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Zydus partners Medicure to launch cholesterol drug in US
Drug firm Zydus Cadila has entered into a definitive agreement with US-based Medicure International Inc to commercialise its new drug application product pitavastatin magnesium in the US. "The launch of ZYPITAMAG, which is used to manage cholesterol levels, marks the first branded product launch for Zydus in the US," the company said in a regulatory filing. Zydus Cadila said as part of this agreement, it will hold the new drug application (NDA) and Medicure will be responsible for the sales and marketing of ZYPITAMAG. Zydus Cadila has entered into an agreement with Medicure International Inc, a subsidiary of Medicure Inc. ZYPITAMAG has been approved in strengths of 1 mg, 2 mg and 4 mg. Shares of the company's listed entity Cadila Healthcare were trading 0.13 per cent up at Rs 381.05 on the BSE.
Brain training may help prevent dyslexia
Effective activities could be used to train the brain to prevent future disorders such as dyslexia, scientists say. Over the years, several studies have shown that the the brain is able to naturally adjust the frequency of its waves with the oscillations or the rhythm of what it listens at each moment. However, little was known so far of the consequences of the effect of brain synchronisation, also known as brain-entrainment, in brain regions directly related to language processing. Researchers at Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language (BCBL) in Spain studied this aspect and has thoroughly analysed the brain synchronisation of 72 individuals. According to Nicola Molinaro, a researcher at the BCBL, the experiment has shown that the synchronisation with speech is more intense when the brain listens to low frequency waves - those related to the accent, tones and intonation of speech. The study showed that this synchronisation results in a direct activation of the brain regions ...
A guide about urinary tract infections during pregnancy
According to experts, about 10 percent of expectant moms will get a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point during their pregnancies. However, if a UTI is caught early it should be easy to treat with antibiotics. If left untreated, about 25 percent of asymptomatic UTIs develop into kidney infections, which can be potentially life-threatening for mother and baby.What is a UTI?Your urinary tract system encompasses your urethra, bladder, ureters (the tubes between the kidneys and the bladder), and kidneys. An infection occurs when bacteria gets into this system and multiplies. Most UTIs are bladder infections and aren't serious if they're treated right away.What causes UTIs during pregnancy?Pregnancy doesn't cause UTIs - after all, 1 woman in 5 will develop a UTI in her lifetime - but the physical changes that take place during pregnancy can make you more susceptible to an infection. Higher levels of the hormone progesterone decrease the muscle tone of the ureters, causing them to ...
Post-surgery care for Kidney transplant patients
Negligence during post-transplant care can lead to organ rejection and transplant failure, experts suggest.A successful transplant surgery of kidney does not mean that the transplant is indeed successful.What makes a transplant successful is when the body accepts the new organ and its functioning, which becomes the most critical part.Around the world, chronic kidney diseases cause over seven lakh deaths, with India contributing significantly to the number. For many patients who are at the end-stage kidney disease, a stage at which their kidneys fail to work, and dialysis and kidney transplants are the only two remaining options.As per estimations, over two lakh people in the country require a kidney transplant, with a prevalence of around 151 to 232 transplant cases per million populations.Speaking on the matter, Dr. Sandeep Guleria, Senior Consultant Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, said, "India is the diabetes capital of the world and with an ...
More about National Rare Disease policy
Rare diseases, which are often referred to as orphan diseases, are estimated to have impacted 72-96 million people in India. The Indian government has now put a National Rare Disease Policy in place and Rs 100 crore funds have been allocated towards genetic disorders.Under the policy, the Central government will contribute 60 percent towards spending on treatment, while state governments will have to bear the remaining 40 percent of the cost. The government's effort to improve diagnosis and bring better treatment and care to patients is already in progress, building on existing capabilities.Disorders such as Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Fragile X, Inborn Errors of Metabolism, and Lysosomal Storage Disorders are just some frequently encountered genetic disorders, informed Dr. Ratna Dua Puri, Senior Consultant, Institute of Genetics and Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.Approximately 7,000 rare diseases have been identified so .
Zydus Cadila partners with Medicure
To launch NDA product ZYPITAMAG (pitavastatin magnesium) in US
Woman undegoes surgery for ruptured and bleeding kidney tumour
A 45-year-old women has received a new lease of life after undergoing an operation for ruptured and bleeding kidney tumour at a private hospital here. The women had complained of blood in her urine for the past two months and pain in the back and left side of abdomen for a day, after which doctors diagnosed ruptured kidney tumour, which is very rare, especially in middle aged women, doctors said today. The average age of people diagnosed with kidney cancer is above 60 years. To be diagnosed with bleeding tumour at 45 is a rare thing in women, said Rajinder Yadav, Director Urology and Kidney Transplant at Fortis, Shalimar Bagh. He added that a left radical nephrectomy (removal of whole kidney with surrounding tissues) was performed, recently on her, after the kidney was found ruptured and bleeding with blood clots within and surrounding tissues. High blood sugar and low haemoglobin made matters worse for the doctors as it entailed anaesthetic and intraoperative cardiac risks, doctors ..
Kidney dysfunction more common in women than men
Chronic kidney disease in India is more common in women than in men, finds a survey by SRL Diagnostics.
IIP studying bulk tea export packaging standards
The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is carrying out a study on the packaging standards in use for export of bulk tea, following "complaints" from buyers. "We are carrying out the current practices of packaging used for export of bulk tea. We had been asked by the Tea Board to carry out a study and recommend," IIP deputy director Bidhan Das said here today. The report is expected to be submitted in April. The Tea Board has in practice the packaging standard of 2004, and in order to incorporate modern methods, an expert opinion has been sought, he said. IIP will recommend necessary changes in packaging for improving the standard of bulk tea destined for exports, following "several complaints from tea buyers", Das said. IIP is also working on honey and 'kasundi' (mustard paste) packaging for the West Bengal government. The Kolkata Chapter of IIP is scheduled to organise a two-day national conference on packaging technology from March 14.
IIP hopes to submit report on bulk packaging of tea by April
The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) expects to submit its report on development of bulk packaging of tea to Tea Board India by April, an official said on Wednesday.
Here's why children in India now prefer Coca Cola over lassi
If your children have started preferring junk snacks over traditional home-cooked food, blame it on powerful marketing strategies of multinational corporations that sell processed foods with low nutrition value, says a study.
Assam CM for stakeholders' synergy to turn around tea industry
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today advocated a synergistic approach among all stake holders to turn around the state's tea industry. Sonowal batted for judicious use of science and technology to restore the global image of Assam Tea and make it a house-hold name. Inaugurating a two-day conclave here to deliberate on the issues and challenges of the tea industry, the chief minister said there should be cooperation among the tea garden management, workers and government to help the sector grow sustainably. Emphasising on the social and economic need to bring back the tea industry on a higher growth trajectory, he asked the tea companies to prepare a roadmap to which the state government will play the role of a "catalyst to infuse a new lease of life". Sonowal said for the holistic development of the tea industry, the socio-economic condition of the workforce associated with it need to be developed. He said the Assam government has intervened to enhance the ...
Some top-selling diabetes drugs in India not safe: Experts
Some top-selling diabetes drugs in India may not be safe for patients, says a team of international experts, according to whom, the country's drug regulatory system allows use of a treatment that has not been found effective or safe.
ICMR to study effect of cellphone on public health
You may not be sure whether the cellphone besides the pillow can cause brain cancer, long usage ENT impairment or infertility when kept in pant pocket. But the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) sees this as a possibility and wants to be sure.
Delhi diagnostic lab promises kidney test at Rs 8 on Women's Day
To mark Women's Day and World Kidney Day on Thursday, a diagnostic centre here has promised a kidney screening test for women at Rs 8.
Cannabis compound may help reduce epileptic seizures
A naturally occurring compound found in cannabis may help curb the frequency of epileptic seizures, suggests a review of studies.
Vitamin D deficiency may up forearm fracture risk in kids
Children who are Vitamin D deficient have a greater risk of having more severe forearm fractures requiring surgical treatment, says a study.
Centaur Pharmaceuticals & Kibow Biotech, USA, announce a Strategic Alliance to Market Renadyl in India for Chronic Kidney Disease
Centaur Pharmaceuticals and Kibow Biotech USA announced a strategic long-term alliance to market Renadyl in India. Centaur will initially import and market the product in India, and will eventually manufacture and market with technical inputs from Kibow Biotech.In an opening address Gregory Taevs thanked Centaur and Kibow for inviting him to the occasion and wished the strategic alliance a grand success.Dr. Natrajan Ranganathan, Ph.D. (Bio-organic Chemistry), inventor of the globally patented product, and the Founder and Managing Director of Kibow Biotech, said, "As my roots are from India, I am extremely happy that my company Kibow Biotech has collaborated with Centaur Pharmaceuticals. Now we can together offer the benefits of my 20 years of research to millions of Indian patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and make their lives better. Kibow also has an interesting research pipeline which we hope to bring to India for the benefit of Indian patients."S. D. Sawant, ...
Online Healthcare Start-Up DentoXpert Carves out a Niche in Oral Healthcare
DentoXpert, a Bengaluru based online healthcare start-up, has announced the launch of its services on National Dentists Day a day set to say "Thank You" and show appreciation to dentists across the globe.Through this initiative, the company hopes to bring quality dental care to the public as oral healthcare in India is going through a rapid transformation. DentoXpert, with its web platform, is working to build awareness on the importance of oral health with hundreds of articles written by professionals in addition to expert consultation from doctors.DentoXpert is the brainchild of a team of dentists and IT professionals who believed it was important to make the public aware about the importance of oral health and preventive oral health care and the best platform to do that was online seeing the growing internet and smart phone penetration across the country.The primary focus of the healthcare start-up will be to provide important information, along with dental healthcare advice, ...
Feeling anxious? Blame your waistline
Having a broader waistline may increase a woman's chances of developing anxiety, a study has found. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders, and it is more likely to affect women, especially middle-aged women. Although anxiety can be caused by many factors, the study suggests that the amount of abdominal fat a woman has Everyone is familiar with the term "stress eating" that, among other things, can lead to a thicker waistline. The study, published in the journal Menopause, analysed data from more than 5,580 middle-aged Latin American women. This study is the first of its kind known to use waist-to-height ratio as the specific link to anxiety. Waist-to-height ratio has been shown to be the indicator that best assesses cardiometabolic risk. A general guideline is that a woman is considered obese if her waist measures more than half of her height. Researchers found that 58 per cent of the study population were postmenopausal, and 61.3 per cent reported experiencing ...