Entries by aaron

AstraZeneca-Ionis Eplontersen granted USFDA fast track designation for transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy

Carlsbad: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to Ionis and AstraZeneca’s eplontersen, an investigational therapy for the treatment of transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) in adults. The FDA grants development programs Fast Track designation to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs that […]

Video Recordings of Annual MBBS Exams should not exceed 60 minutes: NMC

New Delhi: The Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has specified that the video recording of the coming examinations by the respective colleges/institutions/deemed universities should not exceed sixty minutes. Further, the Commission has directed the institutes to cover each and every process of the examinations within the entire 60 minutes of […]

Medical Bulletin 10/February/2024

Here are the top medical news highlights of the day: Prediction of Psychosis before its onset An international consortium, including researchers from the University of Tokyo, developed a machine-learning tool capable of predicting the onset of psychosis before it happens. This tool classifies MRI brain scans into two categories: those from healthy individuals and those […]

ED raids houses of two doctors in Panchkula in alleged forest scam case

Panchkula: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials earlies this week raided the houses of two doctor brothers in Sector-25, Panchkula and the skill centre in Raipur Rani in connection with the alleged forest scam case. Conducting search and seizure operations at the residences of the doctors, the ED officials examined the documents related to the scam […]

Strides Pharma shares sold by 2 entities for Rs 81 crore

Bangalore: Two entities including Bajaj Finance have sold shares of Strides Pharma Science for Rs 81 crore through open market transactions. According to the block deal data available with the BSE, Bajaj Finance offloaded more than 8 lakh shares of Strides Pharma in two tranches and Shasun Leasing & Finance (promoter group entity of Strides […]

Ten Recent Landmark Trials Across Oncology – Dr Vidit Kapoor

The field of Oncology has witnessed a transformative journey over the last decade, marked by groundbreaking discoveries and advancements that continue to redefine the way we approach and treat cancer. As we navigate the ever-expanding landscape of oncology in 2023, several key trends and developments stand out in the management of both solid tumours and […]

Kasturba Medical College Hospital, ISCCM organises Sepsis awareness programme

Udupi: The Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) has taken the initiative to raise nationwide awareness regarding sepsis and its fatal complications through programmes conducted by the various ISCCM branches. Sepsis is a life-threatening infection affecting about 1.2 crore people each year in India and the death of about 30 lakhs every year in […]

Zydus Lifesciences gets tentative USFDA approval for Dexamethasone Tablets USP, 1 mg

Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Limited has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Dexamethasone Tablets USP, 1 mg (USRLD: Dexamethasone Tablets). Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. The […]

NEET SS Counselling special round provisional results declared

New Delhi- The provisional results of the candidates who appeared for the special NEET SS Counseling 2023 round for D.M, M.Ch and DNB SS courses have been declared by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).  The list includes rank, allotted institute, course, remarks, qualifying exam and option number. Also Read: 11 seats added, 5 seats withdrawn from NEET […]