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New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
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'Doctor Scapegoat To Quell Outrage': Medical Body On Cough Syrup Deaths
A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must face action, an all-India organisation of doctors has said.
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Explained: Why US Is Considering Leucovorin For Autism Treatment
Leucovorin has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for counteracting the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, like methotrexate, that block the body's use of folate.
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Rising Diabetes In US Kids: Can Mounjaro Be The Answer? New Study Says Yes
A new study reveals Mounjaro may help children as young as 10 manage Type 2 diabetes, significantly reducing blood sugar and weight, with Eli Lilly pushing to expand its use beyond adults.
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Drug Use Among Meghalaya's Youth Starts As Early As 10: Study
The study found the mean age of drug initiation to be 19 years, with over one-third of respondents starting as minors and a quarter while still in school.
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Elon Musk Said He Fathered A Child With A Japanese Pop Star: Report
Elon Musk allegedly fathered a child with a Japanese pop star and told an ex that he would offer his sperm to anyone, a wide-ranging report about the billionaire's role in the Trump administration has revealed.
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"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
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India Bans Anti-Cold Drug For Children Below 4 After Syrup Deaths Claim
The drugs regulator in India has banned the use of an anti-cold drug combination in children aged below four and ordered that drugs should be labelled accordingly, in the wake of the deaths of at least 141 children globally linked to cough syrups.
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Centre Bans Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination In Children Below 4 Years
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has prohibited the use of anti-cold fixed drug combinations in children below four years of age.
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Mumbai Couple Sold Children For Rs 74,000, Used Money To Buy Drugs: Cops
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested three people, including a couple accused of selling their children to arrange money for buying drugs and rescued a one-month-old baby girl from Andheri on Friday. A search for the second two-year-old son is going on.
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Indian-Origin Woman Gets 7 Years In UK Jail For Using Minors In Drug Trade
A 28-year-old Indian-origin woman is among six people jailed for their role in using minor children in their drugs supply operations in the UK. Sarina Duggal was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment last week.
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After Uzbekistan Syrup Deaths, Regulator's Big Move Against Delhi Firm
India's drug regulator directed drug manufacturers not to use propylene glycol supplied by a Delhi-based company which provided the ingredient to Marion Biotech, whose cough syrups were alleged to have led to the deaths of children in Uzbekistan.
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Serum Institute's Covid Vaccine Covovax Cleared For 7-11 Age Group
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday approved Serum Institute's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for restricted emergency use in children aged 7 to 11 years subject to certain conditions, official sources said.
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US Approves Covid Vaccine For Children 6 Months And Above
The US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization Friday for the use of Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines in the youngest children, the final age group awaiting immunization in most countries.
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European Union's Watchdog Evaluating Moderna Vaccine For Under-Fives
The European Union's drug watchdog said Thursday that it is assessing the possible use of Moderna's Covid vaccine for children aged five and under, the only group not yet eligible for the jab in most countries.
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New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
-
'Doctor Scapegoat To Quell Outrage': Medical Body On Cough Syrup Deaths
A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must face action, an all-India organisation of doctors has said.
-
Explained: Why US Is Considering Leucovorin For Autism Treatment
Leucovorin has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for counteracting the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, like methotrexate, that block the body's use of folate.
-
Rising Diabetes In US Kids: Can Mounjaro Be The Answer? New Study Says Yes
A new study reveals Mounjaro may help children as young as 10 manage Type 2 diabetes, significantly reducing blood sugar and weight, with Eli Lilly pushing to expand its use beyond adults.
-
Drug Use Among Meghalaya's Youth Starts As Early As 10: Study
The study found the mean age of drug initiation to be 19 years, with over one-third of respondents starting as minors and a quarter while still in school.
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Elon Musk Said He Fathered A Child With A Japanese Pop Star: Report
Elon Musk allegedly fathered a child with a Japanese pop star and told an ex that he would offer his sperm to anyone, a wide-ranging report about the billionaire's role in the Trump administration has revealed.
-
"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
-
India Bans Anti-Cold Drug For Children Below 4 After Syrup Deaths Claim
The drugs regulator in India has banned the use of an anti-cold drug combination in children aged below four and ordered that drugs should be labelled accordingly, in the wake of the deaths of at least 141 children globally linked to cough syrups.
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Centre Bans Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination In Children Below 4 Years
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has prohibited the use of anti-cold fixed drug combinations in children below four years of age.
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Mumbai Couple Sold Children For Rs 74,000, Used Money To Buy Drugs: Cops
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested three people, including a couple accused of selling their children to arrange money for buying drugs and rescued a one-month-old baby girl from Andheri on Friday. A search for the second two-year-old son is going on.
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Indian-Origin Woman Gets 7 Years In UK Jail For Using Minors In Drug Trade
A 28-year-old Indian-origin woman is among six people jailed for their role in using minor children in their drugs supply operations in the UK. Sarina Duggal was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment last week.
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After Uzbekistan Syrup Deaths, Regulator's Big Move Against Delhi Firm
India's drug regulator directed drug manufacturers not to use propylene glycol supplied by a Delhi-based company which provided the ingredient to Marion Biotech, whose cough syrups were alleged to have led to the deaths of children in Uzbekistan.
-
Serum Institute's Covid Vaccine Covovax Cleared For 7-11 Age Group
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday approved Serum Institute's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for restricted emergency use in children aged 7 to 11 years subject to certain conditions, official sources said.
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US Approves Covid Vaccine For Children 6 Months And Above
The US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization Friday for the use of Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines in the youngest children, the final age group awaiting immunization in most countries.
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European Union's Watchdog Evaluating Moderna Vaccine For Under-Fives
The European Union's drug watchdog said Thursday that it is assessing the possible use of Moderna's Covid vaccine for children aged five and under, the only group not yet eligible for the jab in most countries.
