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To advance the benefits of medical technology, we must have the right public policies to support investment, innovation and patient access. Today, the government is at a crossroads, and the path it chooses will decide if Indian patients can demand and receive quality treatment at affordable prices, or if they must face an uncertain future marred by inferior care - with inadequate or inappropriate technology, and frequent shortages thus denying access and choice. Read about the various aspects of health care costs in the context of innovations to improve longevity and quality of life under PSM India Capsules.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will constitute an expert sub-committee to weigh the pros and cons of a ‘trace and track’ mechanism proposed for the top 300 drug brands in the country, it is learnt. The fate of the initiative, aimed at weeding out counterfeits from the market, now depends on the report of this panel which includes representatives of drug manufacturers.
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“Since pneumococcal is one of the major priority vaccines, there would first come out a policy to facilitate introducing indigenously produced vaccines.”
S. Eswara Reddy,
Drugs Controller General of India, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
India Health Care Policy: Why the “What” and “How” May Be at Cross-Purposes
Indian government has finally put health care front and centre with a bold set of policy and regulatory activities. They have realized that strong interventions on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is the only solution to tackle poverty and quality of life of our citizens. These include calls for substantially increased health expenditures as a percentage of GDP, Universal health coverage (UHC), and quality health care available to all. Moreover, ‘Ayushman Bharat’ announced in this year’s Union Budget promises an insurance benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family, per year, for 40% of our population, apart from other benefits. It is perhaps the greatest example in recent times, to prove that the government is serious with healthcare, and its subsequent upliftment.
Valsartan Recalled In 22 Countries For Possible Contamination With Cancer Causing N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
London, 6 July 2018: A common drug used to control blood pressure and help prevent heart failure is being recalled in 22 countries because it contains a chemical that poses a potential cancer risk.
US FDA Announces Revised Guidance On The Testing Of Donated Blood And Blood Components For Zika Virus
Maryland, 5 July 2018: Today the FDA announced the availability of a revised final guidance: “Revised Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Zika Virus Transmission by Blood and Blood Components.” This revised guidance replaces the August 2016 guidance, which recommended universal nucleic acid testing for Zika virus of individual units of blood donated in the U.S. states and territories.
Potential shortcoming of antibiotic lab tests
To determine which antibiotics reliably treat which bacterial infections, diagnostic laboratories that focus on clinical microbiology test pathogens isolated from patients. As multidrug-resistant organisms continue to emerge, these tests -- called antibiotic susceptibility assays -- are increasingly critical. Clinicians depend on reliable results when choosing the right drug to treat patients.
New Lipid Blood Test Provides Better Risk Prediction For Both Heart Attack And Stroke
Houston, 5 July 2018: Knowing your risk factors is key when it comes to preventing heart attack and stroke, and now researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found that testing a specific type of triglyceride may be a better indicator for predicting risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to just traditional risk factors.
Beware Of The Potential For Counterfeit Drugs From Other Countries
As the cost of medication continues to soar, more and more people are looking outside the United States for their medications. At least once a week, I am asked to write a prescription to send to Canada.
DEA Teaches Officers In Tampa How To Safely Process A Fentanyl-Contaminated Crime Scene
July 5, 2018: Spectrum Bay News 9 reported on a recent training session run by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that focused on responding to a fentanyl-contaminated scene. Officers from the Tampa Police, Tampa Fire Rescue and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) all took part in the exercise. The goal was to teach emergency personnel how to keep themselves safe while performing their jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is meant by Probiotic?
Ans: The word "probiotic" is a compound of two Greek words: "pro," to signify promotion of and "biotic," which means life. The World Health Organization defines a probiotic as any living microorganism that has a health benefit when ingested. Read More>>>
Breakthrough Research on Mechanisms of Autophagy (self eating cells) by Nobel Prize winner Yoshinori Ohsumi
Article contributed by Dr. Prathima Arun from Hyderabad
The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recently went to Yoshinori Ohsumi for his discoveries into the mechanisms of autophagy. Also known as 'self-eating', autophagy is the process in which cells degrade and recycle their components.
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