New Delhi: In response to the proposal presented by drug major Roche to conduct the Phase IV clinical trial for the drug product Ocrelizumab 300 mg Concentrate for solution for infusion 300 mg/10 mL (30 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has […]
New Delhi- The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, has issued a notice regarding the issue of pass certificates to students who appeared for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) December 2023. As per the notice, certificates will be distributed from February 20th to April 6th, 2024, at the […]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, but it comes with the risk of pancreatitis, particularly in high-risk patients. A recent randomized trial assessed two preventive strategies—rectal indomethacin alone versus the combination of indomethacin plus a prophylactic pancreatic stent. This study was published in the journal Lancet by Prof B Joseph […]
New Delhi: There is a need to significantly increase medical seats in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, a parliamentary committee said, noting that the government’s existing scheme of establishing new medical colleges attached to district or referral hospitals can help in achieving this goal. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in […]
Frankfurt: Bayer’s CEO has said that the healthcare and crop chemicals group continues to firmly back its glyphosate weedkiller even after a recent courtroom loss in U.S. litigation over an alleged carcinogenic effect. When asked whether Bayer would alter its legal strategy, CEO Bill Anderson said in a media call that glyphosate is approved and deemed […]
New Delhi: In its recently released information bulletin, the National Testing Agency (NTA) the exam conducting body of NEET 2024, has notified on the registration process in detail for all the aspirants seeking admission in MBBS, BDS courses. Merely appearing and qualifying in NEET (UG) – 2024 does not confer any right to the candidate […]
New Delhi: Genetic medicines company Metagenomi Technologies said on Thursday it is aiming for a valuation of $563 million in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), a number that is at the low end of its initial target range. The company, backed by Moderna and Bayer Healthcare, plans to raise about $93.8 million by selling 6.25 […]
Kanpur: The Uttar Pradesh state budget unveiled on Monday has brought good news for medical infrastructure in the state as it has earmarked Rs 10 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to establish a School of Medical Research and Technology (SMRT) along with a 500-bed Super Speciality Hospital at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology […]
Madurai: Recruitment for 29,000 posts at various All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have taken place in the last six months, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. Emphasising that the government is focusing on providing the best tertiary care to people in their own states, the Health and Family Welfare Minister told […]
Mumbai: Amaha has announced securing a substantial investment of over INR 50 crore as an extended series A round. This round of funding was led by Fireside Ventures investing INR 36.4 crore as well as additional investment of INR 15+ crore by other strategic investors. “Over time, Amaha has successfully raised one of the largest investments […]