Zydus gets final nod from USFDA to market generic arthritis drug
New Delhi, May 11 - Indian drug maker Zydus Lifesciences on Saturday announced receiving final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market a generic medication for arthritis and other conditions.
Pandemic agreement talks to continue beyond deadline: WHO
Geneva, May 11 - Governments around the world agreed to extend for another two weeks the talks over a landmark agreement on handling future pandemics, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
Eliminating sickle cell anaemia from India – a mission that remains close to PM Modi’s heart
New Delhi, May 10 - While addressing a public meeting in Maharashtra's tribal district of Nandurbar on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised his party's focus on eradicating sickle cell anaemia from the country.
Tamil Nadu bans 23 ‘dangerous’ dog breeds
Chennai, May 9 - In the wake of a Rottweiler dog attacking a five-year-old girl in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department on Thursday banned any import, breeding, or sale of 33 breeds of dogs that have been termed "dangerous" for people.
Endoscopy exposes healthcare workers to toxic smoke equal to 1 cigarette per procedure
New Delhi, May 9 - Healthcare workers assisting endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures in operation theatres may be exposed to dangerous toxin levels equivalent to smoking a cigarette during each procedure, increasing "significant health risks", a new study revealed on Thursday.
Novel AI tool to instantly help assess self-harm risk
New Delhi, May 9 - A team of US researchers on Thursday announced the development of a novel artificial intelligence-(AI) based tool that can instantly predict whether a person exhibits suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Minimally invasive robotic surgery frees woman from aggressive appendix cancer
Chennai, May 9 - In a major medical breakthrough, a minimally invasive robotic-assisted approach has cured a woman suffering from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) -- an aggressive appendix cancer.
46 pc Sri Lankan women, 10 pc school children obese
Colombo, May 9 - Sri Lankan Health Secretary Palitha Mahipala has said that 46 per cent of women and 10 per cent of children in the country are suffering from obesity.
Zydus gets final nod from USFDA for acne-treating Dapsone gel
Ahmedabad, May 9 - Indian drug maker Zydus Lifesciences on Thursday announced receiving final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Dapsone Gel, 7.5 per cent.
Stopped manufacturing, supply of additional Covishield doses, disclosed all side effects: Serum Institute
New Delhi, May 8 - As British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca recalled its Covid-19 vaccine globally, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) on Wednesday said it stopped the manufacturing and supply of additional doses of Covishield in December 2021.
AstraZeneca recalls Covid vax: Risk-benefit currently against further use, say experts
New Delhi, May 8 - The risk-benefit of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is currently against further use, said experts on Wednesday amid a report of a global recall of the jab by the British-Swedish pharma giant.
Gates Foundation-backed Axmed raises funds to help poor countries access critical medicines
Basel, May 8 - Axmed, a Switzerland-based B2B marketplace platform, on Wednesday announced a $2 million seed funding round to accelerate the affordability, availability, and distribution of essential and innovative medicines to low-and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Patanjali case: SC expresses displeasure over misleading advertisements continuing after product licences suspended
New Delhi, May 7 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday took a stern stance while hearing the contempt case against Patanjali, stressing the need for immediate action to address misleading advertisements continuing despite the suspension of product licences.
Why has AstraZeneca recalled Covid-19 vaccine
New Delhi, May 8 - In a significant move, pharma giant AstraZeneca has recalled its Covid-19 vaccine, made in collaboration with Oxford University, worldwide, months after admitting in the UK court about its potential rare blood clot side effect.
Samsung’s affiliate acquires French AI medtech startup Sonio
Seoul, May 8 - Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday that its medical equipment unit Samsung Medison has acquired the French artificial intelligence (AI) medtech startup Sonio, as part of its effort to expand its AI-powered healthcare solution business.
Elderly woman weighing 102 kgs undergoes bilateral knee replacement in Noida
Noida, May 7 - A 63-year-old woman suffering from severe knee pain and limited mobility due to osteoarthritis has regained hope after a successful bilateral total knee replacement surgery here.
S. Korea’s working-age population to dip by nearly 10 mn by 2044 amid low births
Seoul, May 6 - South Korea's economically active population is anticipated to plunge by nearly 10 million by 2044 amid the country's critically low births, data showed on Monday.
New Covid variant ‘FLiRT’ capable of evading the immune system: Experts
New Delhi, May 5 - The new Covid-19 variant 'FLiRT', which is spreading fast in the US, is capable of evading the immune system due to a trans substitution of amino acids between two spike proteins, the experts said on Sunday.
Cipla, Glenmark recall drugs in US due to manufacturing issues
New Delhi, May 5 - Drug makers Cipla and Glenmark are recalling their products from the US market due to manufacturing issues.
South Korean govt appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
Seoul, May 5 - The South Korean government appears to have shelved a plan to take punitive measures against a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors and have pulled back slightly from its plan to increase medical school admission quotas amid a standoff with