Though there is great achievement and rapid progress in the pharmaceutical business in India, issues that are causing utter concern at the moment are fake online pharmacies, presence of not of standard quality medicines in the market, lack of proper access to quality healthcare in rural India, low availability of generic medicines and simultaneously doctors not abiding by the law of prescribing medicines by their generic names in prescriptions. Fake medicines can be sub potent, super potent, expired, or adulterated which can be easily bought without a doctor’s prescription with often unrealistically deep discounts. People should be aware of such illegal traders and their vested interest of making profit by damaging innocent patients’ health.
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“Though our pharmacy practice is still not as well developed as other countries and a pharmacist still looked upon as a salesman rather than a health care professional, it is important to note that many of our pharmacists do a commendable job of ensuring best patient care services, right from dispensing medicines to counselling the patient’s in critical care issue”.
Ms. Manjiri Gharat,
Vice President and Chairperson
Indian Pharmaceutical Association- Community Pharmacy Division (IPA, CPD)
Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for establishing a centre of excellence on 'Patient Safety and Accessibility to Quality Healthcare' with the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to achieve the goal of universal health coverage (UHC) through efficient use of resources and technology The MoU was signed by chairman of PSM India Initiative and also former Union chief information commissioner Wajahat Habibullah and dean (Research and Development), IIT-BHU, Prof P K Jain during a three-day national consultation on 'Improving Access to Quality Healthcare' through "UHC: Varanasi Initiative" at a hotel in cantonment area on Monday, 10th August,2015.
The goal of full health care coverage is based on profiling the health of at least 100,000 poor and senior citizens of Varanasi in the next one year.
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The study, published in the Journal Science Translational Medicine, suggests the vaccine guards against the disease in monkeys and camels. Researchers hope with more work it could be turned into a jab for humans.
FDA Update: New guidance released on mobile medical devices, medical devices data systemsAugust, 2015: Mobile devices, including cell phones and tablets, have had a major impact on the practice of medicine, how patients interact with their doctors, receive or implement treatments, as well as how software developers view the medical industry as a potential source of revenue. In response to this, the FDA released an industry Guidance late last year that took some very specific steps:
• Samples of the drug Cefiquik DS, tested by the Drug Control Laboratory of Food and Drug Administration, have been found to be of sub-standard quality. The content of cefixime in the sample is less than the permissible limit (60.48% of the labelled amount). Action will be taken against the manufacturer Saitech Medicare under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Interchange 2014: Mr. Bejon Misra, Partnership for Safe Medicines India
The head of Partnership for Safe Medicines India shared with the conference what PSM India has done, and what its goals are.
Mr. Bejon Misra, Head of PSM India, took a few minutes to tell conference-goers about his organization. He pointed out that he was “here on behalf of 1.2 billion consumers, and more than 10,000 pharmaceutical manufacturers.” The goal of PSM India is to protect consumers from “spurious medicine.”
Frequently Asked Questions Q1. What is meant by Acupuncture?
Answer: Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine. It is commonly used for pain relief in musculoskeletal problems, including low back pain, shoulder stiffness, and knee pain. It is generally done by inserting thin needles into the body at acupuncture points or can be associated with the application of heat, pressure, or laser light to these same points.
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Q2. What hydrotherapy means?
Answer: Hydrotherapy is a part of alternative medicine, in particular of naturopathy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment. People use hydrotherapy to treat many illnesses and conditions, including acne; arthritis; colds; depression; headaches; stomach problems; joint, muscle, and nerve problems; sleep disorders; and stress. People also use it for relaxation and to maintain health.
Various therapies used in the present-day hydrotherapy employ water jets, underwater massage and mineral baths, cold plunge, essential oil bath etc.
The mechanism that works for hydrotherapy is to produce vasodilation and vasoconstriction. These cause changes in blood flow and associated metabolic functions, via physiological mechanisms, including those of thermoregulation. Hydrotherapy is generally safe if treatment is done properly. Different people may respond differently to the length and intensity of treatment. Some people may have headaches, aches and pains, sleep problems, nausea, chilliness, and faintness.
It is important to discuss your physical condition and medical history with your doctor or physical therapist before trying hydrotherapy.
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