Discovery of new neurons in the inner ear can lead to new therapies for hearing disorders
Sweden, 2018-09-12 :Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified four types of neurons in the peripheral auditory system, three of which are new to science. The analysis of these…
Sun Pharma shares spurt 3 pc; m-cap rises by Rs 4,500 cr
New Delhi: Shares of Sun Pharma Wednesday witnessed volatile trading but finally settled with gains of nearly 3 per cent, following which the market capitalisation of the company rose by…
Government prohibits 328 fixed dose combinations
The health ministry pruned a list of banned combination medicines and added restrictions to the dosages or uses for six more types of such drugs, saying their ingredients had no…
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…

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