Genetics help explain poor showing for GSK malaria vaccine Meghna A Singhania23 Oct 2015 8:47 AM ISTLONDON: Scientists have found a genetic explanation for why the world's first malaria vaccine is not very effective in protecting some African...
Biocon targets emerging, developed markets with biosimilars Meghna A Singhania23 Oct 2015 8:38 AM ISTNEW DELHI: Biopharmaceuticals firm Biocon is looking to tap opportunities in biosimilars targeting diseases such as diabetes and cancer among others,...
Sun Pharma settles patent litigation with Acorda Therapeutics Meghna A Singhania22 Oct 2015 10:37 PM ISTNEW DELHI: Sun Pharma has settled a patent litigation with US-based Acorda Therapeutics Inc over Ampyra extended-release tablets, which is used in the...
Sedentary lifestyle can lead to kidney disease Meghna A Singhania22 Oct 2015 10:33 PM ISTBeing sedentary for too long during the day may be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease, according to a study.The American Society of Nephrology...
Delhi govt to launch 2-yr homoeopathy pharmacy diploma course Meghna A Singhania22 Oct 2015 9:52 AM ISTThe Delhi government is all set to launch a two-year homoeopathy pharmacy diploma course which will enable aspiring pharmacists in this field to take...
Delhi Health Ministry to offer jobs to acid attack victims Meghna A Singhania22 Oct 2015 9:38 AM ISTNEW DELHI: The Delhi government will provide jobs to six acid attack victims, an official said on Wednesday."The Delhi government's health ministry...
FSSAI advises UP Govt on Corruption by its Food Inspectors Meghna A Singhania22 Oct 2015 9:18 AM ISTSubsequent to the sting operation carried out by some TV channels in western Uttar Pradesh in which Food Safety Officers have been shown to be...
Male and female hearts don't grow old the same way: John Hopkins Study Meghna A Singhania21 Oct 2015 3:57 PM ISTStudy published by John Hopkins may shed light on gender differences in heart failure in men and womenFast facts: Men's and women's hearts don't grow...
China's organ donation hit record-high Meghna A Singhania21 Oct 2015 1:56 PM ISTBEIJING: The number of organ donations and transplants in China hit a record-high after it banned the use of executed prisoners' organs early this...
Sebi imposes Rs 22 lakh fine on Trimurti Drugs' promoters Meghna A Singhania21 Oct 2015 1:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi slapped fine of Rs 22 lakh on 13 promoters of Trimurti Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd (TDPL) for their failure to...
American Cancer Society eases mammogram recommendations Meghna A Singhania21 Oct 2015 1:30 PM ISTIn a major shift, the American Cancer Society is recommending that women at average risk of breast cancer get annual mammograms starting at age 45...
Jubilant Life Sciences gets USFDA nod for migraine treatment drug Meghna A Singhania21 Oct 2015 1:22 PM ISTNEW DELHI: Jubilant Life Sciences today announced receipt of approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Merck's acute migraine...
