New drug found more effective for chronic leukemia patients
The findings showed that a newer, targeted drug, ibrutinib, is significantly more effective than traditional chemotherapy with chlorambucil in treating older patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Dec 07, 2015, 10:47 AM IST
CDFD scientists discover protein linked to tuberculosis
Scientists at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) have discovered a novel protein which could lead to development of a therapy for tuberculosis.
Dec 03, 2015, 17:53 PM IST
Amphibian-inspired drug can boost bone healing
A new drug, inspired by amphibians like salamanders, is being developed to help bones heal faster and better in older people suffering a fracture.
Nov 22, 2015, 12:11 PM IST
New drug to help bones heal better, faster
Bone fractures are a big problem in society, especially in older people
Nov 20, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
Viagra may help ward off diabetes onset
Taking the male potency pill may benefit the patients at diabetes risk, according to a new study.
Nov 19, 2015, 09:43 AM IST
Access to medicines key concern for consumers
In a joint survey conducted by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and 1mg technologies on challenges faced by consumers while buying medicines from pharmacies, it has been stressed that an overwhelming majority of patients seek more convenient ways to get their medicine.
Oct 30, 2015, 23:47 PM IST
Anti-smoking drug may help treat 'betel nut' addiction
A team of researchers has found key clues about 'betel nut' addiction that plagues millions worldwide.
Oct 22, 2015, 09:59 AM IST
FDA approves immunotherapy drug to fight lung cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved the drug Keytruda to treat the most common form of lung cancer.
Oct 05, 2015, 13:06 PM IST
Pharmacists' strike on October 14 against e-pharmacy
Opposing the central government's move to regularize sale of medicines over the internet through an e-pharmacy, over 800,000 medicine show owners affiliated to the All India Organisation of Chemists & Druggists (AIOCD) will go on strike on October 14, an association official said here on Thursday.
Oct 01, 2015, 20:54 PM IST
Drug combo could combat pancreatic cancer
Pairing an experimental drug with an existing one could provide a more effective way to treat a form of pancreatic cancer than a single drug, new research has found.
Sep 23, 2015, 17:45 PM IST
Youths warned off sniffing `deadly` new legal high
Experts are warning that the new Ethyl Chloride spray that is meant to be sprayed on the skin ahead of minor surgery or to soothe sports injuries could be deadly as growing numbers of kids have been sniffing it to get high.
Sep 20, 2015, 17:25 PM IST
India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials: GVK
The privately-held company, part of India`s infrastructure builder GVK Group, conducts clinical research for domestic and foreign drugmakers.
Apr 15, 2015, 12:47 PM IST
Dr Reddy's to launch Hepatitis C drug in India
Dr Reddy's Laboratories today entered into an agreement with Hetero to distribute and market generic version of US-firm Gilead Sciences' Hepatitis C drug under the brand 'Resof' in India.
Mar 23, 2015, 17:50 PM IST
Glenmark gets USFDA nod to sell generic blood pressure drug
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals today announced receipt of approval from the US health regulator to sell its generic version of AbbVie Inc's blood pressure drug Tarka in the American market.
Feb 26, 2015, 12:18 PM IST
Govt forms committee for revising List of Essential Medicines
The government formed core committee, comprising drug price regulator NPPA and Department of Pharmaceutical, for revision of National List of Essential Medicines is yet to submit its report.
Dec 19, 2014, 15:59 PM IST
Govt plans to bring all pharma related Depts under one roof
"We are working on one proposal to bring all the departments or government agencies which deals with the pharma sector under one single department," Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers Ananth Kumar said.
Nov 23, 2014, 15:24 PM IST
Glenmark Generics gets US FDA nod for ulcer treatment drug
Glenmark Generics on Wednesday said it has received US health regulator's nod to market generic version of AstraZeneca's Prilosec, a drug used for treatment of ulcer, in the US market.
Nov 05, 2014, 17:50 PM IST
