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Board of Marg Techno-Projects approves change in directorate
At meeting held on 17 December 2018
Glenmark receives ANDA approval for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, 0.01% (Ear Drops)
According to IQVIA sales data for the 12 month period ending October 2018, the DermaOtic Oil, 0.01% (Ear Drops) market2 achieved annual sales of approximately $18.1 million.
J&J moves to limit impact of Reuters report on asbestos in Baby Powder
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson on Monday scrambled to contain fallout from a Reuters report that the healthcare conglomerate knew for decades that cancer-causing asbestos lurked in its Baby Powder, taking out full-page newspaper ads defending its product and practices, and readying its chief executive for his first television interview since investors erased tens of billions of dollars from the company's market value.
Cabinet approves AIIMS for Tamil Nadu, Telangana
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved setting up of two new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, at a cost of Rs 1,264 crore and at Bibinagar, Telangana, at a cost of Rs 1,028 crore.
400 affected by skin disease, medical team visits villages
Around 400 people of several villages of a block in Howrah district were affected by a skin disease suspected to have been caused by a fungus, officials said Monday. The state health department sent a medical team to four villages of Shyampur-i block during the day. "The medical team was sent after we were informed that around 400 of people of the area were affected by some skin disease," Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr Bhabani Das said. It appears that the infection was caused by a type of fungus, Das said and assured the affected people not to panic. She said the report of the team would be sent to the department concerned and the next course of action would be decided after examining it. The four villages where the team visited are Malanchaberia, Kathilabar, Shibpur and Shyampur. Health department sources said how such a large number of people have got infected is being examined.
Foreign Tourist Arrivals for Medical Tourism rises 16% in 2017
Ministry of Tourism has taken various steps to promote Medical Tourism
Study uncovers link between body weight, cancer
Excess body weight or obesity is responsible for 3.9 per cent of cancer globally, a new study has found.The study, published in the journal Cancer, highlighted a relationship between obesity and the risk of 13 types of cancers, including postmenopausal breast cancer and liver cancer, and a probable relationship with three others, including prostate cancer."In particular, not many people are aware of the link of overweight/obesity to cancer risk," said Hyuna Sung, a participant researcher of the study.The researchers noted that by 2030, 21.7 million new cancer cases and 13 million cancer deaths are expected to occur around the world.The study looked at cancer and excess body weight on the basis of gender. The total number of cases for women was nearly double that of men, with breast cancer being one of the largest contributors. For men, liver cancer was one of the highest contributors.Researchers, during the study, used publicly available or already published parameters and estimates ..
Eat Right India: Reducing the Escalating Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)
India is in the midst of an epidemiological transition, whereby infectious, maternal, and nutritional diseases exist in conjunction with noncommunicable chronic illnesses. India ranks at 130 out of 183 countries in the United Nation's Human Development Index, which is worrying in light of the growing threat of NCDs to health in India.The recently published Global Burden of Diseases report indicates ischemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, asthma, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease have seen a 49.8 percent, 39.4 percent, 37.1 percent, 6.2 percent, 53.8 percent, 35.9 percent increase, respectively, since 2007 to 2017. The report also notes these are among the top 10 causes of death in India in 2017.The projected cumulative loss of national income for India due to NCD mortality from 2006 to 2015 is expected to be USD 237 billion. By 2030, this productivity loss is expected to equate to 17.9 million years of lost human life. By 2020, projections indicate ...
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla congratulated for life-long commitment to boosting vaccine coverage in the world's poorest countries by the GAVI
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Founder of Serum Institute of India (SII) and Chairman of Poonawalla Group, has been given the first ever Vaccine Hero award by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.The Vaccine Hero award was inaugurated to celebrate global figures whose dedication to the Vaccine Alliance's mission has played a key role in helping Gavi and its partners to protect hundreds of millions of children across the world"Since Gavi's inception Cyrus has been a steadfast supporter of Gavi's mission," said Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. "Under his leadership Serum has become the largest supplier of vaccines to the developing world, protecting hundreds of millions of children in the world's poorest countries against killer diseases like measles, diphtheria and meningitis. Gavi simply would not have had the impact we've had without them. He is a worthy winner of this inaugural Vaccine Hero award.""I am truly humbled to receive this recognition for the humanitarian work that we ...
Person in persistent vegetative state should not be made experimental object: Ex-CJI Misra
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra on Monday said a terminally-ill patient or a person in persistent vegetative state should not be made an "experimental object" and one must respect his dignity. Referring to the Supreme Court's landmark verdict on passive euthanasia which recognised that a terminally -ill patient or a person in persistent vegetative state can execute an "advance medical directive" or a "living will" to refuse medical treatment, Justice (retd) Misra said if a person cannot die with dignity, it was akin to affecting his or her identity. "Let us not make him (patient in persistent vegetative state) an experimental object. Let us respect his dignity and let us respect him humanity. I have always told that humanity is dignity and if I cannot die with dignity, you are affecting my identity," he said while addressing the gathering at 'Agenda Aaj Tak' function here. On March 9, a five-judge constitution bench headed by then CJI Misra had recognised that a ...
KMC Medical Genetics Team discovers rare bone disorder
A team of researchers at the Department of Medical Genetics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal led by Dr. Girisha KM, Professor and Head Department of Medical Genetics, has discovered a rare disease affecting bone growth in children.The condition decreases the height of the individuals by abnormal development of bones. The team also found the genetic basis of this condition. The work has been published online in the renowned journal, Human Mutation published by Wiley, USA.Giving details of the discovery Dr. Girish said, "Two patients from two different families were referred by child specialists when they noticed that the children were gaining height slowly as compared to other children of similar age."The clinical genetics team of experts at Manipal comprising Dr. Girish Katta and Dr. Anju Shukla, initially could not identify any known genetic condition. Hence, they started to look for yet unidentified cause of this condition. "The team used a state of art technique called exome ...
Amarinder undergoes surgery for kidney stone removal
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday underwent a minor surgery to remove a stone from his kidney.
Men are more likely to abuse benzodiazepines
Turns out, a large number of people misuse benzodiazepines to get relieved from tension without consulting their physicians.A study has found that the misuse of benzodiazepines is strongly connected with dependence on prescription opioids or stimulants. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of Psychiatric Services.Benzodiazepines are a class of medications used to treat conditions such as anxiety and insomnia. They include Alprazolam diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam, and others.The researchers defined misuse of benzodiazepine, as using the drug without a prescription or more often or longer than prescribed.According to studies, the overall use of benzodiazepine has increased, and the current study is the first to find the highest benzodiazepine use among adults 50 to 64 years (13 per cent). Previous studies found that the highest use was among those 65 and older.However, women were more likely than men to report any use of benzodiazepines but men were more likely than
Visiting emergency wing increases risk of self-directed violence
Though suicide is the second most reason for death among youth, the patients between the 15-29 age group visiting the Emergency Department (ED) for medical complaints have the increased risk of self-directed violence.The broad number of physical health conditions associated with an increased risk of self-directed violence may serve to support expanded or broader screening among teens and young adults.The findings of the study are published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Approximately 40 per cent of suicide decedents aged 16 and older visit EDs in the year prior to their deaths, 60 per cent of them receive medical diagnoses other than mental health or substance abuse."Young people presenting to the ED for certain medical conditions are at an increased risk of subsequent self-directed violence," said Jing Wang, a researcher. "An awareness of these medical encounters may help guide screening efforts for suicide prevention in clinical settings," he added.During the ...
Lupin receives tentative USFDA approval for Tadalafil Tablets
Lupin's Tadalafil Tablets USP, 20 mg is the generic version of Lilly's Adcirca Tablets, 20 mg. It is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise ability.
Lupin receives USFDA approval for Clobazam Tablets
Lupin's Clobazam Tablets, 10 mg and 20 mg is the generic version of Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, LLC's Onfi Tablets, 10 mg and 20 mg. It is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age or older.
Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic Tadalafil tablets
Drug maker Lupin Monday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for Tadalafil tablets, used to treat erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate, in the American market. The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market its product which is a generic version of Eli Lilly and Company's Adcirca tablets. According to IQVIA MAT September data, Adcirca tablets, 20 mg, had annual sales of around USD 503.8 million in the US. Lupin shares were trading 0.85 per cent up at Rs 850 apiece on BSE.
US regulator inspects Biocon facility near Hyderabad
The US Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected the good manufacturing practices of Biocon's new active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) facility near Hyderabad in Telangana last week, said the biotech firm on Monday.
2nd Test: India 15/2 at tea, need 272 runs more to win vs Australia
India were 15/2 at tea on the fourth day, needing 272 runs to win the second Test against Australia here on Monday.
Food labels promote healthier choices: Study
Labels on packaged foods such as nutrition facts, "low-sodium" or "fat-free" as well as calorie counts on restaurant menus, have to some extent encouraged healthier eating choices, say researchers.