Elisa Kits for Antibody Test developed by Syngene International
Syngene International, a contract research and manufacturing firm has developed an Elisa test kit for detecting antibodies that may fight Covid-19 symptoms. Elisa (The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test) measures immunoglobulin…
Report: Coronavirus pandemic may last for two years
A group of experts said in a report that the coronavirus pandemic is likely to last as long as two years and will not be able to controlled until two-thirds…
DCGI gives nod to Glenmark for clinical trials of Favipiravir tab
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granted nod to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to conduct clinical trials of Favipiravir antiviral tablets for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The company has become the…
Covid-19: Cadila immunomodulator for treatment in 2 months
AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad based Cadila Pharmaceuticals, in partnership with India’s premier research organization Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) seems to be on the path of a major breakthrough.…
Health Ministry to conduct 1 lakh tests per day with Indian kits by May
NEW DELHI: India will produce its rapid antibody testing kits independently and RTPCR diagnostic kits by May and the country would try to make possible to meet the target of…
AYUSH Ministry suggests to bring Indian traditional medicines under Drug & Cosmetics Act 1940
A notification has been issued based on consultation with CDSCO informing that scientists, researchers, clinicians can conduct research on novel coronavirus through Ayurveda, Homeopathy, by following necessary guidelines. The AYUSH…
‘Ayur Raksha’ clinics started by Kerala Government
Ayurveda bodies at the state, regional and district levels for a COVID-19 prevention programme has started by Kerala Government and ‘Ayur Raksha‘ clinics at government hospitals at district and taluk…
Health Ministry: Indigenous testing kits of Covid-19 to be available from May
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister on Tuesday said that the country will be able to produce indigenous coronavirus-testing kits by May. “We will be able to produce RT-PCR and…
ICMR: Stop using rapid test kits of 2 chinese firms
The ICMR released a statement that, “Several States have procured rapid antibody test kits and on their demand, ICMR has also provided these kits with clear instructions that they are…
CDSCO writes to all pharma associations anticipating low inventory of cardiac and anti-diabetic medicines
A letter has been issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to all pharma industry associations expressing the low inventory level of cardiac and anti-diabetic medicines at the…
