Russia: Sputnik V virus vaccine 95% effective
MOSCOW: Russia's Sputnik V C-19 virus vaccine is 95 percent effective according to a second interim analysis of clinical trial data, its developers said on Tuesday.
C-19 infection creates immunity for at least 6 months: study
Individuals infected with C-19 virus are unlikely to catch the illness again for at least six months, researchers at the University of Oxford said...
This Smart watch can detect C-19 before symptoms appear
Boston: Smart watches and other wearable devices that continuously measure vital signs can detect changes in the body up to nine days before C-19 symptoms appear,...
Virus wave must be fought without vaccines: WHO
The World Health Organization's emergencies director warned Wednesday that vaccines would not arrive in time to defeat the second wave of the...
USFDA approves first C-19 test kit for home use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had approved the first C-19 self-testing kit for home use that provides results within 30...
India, China may start producing Sputnik V vaccine
India and China may start producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against C-19, the RIA news agency cited President Vladimir Putin as saying.
Amazon opens online pharmacy
NEW YORK: Now sold on Amazon: insulin and inhalers. The company opened an online pharmacy Tuesday, giving Amazon shoppers the chance to buy their medication and order refills...
Antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues
In a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than two are associated with several...
Sri Lanka to Establish Pharma Mfg Zone
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has decided to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing zone in the southern coast of Hambantota and will also...
Cheap combo pill to lower heart risks: Study
A daily pill combining four cholesterol and blood pressure medicines taken with low-dose aspirin cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes...
Pharma Companies on hackers’ targets: Microsoft
Hackers in Russia and North Korea have targeted seven “prominent” firms working on C-19 vaccine and treatment research, according to Microsoft.
The cyberattacks were conducted...
T cells may be sufficient to protect from virus: Study
LONDON: High levels of so-called "T cells" that respond to the C-19 virus could be sufficient to offer protection against infection, an English study...
UK seizes 1,74,400 Sildenafil Tabs sourced from India
Britain’s border officials said on Tuesday they seized 174,400 sildenafil tablets sourced from India to the UK and 500 gm of cocaine...
New cardiac patch can monitor, treat heart disease
New York: Move over smart watches as researchers led by a mechanical engineer from the University of Houston have developed a patch made from fully rubbery...
CDSCO, UK MHRA to sign MoU on regulation of medicines, medical devices
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India’s Central...
MoU between India, Israel on health and medicines
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Israel on...
Container shortage affects pharma exports
Exporters across the country are facing a shortage of containers along with the rise in freight charges which is affecting business activities....
Vitamin B3 can protect skin cells from skin cancer: Research
London: A form of vitamin B3 can protect skin cells from the effects of ultraviolet (UV) exposure which is the main risk...
High dose of Paracetamol tablets links to poisoning: Study
New Delhi: Making high-dose tablets of paracetamol, a popular pain-killer, available at pharmacies can increase the incidence of paracetamol poisoning, a peer-reviewed study by Swiss...
Beneficial for Indian drug exporters: Panama’s New tax regime
Indian pharmaceutical exporters can reap benefits of the EMMA tax regime introduced by the Central American country, Panama to attract foreign manufacturing...
Opportunities for Indian drug exporters from Serbia
The southeast European country, Serbia which is referred to as the crossroad of Europe due to its position in the central Balkan...
New way to detect blood clots: Research
Texas: Researchers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University are working on an entirely new way to detect blood clots,...
Mars Remedies of Gujarat blacklisted by NAFDAC
The Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Gujarat-based pharma firm Mars Remedies for manufacturing of...
India is one of the largest Mfr and Exporters of generic medicines across the...
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri DV Sadananda Gowda has said India is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of...
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