymalin to the Supplement Aisle: A Clinician's Reading Guide to Peptide Bioregulator Research peptides https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/dr-jack-preger-kolkata-pavement-doctor-dies-at-96 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/evc5q2dx/dr-jack-preger-profile-photo.webp Dr. Jack Preger was widely known as the ‘Pavement Doctor of Calcutta’. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/dqkv9oio/dr_jack_preger_calcutta_rescue.webp British doctor Jack Preger flags off work on new education center. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T08:30:05.958Z Dr. Jack Preger Dies at 96: How Kolkata's 'Pavement Doctor' Spent Nearly 40 Years Bringing Free Healthcare to the City's Poorest (1930–2026) medical care, Royal College of Surgeons, Calcutta Rescue, healthcare, education , volunteers, humanitarian, MBE https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/testosterone-decline-with-age-not-menopause https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2025-10-24/jbmw9hry/sad-depressed-tired-lonely-divorced-ill-mother-asian-woman-feeling-unwell-unhealthy-suffering-from-midlife-crisis-lockdown-social-distance.webp At menopause, when menstruation finally stops, estrogen levels fall substantially, which can cause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2025-10-24/5qbpnska/pexels-rdne-6539857.webp Postmenopausal women who had both ovaries surgically removed had lower blood testosterone levels than postmenopausal women with at least one ovary. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T07:09:30.206Z Testosterone Levels Decline With Age, Not Menopause, Despite What You’ve Heard menopause, female hormones, MHT, hormones, Susan Davis, Monash University, women’s health, hormone therapy https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/choose-med-spa-wayzata-mn https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-05/ju42tiow/A-woman-receiving-a-cosmetic-injection-on-her-chin.webp Medical aesthetic procedures require more than a convenient location or attractive treatment menu. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-02/93c34tv0/beautician-with-female-client-salon-face-care-routine-1.webp With injectables, laser treatments and skin procedures available across Wayzata, understanding provider experience, medical supervision and treatment risks can help you make an informed choice. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T06:14:48.882Z What to Look for When Choosing a Med Spa in Wayzata, MN Fitness and Wellness https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/barbara-barrie-medical-aid-in-dying https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/diowctme/barrie.webp Oscar-nominated actress and Broadway star Barbara Barrie passed away at her Manhattan home on Wednesday, October 28, at the age of 95. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/2pty2g8r/barbara-barrie.webp She played Hal Linden’s wife, Elizabeth, mainly in the first season of Barney Miller. She also appeared in Pushing Daisies and Enlightened. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/mf2xz38g/barrie-movies.webp Barrie will be remembered for her campaigning for autonomy at the end of life, but also for her incredible career spanning over six decades. Medbound Times en 2026-11-05T01:00:00.000Z Oscar-Nominated Barbara Barrie Chose When to Say Goodbye at 95: Inside Her Decision to Use New York’s New Medical Aid in Dying Law Lung cancer, Barbara Barrie, Barbara Barrie death , Medical Aid in Dying , New York Medical Aid in Dying Act , Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Medical assisted death , MAID , End-of-life autonomy https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/rachel-apa-24-dies-running-nyc-marathon-rhabdomyolysis https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/s1c75ys2/Rachel-Apa-died-after-collapsing-during-Sunday’s-New-York-City-marathon.webp Anyone can be affected by rhabdomyolisis. This includes those who do regular exercise. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/7u8v02zv/pexels_nguy_n_ti_n_th_nh_2150376175_37046066.webp Rhabdomyolisis can cause serious issues because the initial symptoms can be confused with regular muscle soreness. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T21:00:00.000Z 24-Year-Old Rachel Apa Dies Near NYC Marathon Finish: What Is Rhabdomyolysis and Why Can Extreme Exercise Become Life-Threatening? Rhabdomyolysis https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/clinical-trial-supply-management-challenges https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/kvd55iqp/Pharmaceutical-supply-chain.webp Clinical trials depend on efficient supply management, but outdated systems can create inventory gaps, reporting delays and operational challenges. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/uovripni/Clinical-research-team-meeting.webp From shadow spreadsheets and delayed protocol changes to unexpected inventory shortages, these seven signs could indicate that your clinical trial supply management system needs an upgrade. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/k61m1umc/57964.webp Effective clinical trial supply management requires accurate inventory tracking, adaptable RTSM systems and timely reporting. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T18:23:37.534Z Signs Your Current Supply System Is Holding Your Trial Back clinical trial https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/gujarat-crackdown-38-fake-doctors-identified-35-firs-registered https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/rzu26py5/doctor.webp The Gujarat Health Department, operating through 298 special teams in coordination with the local police, Crime Branch, and Special Operations Group (SOG), has identified 38 suspected fake and bogus doctors and registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against 35 of them in criminal cases. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/l9upscy2/pexels_ivan_s_4989171.webp Under earlier government directives, the state government constituted multi-department district-level; committees to curb the practice, monitor activities, and take action against individuals practicing medicine without recognized qualifications. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T16:30:00.000Z Gujarat's Fake Doctor Crackdown Uncovers 38 Suspects in 15 Days; 35 Face FIRs as Rajkot and Surat Emerge as Major Hotspots Fake Doctor, Gujarat fake doctors crackdown, Gujarat Health Department, Bogus doctors in Gujarat , Unauthorized medical practitioners, Praful Pansheriya , Rajkot fake doctors , Surat bogus doctors , Gujarat police SOG raid https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/pregnant-woman-dies-gurugram-esic-hospital-medical-negligence https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/his6ao06/pregnant.webp Majnu, a 28 years old, five month pregnant customer relationship manager living in Sheetla Colony, Sector-5, with her husband, Manoj Kumar, died following excessive bleeding during treatment. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/g46uslmw/pexels_duksi_30798662.webp A retained surgical item (RSI) refers to any surgical material or instrument unintentionally left inside a patient's body after a surgical procedure. These may include surgical sponges, gauze, towels, instruments, or fragments of medical devices. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T13:30:00.000Z Pregnant Woman Dies After Treatment at Gurugram ESIC Hospital; Autopsy Uncovers Shocking Discovery of Surgical Gown and Gauze Inside Her Abdomen medical negligence, Gurugram ESIC Hospital negligence , Retained foreign object surgery , Post-mortem finds surgical gown and gauze , Gurugram medical negligence board, Maternal death medical negligence, Dr Deepak Mathur autopsy report , Park Hospital Palam Vihar https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/online-activity-tools-medical-advice https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/lh089en7/notebook-and-pen-beside-a-small-plant-on-a-table.webp A convenient online recommendation is not necessarily a medically appropriate one. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T10:21:21.408Z Check an Activity Tool Before Treating Its Output as Health Advice Digital Health Tools https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/mater-queensland-pathology-formaldehyde-exposure-financial-strain https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/mebtmh5g/formaldehyde-test-tube.webp A formaldehyde exposure incident was reported at Mater Brisbane’s anatomical pathology lab in September 2026. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/szae22e1/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_9574398.webp Formalin is a common substance used in pathology to preserve tissue samples. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T09:00:00.000Z A Formaldehyde Scare, Closing Labs and 430 Jobs at Risk: Inside Mater Health's Controversial Pathology Outsourcing Decision formaldehyde https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/osteogenic-loading-bone-density https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/j24cpot1/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-8376138.webp Can osteogenic loading improve bone density? https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-04/vn7neziz/healthcare_professionals_analyzing_an_X_ray.webp Osteogenic loading uses controlled mechanical forces to stimulate bone adaptation. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T06:20:34.334Z How Non-Pharmaceutical Therapies Are Changing Bone Density Care Bone health https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/harmful-sexual-behaviour-in-children-prevention https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/qd713ss5/young-people-harmful-behaviours.webp Harmful sexual behaviour takes many forms. It can involve coercion, threats, or exploitation and can occur online or offline. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T04:30:00.000Z How to Reduce Harmful Sexual Behaviour and Protect Your Kids and Their Peers kids, sexual behaviors., harmful behaviours, early intervention, family violence https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/digital-estate-planning-online-accounts-after-death https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/acbvld3p/digital-life-after-death.webp The older adults we interviewed mainly kept track of their passwords by hand: They wrote their passwords down on paper, or they stored them in a digital file. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/77ngpghv/pexels_muhammed_hanefi_778129632_33988681.webp In some cases, passwords might not be necessary. Some online services, such as Facebook and Google, have features that let you choose someone to manage your account or get your data after you die. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T02:30:00.000Z How to Prepare Your Online Life for Your Death Online, death, life, digital, digital estate planning, online accounts after death, legacy contact google apple, password manager emergency access, digital assets inheritance, managing deceased accounts https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/exercise-dementia-risk-brain-health-benefits https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/ukkwm2ef/dementia-old-people-exercising.webp Balance and posture control exercises, such as yoga, can really make a huge difference to the health and lifestyle of older people. Medbound Times en 2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z A Neuropsychologist Explains the Importance of Exercise in Fighting Dementia dementia, exercise, neuropsychologist, physical inactivity, fighting dementia https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/cedars-sinai-using-genome-sequencing-care-for-children https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/ajzbz0wm/genome-sequencing.webp The first study, published in The Lancet Regional Health–Europe, investigated the use of whole-genome sequencing to identify genetic causes of cerebral palsy in children. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-03/10zgkser/pexels_plato_terentev_3804555_5827287.webp Recent evidence indicates that about 1 in 4 people with cerebral palsy may have an underlying DNA mutation in a specific gene. Medbound Times en 2026-11-03T20:30:00.000Z How Cedars-Sinai Is Using Whole-Genome Sequencing to Care for Children genome sequencing, Complex Pediatric Conditions, Advanced Genetic Testing, Cerebral Palsy, Childhood Cancer, Guerin Children’s, whole-genome sequencing