STAT+: Gilead and South Africa are negotiating a license for local production of new HIV drug
South Africa has the world’s highest HIV burden, with about 8 million HIV-positive people, or 1 in 5 adults, as of last year.
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Superintendent among 4 suspended after stray dogs maul body at Jadcherla Hospital mortuary
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a deceased man’s body was allegedly mauled by stray dogs inside the mortuary of the Government General Hospital in Jadcherla, Telangana, triggering outrage and prompting…
Decoding Back acne with Dermatologist Dr Pravin Banodkar
Back acne commonly known as bacne can be a "battlefield" of marks and deep scars because it's often out of sight and ignored. In this video, Dermatologist Dr Pravin Banodkar,…
Orforglipron Found Superior to Oral Semaglutide in HbA1c and Weight Reduction in ACHIEVE-3 trial
USA: In the ACHIEVE-3 trial published in The Lancet, once-daily orforglipron demonstrated greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight compared with once-daily oral semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes.…
GLP-1 diabetes drugs linked to reduced risk of addiction and substance-related death
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity may also help to lower the risk of addiction to a range of substances including alcohol, cannabis,…
India’s Semaglutide Market Set for Generic Boom as Patents Expire, Over 50 Brands Lined Up for Launch, See Full List
New Delhi: The expiry of semaglutide's key patent in India in March 2026 is ushering in a tsunami of generic versions of the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss molecule, leading to…
Study Finds Intramedullary Nailing Superior to Dual Plating in Selected Shoulder Fractures
China: A new study published in BMC Surgery suggests that intramedullary nailing may offer faster recovery and improved functional outcomes compared with dual-plate fixation in selected patients with proximal humeral…
In-Utero Stem Cell Therapy for Myelomeningocele Shows Early Safety and Feasibility: The Lancet
A first-in-human, phase I single-arm trial has found that in-utero treatment of myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, using allogeneic live stem cells was both feasible and safe.…
Emcure to Market Roche’s CellCept, Mircera, Neorecormon Under New India Pact
New Delhi: Emcure Pharmaceuticals has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Roche for select products in the nephrology and transplant medicine portfolio, marking a significant step toward expanding…
Centre Extends DCGI Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi’s Tenure Again
New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has cleared yet another extension for Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller (India) at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO),…