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Zydus receives USFDA approval for Lansoprazole Tablets and Linagliptin tablets

Lansoprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) which blocks the production of acid by the stomach. Proton pump inhibitors are used for the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ZollingerEllison syndrome that are caused by stomach acid. Lansoprazole, like other proton-pump inhibitors, blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. It will be manufactured at the group's formulations manufacturing facility at Moraiya, Ahmedabad.

Need GST Council like federal institution in healthcare, farm sector:Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday made a case for developing a federal institution like GST Council in the healthcare and farm sector. He hoped that such a federal body in healthcare sector should face least resistance from states, since the welfare schemes would be implemented through the states, with Centre only coordinating it. "The federal institution experiment of the GST having succeeded ....there are two other sectors which eminently require federal institutions of this kind. "The GST was constitutionally provided for. Those areas are not constitutionally provided for, but political maturity can impose on governments to try that experiment. One is healthcare and one is agriculture," Jaitley said while addressing the CII Health Summit. Listing out the necessity for setting up such a federal body, he said the states and Centre both spend on healthcare and have their respective schemes. The Minister, however, did not elaborate on the details of benefits which may accrue to ...

New nano tool could lead to better cancer testing

Scientists have developed a new tool which uses tiny nanoparticles to mine blood samples for information about cancer. The technology developed by the scientists at the University of Manchester in the UK for in depth analysis of blood allows the identification of previously unknown molecules. Minimally invasive blood tests have the potential to detect and monitor life-threatening diseases such as cancer, according to the research published in the journal of Advanced Materials. However, our blood contains so much information it can be hard to uncover disease-specific signatures. Markers released into the bloodstream as a response to a disease are often difficult to detect because they are too small and too few in number. The study demonstrated that small molecules -- specifically proteins -- stick to the nanoparticles while in the blood circulation of cancer patients. "Inaccuracy is a problem in many blood tests which either fail to pick up disease biomarkers or give false positives or

Yes Bank gets revision in ratings from ICRA and CARE

ICRA has downgraded the domestic long term ratings of Senior Debt Instruments to ICRA AA from ICRA AA +and Subordinate Debt Instruments to ICRA AA- from ICRA AA. The ratings remain on watch with negative implications.

Persistent Systems unveils Machine Learning models on AWS Marketplace

Using Amazon SageMaker, the company has built the models across a variety of domains that include Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Astronomy and Smart Cities as well as variety of data types that include image, text and structured data. Some of the models are Breast Cancer Classification, Banking FAQ Intent Matching, Ball Bearing Quality Inspection, Galaxy Classification, and Parking Lot Occupancy Identification.

FDA approves new drug for leukemia

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for the treatment of adult patients who have relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a FLT3 mutation.

Ajit Jogi doing well, likely to be discharged today: Lilavati Hospital

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi, who was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on account of respiratory issues, is doing well and is likely to be discharged on Thursday, a hospital doctor has confirmed.Jogi, who was admitted three days ago to the hospital, has been diagnosed with a mild chest infection, the doctor said.The Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (JCC) founder had contested the recently-held Chhattisgarh Assembly polls from Marwahi in Bilaspur district.

Nano technology offers hope for better cancer testing

Researchers have designed a new nano tool which could become a new way of mining blood samples for information about cancer, according to a study released on Wednesday by the University of Manchester.

Amarinder in hospital following fever

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was on Wednesday admitted to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here after he developed fever.

Clashes inside hospital complex in JK's Rajouri, magisterial inquiry ordered

Medical staff and attendants of some patients clashed at a hospital in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district Wednesday, prompting authorities to order a magisterial inquiry into the incident, officials said. Clashes broke out after attendants of some patients, including accident victims, levelled allegations of negligence against the medical staff and doctors, they said. The attendants also staged a protest at the main entrance of the district hospital. The officials said the medical staff also held protests against alleged misbehaviour with them by the attendants of the patients. This led to heated arguments and exchange of blows between the two sides forcing the police to intervene, they said. District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Mohammad Aijaz, said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the facts and assured appropriate action under law after submission of the report by the inquiry officer. "There was an issue between the attendants of some patients and the ...

Health ministry push to make all govt buildings in country tobacco-free zones

The Union Health Ministry is pushing for making all government buildings in the country as tobacco-free zones. Health Secretary Preeti Sudan has written to the Secretaries of all ministries and departments and also to the Chief Secretaries of states in this regard. Citing the example of the Union Health Ministry declaring its Nirman Bhawan premises as 'Tobacco Free Zone' , Sudan said to protect non-users from involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke, smoking in public place which includes all public offices, workplaces, canteen etc has been banned under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act. Tobacco use is highly detrimental to health and it is a major risk factor for cancer, cardiovascular diseases {CVD), diabetes, chronic lung disease, stroke, infertility, blindness, tuberculosis and oral cavity among others. "Thus, in the interest of public health and with a view to keep the building clean, contributing towards the "Swachh Bharat Swasth Bharat" campaign, the initiative was ...

Amarinder complains of fever, to stay in PGI for night

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was taken to a hospital here on Wednesday for a medical checkup after he complained of slight fever and body ache. Amarinder, 76, was advised bed rest even as doctors at the PGIMER conducted various medical tests on him. He will stay in the hospital for the night and will be discharged Thursday morning, an official spokesperson said. "Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was on Wednesday advised bed rest after he developed slight fever. He has been kept in PGI hospital for the night and will be discharged tomorrow morning after completion of some tests," the spokesman said here. The doctors suspect that he is suffering from routine viral and have advised him rest, besides medication, he further said.

Scientist claiming gene-edited babies reports 2nd pregnancy

A Chinese researcher who claims to have helped make the world's first genetically edited babies says a second pregnancy may be underway. The researcher, He Jiankui of Shenzhen, revealed the pregnancy Wednesday while making his first public comments about his controversial work at an international conference in Hong Kong. He claims to have altered the DNA of twin girls born earlier this month to try to make them resistant to infection with the AIDS virus. Mainstream scientists have condemned the experiment, and universities and government groups are investigating. The second pregnancy is in a very early stage and needs more time to be monitored to see if it will last, He said. Leading scientists said there are now even more reasons to worry, and more questions than answers, after He's talk. The leader of the conference called the experiment "irresponsible" and evidence that the scientific community had failed to regulate itself to prevent premature efforts to alter DNA. Altering DNA ...

New procedure repairs leaking heart valve without surgery

Doctors have given a 65-year-old Delhi-based patient suffering from heart valve leakage, a new lease of life using a unique treatment procedure.

'Ayushman Bharat' registers more than one million verified beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship healthcare scheme 'Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)' has now more that one million verified beneficiaries since its inception.

Children worldwide not physically active: Report

Children around the world are leading sedentary lifestyles and not maintaining a healthy growth and development, says a global report.

Indian-origin cardiologist pleads guilty to distributing highly addictive prescription drugs

An Indian-American cardiologist has pleaded guilty to distributing highly addictive prescription drugs to patients without any medical purpose, contributing to the nation's opioid epidemic. Dr Devendra Patel, 59, owned and operated the Northeastern Nevada Cardiology and was indicted by a grand jury in December, 2017. US District Judge Larry Hicks accepted the guilty plea. The investigation revealed Patel unlawfully prescribed opioids and other prescription narcotics to patients for financial gain. As part of his plea, Patel admitted that, between September 2015 and February 2016, he prescribed Oxycodone and Hydrocodone to patients without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice. Prosecutors said these prescriptions were in direct violation of his duty as a long-term licensed medical doctor. As a result of his actions, Patel's license was suspended upon his arrest in December, 2017. Patel's prescribing practices allowed him to see a high ...

UGC to establish 'consortium' to weed out dubious journals

Faced with proliferation of substandard academic journals in the country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced forming an association of academic institutions which will compile a list of "credible quality journals" and ultimately replace UGC's own list of journals.

This deadly bacterium is present in everyone's skin: Study

It's not just MRSA and E. coli, but scientists have identified another form of bacterium, present on the skin of every person, that is becoming increasingly dangerous due to antibiotic resistance.

Your body may not cope with evening stress: Study

Human bodies which experience stress in the evening release less cortisol -- the primary stress hormone in humans -- compared to stressful events in the morning, and thus may pose vulnerabilities, according to a new research.