Entries by aaron

Arvinas, Novartis collaborate for development, commercialization of ARV-766 for prostate cancer

New Haven: Arvinas, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company creating a new class of drugs based on targeted protein degradation, has announced it has entered into an exclusive strategic license agreement with Novartis for the worldwide development and commercialization of ARV-766, Arvinas’ second generation PROTAC androgen receptor (AR) degrader for patients with prostate cancer. The transaction also […]

INI CET July 2024 At NIMHANS, SCTIMST: Check seat matrix, fee details here

New Delhi- On its website, the AIIMS has released prospectus for INI CET July 2024 admissions at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and Shree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST). In the 2  prospectus, the institutes have provided details on the fees, eligibility criteria, seat matrix and much […]

Lupin Gets CDSCO Panel Nod to Study Glycopyrronium Bromide, Vilanterol Trifenatate powder for inhalation in capsule

New Delhi: Reviewing the Phase IV clinical trial protocol of Lupin’s pulmonary FDC (Fixed Dose Combination) Glycopyrronium Bromide plus Vilanterol Trifenatate powder for inhalation in capsule, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functioning under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved the firm conduct the Phase IV clinical trial of the said combination. This […]

NMC specifies how many leaves medico can take while pursuing PG medical courses

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently specified how many leaves a medico can take while pursuing PG medical courses. According to a recent NMC notification, PG medical students are allowed “weekly one-day off (subject to exigencies of work). In addition, they are eligible for twenty days of Paid Casual Leave. Five days of Academic […]

Health Bulletin 13/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Delhi government’s outdated essential medicines list has more drugs than national, WHO lists The Essential Medicine List (EML) managed by the Delhi government comprises 806 drugs and 1,520 formulations, a figure comparable to the World Health Organisation’s list. However, it hasn’t been updated since 2016, leading […]

Kenya drug regulator recalls a batch of JnJ children cough syrup

Nairobi: Kenya’s drug regulator said on thursday it is recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup, following Nigeria’s recall of the same batch of medication under the Benylin Paediatric brand. Nigeria’s health regulator revealed that laboratory tests conducted on the syrup indicated a concerning level of diethylene glycol. This chemical has been associated with the […]