Puresta launches EVERQ, AI-powered skin-health platform
Puresta Lifestyle Private Limited announced the launch of EVERQ, an AI-powered skin-health platform designed to bring skin assessment, dermatologist consultations, personalised treatment and ongoing skincare together in one connected journey.…
Stem cell therapy for autism only in approved clinical trials: Centre
Stem cell interventions that have not been approved for routine clinical use, including those offered for autism, should not be provided as routine, standard or commercial clinical services, the advisory…
US FDA launches expedited IND Pilot, begins accepting applications
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the final design of the Expedited Investigational New Drug (IND) Pilot. Accelerating clinical trial timelines and eliminating regulatory hurdles to maintain American…
PIL in SC seeks time-bound probe, stringent action against fake drug networks
The plea, filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, sought directions to the Centre and states to complete investigations into fake medicine cases within three months and trials within one year. New…
Ghaziabad: Fake supplement racket busted, 5 held
Ghaziabad: Five people were arrested after a racket linked to counterfeit gym supplements’ packaging and supply was busted on Wednesday in Ghaziabad, police said, adding that items worth an estimated…
22 medical stores raided in Hisar, 7 stocked dual-use drugs without records
Hisar: Police and drug control teams raided 22 medical stores across Hisar district in a crackdown on misuse of medicines as intoxicants. Seven outlets were found stocking dual-use drugs without…
Fake drug racket: Bengaluru healthcare firm owner held, SIT probes supply to hospitals, clinics
BENGALURU: Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader on Tuesday said the probe into a major interstate counterfeit drug racket has led to the arrest of the owner of a healthcare…
Max Healthcare Foundation announces fourth edition of Max Medical Scholarship Programme
Max Healthcare Foundation announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship Max Medical Scholarship Programme, expanding its annual intake to up to 250 new students this year, compared…
CDSCO warns against sales of unauthorised toxic cosmetics products from Pakistan
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a warning against sales and distribution of two unauthorised cosmetics products with excessive heavy metals labelled as “Made in Pakistan.” The…
Large stock of counterfeit medicines seized from private facility in Bengaluru
Investigators suspect that low-cost rebranded medicines were purchased and sold under different brand names. Expired medicines were allegedly collected, transferred into new containers and repackaged using counterfeit labels and packaging…
