Entries by aaron

Submit Safety Data From Phase I CT : CDSCO Panel Tells Novo Nordisk on CagriSema

New Delhi: Reviewing the Phase II clinical study protocol of CagriSema, a combination medication that includes semaglutide and Cagrilintide, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined the drug major NovoNordisk to submit detailed safety data from Phase I study and to include the Nephrologists as principal […]

1 st year MBBS student accuses seniors of ragging at MKCG medical college

A first year MBBS student has levelled allegations of ragging against his seniors at the MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur in Odisha’s Ganjam district. The matter came to light after the father of the MBBS student complained before the anti-ragging cell accusing two of his son’s seniors of beating him up inside the […]

CDSCO approves Jardiance for treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease in India

Mumbai: The national regulatory authority of India, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) 10mg tablets to reduce the risk of sustained decline in eGFR (only for patients with eGFR 30-90 ml/min/1.73m2), end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at risk of progression. This indication […]

Breakthrough Treatment with Mitapivat Mitigates Iron Overload in Rare Hereditary Anemia: Study

In a groundbreaking development, a recent study has unveiled promising results for the treatment of pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, a rare hereditary disease causing chronic hemolytic anemia. They found that Mitapivat is highlighted as the first disease-modifying pharmacotherapy to have beneficial effects on iron overload in patients with PK deficiency as stimulation of mutant PK enzyme (PKR) […]

Advisory on ‘Cashless Everywhere’ issued by IMA, Hospital Board of India

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Hospital Board of India (HBI) have jointly released an advisory regarding the ‘Cashless Everywhere’ program initiated by the General Insurance Corporation (GIC), voicing the medical sector’s apprehensions about its vague details and potential effects. The announcement, made by Dr. AK Ravikumar, head of IMA HBI HORS, pointed out the […]

NEET 2024: Exam pattern for MBBS entrance test

It is crucial to understand the exam pattern to prepare for the prestigious MBBS entrance test- NEET. This year’s NEET 2024 is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024. In its recently released information bulletin along with the application form, the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting body for NEET, has specified the […]

Committe to address grievances, demands of doctors: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has given directions for constituting a committee under the chairmanship of Special Secretary (Health) to look into the grievances and demands of the medical officers of the state.  The Committee will comprise of Director Health and Family Welfare, Director, Medical Education and representatives of the Medical Officers […]

Lupin unveils Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075% in US

Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has announced the launch of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075%, after having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA). Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075% is a generic equivalent of BromSite Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075%, of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. It is indicated for the treatment of postoperative […]

Glutamate Infusion Reduces Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: JAMA

A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association unveiled promising results regarding the prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery. This study explored the potential benefits of utilizing glutamate infusion during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures.  Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication associated with cardiac surgery that […]