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Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been awarded Bhutan’s prestigious National Order of Merit Gold Medal for her distinguished services to the country.

Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh
Regional Director,
WHO South-East Asia

Jan 19,2024: The involvement of doctors, patients, and chemists is crucial in curbing the indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Doctors should prescribe antibiotics only when necessary, patients should understand that not all infections require antibiotics, and chemists should sell antibiotics only on prescription. "It is important that doctors mention the exact indication on their prescriptions while prescribing antimicrobials," according to the letter. Read More...

Jan 25,2024: The General Insurance Council has introduced an initiative, 'Cashless Everywhere', to facilitate cashless hospitalization for policyholders even in non-empanelled hospitals. Hospitals with 15 beds, registered under the Clinical Establishment Act, can provide cashless hospitalization. Read More...

Jan 25,2024: The DCGI has asked all port offices to ensure that products meant for the "India market only" are not exported after receiving complaints about the unauthorized export of drugs meant for the local market. Read More...

Jan 25,2024: "With the approval of the competent authority, the Ministry of Health has decided to introduce a three-drug regimen for Pauci-Bacillary (PB) cases in place of a two-drug regimen for six months, according to the latest globally accepted scientific research studies and evidence-based practices," the letter sent on January 17 read. Read More...

Jan 19,2024: A pivotal shift is underway as the Ministry of Ayush spearheads a global medical revolution, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern healthcare. Read More...

Jan 17,2024: The company supplied 100 million doses of Corbevax to the central government which were then utilized in pan-India immunization campaigns, mainly in children aged 12-14 years, the release said. Datla said that several companies which started vaccine development or manufacture during the COVID-19 pandemic exited later due to paucity of funds or lack of success. Read More...

Jan 18,2024: The MoI aims to facilitate a better understanding of medical products regulation with regard to pharmaceuticals including raw materials for pharmaceutical use, biological products, medical devices and cosmetic products. Read More...

Jan 25,2024: Ozempic and similar diabetes medicines have been increasingly used off label for weight loss. Explosive demand for Ozempic and other drugs approved for weight loss, including Eli Lilly's zepbound and Novo's Wegovy, has fueled a burgeoning global market for counterfeit versions. Read More...

Jan 13,2024: Prolonged exposure to such toxic air can give rise to a range of respiratory and cardiovascular problems. However some studies also suggest that long term or short term exposure to poor air quality may put you at the risk of stroke. Read More...

Jan 24,2024: Rivaroxaban Tablets USP are indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE). Rivaroxaban Tablets USP (RLD Xarelto) had estimated annual sales of $8,249 million in the US (IQVIA MAT November 2023). Read More...

Jan 14,2024: A closer look reveals an interesting internal structure, with islets of cells known as islets of Langerhans, after their discoverer, containing the hormone-producing (endocrine) cells. They make a small proportion of all the cells in the pancreas, approximately one per cent, making any changes to their morphology or state a potential driver for health problems. Read More...

Jan 25,2024: That puts them behind only the $27 million spent by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the usual No. 1 and main lobby group for drugmakers that has tried to deflect criticism for high drug prices by blaming the industry's middlemen, the pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Read More...

Dec 28,2023: Despite a 22% growth in health insurance premium numbers, insurance penetration in India remains sluggish. The number of lives covered under individual health insurance policies has grown by 2.5% to 528.9 lakh in March 2023, lower than March 2021 levels. Read More...

Jan 24,2024: Geneticist Jean-Michel Claverie, Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Genomics at Aix-Marseille University, has expressed his concerns, emphasizing the need for preparedness to tackle this tangible threat. Read More...

 

Jan 14,2024: Sharma was addressing the 13th National Seminar of Electro Homeopathy Medical Council at Rajasthan International Centre. He said that the best path of public service is through medicine. He said that in electro-homeopathy herbal medicine, treatment is done through the juices of medicinal plants and it is emerging as an effective medical method. Read More...

Jan 13,2024: Intending to ensure health for all, the state government is making efforts to bring health services to people under the guidance of the Government of India. To provide accessible and quality health services to the people, various health tests will be conducted free of cost in modern laboratories in the districts. Read More...

Chicken soup doesn't cure a cold, but it can help lessen the symptoms. For centuries, people around the world have used chicken soup to treat the common cold. Chicken soup can help people feel better, but scientists have learned that chicken fat may help relieve cold and flu symptoms in two ways. First, the chicken broth acts as an anti-inflammatory by slowing down the movement of neutrophils (immune system cells that play a role in the body’s inflammatory response). Second, it temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose. This movement helps relieve congestion and limits the amount of time viruses are in contact with the nose’s lining.

Jan 26,2024: Sanjay Murdeshwar, the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Novartis India, has resigned from his position. The board of Novartis India has accepted his resignation, effective from close of business hours on April 2, 2024. Murdeshwar cited the evolution of his personal and professional aspirations as the reason for his resignation.  Read More...

Jan 26,2024: Drug major Cipla on Thursday said Samina Hamied has decided to step down from the position of Executive Vice Chairperson of the company, while continuing as a non-executive director liable to retire by rotation. In a letter to the board, Hamied stated "I would like to inform you of my decision to step down as Executive Vice Chairperson of Cipla due to personal and family commitments." Read More...

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