USA: Roflumilast topical foam, 0.3% has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in those aged 9 years and older. The approval has been granted to Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Seborrheic dermatitis affects more than 10 million individuals in the US. ZORYVE foam provides rapid disease clearance […]
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have delved into the intricate relationship between infectious agents and the outcomes of high-grade serous epithelial ovarian cancer, a crucial but poorly understood aspect of the disease. The study revealed a significant association between the presence of viruses of interest (VOI) and lower overall survival, shedding light on potential implications […]
New Delhi: The drug major AstraZeneca has got approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to conduct the phase 1b/III clinical study of the anti-cancer drug Capivasertib film-coated tablet 160mg or 200mg. However, this approval is subject to a condition that the Phase-Ib part of the […]
New Delhi: Approving to conduct the bioequivalence (BE) study of the antidiabetic drug combination Repaglinide plus Voglibose plus Metformin Hydrochloride (SR) uncoated bilayered tablet, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined the drug major Akum Pharmaceutical that the Phase III clinical trial protocol should be adequately […]
Surat: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Bharuch recently turned down the plea for compensation by a doctor, who alleged that his kidney was wrongfully removed based on a Vadodara-based pathology laboratory’s report. It was mentioned in the said report that the tumour in the kidney “could be cancerous”. Later a CT scan was done […]
Madurai: The Madurai bench of Madras High Court recently reiterated that a claim for medical reimbursement cannot be rejected merely because the treatment was undertaken in a non-networking hospital. “The issues regarding the settlement of the medical claim are no more res-integra in respect of the treatment undertaken in a non-network hospital. Several orders have been […]
Telangana: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has issued a notice for all the students of the 2020-21 batch who have completed four attempts of the First professional MBBS Examinations seeking to avail additional attempt (5th attempt) of First professional MBBS Examinations. The university has asked all the students of the 2020-21 batch […]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is globally the third leading cause of death, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Most feasible way to measure oxygen saturation is by pulse oximetry (SpO2). The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines recommend evaluation with arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis if SpO2 is ⩽92%. This recommendation […]
Chandigarh: Haryana’s Health Minister Anil Vij said the work for construction of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rewari is expected to start shortly. Responding to a question raised during the Question Hour in the state Assembly by Congress’ Rewari MLA Chiranjeev Rao, Vij emphasised that the Haryana government, in its commitment to strengthening […]
Bengaluru: The State Government authorities of Karnataka have asked the medical graduates from the 2017 batch, who completed their MBBS course from government-quota seats, to join the one-year compulsory rural service. Many of these students are either busy with work or pursuing higher studies. However, as per the rules, if any student does not fulfill the […]