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Govt not included AGR dues payment in Budget 2020-21: DEA Secretary

15 entities owe the government about Rs 1.47 trillion in past dues -- Rs 92,642 crore in unpaid licence fee and another Rs 55,054 crore in outstanding spectrum usage charges




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Budget 2020 has not accounted for telcos' AGR dues: DEA secretary

But receipts from firms stand at a whopping Rs 1.33 trillion for FY21




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Wanted to keep Budget Speech shorter but ended up breaking own record: FM

In July presenting her maiden Budget, Sitharaman had spoken for 2 hours 17 minutes




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Objective of kick-starting growth not addressed effectively in Budget: Garg

"All these expenditures are unlikely to be imparting any fresh growth stimulus to the Indian economy," he argued




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Odisha tables revenue surplus budget with total outgo pegged at Rs 1.5 trn

Budget estimates fiscal deficit to be at 3.4%, within permissible limit of FRBM target




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Understanding Depression and Distress Among Medical Students

Interview with Laura Weiss Roberts, MD, MA, author of Understanding Depression and Distress Among Medical Students




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What If Physicians Actually Had to Control Medical Costs?

Interview with Robert H. Brook, MD, ScD, author of What If Physicians Actually Had to Control Medical Costs?




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Substituted Interests and Best Judgments: An Integrated Model of Surrogate Decision Making

Interview with Daniel P. Sulmasy, MD, PhD, author of Substituted Interests and Best Judgments: An Integrated Model of Surrogate Decision Making




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Discussing Radiation Risks Associated With CT Scans With Patients

Interview with Mark Otto Baerlocher, MD, author of Discussing Radiation Risks Associated With CT Scans With Patients




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he United States' Engagement in Global Tobacco Control

Interview with Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, author of The United States' Engagement in Global Tobacco Control




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Re"evolutionary" Regenerative Medicine

Interview with Helen M. Blau, PhD, author of Re"evolutionary" Regenerative Medicine




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A Vision for Patient-Centered Health Information Systems

Interview with Alex H. Krist, MD, MPH, author of A Vision for Patient-Centered Health Information Systems




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Biosafety Concerns Involving Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Malaria and Dengue in Developing Countries

Interview with Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, author of Biosafety Concerns Involving Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Malaria and Dengue in Developing Countries




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Improving Postdischarge Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure Syndromes

Interview with Mihai Gheorghiade, MD, author of Improving Postdischarge Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure Syndromes




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Interventions for War-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Meeting Veterans Where They Are

Interview with Charles Hoge, MD, author of Interventions for War-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Meeting Veterans Where They Are




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Implementation of Medicare Part D and Nondrug Medical Spending for Elderly Adults With Limited Prior Drug Coverage

Interview with J. Michael McWilliams, MD, Phd, author of Implementation of Medicare Part D and Nondrug Medical Spending for Elderly Adults With Limited Prior Drug Coverage




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Adjunctive Risperidone Treatment for Antidepressant-Resistant Symptoms of Chronic Military Service-Related PTSD

Interview with John H. Krystal, MD, author of Adjunctive Risperidone Treatment for Antidepressant-Resistant Symptoms of Chronic Military Service-Related PTSD




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Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Hypoxia, and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Older Women

Interview with Katie L. Stone, PhD, author of Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Hypoxia, and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Older Women




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Effect of a Dietary Portfolio of Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Given at 2 Levels of Intensity of Dietary Advice on Serum Lipids in Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with David J. A. Jenkins, MD, author of Effect of a Dietary Portfolio of Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Given at 2 Levels of Intensity of Dietary Advice on Serum Lipids in Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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Quality of Life, Burnout, Educational Debt, and Medical Knowledge Among Internal Medicine Residents

Interview with Colin P. West, MD, PhD, author of Quality of Life, Burnout, Educational Debt, and Medical Knowledge Among Internal Medicine Residents




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Association of Unconscious Race and Social Class Bias With Vignette-Based Clinical Assessments by Medical Students

Interview with Julie A. Freischlag, MD, author of Association of Unconscious Race and Social Class Bias With Vignette-Based Clinical Assessments by Medical Students




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Graduated Driver Licensing and Fatal Crashes Involving 16- to 19-Year-Old Drivers

Interview with Scott V. Masten, PhD, author of Graduated Driver Licensing and Fatal Crashes Involving 16- to 19-Year-Old Drivers




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Cognitive Behavior Therapy Augmentation of Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Pediatric OCD Treatment Study II (POTS II) Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with Martin E. Franklin, PhD, author of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Augmentation of Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Pediatric OCD Treatment Study II (POTS II) Randomized Controlled Trial




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Prediction of Erectile Function Following Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Interview with Martin G. Sanda, MD, author of Prediction of Erectile Function Following Treatment for Prostate Cancer




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Effect of Increasing Doses of Saw Palmetto Extract on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Randomized Trial

Interview with Kevin T. McVary, MD, author of Effect of Increasing Doses of Saw Palmetto Extract on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Randomized Trial




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Regional Variation in the Association Between Advance Directives and End-of-Life Medicare Expenditures

Interview with Lauren Hersch Nicholas, PhD, MPP, author of Regional Variation in the Association Between Advance Directives and End-of-Life Medicare Expenditures




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Use of Electron-Beam Sterilized Hemodialysis Membranes and Risk of Thrombocytopenia

Interview with Mercedeh Kiaii, MD, author of Use of Electron-Beam Sterilized Hemodialysis Membranes and Risk of Thrombocytopenia




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National and Regional Trends in Heart Failure Hospitalization and Mortality Rates for Medicare Beneficiaries, 1998-2008

Interview with Jersey Chen, MD, MPH, author of National and Regional Trends in Heart Failure Hospitalization and Mortality Rates for Medicare Beneficiaries, 1998-2008




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Identification of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Lung Cancer Screening Computed Tomographic Scans

Interview with Pim A. de Jong, MD, PhD, author of Identification of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Lung Cancer Screening Computed Tomographic Scans




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Effect of Intracoronary Delivery of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells 2 to 3 Weeks Following Acute Myocardial Infarction on Left Ventricular Function: The LateTIME Randomized Trial

Interview with Jay H. Traverse, MD, author of Effect of Intracoronary Delivery of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells 2 to 3 Weeks Following Acute Myocardial Infarction on Left Ventricular Function: The LateTIME Randomized Trial




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Effects of the CETP Inhibitor Evacetrapib Administered as Monotherapy or in Combination With Statins on HDL and LDL Cholesterol: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with Steven E. Nissen, MD, author of Effects of the CETP Inhibitor Evacetrapib Administered as Monotherapy or in Combination With Statins on HDL and LDL Cholesterol: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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Association Between Valvular Surgery and Mortality Among Patients With Infective Endocarditis Complicated by Heart

Interview with Andrew Wang, MD, author of Association Between Valvular Surgery and Mortality Among Patients With Infective Endocarditis Complicated by Heart Failure




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ADHD Medications and Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Events in Young and Middle-aged Adults

Interview with Laurel A. Habel, PhD, author of ADHD Medications and Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Events in Young and Middle-aged Adults




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Effect of Dietary Protein Content on Weight Gain, Energy Expenditure, and Body Composition During Overeating: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with George A. Bray, MD, author of Effect of Dietary Protein Content on Weight Gain, Energy Expenditure, and Body Composition During Overeating: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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Antiplatelet Therapy With Cangrelor in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with Eric J. Topol, MD, author of Bridging Antiplatelet Therapy With Cangrelor in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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Lansoprazole for Children With Poorly Controlled Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with Janet T. Holbrook, MPH, PhD, author of Lansoprazole for Children With Poorly Controlled Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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Physician Medical Identity Theft

Interview with Peter Budetti, MD, JD, author of Physician Medical Identity Theft




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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Sedentary Time and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents

Interview with Ulf Ekelund, PhD, author of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Sedentary Time and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents




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Amoxicillin for Acute Rhinosinusitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with Jay F. Piccirillo, MD, author of Amoxicillin for Acute Rhinosinusitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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The Retreat From Advanced Care Planning

Interview with Mary E. Tinetti, MD, author of The Retreat From Advanced Care Planning




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Utilization of Anesthesia Services During Outpatient Endoscopies and Colonoscopies and Associated Spending in 2003-2009

Interview with Soeren Mattke, MD, DSc, author of Utilization of Anesthesia Services During Outpatient Endoscopies and Colonoscopies and Associated Spending in 2003-2009




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Out-of-Pocket Medication Costs and Use of Medications and Health Care Services Among Children With Asthma

Interview with Dana P. Goldman, PhD, author of Out-of-Pocket Medication Costs and Use of Medications and Health Care Services Among Children With Asthma




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Detection of Breast Cancer With Addition of Annual Screening Ultrasound or a Single Screening MRI to Mammography in Women With Elevated Breast Cancer Risk

Interview with Wendie A. Berg, MD, PhD, author of Detection of Breast Cancer With Addition of Annual Screening Ultrasound or a Single Screening MRI to Mammography in Women With Elevated Breast Cancer Risk




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Association Between Helicopter vs Ground Emergency Medical Services and Survival for Adults With Major Trauma

Interview with Samuel M. Galvagno Jr, DO, PhD, author of Association Between Helicopter vs Ground Emergency Medical Services and Survival for Adults With Major Trauma




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Effect of a Text Messaging Intervention on Influenza Vaccination in an Urban, Low-Income Pediatric and Adolescent Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with Melissa S. Stockwell, MD, MPH, author of Effect of a Text Messaging Intervention on Influenza Vaccination in an Urban, Low-Income Pediatric and Adolescent Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Associated Health Care Expenditures: United States, 2000-2009

Interview with Stephen W. Patrick, MD, MPH, MS, author of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Associated Health Care Expenditures: United States, 2000-2009




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Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on the Incidence of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Events in Nonsleepy Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with Ferran Barbé, MD, author of Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on the Incidence of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Events in Nonsleepy Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial




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Effect of Telephone-Administered vs Face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Adherence to Therapy and Depression Outcomes Among Primary Care Patients: A Randomized Trial

Interview with David C. Mohr, PhD, author of Effect of Telephone-Administered vs Face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Adherence to Therapy and Depression Outcomes Among Primary Care Patients: A Randomized Trial




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Use of Diagnostic Imaging Studies and Associated Radiation Exposure for Patients Enrolled in Large Integrated Health Care Systems, 1996-2010

Interview with Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD, author of Use of Diagnostic Imaging Studies and Associated Radiation Exposure for Patients Enrolled in Large Integrated Health Care Systems, 1996-2010




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Lipid-Related Markers and Cardiovascular Disease Prediction

Interview with Emanuele Di Angelantonio, MD, author of Lipid-Related Markers and Cardiovascular Disease Prediction