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Biocon intimates of two pre approval inspections of its facilities in Bengaluru
There were no observations and no Form 483 was issued after the pre-approval inspection of Biocon's Oral Solid Dosage Facility conducted between 11 February - 15 February 2019.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives USFDA approval for Clobetasol Propionate Foam
According to IQVIA sales data for the 12 month period ending December 2018, the Olux Foam, 0.05% market2 achieved annual sales of approximately $50.9 million
Odisha CM lays foundation stone for Cancer hospital
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stone for Odisha Cancer Treatment Hospital and Research Centre at Barang here on Sunday.The centre will be set up with the assistance from Tata Trusts, on the line of the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai."Today we started a new era in cancer treatment to provide affordable and high-quality treatment for cancer in the state" said Naveen Patnaik.The institution, with 500 beds and specialised treatments will provide advanced cancer care facilities to people. The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata.Odisha Government has provided 25 acres of land free of cost for the project following the MOU which was signed with Tata Trusts in May 2018.
Free bus facility for kidney patients in Telangana
:The Telangana government has decided to offer free travel by state-run buses for 7,600 kidney patients covered under the 'Aarogyasri' health scheme and those undergoing dialysis. The kidney patients and those undergoing dialysis can now travel for free on Telangana State Road Transport Corporation's (TSRTC) Pallevelugu and Express buses in districts besides on ordinary, metro express and metro deluxe buses in Hyderabad and Warangal, an official press release said. The state government would reimburse Rs 12.22 crore per annum to TSRTC towards this facility, the release said. The TSRTC managing director Sunil Sharma has issued orders to all the depots for implementing the instructions of the government.
Naveen lays foundation stone for Tata cancer hospital
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Sunday laid the foundation stone for a cancer treatment and research hospital to be set up near here at a cost of Rs 800 crore. The foundation stone was laid at Ratagarh in Baranga on the outskirts of the state capital in the presence of Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts, which will set up the hospital. Cancer patients go to Mumbai for proper treatment and now the state will have a well-equipped cancer hospital, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said. Odisha will now have a state-of-the-art cancer hospital and it will be something all of us will be proud of, Ratan Tata said. It will save thousands and thousands of lives in years to come, he said. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for setting up the 500-bed cancer hospital had been signed between the state government and Tata Trusts in May last year.
Drinking during teens up alcohol abuse risk in later life
Drinking during adolescence can significantly increase the risk of alcohol addiction in later life, a study has found. Researchers from Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) in the US examined relationships between early age of first intoxication (less than 15 years), drinking in different contexts such as one's own home, at friends' homes, or outdoor settings, and problems that arise in those contexts. Early onset drinking, drinking and intoxication at an early age among adolescents, has been identified as a primary risk for later heavy drinking, alcohol problems, and alcohol dependence among youth and young adults. To prevent or delay early onset drinking, we must know more about the modifiable circumstances that enable these behaviours, researchers said. Scientists looked at data from 405 adolescent drinkers (15-18 years old) in 2013 and 2014. They focused upon measures of age of first intoxication, frequencies of drinking at restaurants, bars/nightclubs, outdoor ...
Low push-up capacity may indicate heart disease risk: Study
Active, middle-aged men able to complete more than 40 push-ups may be at significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes -- including major events such as heart failure, a study has found. The research, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, showed that push-up capacity can be a good indicator of heart health. "Our findings provide evidence that push-up capacity could be an easy, no-cost method to help assess cardiovascular disease risk in almost any setting," said Justin Yang, of Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health in the US. "Surprisingly, push-up capacity was more strongly associated with cardiovascular disease risk than the results of submaximal treadmill tests," Yang said. Objective assessments of physical fitness are considered strong predictors of health status; however, most current tools such as treadmill tests are too expensive and time-consuming to use during routine exams. This is the first known study to report an association between push-up ...
Having realistic goals may help you lead better life
You can hope for better well-being if you set realistic goals for yourself as a new study suggests that the key for later satisfaction is whether the life goals are seen as attainable and what they mean to a person.
Cutting out on these foods can help combat gastrointestinal issues
Cutting out specific foods can alleviate gastrointestinal issues for physically active people, especially a runner, researchers say.
Novel tools may help prevent TB reactivation: Study
New diagnostic tools such as machine learning and precision medicine may help identify tuberculosis patients with the highest risk of reactivation of the disease, a study has found. Researchers from University of Michigan in the US showed that identifying multiple biomarkers can provide a more accurate diagnosis for patients. "A multi-array test can provide a more detailed, disease specific glimpse into patient's infection and likely outcome," said Ryan Bailey, a professor at University of Michigan. "Using a precision medicine approach reveals previously obscured diagnostic signatures and reactivation risk potential," said Bailey. Latent tuberculosis infection affects nearly 2 billion individuals around the world and about 10 per cent of those cases result in active tuberculosis. The reactivation from latency can happen anytime and the mechanism for it is not well-understood. Currently, LTBI is tested through a skin scratch test or a blood test that can identify one biomarker but ...
Statins can prevent development of neurological disorder: Study
Besides treating heart disease, cholesterol-lowering drugs statins can also be used to prevent the development of a neurodegenerative disease, finds a study.
Novel tools could help treat patients with TB
New diagnostic tools such as Machine Learning and precision medicine could help identify tuberculosis patients with the highest risk of reactivation of the disease, say researchers.
Telangana make bus travel free for kidney patients
Kidney patients in Telangana will now be eligible for free travel in the buses of state-owned Telangana State Road Development Corporation (TSRTC).
Future repercussions of alcohol intoxication among adolescents
According to a recent study, alcohol intoxication at an early age among adolescents, has been identified as a primary risk for alcohol dependence among youth and young adults.As part of the study, researchers begun to identify these circumstances by examining relationships between early age of first intoxication (less than 15 years), drinking in different contexts such as one's own home, at friends' homes, or outdoor settings, and problems that arise in those contexts.The scientists looked at data from 405 adolescent drinkers (15-18 years old) from 24 midsized California cities in 2013 and 2014. They focused upon measures of age of first intoxication, frequencies of drinking at restaurants, bars/nightclubs, outdoor places, and homes, and problems occurred during or after drinking in these places. They assessed whether there were certain contexts associated with early age of intoxication and greater numbers of problems.The authors found that, about 1/3 of adolescent drinkers ...
Zydus Healthcare suspends Srinagar executive for comment on Pulwama attack
Drug firm Zydus Healthcare said it has suspended a marketing executive based in Srinagar for posting an anti-national comment on social media regarding the Pulwama terrorist attack. Iqbal Hussain, a marketing executive of Zydus Healthcare's subsidiary German Remedies, had posted -- "This is called as real surgical strike" -- in reply to a message by one Riyaz Ahmed Wani on Facebook. Wani's post read "Athh wanaaan surgical strike" (This is called surgical strike). In a letter to Hussain, Zydus said his comment was anti-national and tarnished the company's image. "Because of your aforesaid anti national comments on the social network the company's name and image got tarnished and the Management has also started receiving furious reactions and questioning why such anti national exists in the company," the letter said. The aforesaid anti-national act on your part is serous and gross act of misconduct, it added. "You are therefore called upon to explain in writing with proper supportive ...
Greater investment in research needed to address India's increasing disease burden: ISCR
The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) has sought greater investment in research and innovation to address India's increasing disease burden and the incremental costs associated with it. The members of ISCR stressed on the need for stakeholders to work together to build and strengthen the clinical research ecosystem in the country and create an environment that encourages more research. At the same time, there is a need for more education and awareness about clinical research and its benefits not just to participating patients, but also to society at large, ISCR president Chirag Trivedi said at its 12th annual conference being held in Delhi. "The changing profile of diseases affecting the Indian population, the continuing high prevalence of endemic diseases and the emergence of lifestyle diseases all point to an urgent need for greater investment in research and innovation to address India's increasing disease burden and the incremental costs associated with it," he ...
Women should be offered treatment options for miscarriage: Study
Though miscarriage is a traumatic experience for both parents, resulting in feelings of loss and grief that in some cases can lead to anxiety and depression, women experiencing miscarriage should be offered a choice in the treatment they receive, suggests a study.
Facebook allows ads to promote anti-vaccine content: Report
Facebook has enabled advertisers to promote anti-vaccine content to nearly nine lakh people interested in "vaccine controversies", the media reported.
Penis development requires more than just testosterone
A new study now finds that proper development of the foetal penis requires not just testosterone from the testes, but a second hormone produced by other tissues, including the placenta.Published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, the study was conducted by Paul Fowler of the University of Aberdeen, Michelle Bellingham of the University of Glasgow, and colleagues in the UK, France and Sweden.The results reveal a previously unknown pathway of masculinisation of the external genitals, and may explain why placental dysfunction is associated with disorders of male genital development.According to the study, during development of the male foetus, the testes release testosterone, a steroid hormone which is converted to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by the genital tubercle, helping to ensure that this primordial structure develops into a penis, rather than into the female clitoris.Recently, penis development was shown to also depend on a second process, called the alternative or ...
Push-ups can keep heart disease risk at bay: Study
Active, middle-aged men who can complete more than 40 push-ups at a time had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes compared to those who did less than 10 push-ups, says a new study.