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Pharma Firm Blacklisted in Goa Over Alleged Spurious Anti-Snake Venom Supply
Panaji: The Goa government has blacklisted a pharmaceutical company following a controversy over the alleged supply of suspicious anti-snake venom to the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), triggering an investigation…
Natco Pharma Enters USD 3.2 Billion US Pomalidomide Market, Claims 180-Day Exclusivity
Hyderabad: NATCO Pharma Limited, in partnership with Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., has announced the launch of Pomalidomide Capsules in the United States, a generic version of Pomalyst marketed by Celgene.Pomalidomide, a…
Caplin Steriles Secures USFDA Nod for Generic DEPO-MEDROL Injection
Chennai: Caplin Steriles Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caplin Point Laboratories Limited, has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug…
Sugar-Free Chewing Gum May improve Oral Health Related QoL After Orthodontic Separators placement: Study
Researchers have found in a new research that although sugar-free chewing gum does not significantly reduce orthodontic pain, it may lessen the impact of pain on oral health–related quality of…
What are Benefits and Risks of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Diabetic Kidney Disease?
A new study published in the journal of Frontiers in Endocrinology showed that patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) benefit greatly from Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, but there is also…
Risperidone elevates stroke risk in people with dementia having prior history of CVD: Study
A new study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry showed that risperidone increases the risk of stroke in the individuals with dementia who have a history of cardiovascular disease…
JAMA Study Emphasizes Standardized Protocols for Reducing Radiation Exposure in CAD Diagnostic Imaging
USA: With the global rise in coronary artery disease (CAD), substantial variability in radiation doses from diagnostic tests highlights a pressing need for better training, standardized imaging protocols, and upgraded…
Drinking less could prevent cancer deaths: study
Reducing annual alcohol consumption in Australia by one litre a person could significantly lower deaths from several major cancers, particularly among older Australians, a new study led by La Trobe…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about TrumpRx shortcomings, Lilly targeting employers, and more
A month after its launch, few drugs are available on TrumpRx and data about how much the site is being used remain unknown