Over 45% eye infection bacteria drug-resistant, study flags AMR threat

Hyderabad:  A joint study by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) has flagged a worrying rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in eye infections,…

Lokayukta Police Launch Multi-City Raids on ADC; Rs 3.37 Crore in Disproportionate Assets Unearthed Across Karnataka

Mangaluru: In a significant anti-corruption drive, Karnataka Lokayukta police conducted simultaneous searches at multiple properties linked to Babu B N, Assistant Drug Controller in the office of the Regional Deputy Drug…

Alembic Pharma Gets USFDA Nod for Dapagliflozin

New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Tuesday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of dapagliflozin tablets used to control blood sugar…

On World Health Day ‘CAHO Na Patient Se Pyaar Hai’

Chennai hosts 3 Day International Conference CAHOCON on Patient Safety in Hospitals starting April 10 New Delhi:  Patient safety in hospitals is a global concern, more so in India. It…

Supreme Court willing to understand Angst of Doctors regarding Consumer Protection Act

Listing of PIL by AHPI raises hope in the community New Delhi: The PIL (Public Interest Litigation) to examine Plea on Applicability of Consumer Protection Act to Medical Professionals is…

Aurobindo Pharma Board approves ₹800 cr share buyback plan

Generic drugmaker is proposing to buyback more than 54.23 lakh equity shares at ₹1,475 each, fixes April 17, 2026 as the record date Aurobindo Pharma’s Board has approved the generic…

Three held for cheating SCB Hospital patients on promise of arranging blood

Cuttack: Police have busted a broker racket operating around the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack and arrested three accused who allegedly cheated patients and their attendants on the…

NATHEALTH resolves to evolve to fit The Bill of Viksit Bharat

Dr Sangita Reddy packs a punch as New President of Organization New Delhi: 12th NATHEALTH Arogya Bharat Summit 2026 culminated as the exposition of roadmap of healthcare  commensurate with Viksit…

Cancer drug makers seek 50% price hike as platinum surge hits production viability

Mumbai | Delhi: Manufacturing of cancer medicines such as carboplatin, oxaliplatin and cisplatin has become unviable due to a surge in the price of platinum, a critical component in these…

CDRI’s new research hub in Lucknow to facilitate innovation in drug discovery & development

Lucknow:  Marking 70 years of its inception, the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow launched a new and advanced research facility called Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH).…