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There has been much conversation in all circles on the GST Bill. In this issue of The Prescription we highlight some points on the recently passed Goods and Services Tax Bill (GST) and how it will impact the pharmaceutical sector of India. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration which is being held every year from 1- 7 August to create awareness about the benefits and practice of Breastfeeding in order to improve the health of babies around the world. Both these are the articles to watch out for in the PSM India Capsule section. PSM India appreciates the efforts and truly supports the nationwide "MAA-Mother's Absolute Affection" Programme of the central government aimed at promoting the practice among mothers. We request all our readers to be a part of it. Read more about it in this issue. Read More>>>
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GST: How will it impact the Pharmaceutical Industry
The Indian pharmaceutical industry, with a domestic turnover of over $15 billion, has been witnessing high growth over the past decade. But it is facing problems like cumbersome taxation, heavy competition and increasing price controls. The goods and services tax (GST), India’s biggest indirect tax reform, is expected to be beneficial for Indian drug makers in the medium to long run as it aims to simplify tax structure and bring operational efficiency. However, concerns about drug prices, exemptions and compliance still remain. The long awaited Goods and Services tax (GST) Bill has been passed by both houses of India. There will be significant improvement in Indian Pharmaceutical industry's supply chain efficiency as well as a decline in manufacturing cost of Pharmaceutical products. As far as the health care and pharma industry is concerned, it is expected that the new GST legislation would benefit the consumers by making affordable health care a reality.
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration of the role of breastfeeding in our homes, our communities, and the world. World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated globally every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. The World Breastfeeding Week 2016 theme is on raising awareness of the links between breastfeeding and the Sustainable Development Goals. By recognizing that breastfeeding is a key to sustainable development, we will value our wellbeing from the start of life, respect each other and care for the world we share. As a part of the theme, Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development, PSM India is taking huge steps towards creating awareness about the best practices around breastfeeding. It’s a life saver for infants and safeguards them from malnutrition.
Our nose holds antibiotic to fight 'superbugs'Berlin, August 2016: A bacteria which colonizes the human nose produces a previously unknown antibiotic that may combat multi-resistant pathogens such as MRSA.
Novel 4D technology may aid treatment for lung diseaseAugust 2016: Researchers have developed a four-dimensional lung scanning technology that has the potential to transform treatment for millions of people with respiratory problems.
Our Biological Clock Can Regulate Inflammatory ArthritisLONDON, AUGUST 2016: Researchers have found that a protein created by the body's "biological clock" regulates inflammatory arthritis, explaining why the human body is often found to be stiff in the morning hours.
Zika vaccines give complete protection against virus in monkeysAUGUST 2016: Making a step closer to developing a safe and effective vaccine against Zika virus, a team of researchers claimed positive results in the latest study in monkeys.
NABP release new report finds 10,823 fake online pharmacies according to latest findings
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy also examines the role that fake online pharmacies are playing in distributing counterfeit pain pills laced with fentanyl.
DEA considers fentanyl-containing counterfeit medications a global threat
As counterfeit pills containing various fentanyl analogues are killing people all over the United States, the DEA takes a measure of this deadly and growing counterfeit drug epidemic.
Frequently Asked Questions Q1. What is Diastolic Dysfunction?
Answer: There are two parts to the pumping action of the heart. The first part is called diastole, when blood collects in the lower heart chambers (right and left ventricles) as it is pushed through the tricuspid and mitral valves. Once the ventricles are filled with blood, the second part of the pumping action begins. The ventricles contract and blood is pushed from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery and from the left ventricle into the aortic valves. This part is called systole. Read More>>>
Q2. Symptoms and causes of diastolic dysfunction
Answer: Diastolic dysfunction itself often does not cause any symptoms. However, if the problem progresses to the point that it starts to affect other organs and body parts, diastolic heart failure is diagnosed. In those situations common symptoms include:
Difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. Initially, this may only occur when exercising, but as the illness progresses, breathing can become problematic during any activity, including resting or lying down.
Unusual weight gain or swelling (edema) in the ankles, legs and abdomen.
Irregular or rapid heartbeat.Read More>>>
Remarkable health benefits from nature; such as plant tannins
Article contributed by one of our Subscriber: Ms. Shahina Selji, KochiTannins are a broad class of compounds that is present in tea, red wine, cocoa, chocolates, coffee, some herbal preparations, grapes and certain fruits like blackberries and cranberries. The properties of plant tannins are well remarkable, but not completely understood. The tannin compounds that are present in some plants, provides them protection against predation. This also makes them to act as pesticides and to regulate the growth of plants. Tannins also have the ability to trap some minerals, including iron- especially the iron in plant foods.
Ms. Priya Rai, Academician blogs:Patients need to become aware and fight for their rights in every cases of negligence and misbehavior. PSM India has already shown the path and we should strive to follow it!
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