Month: September 2020

[Federal Register Volume 85, (Monday, September 28, 2020 )] [Notice] [Pages 60837-60837] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Ethylene Oxide Standard

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The arguments over science, executive power, legislative authority and personal freedom will come to a head in Louisiana’s special 30-day session.

Sharing information with shareholders, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Managing Director Dilip Shanghvi said the company’s strategy of developing the specialty business as an additional growth engine […]

For nearly two decades, a bone marrow transplant has been the only known cure for sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that can cause […]

Barrett’s stances on Affordable Care Act will be under scrutiny as the landmark law faces a legal challenge at the Supreme Court.

This is the next “challenge” we need to tackle, he said, also tagging the prime minister’s office. “I ask this question because we need to […]

The company’s product is a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Biogen’s Tecfidera delayed-release capsules, the Hyderabad-based drug firm said in a statement.

The scheme intends to promote indigenous manufacture of complex generics, biosimilars and high value-add medicines, to boost domestic drug production and cut dependence on costly […]

New cancer research shows the potential for targeting a specific circular RNA, known as CDR1as, to attack lung squamous cell cancer.

Researchers have developed a stable nano-carrier for medications. A special mechanism makes sure the drugs are only released in diseased cells.

A novel mobile health program has proven to be an effective model for bringing opioid addiction treatment services directly to marginalized individuals, particularly the homeless.

Older adults living in care homes and staff working there will be first to receive COVID-19 vaccinations under updated government advice – with health and […]

Experts have long feared that the virus will peak again in winter. The days are now getting shorter, life is moving indoors, and the pandemic […]

“The launch of ‘Favivir 800/200′ is aimed at enhancing patients’ adherence to treatment regimen by reducing the number of pills they are required to consume […]

Each year, some 150,000 children in Nigeria are born with sickle cell disease, the most common—and often life-threatening—inherited blood disorder in the world. “I was […]

ProMedica drew a lot of skepticism when the Toledo, Ohio-based health system bought HCR ManorCare, a bankrupt senior-living provider. Two years later, HCR is a […]

We’re asking for feedback on the legislation that underpins My Health Record. This is part of a review to improve the legislation. You have until […]

Zydus Cadila has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Dimethyl Fumarate delayed release capsules, (Tecfidera) in the […]

About AuthorDr. R. S. Thakur Email: drramsthakur@gmail.com ABSTRACT Pharmacists are transforming global health by empowering patients and other health care providers through counselling, drug information […]

A huge EU-funded project has demonstrated how big data and artificial intelligence could transform Europe’s transport sector, cutting costs and fuel consumption on road, rail, […]

25/09/2020 EU-OSHA celebrates the richness of multilingualism on the European Day of Languages source: https://www.coe.int/ Europe’s rich linguistic diversity represents a key element in the cultural […]

Since the Department of Health and Human Services announced the Administration’s initiative to advance American kidney health in July 2019, we have delivered more tangible […]

As a child growing up in Florida, Shirley Miller knew all too well the pain that can accompany sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder […]

Health inspectors found safety shortcomings at 77 New York nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic, including basic infection-control violations like failing to have staff wear […]

In Maharashtra, which has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the country, the state health minister said due to batch failures of certain pharma […]

A new study has assessed the cardiovascular and renal outcomes for ertugliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor prescribed for patients with type 2 diabetes to help them […]

Researchers have identified two antibodies that protect mice against lethal infections of influenza B virus. Together with an antibody that targets the other major kind […]

“We are planning to initiate a large phase 3 multicentre study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the vaccine,” Bharat Biotech said in a […]

Scientists are planning for Phase 1 human trials of a vaccine they developed by using CRISPR gene-editing technology to mutate the parasite that causes leishmaniasis, […]

Researchers have successfully attached the cancer cell-targeting antibody Trastuzumab to a previously reported supermolecule that induces autophagic cell death. The antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) selectively targeted […]

CRISIL said, “In 2020-21, growth in exports at 11-12 per cent, as against 10 per cent last fiscal, will outpace growth in domestic formulations expected […]

Researchers have discovered a novel, second mechanism of action by the antiviral drug remdesivir against SARS-CoV-2. The research team previously demonstrated how remdesivir inhibits the […]

A recent study describes a new Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy that can help fight HIV infection.

24 September, 2020: All Victorians will soon have access to electronic prescriptions as they are made available to the entire state beyond the initial rollout […]

Drug firm Zydus Cadila on Thursday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator to market anti-cancer drug Palbociclib Capsules.

With Open Enrollment for 2021 coverage just over a month away, sign up today for deadline reminders and useful tips so you don’t miss out […]

On September 18, when chemicals minister DV Sadananda Gowda was asked if the government had decided to make the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices […]

Editor’s Note: This article is part of our coverage of The Atlantic Festival. Learn more and watch festival sessions here. In April 2018, I spoke […]

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), caused by chronic inflammation in the digestive tract linings, can be debilitating and life threatening. Therapeutic options include suppression of immune […]

Analyzing anonymized patient medical records, researchers discovered that cholesterol-lowering statins reduced risk of severe COVID-19 infection, while lab experiments uncovered a cellular mechanism that helps […]

DoP also asked pharma associations to submit compliance report and form committees to look into action taken on the complaints. Pharma lobby groups and associations […]

Researchers have built an interactome that includes the lung-epithelial cell host interactome integrated with a SARS-CoV-2 interactome. Applying network biology analysis tools to this human/SARS-CoV-2 […]

Antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s most urgent public health threats. In the United States alone, tens of thousands of deaths result each year […]

The New York health system will develop a universal screening program to identify patients who might be at risk of experiencing gun violence.

Cancer cells are killed in lab experiments and tumor growth reduced in mice, using a new approach that turns a nanoparticle into a ‘Trojan horse’ […]

Researchers demonstrate that the hypnotic and teratogenic effects of thalidomide are separable.

Editor’s Note: This article is part of our coverage of The Atlantic Festival. Learn more and watch festival sessions here. Yesterday, after weeks of reports […]

23 September, 2020: The National Clinical Terminology Service (NCTS) is pleased to announce that the September combined release of SNOMED CT®-AU1 and the Australian Medicines Terminology […]

Editor’s Note: Every Wednesday, James Hamblin takes questions from readers about health-related curiosities, concerns, and obsessions. Have one? Email him at paging.dr.hamblin@theatlantic.com. Dear Dr. Hamblin, […]

Seeking to allay concerns over shortage of Remdesivir, the minister said the government held talks with pharma companies and ensured sufficient supply of the medicine […]

About AuthorAKASH GUPTA  M.Pharm (pharmaceutics) Kota college of pharmacy, Ranpur, Kota   ABSTRACT Comorbid depression and anxiety disorders occur in up to 25% of general […]

As part of the asset-light deal, Kool-ex and IndoSpace will jointly design and set-up 10-11 warehouses by 2023, making it the largest Pharma storage footprint […]

He will report to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Siddharth Mittal. Jindal will take over from Indranil Sen who was the interim CFO […]

23/09/2020 Commission proposes better protection of workers against cancer-causing chemicals Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay More than 1.1 million workers in a wide range […]

23/09/2020 Seasonal workers in the EU in times of COVID-19: factsheet published by the Commission © EU-OSHA / Photo Competition 2011 / Dragan Petrusevski In […]

In a statement on Wednesday, the biotechnology company said it owns the rights to distribute the vaccine in all markets except the US, Japan and […]

A wide range of symptoms and severity makes the evaluation of Covid-19 vaccines tricky. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that to be […]

In a regulatory filing, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said its “wholly-owned Japanese subsidiary has launched Ilumya Subcutaneous Injection 100 mg Syringe in Japan for the treatment […]

An EU-funded project carried out an ‘advance care planning’ trial on patients with late-stage cancer in a bid to improve their welfare and boost their […]

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While disease activity improves over time for most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, long-term outcomes only improve in RA patients with autoantibodies, according to a new […]

New research by an international team of chemists describes a new type of artificial cell that can communicate with other cells within the body — […]

Sometime this week, alone on a hospital bed, an American died. The coronavirus had invaded her lungs, soaking them in fluid and blocking the exchange […]

Researchers have identified a potential drug candidate against enterovirus 71, a common cause of hand, foot and mouth disease in infants and young children. The […]

Indian trials of the Sputnik-V vaccine candidate, being developed by Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, will enroll 1,000-2,000 participants and be conducted at multiple government and […]

Diabetic Macular Edema occurs when high blood sugar levels damage capillaries that leak fluid into the retina, resulting in swelling and blurred vision. The approval […]

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd, Singapore, has received approval for Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine tablets USP in the strengths of 50 mg/325 mg/40 mg from […]

While increased prices will put cost pressure on the domestic industry over the next few months, more importantly it has sparked speculation that this could […]

Attitudes towards cannabis products for medicinal use need to change with much greater appropriate use of such products to help alleviate patients’ pain, suggests new […]

22/09/2020 Nine OiRA tools help automotive companies to assess work-related risks © EU-OSHA  The Online Interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) offers nine tools for motor vehicles […]

Scientists have developed a new tool that mimics how the virus that causes COVID-19 infects a cell, potentially speeding the search for treatments against the […]

Middle-aged Americans are now reporting more pain than the elderly. This finding is confined to the two-thirds of the U.S. population without a four-year college […]

In late July, data from CMS suggested that dual-eligible patients had among the highest COVID-related infection and hospitalization rates. Commonwealth Care Alliance in Massachusetts focuses […]

Commonwealth Care Alliance President and CEO Chris Palmieri talks about efforts to serve a high-risk population during the pandemic.

Geisinger on Friday notified about 700 patients that their data may have been inappropriately accessed by an employee.

Given the fact almost all vaccines are going to work at least two doses, if we look at India’s population and decide to immunise 50 […]

Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have released data showing an alarming surge in opioid-related overdoses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonfatal opioid overdose visits to the VCU […]

About 125,000 Californians died from March through July, up by 14,200, or 13%, from the average for the same five months during the prior three […]

Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. Last Monday, when I called the […]

Molecules from the venom of one of the world’s largest spiders could help researchers tailor pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The company had earlier received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to manufacture 40 mg enzalutamide in 2017 to treat men with […]

Informing shareholders, the drug maker said its oncology segment suffered in the last financial year due to pricing controls from the government, and its Hepatitis-C […]

21/09/2020 #EU4FairWork Week of Action now up and running Image by: European Platform tackling undeclared work The first European campaign to promote declared work, #EU4FairWork , […]