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DOSE OF THE DAY
"If any country has to prosper, among many parameters, one is that the citizens of the country have to be healthy and for that health facilities have to be affordable and accessible.
The Government and industry partnership to make healthcare accessible and affordable assumes importance in a country like India as sickness increase the cost for the poor and impedes progress."
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Patient Safety Capsules
Tuberculosis puts a financial burden on households
Kochi, August 29, 2021: The National Tuberculosis Program provides free diagnosis and treatment facilities for all tuberculosis patients. However, in reality, nearly 50% of tuberculosis patients experience “catastrophic” medical costs, forcing their households to reduce their basic costs, new studies show. .. Tuberculosis Goal? "
New study reveals millet based diet can greatly reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Hyderabad, August 20, 2021 : A new study by scientists at International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad has revealed that regular use of millets in diet can greatly reduce the risk of developing heart diseases in people.
Drug Laws & Policy Injections
CDSCO extends deadline till September 25 to submit details of 19 FDCs permitted before 1988New Delhi, August 21, 2021 : The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has extended the deadline till September 25, 2021 for the stakeholders to submit details of the 19 fixed dose combinations (FDCs) permitted before 1988 for manufacture and sale in the country without due approval from the Central Licensing Authority.
Pharmexcil urges govt to extend benefits of RoDTEP scheme to pharma industry to ensure competitiveness New Delhi, August 20, 2021: The Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) has urged the Union commerce and industry ministry to extend benefits of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme to drug exporters to ensure their sustainability and competitiveness in the global market.
CDSCO declares 44 drug samples as not of standard, one as misbranded in JulyNew Delhi, August 23, 2021: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has declared 44 drug samples out of 1028 it has tested as not of standard quality, during the month of July, 2021. Of the samples tested, 983 were declared as of standard quality.
CDSCO classifies over 400 medical devices in various segments under Medical Devices Rule, 2017New Delhi, August 26, 2021 : The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has announced classification of over 400 medical devices in various therapeutic segments, as part of its efforts to bring in the medical devices under the prescribed rules in the country.
Negative RT-PCR report must for international passengers arriving in MaharashtraMumbai, August 28, 2021: All international passengers arriving in Maharashtra will have to carry a negative RT-PCR report even though they are fully vaccinated, the state government has said.
National Council for Clinical Establishments forms sub committee for regulation on online healthcare aggregatorsNew Delhi, August 27, 2021: The National Council for Clinical Establishments has recommended that the ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) should instruct the state governments that only registered clinical establishments may be permitted to provide online services.
Pharma Injections
WIPO Arbitration Centre rejects Dr Reddy's claim for domain name 2DG.com for its Covid-19 drugNew Delhi, August 25, 2021: The Hyderabad-based pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories’ efforts to own the domain name 2DG.com for its oral antiviral and anti-inflammatory drug 2-DG, which is also developed as an adjunct therapy for Covid-19, has hit a roadblock with the Alternative Dispute Resolution centre of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) rejecting its complaint against Israel-based Domain Internet Ltd.
The first commercial batch of COVAXIN released on Ankleshwar is a milestone, says MandaviyaGujarat, August 29, 2021: Released the first commercial batch of COVAXIN manufactured in Ankleshwar, the production capacity of COVID-19 administration of 1 chlore or more per month from today, Mansukh Mandaviya Union Minister of Health increased the production capacity of COVID vaccine Is a further impetus for the pace of vaccination in India.
Biotech industry urges Centre to launch research linked incentive scheme similar to PLI scheme New Delhi, August 23, 2021: The biotechnology industry has sought the Central government to come up with a research linked incen-tive scheme, similar to the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme it launched for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, to help innovation and growth of the biotech industry.
WHO publishes the latest guidance on TB management in children and adolescents Geneva, August 27, 2021: Rapid communication announced by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Program has made significant updates to the guidance on TB management for children and adolescents.
Pharma exporters ignored under chapter 29 and 30 for RoDTEP rates: FPME Mumbai, August 23, 2021: The Federation of Pharmaceutical Merchant Exporters and Allied Products (FPME) stated that pharmaceutical exporters are feeling neglected and taken for granted under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), as no rates were announced under chapter 29 and 30 by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the new RoDTEP export promotion scheme.
Zydus Cadila’s COVID-19 vaccine can be available from first week of Oct PTI, August 26, 2021: The Union government is expecting Zydus Cadila’s needle-free COVID-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D to be avail-able from the first week of October. Further, a decision on whether all children or only those with co-morbidities will be administered the CO-VID-19 vaccine on priority has not yet been taken, the government said on Thursday.
Drug Dopes
Biotech industry urges Centre to launch research linked incentive scheme similar to PLI schemeNew Delhi, August 23, 2021: The biotechnology industry has sought the Central government to come up with a research linked incen-tive scheme, similar to the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme it launched for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, to help innovation and growth of the biotech industry. 
Pune Hospital Tests NCoV Cases Suspected Of Influenza VirusPune, August 27, 2021: Due to the resurgence of the seasonal virus, several private hospitals in the city have tested SARS-CoV-2 as well as Covid-19 patients suspected of having influenza virus in parallel, steroids, anti-coagulation. Avoids unnecessary administration of drugs and powerful antivirals such as: Remdesivir.
Access to fast, safe and effective treatment for TB remains a concern: Sandeep Juneja Mumbai, August 27, 2021: Access to fast, safe and effective treatment for tuberculosis (TB) remains a concern because this access is limited to some parts of the world. Each year, around 10 million people develop active TB, close to 40% of these individuals are “missed” each year and do not get the TB care they need and deserve, stated Sandeep Juneja, senior vice president, Market Access of TB Alliance.
Foam used in new ventilators at risk of collapse August 26, 2021: These devices pump air into the lungs of people with problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep disorders, causing intermittent respiratory arrest. According to the notification, the foam used to reduce noise and vibration in these devices is defective. It can break down into smaller particles that, when inhaled, can lead to short-term and long-term health problems.
DBT & US NEI soon to conduct joint research on ophthalmic diseases New Delhi, August 30, 2021: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the United States National Eye Institute (NEI) have jointly announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to conduct joint research on ophthalmic diseases through multiple site studies.
Celebrate festivals with caution, second Covid wave not yet over: CentreNew Delhi, August 26, 2021: The central government on Thursday said the months of September and October will be crucial in pan-demic management and cautioned that festivals should be celebrated in accordance with COVID-19-appropriate behaviour.
National Injections
The surge in cases of dengue in Hyderabad Hyderabad, August 27, 2021: Demand for platelets, especially those from blood donors, is skyrocketing as 7 out of 10 critical hospital patients are found to have dengue. Experts say that, apart from petitioning social media groups, most blood banks see demands of 10 to 20 units daily, and the situation is likely to get worse.
Delhi HC partially allows J&J’s petition against AIIMS debarring it for 2 years from participating in tendersNew Delhi, August 28, 2021: The Delhi High Court has set aside an order by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) debar-ring Johnson & Johnson from participating in any tenders issued by the institute for a period of two years. However, it did not interfere with the cancellation of a supply order, ordered by the AIIMS along with the decision to debar the company. The petition filed by the company against the Institute was partially allowed.
The Tamil Nadu government has asked the company to modify or replace 600 ventilators Chennai, August 26, 2021: Two months after medical device maker Philips announced Philips Bi-Level PAP, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and ventilator recall, the state government announced I asked the company to replace or fix it. Defects in at least 600 invasive and non-invasive ventilators used in government hospitals.
Karnataka pharma sees denial of RoDTEP benefits a serious blow to drug exporters Bengaluru, August 20, 2021: The pharmaceutical industry in Karnataka is upset that the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme has not included the pharma sector and views it as serious blow to trade in the global markets. Early this year, the Union government came out of the MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme) because it was not compliant with World Trade Organization norms.
Maharashtra: Prime focus on COVID-19, staff shortage affected patients most Mumbai , August 29, 2021: Focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the postponement of several types of surgeries, and shortage of staff at hospitals were among the factors that affected patients in Maharashtra, as per a survey conducted recently.
Priority should be given for medical & diagnostic devices park in Kerala: MR Pradeep Chennai, August 27, 2021: The pharma policy makers and industry visionaries who prepare proposals and projects for developing pharma park in Kerala should also focus their attention on the area of medical and diagnostic devices which are terribly needed in a consumer state like Kerala which is importing all these apparatus and tools from other states and countries.
Global Injections
India gifts medical oxygen plant to NepalNew Delhi, August 26, 2021: India on Thursday donated a medical oxygen plant to Nepal as part of New Delhi’s continued commitment to the Himalayan nation in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Israel expands booster shots to over 12 years oldAugust 30, 2021: Israel has expanded its coronavirus booster shot program to include people over the age of 12. The decision approved on Sunday is the latest phase of the booster program.
In the U.S., Teens 16 to 17 Have the Highest COVID Infection Rate
27 August 2021: Health experts have noted a trend for months: A growing number of children are becoming infected with COVID-19 as the Delta variant spreads across the United States. Now, older teenagers -- or those 16 and 17 years old -- have the highest COVID infection rate among all age groups -- adults or children -- in the nation, CNN reported.
Potency of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines falling with passage of time: Study
August 26, 2021: The study was conducted at eight distinct locations in the US and found that the effectiveness of the vaccine in a group of fully vaccinated health workers had reduced from the high of 91 percent earlier to 80 percent in the recent analysis.
CDC Alerts Doctors After Sharp Increases in Ivermectin Use for COVID
August 25, 2021: The CDC is warning physicians to be on the lookout for cases of ivermectin overdose, as people increa-singly self-prescribe the drug in an effort to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Eli Lilly, Boehringer's Jardiance racks up data for 2nd nod in crowded heart failure field
August 27, 2021: With one heart failure nod already in hand, Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim’s diabetes med Jardiance is angling to quickly land a second.
PSAIIF PILL
Indian Pharmacist Association condemns PCI circular regarding display & use of stethoscope by pharmacists
Mumbai, August 25, 2021: The Indian Pharmacist Association has written a letter to Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regarding dis-play and unauthorized use of medical diagnostic devices.
Research on novel technologies can bring robust therapeutic protocols for orphan diseases
Mumbai, August 21, 2021: The research on novel technologies can help to identify robust therapeutic protocols for orphan diseases, stated Dr Pradeep Mahajan, regenerative medicine researcher, StemRx Bioscience Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is a Person With COVID-19 Most Infectious?
New research delivers an answer to a burning question: When are COVID-19 patients most infectious? The answer? Two days before and three days after they develop symptoms. The findings highlight the importance of rapid testing and quarantine if someone is feeling sick, the study authors said. Read More>>>
SUBSCRIBER'S SYMPTOM
Tips to protect yourself from seasonal diseases during pandemic
29 August, 2021: Even as India comes to terms with the pandemic, the monsoon season has also brought with it a spate of viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases. The second Covid-19 wave has been brought under control in most of India. Various challenges, includ-ing a shortage of liquid medical oxygen and a steep rise in caseload, had arisen during the second wave. Even as India comes to terms with the pandemic, the monsoon season has also brought with it a spate of viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases. There is a need to take extra precaution and protect against these diseases and Covid-19.
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