GE Healthcare to Conduct Clinical Trials in India
... monitoring systems, drug discovery and bio-pharma manufacturing technologies help clinicians the world over to predict, diagnose, inform and treat disease. (Source: IANS News)...Wonder Drug For Weight Loss Launched In UK
... The French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi-Aventis is manufacturing Acomplia and they are also applying for licenses to market the drug in the U.S. A spokeswoman for Sanofi-Aventis said: 'We believe the right patient for Acomplia is overweight with type two diabetes or low levels of good cholesterol (HDL) or high lev...Drug Refused to Asbestos-Linked Cancer Patients
...building, railway engineering and asbestos product manufacturing are at an increased risk. . A cure for the disease is not available and pemetrexed disodium treatment is used to maintain the quality of life. The makers of the drug, Eli Lilly, said it will appeal against the decision. Medical director of Lill...Antibacterial Products Ensure Food Safety and Health
...nitizers and other antimicrobial treatments in the manufacturing processes of food have found to create bacterial resistance and nothing related to hinder health. In its report issued today, Antimicrobial Resistance: Implications for the Food System, IFT recommends that current antimicrobial treatments continue ...Ranbaxy Gets USFDA Nod For Simvastatin
...ories Ltd has received approval from the USFDA for manufacturing and marketing cholesterol-lowering Simvastatin Tablets in the US market. // The company said it has received the approval for marketing the drug in strengths of 80mg with 180 day exclusivity. Simvastatin, currently marketed as 'Zocor' in the US, ...Drug Controller General to Withdraw Drug that Affects Vulture Population
...oller General has decided to withdraw licences for manufacturing it for veterinary use //. At a press meet here today, the director of the prominent NGO Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Asad R Rahmani, presented a copy of Drug Controller General Ashwini Kumar's May 11 circular to all state drugs controllers...Doctors Urged to opt for Intra-dermal Route for Anti-rabies Vaccine
...se added. The Association also urged the vaccine manufacturing companies to specifically write 'intra-dermal use' on the lables of vaccines in the interest of patients and the doctors and claimed that the intra-dermal vaccine had the same efficacy as intra-muscular vaccine and the number of dozes was also five, ...Salmonella Poisoned Frozen Pasta Hit Six
...nd canned items by carefully checking the products manufacturing details....Working of Drug Department on Hold Without Drug Analyst
... by drug inspectors from various chemist shops and manufacturing units across the state. According to officials reports have not been received for the past month nor have thy been informed that drug sample sending should be ceased. This has resulted in the work of the inspectors being affected adversely. The D...KPMG Optimistic About Indian Pharma’s Growt
...ls and infrastructures to boost their research and manufacturing activities in the subcontinent and also open up this vast, virtually untapped market," said Aggarwal. The KPMG report quotes a leading industry figure to point out that despite recent improvements in the Indian market infrastructure, many people st...Hydrogenated Fat Pts Weight around the Abdomen
...e types of fats are used mainly in biscuits to cut manufacturing costs of foods and increase their shelf life //. They are found in abundance in pastry and ready meals. People put on weight especially in the stomach which can accelerate ill health. Hydrogenated fat is made by heating natural fats to 250C and then ...Intel Outside: Exploring Life beyond the Chip
Intel has decided to extend its innovation beyond manufacturing computer chips. Now, the mega giant is all set to team up with other medical and healthcare companies’ towards providing quality healthcare //. Intel, Cisco Systems, Medtronic, and seven others have joined hands to enable high-end healthcare services...India Should Learn From China On Pharma Industry: KPMG
... generics market to become a regional hub for R&D, manufacturing and exports within the next decade, a report by KPMG International has said. 'India needs to look to the achievements of China, where the government's strong commitment pro-industry policies have produced a positive environment that not only offer d...Ranbaxy Signs Agreement With Zenotech For Cancer Drugs
...es in India and the US. Its oncology and biologics manufacturing facilities are located in India. 'This strategic initiative by RPI will establish our presence in the therapeutic arena by offering a basket of products in the US and Canadian markets that has breadth and depth in the management of patients diagnose...Kalam Dedicates New Cancer Drug Developed By Biocon
...mprising an integrated cluster of laboratories and manufacturing facilities. Built with a total investment of Rs 650 crore on a 90-acre plot, the park is the single largest capital investment made by Biocon in its 27-year history. (Source:PTI News)...Body generates Antibiotic against Urinary Tract Infection
...researchers have found that the body is capable of manufacturing its own antibiotic from within, that guard against urinary tract infection//. It was thought that the very act of passing urine is a cleansing mechanism, which prevented bacteria from forming in the membranes, but, researchers at the Department of M...Ranbaxy Gets USFDA Approval For Doxycycline Tablets
...oratories Ltd has received approval from USFDA for manufacturing and marketing Doxycycline Tablets in the US market.// The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that it got the approval for marketing the antibiotic in strengths of 50mg, 75mg and 100mg. Doxycycline is indicated for a variety of infections c...Illegal Drug Trafficking Pose A Great Threat For HIV Epidemic In Northeast
...gnificant illicit amphetamine type substance (ATS) manufacturing capacity," the report said. In its recommendations, the report called for "intervention to promote safe sex among drug users", besides suggesting "accurate monitoring and evaluation of the drug use problem" of past and ongoing interventions. Myan...Dishman To Buy Solutia's Pharma Services Biz For $74.5 Mn
...This acquisition will boost the company's contract manufacturing business from Carbogen customers, it added. The pharmaceutical services business has research and development facilities at three sites in Switzerland with integrated platform, which provides seamless solutions to the world's leading pharmaceutical ......nt. The product will be supplied from Ethypharm's manufacturing facility near Mumbai and marketed and distributed by Ranbaxy under its brand name 'Trambax', it added. Commenting on the agreement Ranbaxy India and Middle East Regional Director Sanjeev I Dani, said, the introduction of Trambax tablets will further...