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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories launches Chlorthalidone Tablets in US market
The Hygroton brand and generic had U.S. sales of approximately $122 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in September 2018 according to IMS Health.
Merck Foundation meets President of Central African Republic; discusses healthcare expansion
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, underscored their commitment to build healthcare capacity in Central African Republic - C.A.R. during their high level meeting with President Faustin-Archange Touadera.The discussion, led by Dr Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of E. Merck KG and the Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, to explain and discuss the programs which launched on the same day in partnership with The First Lady and ministry of Health of C.A.R."Central African Republic needs the programs of Merck Foundation urgently. These training programs for specialized doctors are very critical for our people and their social and economic well-being. I wholeheartedly support Merck Foundation in our country, to enable the success of all their programs," said Faustin-Archange Touadera."Through Merck Foundation, we commit to the long-term partnership with Ministry of Health and The first
Panic at US military hospital after active shooter false alarm
A false alert about an "active shooter" at the US military's biggest hospital sent panicked patients and staff scrambling for shelter Tuesday. Police and local authorities rushed to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington around 2.00 pm (1900 GMT) after someone activated a trial alert but failed to make clear that it was only a drill. "The active shooter event... was the result of the improper use of a mass notification system by a tenant command aboard the installation," the Navy said in a statement. "While preparing for an upcoming drill, the notification system was inadvertently enacted without containing the words 'EXERCISE' or 'DRILL.'" The alert comes at a time of frequent mass shootings in America, and one week after a gunman killed three people at a Chicago hospital before police fatally shot him. Distressed visitors and staff began messaging loved ones and tweeting about a possible mass shooter shortly after the alert went out. The hospital itself was
Teva prices EpiPen generic at $300, same price as Mylan generic
(Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said on Tuesday it launched its generic version of Mylan NV's EpiPen at the wholesale price of $300 for a pack of two auto-injectors - the same price as Mylan's generic version of the emergency allergy shot.
Roche buys U.S. biotech Jecure in race for liver disease drugs
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche is buying U.S.-based Jecure Therapeutics, joining Pfizer , Gilead Sciences and Novartis in pursuit of new drugs to treat fatty liver disease.
Governor dedicates CT scan machine, Radio Isotope therapy
Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi Tuesday dedicated a CT Scan machine and a Radio-Isotope Therapy facility in the Nuclear Medicine Ward of Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) here. Speaking at the function to commemorate one year of taking over of BBCI by the Department of Atomic Energy, the governor said, "the incidence of cancer is very high in the North Eastern Region and there are very limited cancer treatment facilities available in the region." He said empowerment of BBCI as a centre of excellence through the Department of Atomic Energy and Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai will greatly benefit Assam and the North Eastern Region. The governor said that the rising trend of tobacco consumption is a matter of concern which every stakeholder needs to take the responsibility to reverse the trend. The governor expressed happiness to learn that BBCI has adopted a holistic approach to cancer treatment.
Start talking about andropause, prostate cancer: Experts
With the rapidly increasing incidence of prostate cancer in India, which is set to double by 2020, everyone needs to start talking about it for early detection, a panel of experts said here on Tuesday.
Certain myths around organ donation in India often discourages people: Choubey
There are many myths and misconceptions around organ donation in our country and people often get discouraged due to the superstitions around it, Union minister Ashiwini Kumar Choubey said on Tuesday. The Union minister of State for Health and Family Welfare was addressing the gathering at 9th Indian Organ Donation Day celebrations by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) under the aegis of the Health Ministry. "Many myths and misconceptions surround organ donation. Very often organ donation gets discouraged on the basis of superstitions. I salute all those who have shown courage to donate organ of their near and dear ones, and shown us a direction to emulate this brave act," Choubey said. "There are lakhs of people who wait at top hospitals for life-saving transplants amid acute shortage of donors. There is a need to spread awareness about organ donation and bridge certain gaps. Even if a section of individuals decide to donate his or her organs, it will bring
Reliance on 'YouTube videos' for cancer treatment dangerous
The most popular YouTube videos on cancer treatment offer misleading or biased medical information that poses potential health risks to patients, researchers have warned.
Gujarat Home Minister diagnosed with cancer
Gujarat Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja has been diagnosed with throat and mouth cancer, doctors announced here on Tuesday after a surgery on Monday evening.
Guj minister Pradipsinh Jadeja operated for oral cancer
Gujarat Minister of State for Home Pradipsinh Jadeja was operated for oral cancer and is recovering well, hospital authorities said Tuesday. The minister was recently diagnosed with oral cancer. Apart from Home, Jadeja also holds the portfolio of Energy, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs as well as Law and Justice. A medical bulletin released Tuesday by HCG Hospital stated, "Pradipsinh Jadeja, Minister of State for Home, was operated for oral cancer by Dr Kaustubh Patel and team yesterday (Monday) at HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad. His condition is stable and is recovering well. He will be kept in surgical ICU for two to three days.
Sensex, Nifty end higher for second day; IT stocks lead
(Reuters) - Indian shares ended higher for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, mirroring the previous session's move of a surge in the last two hours, ahead of the expiry of futures and options contracts later this week.
Zydus receives final approval from the USFDA for Baclofen Tablets
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Parvathy Hospital Named Best Orthopaedic and Emergency Medicine Hospital by TN Govt and FICCI
/ -- FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council and the Government of Tamil Nadu honoured Parvathy Hospital with the coveted 'Orthopaedic Emergency & Trauma Care Award' for its contribution to the healthcare sector. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/789991/Parvathy_Hospital_Awards.jpg ) The award under 'Specialty Medicine' category was presented to Parvathy Hospital at TANCARE (Tamil Nadu Health Care), the Flagship Healthcare Conference of FICCI, on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Guindy, Chennai. Dr. C. Vijaya Baskar, Hon'ble Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu along with Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu participated in the event. Sujay Sambamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer, Parvathy Hospital, received the award on behalf of the hospital. Mr. Ar Rm Arun, Chairman, FICCI TNSC & Chairman, Valingro Group; Mr. Ruban Hobday, Head, FICCI Tamil Nadu .
There will be huge change in healthcare sector if more people donate organs: Choubey
Union minister Ashiwini Kumar Choubey said on Tuesday if more individuals decide to donate their organs it will bring a huge change in the country's healthcare sector and many lives can be saved. The Union minister of State for Health and Family Welfare was addressing the gathering at 9th Indian Organ Donation Day celebrations by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) under the aegis of the Health Ministry. "There are lakhs of people who wait at top hospitals for life-saving transplants amid acute shortage of donors. There is a need to spread awareness about organ donation and bridge certain gaps. Even if a section of individuals decide to donate his or her organs, it will bring a huge change," Choubey said. The programme was also attended by Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel. India had recently set a world record of over 20,000 online pledges for organ donation in a single day surpassing the US.
Lung disease in middle-aged people may up dementia later
Middle-aged adults who have lung disease may be at a greater risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment later in life, according to a new research.
Certain dietary, nutritional supplements may improve sperm quality
According to a new research, certain nutrients and dietary supplements can benefit sperm quality and male fertility.The study was published in the Journal of Advances in Nutrition. Infertility affects 15 percent of the world population and is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global health problem.In recent years, studies of sperm quality in different countries have shown a decrease that could have consequences for the survival of the human species. The decrease in sperm quality has been related to unhealthy lifestyles. Stress, consumption of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy diets seem to be some of the main factors.Despite the current lack of scientific evidence regarding the effect of dietary and nutritional supplements on sperm quality, many fertility clinics offer dietary recommendations and supplements before providing their patients with in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).Recently, researchers at the Human Nutrition Unit ..
Drug to reduce brain bleeding, stroke risk identified
Scientists have identified a drug, already approved for use in patients to treat urea-related disorders, that could reduce brain bleeding and risk of strokes. Brain bleeding, caused by a defect in a gene called collagen IV, can cause strokes. Mutations in collagen IV genes cause a genetic form of eye, kidney and vascular disease which affects the blood vessels in the brain and can cause brain bleeding, even in childhood. The researchers, from the University of Manchester and University of Edinburgh in the UK, studied mice that have a similar defect in the collagen IV gene and develop the same disease as patients. Using sodium phenyl butyric acid they were able to reduce brain bleeding, according to the study published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics. However, the treatment did not treat either the eye or kidney disease associated with these genetic defects. Researchers believe that for future treatments, patients with these mutations will need to be divided into groups based ..
LG patents 16-lens smartphone camera
LG has patented a smartphone technology with not two or four camera, but a head-spinning 16-lens set.Multiple cameras on a smartphone is the latest rage and manufacturers are aiming at compressing up to five or nine lenses in a device. However, LG's patent goes beyond the current number of lenses with a full 16-camera array, The Verge reported.The 16-lenses will offer different angles on a scene using the perspective of the varied lenses. The patent describes combining the different angles to create a miniature film, similar to Apple's Live Photos.The system are also claimed to use the different data from the lenses to cut out things from an image, for instance portrait mode, or replacing background.