NTD incidence fall by 80 million people, WHO chief calls for funds
The number of people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has fallen by 80 million between 2020 and 2021, a WHO report stated.
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Indian diagnostic firm Dr. Lal PathLabs acquires 10% of subsidiary
PathLabs Unifiers, a subsidiary of diagnostic services company Dr. Lal PathLabs, has acquired a 10% stake in one of its business units, APRL
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Sun Pharma buys three anti-inflammatory drug brands from Aksigen
Sun Pharmaceuticals announced it had acquired three brands from Aksigen to treat postoperative inflammation in patients undergoing minor surgery and dental procedures.
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Dr. Reddy’s introduces Durezol in the US for eye treatment
Dr. Reddy's unveiled its difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion in the US market for treating inflammation and pain associated with eye surgery.
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‘Love hormone’ Oxytocin breaks a three-decade-old perception
The receptor of Oxytocin, a hormone considered essential to forming social bonds, may not play the role that scientists have assigned it for
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Eli Lilly gets FDA nod for blood cancer drug
Eli Lilly announced that it had received US FDA approval for a tablet to treat a rare form of blood cancer.
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Massive spike in Covid-19 deaths over eight weeks: WHO
The Covid-19 virus had claimed the lives of 170,000 people over the last eight weeks, after China lifted restrictions imposed during early stages
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FDA recommends new rules for cannabidiol products
The FDA has suggested new regulations for the use of cannabidiol products, as the existing rules on food and supplements were insufficient for
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Roche unveils test to trace fast-spreading Omicron variant
Roche, a Swiss multinational healthcare company, has unveiled a new test for targeting the fast-spreading XBB.1.5 Omicron sub-variant.