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Cipla Unveils Generic Version of Oral Hepatitis C Drug in India

Indian drug maker, Cipla has announced that it has released the generic version of Hepatitis C drug, Sofosbuvir in India.The drug will be marketed under




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Indian Biotech Company Develops First 3D Printed Artificial Liver Tissue

Bengaluru-based biotech firm, Pandorum Technologies, has announced that it has developed artificial living tissue using 3D printing which performs the function of a human liver.




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Elanco Finalizes Acquisition of Novartis Animal Health India

Animal health products and knowledge services firm Elanco has more than 100 product development projects focused on life extension of pets, pet care,




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US Drug Company Recalls Children's Cough Syrup in Fear of Overdose

A US pharmaceutical company has recalled its two products due to concerns regarding incorrect markings on the dosage cups.Perrigo Company is voluntarily




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FDA Offers Full Approval for Amgen's Blood Cancer Drug 'Krypolis'

The US food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved Amgen's supplemental new drug application for Kyprolis in combination with dexamethasone




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Effects of Trans-Pacific Partnership on Pharmaceutical World

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a multi-national trade agreement now being considered by 12 countries. The ramifications of major components of




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Manager Leadership Key to Employee Health Programs, Goals

It goes without saying that managers have a huge influence on employee behavior, from helping new employees get settled in a job to setting deadlines and job expectations.




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Blue Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

Austin-based food store Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling cheese products due to possible listeria contamination. The recalled cheese products




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Hemophilia B Drug 'Idelvion' Receives USFDA Approval

A biopharmaceutical company's drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treating people with hemophilia B. CSL Behring has




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Pharmaceutical Company Pfizer Stops Selling Corex in India

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has stopped making and selling cough syrup Corex in India with immediate effect after the government prohibited fixed dose




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GlaxoSmithKline Stops Sale of Crocin Cold (and) Flu Drug

After the Indian government has banned the sale of fixed dose combination drugs (FDCs) like Corex, Phensedyl and Vicks Action 500 Extra, the pharmaceutical




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Stempeucel for Buerger's Disease Receives Limited Approval from Drug Controller of India

An effective cure for one of the most devastating disease could be in the cards as the Drug Controller of India (DGCI) has granted limited approval for




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Biosimilar Bevacizumab for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Launched in India

One of the generic Indian pharmaceutical companies, Hetero Drugs has launched a biosimilar for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in India.




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Food Hero Campaign Improves Eating Pattern Through Social Marketing

The Food Hero social marketing campaign was launched to promote healthy eating in low income families. It is an effective way to help low-income families




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Manufacturers of Medical Devices to Meet Risk Proportionate Regulatory Requirements

The Health Ministry has notified the Medical Devices Rule, 2017 in which manufacturers of medical devices will be required to meet risk proportionate regulatory requirements.




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Identity Concealment at Workplace can Have Negative Effects

You could damage your career and reduce your sense of belonging in the workplace, if you hide your true self at work. University of Exeter researchers




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Small Company Employees Less Likely to Get Screened for Cancer

Small time business employees can be less likely to get screened for cancers when compared to big companies with over 500 employees found a new study published in i Preventive Medicine/i journal.




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Eye Surgery for 1,000 Visually Impaired Indians to be Sponsored by LG Electronics

LG Electronics, the South Korean electronics giant will sponsor 1,000 visually impaired Indians for eye surgeries by the end of 2018, mentions a report.




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Practice This Form of Meditation to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence at Work Place

Practicing Transcendental meditation may boost your emotional intelligence and relieve stress levels when you are at work finds a new study. Finding




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Tech-savvy People Trust Digital Doctors More

Tech-savvy people who put their confidence in machine performance and also in their own technological capabilities were found to accept and use digital




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Recent Improvements In Pharmaceutical Sector

AI and big data/analytics are identified by healthcare industry professionals as the top technologies that will transform pharmaceutical drug discovery




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Global Report of Work-related Diseases

bWork-related diseases and injuries were responsible for the deaths of 1.9 million people in 2016/b, according to the first joint estimates from the




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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Unfolds the New Dimension of Social Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) proves as an inevitable tool in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs - 17 interlinked global goals for a better




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Mental Health Awareness is Key at Educational Institutes

One in seven children were found to be at risk of mental health issues during the pandemic-induced restrictions. Adolescence is an important time in




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Diwali Resolution: Need Breathable Air for the Future

Air pollution during Diwali is extremely high. The weather, pollution from the crackers and agricultural residue burning, are the reasons for diminishing air quality.




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New Program on Healthcare Management

An executive program in healthcare management launched by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) in collaboration with Apollo Medskills aims




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TikTok Provides Misinformation on Sexual Education to Adolescents

Teenagers and young adults rely on TikTok for information. However, a new study reveals that TikTok provides misinformation on sexual education. The




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National Handwriting Day: Good Handwriting Enhances Creativity

National Handwriting Day is observed on 23rd January every year. Here are some amazing benefits of handwriting. Time and time again, we have hopped




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Online Tutoring - Positive Alternate To Studies

Pilot program shows optimism for online tutoring study as per a study from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management, published in the journal i AEA Papers and Proceedings.




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New National Emergency Life Support Courses Launched

The National Emergency Life Support (NELS) courses have been launched for doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Apart from the training modules, the program




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Vietnam is the New International Destination for Medical Training

In the last few days of May, many students from India, Honduras, Nigeria, and other countries, came to Vietnam to be admitted to the Medical Major of Hong Bang International University (HIU).




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Health and Environmental Risks of Microplastics

Micro-and nano plastics are everywhere in the air, water, food and even inside the human body. However, the risks they pose to the environment or to human health are unclear.




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Using Disease-Modifying Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

A novel, disease-modifying therapy or treatment for Alzheimer's disease that may involve a whole blood transfusion effectively reduces amyloid plaque




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New Courses at State-run Healthcare Institutes Introduced

New medical courses in state-run healthcare and medical institutes to give a push to enhance the professional skills of nurses, pathologists, paramedics,




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Expert Guidance: Talking With Children About Racism at Pediatrician's Offices

Extensive research shows the link between exposure to racism during childhood and adolescence and increased risks of medlinkdepression/medlink and




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India and Australia Join Forces With (Dollor) 100K One Health Partnership

The University of Sydney has committed AU (Dollor) 100,000 to strengthen its long-standing collaboration with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). This




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How Social Discrimination Impacts Youth Sports Participation

Social discrimination faced by students acts as a barrier to their participation in physical activity and sports. Due to this, youth participation in sports is on the decline.




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Social Media Linked to 7% of Teen Sexual Assault Cases

Out of over 1,000 teens who reported sexual abuse at a California hospital, 7% said social media was involved in the assault (!--ref1--). This




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Brain Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer's Risk Gene

A team of researchers has identified how the APOE4 protein, a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, can negatively impact brain health. They




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Amazon is Going to be Generous With Employee's Health

The giant online retail company Amazon took a firm stance by pushing against a prevailing law that restricts access to abortion, telling its staff that




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Private Insurers Paid Hospitals 224% of What Medicare Would in 2020: Study

According to a new RAND Corporation report, during 2020, prices paid to hospitals by employers and private insurers for inpatient and outpatient services




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Medicare Program Spent (Dollor) 1.8 Billion in 2019 on Drugs Without Confirmed Clinical Benefits: Study

In 2019, the U.S. federal government expended an estimated (Dollor) 1.8 billion in Medicare funds on medications whose clinical benefits have yet to be confirmed




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Empathy Forms the Heart of Healthcare

First and only UK research centre to dedicate empathy to the heart of healthcare has set an urgent yet reforming need for patient care. Prof. Jeremy




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Naloxone Drug Cost may Keep may Uninsured from Using Life-saving Treatment

The cost of purchasing the opioid antidote naloxone is out of reach for many uninsured Americans. This may keep the treatment from saving more people




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Peritoneal Dialysis Costs Medicare Less Than Hemodialysis

Policies that encourage increased use of peritoneal dialysis could lead to reduced Medicare expenditure, revealed study. People with kidney failure




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Women on Medicaid Less Likely to Receive Regional Anesthesia

Minorities and women enrolled in Medicaid program are less likely to receive regional anesthesia techniques. The study of more than 56,000 patients




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Report: 37% of Insured Changed Insurance Type During the Perinatal Period

In Massachusetts, US., more than one in three insured people experienced a health insurance transition during the 12 months before or after giving birth, revealed report.




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Health Care Costs Of Alzheimer's Related Comorbidities Continue to Surge!

Patients with Alzheimer's dementia having delirium suffer from a huge healthcare costs as per a study "One-year Medicare costs associated with delirium




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Medicaid Improves Cancer Survival Outcomes in the US

Among young adults aged 18-39 newly diagnosed with cancer, the expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) led to better survival outcomes,




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Can Expanding Medicaid Led to Reduced Postpartum Hospitalizations

In states that expanded Medicaid, a 17% reduction in hospitalizations during the first 60 days postpartum was observed. The study also revealed some