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Jan Aushadi Kendras Expand to Rural India: PACS Bring Affordable Medicines to Villages
In a considerable move to increase access for rural communities to healthcare delivery, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced that 241 primary agricultural credit societies across the country have started operating Jan Aushadi Kendras, which are selling affordable medicines.
Jan 8, 2024
FDA Moves to Enhance Pulse Oximeter Performance for All Skin Pigmentations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new draft guidelines to address inaccuracies in pulse oximeters—critical medical devices used to measure oxygen levels in the blood.
Jan 7, 2025
India’s Medical Device Industry Achieves ₹8,039 Crore Milestone Through PLI
Medical device manufacturers in India have achieved a significant milestone, recording sales of ₹8,039.63 crore under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme by September 2024.
Jan 7, 2025
Nadi Tarangini to Transform Ayurveda with CDSCO Approval
Nadi Tarangini, India's first Ayurvedic diagnostic tool approved by CDSCO, is going to transform healthcare by amalgamating the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern technology.
Jan 7, 2025
TSDCA Seizes Overpriced Anti-Fungal Medicine 'Itrozen-100 Capsules
In a decisive action against overpricing, the Telangana State Drug Control Administration (TSDCA) has seized stocks of ‘Itrozen-100 Capsules’ from a medical shop in Mancherial.
Jan 7, 2025
Zydus Lifesciences Partners with CVS Caremark for Diabetes Drugs on Template Formulary
Zydus Lifesciences has announced a strategic partnership with CVS Caremark to add its diabetes drug portfolio, including Zituvio, Zituvimet, and Zituvimet XR tablets, to CVS Caremark's template formulary.
Jan 7, 2025
Government Issues Alert on Adverse Reactions from Beta Blocker Drugs
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has expressed its concern over adverse drug reactions (ADRs) caused by widely used life-saving beta blockers, such as metoprolol, propranolol, and atenolol, which are commonly prescribed for heart disorders and migraines.
Jan 6, 2025
HMPV does not spread like Covid-19': Expert dispels myths and gives precautions
Surgical Oncologist Dr. Vishal Rao dispelled all the misconceptions related to Human Metapneumovirus, stating that HMPV does not spread like COVID-19. In light of respiratory diseases, India is on its toes, and health experts are demanding precautionary measures to control the virus.
Jan 6, 2025
IIT Guwahati Advances Cholesterol and Triglyceride Detection with Advanced Nanotechnology
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at IIT Guwahati, led by Prof. Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, have designed a revolutionary approach to detect cholesterol and triglycerides with exceptional precision.
Jan 6, 2025
India Confirms First HMPV Cases: Two Infants in Bengaluru Test Positive
India has reported its first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru. Detected through routine surveillance by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the virus has been identified in two infants, raising awareness about this respiratory illness.
Jan 6, 2025
Parliamentary Panel to Review CDSCO’s Efforts Against Spurious Drugs
Amid rising concerns over counterfeit and substandard drugs in the Indian market, a Parliamentary panel is set to review the performance of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in its efforts to combat the circulation of spurious medicines.
Jan 6, 2025
CDRI Research Brings Hope for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients
Scientists from the CSIR-CDRI have discovered the first therapeutic target for TNBC, one of the most aggressive and deadly subtypes of breast cancer. After five years of research, this study provides rays of hope for better treatment options for patients challenged by this tough disease.
Jan 5, 2025
CSIR Develops Indigenous Paracetamol: A Milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat
In a big leap towards atmanirbhar Bharat, the CSIR today declared to have developed indigenous technology for producing paracetamol, which is widely used as a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Jan 5, 2025
Drugs Control Administration Raids Telangana Over Nutraceutical Violations and Unlicensed Medical Shops
Telangana DCA launched two high-profile raids on January 3, 2025. One was against the production and sale of medicines in the garb of nutraceuticals.
Jan 4, 2025
UK to Offer Cutting-Edge Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Under NHS
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) will start to administer a revolutionary gene therapy for sickle cell disease, which can be a cure for the lethal blood disorder.
Jan 31, 2025
India’s Medical Tech Industry on Fast Track to $30 Billion Growth
India’s medical technology (MedTech) sector is witnessing rapid growth and global recognition, with projections indicating that the industry will double in size by 2030.
Jan 30, 2025
Major Tuberculosis Outbreak Hits Kansas City, Becomes One of the Largest in U.S. History
A major tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has been reported in the Kansas City area, making it one of the largest TB outbreaks ever recorded in the U.S. Health officials have confirmed 67 active TB cases in Wyandotte and Johnson counties, Kansas, with an additional 79 latent infections identified since 2024.
Jan 30, 2025
ICMR Publishes Draft Second Edition of National Essential Diagnostics List, Seeks Stakeholder Suggestions by January 15
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published the draft second edition of the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) to improve diagnostic services in the country. The stakeholders are requested to provide suggestions on or before January 15, 2025.
Jan 3, 2025
Government Confirms HPV Vaccine for UIP, Rollout Timeline Still Unclear
The Government of India has confirmed that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will be added to the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), marking a significant step in cervical cancer prevention.
Jan 29, 2025
Stryker Forecasts 2025 Profit Above Estimates on Strong Demand for Surgical Devices
Medical device maker Stryker has forecasted 2025 earnings higher than Wall Street projections, fueled by a boom in demand for surgical and medical equipment.
Jan 29, 2025
Abbott Launches Navitor Vision Valve in India for High-Risk Aortic Stenosis Patients
Abbott, a global healthcare leader, has launched the Navitor Vision valve in India to provide a less invasive treatment option for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis who are at high or extreme surgical risk.
Jan 28, 2025
GB Syndrome Cases in Pune Surge to 111, Special Ward Set Up to Address Crisis
Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar stated that the total number of cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune has risen to 111 and 17 of them are under ventilator support.
Jan 28, 2025
Bill Gates Sees a 10-15% Likelihood of Another Pandemic in Four Years
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has cautioned of a 10-15% possibility of another pandemic breaking out in the next four years.
Jan 27, 2025
FSDA Raids Lucknow's Four Medicine Companies on Suspected Sale of Spurious Levipil 500 Mg Tablets
In a major crackdown, the Food and Drug Administration (FSDA) busted four medicine companies in Lucknow's Aminabad Medicine Market on the charge of selling spurious Levipil 500 mg tablets.
Jan 26, 2025
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