Typhoid Treatment: Study Detects Antibiotic Resistance

Chandigarh:  A recent study published in Chandigarh revealed concerning levels of typhoid fever. A significant finding was the increasing ineffectiveness of ciprofloxacin, a standard antibiotic used for typhoid treatment. The…

Stent Not Removed After PCNL: Hospital, Surgeon Slapped Rs 35 Lakh Compensation For Deficiency In Service

Patna:  Patna, recently directed a hospital and it’s doctor to pay Rs 35 lakh as compensation and Rs 1 lakh as litigation costs to a patient who suffered complications after…

Philippines: Fake Child Vitamins ‘Produced In Washing Machine

Manila:  Enforcement authorities in the Philippines have busted a factory in Arayat, Pampanga, that was producing counterfeit children’s vitamin products in a washing machine. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents…

Malda: 2,400 Bottles Of Phensedyl Seized

Malda:  In an operation against drug trafficking, Kaliachak Police seized 2,400 bottles of banned cough syrup along with a Scorpio vehicle and arrested one on November 2 and 3 during…

Delhi: Noida Police Arrested An Accused With Drugs Who Sold Fake Medicines On Diwali Day

New Delhi/Noida: A gang manufacturing fake medicines has been busted in Delhi-NCR. In this case, Noida’s Phase-3 police station arrested and accused. 94 fake vials, banned injections, drug mephentermine sulfate injections…

How Asian Pharma Suppliers Cash In On Ozempic Copies

SHANGHAI: Just over a year ago, New Zealand customs officials started to intercept batches of injectable medications labelled Fitaro and Orsema, developed by a little-known Bangladeshi drugmaker, Incepta Pharmaceuticals. The injectable…

ICMR Invites Expressions Of Interest For Non-Invasive Hemoglobinometer Validation

Mumbai:  The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, has issued invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible organizations, companies, and startups for the manufacture of “Non-invasive/minimally invasive…

Centre To Amend MDR To Include QMS Requirements For Certain Medical Devices

New Delhi:  The Central drug regulator may look at amending the Medical Device Rules (MDR), 2017 to include the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for Class A non-sterile and non-measuring…

Chocolates Mixed With Bhang Seized In Chhatrapati Sambhaji nagar, Seller Arrested

Lasur: A new trend of addiction has been reported in Chhatrapati Sambhaji nagar city and the surrounding rural areas. Addicts are consuming chocolates mixed with bhang. The addicts remain in…

Complicated Registration Process On NMR Portal Causing Headache To Doctors

NEW DELHI:  Thousands of MBBS doctors are facing an uphill task to register themselves with the National Medical Register (NMR) portal, launched with much fanfare by Union Health Minister J…