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College student moves Bombay HC to abort foetus, cites 'fragile' mental health
The Bombay High Court Wednesday directed the dean of JJ Group of Hospitals here to constitute a panel of doctors to assess the mental health condition of a 20-year-old college student, who has approached the court seeking to terminate her pregnancy. The petitioner is in 23rd week of pregnancy, which is a result of a "consensual" relationship. She approached the high court saying though the foetus has no known abnormalities and the pregnancy doesn't pose a threat to her physical well being, carrying the pregnancy to its full term will be detrimental to her mental health. In her petition, filed through advocate Neha Philip, the woman submitted opinions of some private medical practitioners affirming she suffered from some mental health problems and that her mental condition was "fragile". The petitioner claimed she was also incapable of having given a coherent consent to such a relationship. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act prohibits termination of pregnancy beyond 20 ...
Unichem Laboratories receives USFDA approval for Tadalafil Tablets
Unichem's Tadalafil Tablets are indicated for the treatment of : -erectile dysfunction (ED). - the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). - ED and the signs and symptoms of BPH (EDIBPH).
Royal Enfield launches Bullet Trials 350 and 500
Niche bike maker Royal Enfield Wednesday said it has launched all new Bullet Trials Works Replica range in India. The Bullet Trials 500 is priced at Rs 2.07 lakh, while Bullet Trials 350 is tagged at Rs 1.62 lakh (ex-showroom). The bikes come with various features like dual channel anti-lock braking system(ABS), trimmed mudguards, a single seat, and luggage carrier. "The Bullet Trials 2019 motorcycle is inspired by Johnny Brittain's trials motorcycle that won more than 50 championships between 1948-1965 and it is also a fitting tribute to our seminal design and engineering expertise that introduced the swingarm for the first time in 1949 with the Bullet," Royal Enfield Global Head, Product Strategy and Industrial Design Mark Wells said. He further said: "I am confident that this motorcycle will be received well amongst Royal Enfield enthusiasts in India." The Bullet Trials 500 is powered by 498cc engine, while the Bullet Trials 350 is powered by a 348cc powertrain. Royal Enfield plans
More children could mean higher risk of heart disease
Parents who have five or more children may face a higher risk of heart disease than those who have only one or two, a recent study suggests.As part of the study, a team of researchers looked at data from nearly 25,000 participants, aged 50 and older, who took part in a national health survey. The findings have been published in the Journal of Aging and Health."Many studies have linked women's reproductive characteristics, such as their age at their first childbirth, with their risk of heart disease later in life. But there wasn't much known about the association between family size and heart disease, and very few studies have looked at how fatherhood may relate to men's risk of heart disease," said Sara Hipp, lead researcher of the study.The team of researchers found that 30 per cent of the parents who said they had five or more children had a heart condition such as coronary heart disease, angina or congestive heart failure. Just 22 per cent of those who had only one or two children,
Hearing loss before 50 may raise drug abuse risk
People below 50 years who suffer from hearing loss are more likely to misuse opioids, alcohol and other drugs than their peers who have no such disorder, say researchers.
Smoking not linked to higher dementia risk: Study
It is no secret that smoking increases the risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and even blindness. But puffing on a cigarette is not associated with a higher risk of dementia, says a new study.
KoPT mulls setting up tea park in West Bengal
The Kolkata Port Trust (KopT) is planning to set up a tea park and has already started initial talks with the Tea Board for the purpose, an official said on Wednesday.
Consumption of red, processed meats linked to higher risk of death: Study
According to a new study, consuming red and processed meats even in small amounts may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease.Saeed Mastour Alshahrani, lead author of the study said that the research fills an important gap left by previous studies that looked at relatively higher levels of red meat intake and compared them with low intakes.The results of the study were published in the journal 'Nutrients'."A question about the effect of lower levels of intakes compared to no-meat eating remained unanswered," Alshahrani said."We wanted to take a closer look at the association of low intakes of red and processed meat with all-cause, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer mortality compared to those who didn't eat meat at all," the author added.This study is part of the Adventist Health Study-2 (AHS-2), a prospective cohort study of approximately 96,000 Seventh-day Adventist men and women in the United States and Canada. Adventists are a unique ...
USFDA concludes Pre-Approval Inspection of Cadila Healthcare's injectable onco manufacturing facility
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1mg Technologies is now ISO 27001 Certified
/ -- Recently 1mg Technologies was accredited with the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. ISO/IEC 27001:2013, also known as 'Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)', is an independent voluntary certification which lays out implementation and management guidelines to safeguard digital information such as financial data, intellectual property or sensitive customer information. This robust framework also helps in identifying risks and puts in place security measures that are right for businesses, so that they can manage their information prudently. It helps in continuous review and refinement of the process. Having ISO 27001 certification ensures that an organization has implemented the required legal, statutory, regulatory and quality standards to protect all sensitive information against unauthorized access. There has been a huge information imbalance in the field of medicine and 1mg.com has been working towards providing reliable and authentic medicine related information to ..
Zydus Cadila launches Tadalafil Tablets USP in US market
The sales of Tadalafil Tablets USP in the US stood at $1.73 billion. (As per IQVLA, National Sales Perspective Audit, MAT January 2019)
Artificial womb to support extremely preterm infants
In a world-first, scientists have demonstrated the ability of an 'artificial womb' to support extremely premature lamb foetuses, an advance that may one day save human infants. The research, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, shows that an artificial placenta-based life support platform can maintain lamb foetuses weighing 600 to 700 grammes -- equivalent to a human foetus at 24 weeks of gestation. While previous research had demonstrated the feasibility of extended survival with artificial placenta technology in late preterm foetuses, there was no published evidence that demonstrated the use of the platform to support extremely preterm foetuses -- the eventual clinical target of this technology. "For several decades there has been little improvement in outcomes of extremely preterm infants born at the border of viability (21-24 weeks gestation)," said Matt Kemp, Associate Professor at Tohoku University in Japan. "We have proven the use of this technology
Dr Reddys Laboratories launches Tadalafil Tablets USP in US market
The Cialis brand and generic had U.S. sales of approximately $1.7 billion MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in January 2019 according to IMS Health.
Critically ill Indian man airlifted from Dubai after community's help
A critically ill Indian man who suffered multi-organ failure following a severe lung infection and had mounting hospital bills was airlifted on Tuesday to New Delhi after the Indian community came out in his support. Surrender Khanna, 66, who hails from Punjab, was rushed to hospital after he complained of acute breathlessness on March 15, the next morning after he arrived in Dubai with his wife. Khanna's son Anubhav did not avail any travel or medical insurance for his parents and had unpaid hospital bills mounting to over Rs 18,00,000. The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai thanked the Indian community and doctors for coming out in support of the family that had surging bills of over lakhs of rupees in a hospital here. "CGI Dubai expresses it's sincere gratitude to doctors, NMC Hospital, Indian community philanthropists and family members of Sh Surrender Khanna, a critical patient, who has just left Dubai to India by air ambulance..it showed that together we can..we pray for .
'Contraceptive jewellery' may make family planning more attractive
Family planning for women might one day be as simple as putting on jewellery, according to scientists who have developed a technique for administering contraceptives through earrings, rings or necklaces. The contraceptive hormones are contained in patches applied to portions of the jewellery in contact with the skin, allowing the drugs to be absorbed into the body, according to a report published in the Journal of Controlled Release. Initial testing suggests the contraceptive jewellery may deliver sufficient amounts of hormone to provide contraception, though no human testing has been done yet. A goal for the new technique is to improve user compliance with drug regimens that require regular dosages. Beyond contraceptives, the jewellery-based technique might also be used for delivering other drugs through the skin. "The more contraceptive options that are available, the more likely it is that the needs of individual women can be met," said Mark Prausnitz, at the Georgia Institute of ..
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for erectile dysfunction drug
Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for Tadalafil tablets, indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the company's abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Tadalafil tablets USP, in the strengths of 2.5 mg, 5mg, 10mg and 20 mg, Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a filing to BSE. The product is generic version of Eli Lilly and Company's Cialis tablet. Quoting IQVIA data, Alembic Pharma said Tadalafil Tablets have an estimated market size of USD 1.8 billion for twelve months ending December 2018. The company currently has a total of 89 ANDA approvals (77 final approvals and 12 tentative approvals) from USFDA, it added. Shares of Alembic Pharmaceuticals were trading 0.23 per cent lower at Rs 528.35 apiece on BSE.
Lupin receives EU GMP certificate for Mammalian facility in Pune
Drug major Lupin Wednesday said the company has received European good manufacturing practice (EU GMP) certificate for its Mammalian facility in Pune where Etanercept biosimilar is intended to be manufactured. Biosimilar Etanercept is used to fight a range of severe auto-immune disorders. "Etanercept is a complex product that requires a sophisticated development facility for production. The EU GMP certificate is a noteworthy achievement by the biotech manufacturing team," Lupin Managing Director Nilesh Gupta said. Gupta further said "with this timely approval of our biotech facility we are well on track to start preparing for the manufacture and launch of our Etanercept Biosimilar for Europe." On Tuesday Lupin's Japanese subsidiary and YL Biologics had received an approval to manufacture and sell their biosimilar Etanercept in Japan. Shares of Lupin were trading 0.33 per cent lower at Rs 732.25 apiece on the BSE.
The Beat singer Ranking Roger dead at 56
Ranking Roger, popularly known as the vocalist of The Beat, has died. He was 56.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals receives USFDA approval for Tadalafil Tablets
The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Cialis Tablets, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg, of Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly).
Computer tool predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats
Scientists have developed a computer system that can accurately predict which patients with a rare heart condition will suffer from a potentially fatal events, and whether they may benefit from life-saving implanted devices. The tool, developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the US, may help avoid unnecessary -- and potentially risky -- surgeries to place the devices. An estimated 1 in 5,000 people have arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a complex, multigene, inherited disease of the lower heart chambers that can cause deadly arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. Although rare, it is a very frequent cause of sudden death in young adults, researchers said. The average age of diagnosis is 31, although it can emerge from adolescence through middle age. ARVC can be effectively managed in many cases with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), a device that detects electrical abnormalities in heart muscle and immediately shocks the heart to ...