Entries by aaron

Biogen, Eisai get USFDA nod for Leqembi Iqlik Subcutaneous Injection for maintenance dosing for early Alzheimer’s Disease

Tokyo: Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once weekly lecanemab-irmb subcutaneous injection (U.S. brand name: LEQEMBI IQLIK, pronounced “I Click”) for maintenance dosing. LEQEMBI IQLIK is a subcutaneous autoinjector (SC-AI) developed by Eisai, containing 360 mg/1.8 mL (200 […]

Chennai Doctor suffers seizure while driving, kills couple

Chennai: In a tragic incident, a government doctor suffered a seizure while driving, causing him to crash into a two-wheeler near Avadi on Thursday morning, which resulted in the death of a couple on the spot. The accident occurred around 10:10 am on the Avadi–Poonamallee Road, when the doctor, allegedly losing consciousness while driving, crashed into […]

Medical Bulletin 30/August/2025

Here are the top medical news for the day: WHO-Endorsed Mosquito Repellent Cuts Malaria Risk by Over 50%: Study A recent international study published in eBioMedicine has found that WHO-endorsed spatial repellent sheets can reduce mosquito bites by over 50%, offering a powerful new tool in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and […]

Zydus Wellness acquires UK based Comfort Click, forays into UK, EU markets

Ahmedabad: Zydus Wellness Limited has announced that Alidac UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement acquiring UK-based Comfort Click Limited including its three subsidiaries located in Ireland, US and India. The acquisition marks Zydus Wellness’ first overseas acquisition and its entry into the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) segment. The target company, […]

New hope for healthcare: Nita Ambani announces 2000-bed Medical City in Mumbai

Mumbai: In a major step to transform the country’s healthcare landscape, Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced the establishment of a massive state-of-the-art 2,000-bed medical city in Mumbai.   The facility will not just be another hospital, but a hub of healthcare innovation where advanced medical technology and artificial intelligence will work […]

CDSCO Panel Defers Biosphere’s Colloidal Nano Silver Gel Trial, Seeks Full Data

New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has deferred further action on Biosphere Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd.’s Colloidal Nano Silver Gel (SilverSole), after observing that the pharmacokinetic study details were not fully reflected in the presentation. Additionally, the Committee directed Biosphere to submit the complete clinical […]

First global guidelines for pregnancy and inflammatory bowel disease developed

For women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pregnancy can be an uncertain time due to limited clinical data about how IBD medications impact pregnancy outcomes and infants who have been exposed to IBD medications in utero. As a matter of policy, pregnant women are excluded from clinical trials of experimental therapies for IBD and when […]

Fake WHO, Abbott Emails Used in Over Rs 1.1 Crore Scam on Pharma Executive, 2 Nabbed

New Delhi: A senior pharmaceutical executive was duped of more than Rs 1.1 crore in a high-profile cyber fraud where two men, posing as representatives of Abbott Pharmaceutical UK and the World Health Organization (WHO), lured him into a fake kola nut trade deal. The case came to light after Kolkata Police arrested the accused […]