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Technology has changed healthcare in tangible ways: Experts
Mumbai, September 28, 2021: Experts are of the view that technology has changed healthcare in two tangible ways i.e. increased accessibility to treatment and reliable outcomes. It has advanced so far that it makes sense now to consider robotic technology to create efficiencies within healthcare organizations.
Places with better medical infrastructure will attract more tourists
New Delhi, September 28, 2021 : Healthcare has a very strong connection to tourism, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that more people were vaccinated against Covid-19 and had a better healthcare infrastructure. The place is especially pandemic. In a speech after the launch of the Ayushmann Barrat Digital Mission, Prime Minister Modi said that the tourism sector would improve as health infrastructure was integrated and strengthened.
Drug Laws & Policy Injections
NPPA extends revised ceiling price of heparin injections till March, 2022New Delhi, September 28, 2021 : The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has extended the revised ceiling price of two strengths of heparin injection till March 31, 2022, to ensure continuous availability of the drug during Covid-19 pandemic.
CDSCO issues guidelines for registration of medical devices as voluntary registration period comes to an end New Delhi, September 23, 2021: Medical devices in the Class A and B will fall under the licensing regime in a year from now, on October 1, 2022, while the Class C and D will come under the regime a year after that, according to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Health experts praise and call the Pradan Mantri Digital Health Mission RevolutionaryNew Delhi, September 28, 2021: The launch of the long-awaited Pradan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM) by Prime Minister Naren-dra Modi on Monday was sincerely welcomed by health care professionals. Welcoming our progressive mission, industry stakeholders have said:
The Kerara High Court refused to maintain the order in the early second vaccination of Covid vaccinationKochi, September 28, 2021 : On Monday, the High Court refused to maintain a single bench decision and allowed those who paid for it to be vaccinated early in double vaccination.
DCGI classifies 247 medical devices including PPEs, OT equipment and othersNew Delhi, September 20, 2021: The Drug Controller General (India) has classified medical devices including personal protective equip-ment, devices in general hospitals and those pertaining to nephrology and renal care, pain management, operation theatre and certain softwares.
CDRI Expands Serological Survey to State Levels in UPLucknow, September 26, 2021: The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute extends serological testing of antibodies to the new coronavi-rus to Uttar Pradesh levels. The institute urges the government to provide more Covid samples so that the study can be conducted at the state level.
Pharma Injections
DBT releases SOP for engaging private labs for genome sequencing of Covid-19Mumbai, September 25, 2021: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has released a standard operating procedure (SOP) for in-volvement of private laboratories for genome sequencing of Covid-19 virus which will help detect new coronavirus variants as well as significantly enhance genomic surveillance in the country.
PM launches Ayushman Bharat digital missionNew Delhi, September 27, 2021: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission creates a seamless online platform that enables interoperability within the digital health ecosystem. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission through a video con-ference.
Indian Pharmacist Association launches new E-Clinic and website on World Pharmacists Day Mumbai, September 28, 2021: The Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) has stated that it has launched E-Clinic and new website for pharmacists on the occasion of World Pharmacists Day.
AstraZeneca Pharma India gets DCGI nod to import, market Selumetinib capsules New Delhi, September 26, 2021: Drug firm AstraZeneca Pharma India on Sunday said it has received import and market permission from the Indian drug regulator for Selumetinib capsules.
Apollo Hospitals launches heart disease risk prediction tool; doctors await peer review details New Delhi, September 28, 2021: On the eve of the World Heart Day, Apollo Hospitals on Tuesday, September 28th launched an AI (artificial intelli-gence) tool to predict risk of cardiovascular disease.
Alkem launches lung care division, Pulmocare Mumbai, September 28, 2021: Alkem Laboratories Ltd has launched Pulmocare, a division to enhance awareness, diagnosis and man-agement for lung diseases like asthma, COPD, allergy, advanced lung diseases and lung infections through a wide range of products for lung care with an objective to bring drastic change in lung treatment accessibility in India by way of early diagnosis, better patient reach and signified health promotion.
Drug Dopes
Gurgaon’s first dengue ward was established at Municipal Hospital Gurugram, September 28, 2021: A rapid fever survey conducted in the city over the past three days found that at least 10 people were positive for dengue. A total of 32 cases of dengue have been reported so far this season. The Health Department has installed 37 fever monitoring units in the city. We also set up a dengue ward at a sector 10 municipal hospital. 
Civil society groups urge DCGI to make new DC&MD Act harmonized, rational & transparentMumbai, September 28, 2021: Civil society organizations have urged the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to make new Drugs, Cosmetics & Medical Devices (DC&MD) Act harmonized, rational, transparent, predictable and free from conflict of interest.
Registration of medical devices will benefit industry: DCGI New Delhi, September 27, 2021: The national drug regulator has assured the medical devices industry that the registration of medical de-vices will be beneficial for the industry itself and will help the regulator to pull out details of products if there are complaints registered by the users or hospitals. The transition of the medical devices regulation, from classification of the devices to licensing, would be smooth and the regulator will hand hold the industry in the initial stages.
Rabies is fatal, but 100% preventable with vaccines September 28, 2021: On World Rabies Day, doctors share important information about the disease. All dogs chew, not rabies | According to NMC data, more than 10 dog bites are reported daily in the city.However, not all dog bites cause rabies
After WHO, Indian medical associations urge rich countries not to stockpile Covid products & vaccines Mumbai, September 22, 2021: Close on the heels of World Health Organization’s clarion call to rich nations to stop hoarding Covid products and vaccines, Organized Medicine Academic Guild (OMAG), a federation of 15 professional associations of post-graduate doctors in India, has urged wealthy countries not to stockpile Covid products as it is not only prolonging the fight against the pandemic but also leading to failure of the global fight against the coronavirus.
Parexel India to grow talent pool and clinical expertiseMumbai, September 23, 2021: Parexel India, which provides the most comprehensive drug development capabilities of any clinical re-search organization (CRO), stated that it is looking to continue to grow talent pool and clinical expertise that touch upon different areas of clinical conduct ranging from study support to data analytics and patient innovations.
National Injections
Retail pharmacies in Telangana loot people by selling full strip of medicines even if they don’t require it Hyderabad, September 21, 2021: Retail pharmacies in various districts across Telangana are alleged to have been looting people by selling full strip of medicines, even though the patients do not require it. People are alleging that the pharmacy stores are resorting to this kind of illegal and unwanted practice because the drug control authorities are not conducting proper supervision and turning a blind eye over the irregularities of the pharmacy stores.
Pharma sector in Kerala losing its growth momentum due to unsupportive business climateChennai, September 22, 2021: While all other states’ growth index posts strong improvements in their pharmaceutical sector, the con-sumer state Kerala’s pharma industry sector is continuously losing its growth momentum, resulting in a constant dependence on neighbouring states for its medicine use.
Herbal drug Fifatrol fights viral infection, says BHU ayurveda expert Varanasi, September 27, 2021: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads India’s fight to prevent the ‘third wave’ of coronavirus, the spectre of influenza, viral fever and dengue has started looming over the country. But ayurveda experts claim the seasonal spurt in infections can be countered with immunity boosting herbal drugs like Fifatrol that hasten recovery and strengthen immunity of the patient.
New AIIMS will correct regional imbalance: Union minister Nitin Gadkari New Delhi, September 26, 2021: The new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences built in the country are destined to correct the longstand-ing regional imbalance in the health sector, according to Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who also said doubling the number of AIIMS will better serve people’s aspirations.
India first to develop DNA vaccine, can be administered to 12 and above: PM Modi New Delhi, September 25, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has developed the world’s first DNA vaccine against COVID-19, which can be administered to all people above the age of 12 years.
Maharashtra FDA issues stop sale order to 246 pharmacies for running without pharmacists Mumbai, September 29, 2021: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that out of 3,460 inspections conducted on pharmacies in the state, as many as 277 pharmacies were functioning without pharmacists.
Global Injections
Eisai launches US accelerated approval of new drug for Alzheimer’s diseaseChicago, September 28, 2021: Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai began the process of applying experimental drugs for early Alzheimer’s disease on Monday using an accelerated approval route.
Studies identify potential factors contributing to the severity of COVID-19Canterbury, September 27, 2021: A protein that may decisively contribute to the severe form of COVID-19 has recently been identified by the University of Kent School of Biological Sciences and the University of Kent Institute of Medical Virology.
US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
California, September 26, 2021: With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, US health authorities said they’re con-fident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future.
US senator lauds India’s decision to resume COVID-19 vaccine export
September 29, 2021: India last week said it will resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines in the fourth quarter of 2021 under the "Vaccine Maitri" programme and to meet its commitment to the Covax global pool.
Moderna Executive Says Pandemic Could End in a Year
September 24, 2021: The COVID-19 pandemic could effectively be over in a year because enough vaccine will be manufac-tured and distributed by that time, Moderna Chief Executive Stéphane Bancel said in an interview with a Swiss newspaper.
Pfizer Gives FDA Data on COVID Vaccine in Kids 5 to 11
September 27, 2021: Pfizer-BioNTech plans to ask for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12 soon, which could make the shot available to ages 5-11 this fall and on Tuesday submitted data from clinical trials to the FDA.
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Awareness, prevention and management of cardiovascular disease is crucial
September 28, 2021: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), previously thought to affect individuals over the age of 70, is now found in younger individuals. Due to the increasing sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle, the number of heart diseases in young adults has increased rapidly in the last few years. As the magnitude of CVD increased exponentially, the onset of the COVID pandemic exacerbated the situation and feared that people would visit medical services, so a minimal number of heart diseases were detected early on.
PCI wants CDSCO to empower drug officers to file case directly if pharmacists are found absent at outlets
Bengaluru, September 27, 2021: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has asked the Public Grievances Cell of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (HQ) to ensure that enforcement officers can file the case at courts directly if phar-macists are found absent at the pharmacy outlets. This is because non-presence of pharmacist to dis-pense drugs is a breach of Rule 65 (1), (2) and (3) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s Digital Health ID?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission on the third anni-versary of Ayushmann Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana that will provide Health ID to people that will contain their health records. The idea for a health ID goes back to 2018 when the PM said in a Niti Aayog proposal, he wanted a centralized mechanism to identify every user in National Health Stack. Read More>>>
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World Heart Day: How to prevent Heart Attacks?
26 September, 2021: Coronary heart disease is increasing in our country, and the disease is affecting young people as well as older people, starting from 20 years of age and onwards. Approximately half of the patients with heart attack die within one hour. Therefore everyone needs to know about what is a heart attack, what causes heart attack, how to prevent heart attack, and in case of heart attack what is the best treatment available.
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