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Licensing delays pushing medical device makers abroad: Parliament panel

Implementation of tracking system, independent advisory board, lateral entry among panel's recommendations to remove CDSCO's perception of licence raj

Generics surge as patent expiry restores mkt pulse, boosting drug volumes

An analysis by Pharmarack, a market research firm, showed that 226 vildagliptin (anti-diabetic) brands are now available in the market after Novartis' patent expired in December 2019

Healthcare professionals moving abroad for better careers and lifestyle

Many Indian doctors also find more chances to grow in their careers and get better recognition for their work abroad

Over 11k habitations in 7 states hit by water contamination: Parl panel

In its report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, the Standing Committee on Water Resources has urged the Centre to take swift action to ensure safe drinking water in these vulnerable regions

World Kidney Day 2025: Seven daily habits to keep your kidneys healthy

World Kidney Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of March. This day aims to spread awareness and share some preventive measures to keep your kidneys free from diseases

Scrub typhus may be under-recognised cause of fever hospitalisation: Study

Scrub typhus is caused by the bacterium 'Orientia tsutsugamushi', which belongs to the rickettsia family

Key diabetes drug price crashes by up to 90% as generics enter market

Mankind, Alkem, Glenmark launch generic versions of empagliflozin

IPA refutes US univ's report questioning quality of Indian-made generics

Industry insiders pointed out that since India accounts for nearly 50 per cent of the generic drugs exported to the US, the share of adverse events also would be higher on a proportionate basis

Meningitis sparks alarm: 5 cases reported in Kerala, 26 dead in Nigeria

Over the course of several weeks, Nigerians confirmed the deaths of at least 26 due to outbreak of meningitis. In Kerala, India, around 5 people have shown signs of the illness

Ahmedabad hospitals to suspend cashless facility for 3 health insurers

AHNA exploring tie-ups with financial institutions to offer cashless payment alternatives for affected patients

Small cities, healthier appetite: Tier-III cities lead healthy food growth

According to Unicommerce, order volumes for healthy food staples and snacks surged by 60 per cent year-on-year

Pfizer's breast cancer drug Vepdegestrant posts mixed results in key trial

The drug, vepdegestrant, failed to meaningfully delay cancer progression for all patients enrolled in the study but met its goals for a subset who have a specific genetic mutation

356,000 claims worth Rs 643 cr rejected for frauds under Ayushman Bharat

1,504 errant hospitals have been penalised Rs 122 crore and 549 hospitals have been suspended

Having children may keep your brain younger and fitter, says new study

The research suggests that despite the challenges of parenting, such as exhaustion and stress, having children can benefit the brain in the long run

Funds under PRIP scheme likely to be sanctioned by August 2025: DoP

The department had last week sought expressions of interest from interested entities for project funding under the PRIP scheme

Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report

The report states that hospitals in India undertook M&A deals worth $6.74 billion and attracted $4.96 billion from private equity (PE) investors

Daylight saving, early school cost billions in productivity, health: Report

One simple decision - keeping our clocks aligned with the natural cycle of the Sun - could save lives, prevent accidents and improve mental well-being

AI-enabled handheld X-ray machines helping in early TB detection: Experts

These AI-enabled hand-held X-ray machines are helping in intensified screening under the ongoing pan India 100-Day Intensified Campaign to Eliminate TB

India likely underreporting heat-related deaths: WHO's ex-chief scientist

Soumya Swaminathan says fatalities just 'tip of iceberg', heat wave affecting people economically, mentally

Indian pharma market registers 7.5% growth in Feb 2025: Pharmarack

Among them, the cardiac, gastrointestinal, and antidiabetic therapies saw high value growth of 9.5 per cent, 9.6 per cent, and 6 per cent, respectively