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Asthma Treatment Breakthrough: Could This Single Drug End Inhaler Dependency For Millions?
A new asthma drug named Lunsekimig could be the answer for millions who remain dependent on inhalers. Here is what the phase 2 trials of the drug signal, and why it shows promise for better asthma management.
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Nicotine Gums Need To Be Regulated Better For Those Who Want To Quit Smoking: Experts
In India, nicotine gums fall under Schedule K exemptions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, intended to improve access to essential public health interventions.
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Alcohol Disrupts Brain Communication Even At Legal Driving Limit, Study Finds
A new brain imaging study of 107 adults has found that even moderate alcohol consumption reduces whole brain communication and increases localised activity.
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India Sets Import Price Floor On Key Penicillin Ingredients To Protect Drug Supply
The government has imposed a minimum import price on three key penicillin ingredients for one year, aiming to support domestic manufacturers and secure India's antibiotic supply chain.
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Historic India-EU Trade Deal Could Impact Prices Of Weight Loss And Lifesaving Drugs, Here's How
India's landmark free trade deal with the European Union may lower import costs for some medicines, including weight-loss and lifesaving drugs. But experts say patient prices will depend on patents, regulation, and how benefits pass through the suppl
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Hack It, Don't Work Hard: Does The Craze Around Ozempic Indicate India's Future Drug Dependency Over Holistic Wellness?
GLP-1s were originally developed to manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. However, the additional benefit of weight loss has gained more attention than their primary function of controlling
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Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Hit
US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical products from October 1. India's pharmaceuticals sector, one of the most dependent domestic industries on trade with America.
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Are You At Risk Of A Brain Tumour? Read To Find Out
Depending on their size and location, brain tumours can interfere with normal brain functions. Read on as discuss risk factors for brain tumours.
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FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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Understanding The Role Of Insulin In Diabetes Management
This article explores how insulin works, the different types of insulin therapy, and tips for managing diabetes with insulin for those who need it.
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Asthma Treatment Breakthrough: Could This Single Drug End Inhaler Dependency For Millions?
A new asthma drug named Lunsekimig could be the answer for millions who remain dependent on inhalers. Here is what the phase 2 trials of the drug signal, and why it shows promise for better asthma management.
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Nicotine Gums Need To Be Regulated Better For Those Who Want To Quit Smoking: Experts
In India, nicotine gums fall under Schedule K exemptions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, intended to improve access to essential public health interventions.
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Alcohol Disrupts Brain Communication Even At Legal Driving Limit, Study Finds
A new brain imaging study of 107 adults has found that even moderate alcohol consumption reduces whole brain communication and increases localised activity.
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India Sets Import Price Floor On Key Penicillin Ingredients To Protect Drug Supply
The government has imposed a minimum import price on three key penicillin ingredients for one year, aiming to support domestic manufacturers and secure India's antibiotic supply chain.
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Historic India-EU Trade Deal Could Impact Prices Of Weight Loss And Lifesaving Drugs, Here's How
India's landmark free trade deal with the European Union may lower import costs for some medicines, including weight-loss and lifesaving drugs. But experts say patient prices will depend on patents, regulation, and how benefits pass through the suppl
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Hack It, Don't Work Hard: Does The Craze Around Ozempic Indicate India's Future Drug Dependency Over Holistic Wellness?
GLP-1s were originally developed to manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. However, the additional benefit of weight loss has gained more attention than their primary function of controlling
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Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Hit
US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical products from October 1. India's pharmaceuticals sector, one of the most dependent domestic industries on trade with America.
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Are You At Risk Of A Brain Tumour? Read To Find Out
Depending on their size and location, brain tumours can interfere with normal brain functions. Read on as discuss risk factors for brain tumours.
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FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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Understanding The Role Of Insulin In Diabetes Management
This article explores how insulin works, the different types of insulin therapy, and tips for managing diabetes with insulin for those who need it.
