Entries by aaron

Placental Extract Gel Enhances Periodontal Healing; Periostin Emerges as Promising Biomarker: Study

According to a new study adjunctive application of placental extract gel in surgical periodontal therapy significantly improved healing outcomes. Additionally, periostin has shown potential as a reliable biomarker for monitoring periodontal wound healing. The elimination of the causative agent and the facilitation of tissue regeneration are the fundamental objectives of periodontal therapy. Various adjunctive agents […]

NPPA Slapped Rs 9,950 Cr Penalty On Pharma Firms, Recovered Only 14.25%

New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has initiated action in 2,605 cases of drug overpricing from 31st March 1979 to 31st March 2025, involving an overcharged amount, along with interest and penalty, totaling Rs 9,950.10 crore. Of this, the government has so far recovered Rs 1,418.80 crore (ie. 14.25 percent) from the pharmaceutical […]

Hyderabad’s Medical College 32 students Found Consuming Ganja: Report

Hyderabad- In a shocking incident, as many as 32 students of a medical college in Hyderabad were found consuming drugs. This has come to light after Telangana’s Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) recently arrested two people on charges of supplying drugs. According to Omcomnews report, a total of 82 people have been […]

Caught on camera: Quack impersonates medical intern at PGIMS Rohtak

Rohtak: In a disturbing incident that has raised serious concerns about patient safety, a young man holding only a diploma in patient care assistance was caught treating patients at the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak, pretending to be his friend, who is a medical intern at the hospital.  He was seen roaming […]

FDA Approves Inclisiran as First-Line LDL-C Treatment Without Statins

The FDA has approved inclisiran (Leqvio) for first-line use in lowering LDL cholesterol, even without combining it with statins, according to Novartis. The FDA proactively requested the label update based on the robust LDL-C lowering data for PCSK9-targeting therapies. “This first-line label update reinforces Leqvio’s proven ability to effectively lower LDL-C, a critical risk factor […]

How does metformin lower blood sugar?

Although metformin has been the go-to medication to manage type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years, researchers still do not have a complete picture of how it works. Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine and international collaborators have discovered a previously unrecognized new player mediating clinically relevant effects of metformin: the brain. By uncovering […]

Prepregnancy cardiovascular risk factor clusters increased the risk of stillbirth: JAHA

A new study published in the Journal of American Heart Association revealed that clusters of cardiovascular risk factors during pregnancy markedly increased the probability of stillbirth. It is often acknowledged that stillbirth, which is the intrauterine death of a fetus that usually happens between 20 and 28 weeks of gestation, is a crucial sign of […]

CDSCO Committee Asks Elevate Scientific To Prove Back Pain Gel In Indian Trial

New Delhi: With an aim to demonstrate the safety and efficacy on lower back pain, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functioning under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined that Elevate Scientific should conduct the clinical investigation of Radiopaque Gelified Ethanol (Absolute Gel) on the Indian population. In addition, the expert panel suggested […]

Dr Reddy’s Gets CDSCO Panel Approval To Begin Phase III Trial of Tapinarof Cream

New Delhi: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited has received approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under CDSCO to conduct a Phase III clinical trial of its investigational dermatological product Tapinarof Cream 1%, aimed at treating plaque psoriasis. The decision was made during the SEC’s 7th meeting held on 23rd July 2025 at CDSCO headquarters, New […]

Tale of Two: Study Unraveling Mystery of TRAP Sequence in Monochorionic Twins

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence is a rare and serious complication primarily observed in monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twins, manifesting with acute impacts on both twins involved. With a historically low incidence of approximately 1%, the advent of advanced ultrasonography and assisted reproductive technologies may increase the observed frequency, potentially up to 1 in 40 […]