CM directs thorough probe into supply of ‘substandard’ materials at GB Pant Hospital
New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday directed Health Minister Satyendar Jain to initiate a “thorough probe” into the supply of “substandard” materials, including surgical gloves and syringes, at…
‘New drug may help treat tuberculosis’
London: Scientists say they have developed the first non-antibiotic drug to successfully treat tuberculosis (TB) in animals. Researchers at The University of Manchester in the UK hope the compound developed…
Nurses protest diktat to assist pharmacists
Nurses in the State are in an uproar over a recent health department circular that stipulates that nursing staff – owing to their knowledge of medicine – must assist pharmacists…
Health ministry to ban 328 combination medicines over safety concerns
The health ministry has decided to ban 328 combination medicines following recommendations to do so by its technical advisory body over a month ago, ET has learnt. It is also…
J&J case: Government asks ‘victims’ to approach central or state panel
NEW DELHI: The government Tuesday issued a public notice stating that patients suffering from disability due to faulty articular surface replacement (ASR) hip implants can approach either the central expert…
U.S. appeals court invalidates Acorda patents on MS drug
By Jan Wolfe A U.S. appeals court on Monday invalidated Acorda Therapeutics Inc patents covering its multiple sclerosis drug Ampyra, opening the door for generic competition for Acorda’s flagship product.…
Apollo bulletins on Jaya had govt PR dept’s nod: Ex-secy
Chennai: The regular medical bulletins pertaining to former chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s health during her hospitalisation from September to December 2016 were issued by Apollo Hospitals only after approval by…
Orexo soars after winning opioid drug appeal against Teva
By Jonathan Stempel A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived Swedish pharmaceutical company Orexo AB’s lawsuit accusing a unit of Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd of infringing a patent for…
Hypertension alert: Healthy eating, regular exercise may reduce drug dependence
WASHINGTON D.C. [USA]: Patients with high blood pressure problems can reduce the need for antihypertensive medications within 16 weeks with the help of some lifestyle changes, according to a new…
Johnson & Johnson case: Parliament panel members lash out at CDSCO
Mumbai | New Delhi: Two members of a parliamentary panel that recommended an overhaul of India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) six years ago have accused the regulator of…
