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Ayush Patent Filings In India Surge Eightfold Over Decade
Ayushrelated innovation and intellectual property activity in India has surged over eightfold over the past decade with 4,077 patent applications filed and 711 patents granted between FY15 and FY26, an official statement said on Friday.
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Bengal To Set Up Janaushadhi Kendras In 16 State-Run Medical Colleges Under PPP Model
The West Bengal government will set up Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) under the public-private partnership (PPP) model at 16 state-run medical colleges.
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Nadda To Lay Stone Of ICMR's High Altitude Health Research Centre In Himachal's Keylong
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research (ICMR-CHAMP) in Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said on Sunday.
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Government Proposes Tighter Curbs On Prescription Drug Ads, GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medicines In Focus
The proposal follows recommendations made at the 93rd meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) on February 16, 2026. The Ministry has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders and members of the public.
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Cancer Drug Prices May Fall By Up To 70% As Government Caps Trade Margins: Sources
According to official sources in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the new measure is expected to result in reductions of up to 70% in the MRP of certain cancer medicines. The government estimates that the move could lead to annual savings of around Rs 2,500 crore for patients.
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Women Account For 43% Of Overall Ayush Services Workforce: Government
The Ayush services sector is emerging as a significant source of employment for women in India, with female participation surpassing 50 per cent in several organised segments of the industry, the goverment said on Thursday.
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Tamil Nadu Strengthens Surveillance On Medicine Pricing And Prescription Drug Sales Amid Public Health Concerns
Reports of hospitals charging inpatients at or near the maximum retail price (MRP) for medicines and supplies purchased at discounted rates have prompted Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Drugs Control to order inspections of selected hospitals and their attached pharmacies.
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Nobel Laureate Karl Deisseroth On How Optogenetics Advances Psychiatry And Neurological Treatments
Nobel Prize-winning American researcher Karl Deisseroth is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist and bioengineer who has spent more than two decades illuminating the workings of the...
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3 Scientists Win Nobel Prize In Medicine 2026: How Optogenetics Is Changing Brain Science
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries that enabled optogenetics, a technique transforming how scientists study brain circuits.
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Nobel Medicine Prize Goes To 3 Scientists For Research Into Brain Activity
Karl Deisseroth, 54, Peter Hegemann, 71, and Georg Nagel, 73, have carried out research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. They are based at universities in Germany and the United States.
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Why Are Tablets Sealed In Aluminium Foil? Know The Science Behind It
It acts as a protective barrier, helping shield the medicine from moisture, light and oxygen and maintain its stability until it is needed.
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Can Walking Lower Blood Sugar Better Than Diabetes Medication? Here's The Truth
Walking alone may not be sufficient for people whose blood sugar levels are consistently high or whose bodies produce very little insulin. Stopping medication without medical advice can cause blood sugar to rise dangerously and may increase the risk of complications. Read on to know more.
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Are All Versions Of Semaglutide The Same? Doctor Answers
The original semaglutide was studied extensively in 50+ large-scale clinical trials and real-world settings, and has gathered 58 million patient years of exposure, providing insights into its long-term safety and efficacy, including effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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US Waives Percentage Tax On Rare Disease, Speciality Drugs Imported From India
The move is part of the US administration's wider changes to pharmaceutical imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. A zero tariff means eligible medicines from India will not face an additional percentage-based import duty.
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India Sends 3 Tonnes Of Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines To Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that a consignment of anti-tuberculosis medicines was sent to Colombo aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.
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Ayush Patent Filings In India Surge Eightfold Over Decade
Ayushrelated innovation and intellectual property activity in India has surged over eightfold over the past decade with 4,077 patent applications filed and 711 patents granted between FY15 and FY26, an official statement said on Friday.
-
Bengal To Set Up Janaushadhi Kendras In 16 State-Run Medical Colleges Under PPP Model
The West Bengal government will set up Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) under the public-private partnership (PPP) model at 16 state-run medical colleges.
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Nadda To Lay Stone Of ICMR's High Altitude Health Research Centre In Himachal's Keylong
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research (ICMR-CHAMP) in Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said on Sunday.
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Government Proposes Tighter Curbs On Prescription Drug Ads, GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medicines In Focus
The proposal follows recommendations made at the 93rd meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) on February 16, 2026. The Ministry has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders and members of the public.
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Cancer Drug Prices May Fall By Up To 70% As Government Caps Trade Margins: Sources
According to official sources in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the new measure is expected to result in reductions of up to 70% in the MRP of certain cancer medicines. The government estimates that the move could lead to annual savings of around Rs 2,500 crore for patients.
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Women Account For 43% Of Overall Ayush Services Workforce: Government
The Ayush services sector is emerging as a significant source of employment for women in India, with female participation surpassing 50 per cent in several organised segments of the industry, the goverment said on Thursday.
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Tamil Nadu Strengthens Surveillance On Medicine Pricing And Prescription Drug Sales Amid Public Health Concerns
Reports of hospitals charging inpatients at or near the maximum retail price (MRP) for medicines and supplies purchased at discounted rates have prompted Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Drugs Control to order inspections of selected hospitals and their attached pharmacies.
-
Nobel Laureate Karl Deisseroth On How Optogenetics Advances Psychiatry And Neurological Treatments
Nobel Prize-winning American researcher Karl Deisseroth is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist and bioengineer who has spent more than two decades illuminating the workings of the...
-
3 Scientists Win Nobel Prize In Medicine 2026: How Optogenetics Is Changing Brain Science
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries that enabled optogenetics, a technique transforming how scientists study brain circuits.
-
Nobel Medicine Prize Goes To 3 Scientists For Research Into Brain Activity
Karl Deisseroth, 54, Peter Hegemann, 71, and Georg Nagel, 73, have carried out research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. They are based at universities in Germany and the United States.
-
Why Are Tablets Sealed In Aluminium Foil? Know The Science Behind It
It acts as a protective barrier, helping shield the medicine from moisture, light and oxygen and maintain its stability until it is needed.
-
Can Walking Lower Blood Sugar Better Than Diabetes Medication? Here's The Truth
Walking alone may not be sufficient for people whose blood sugar levels are consistently high or whose bodies produce very little insulin. Stopping medication without medical advice can cause blood sugar to rise dangerously and may increase the risk of complications. Read on to know more.
-
Are All Versions Of Semaglutide The Same? Doctor Answers
The original semaglutide was studied extensively in 50+ large-scale clinical trials and real-world settings, and has gathered 58 million patient years of exposure, providing insights into its long-term safety and efficacy, including effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health.
-
US Waives Percentage Tax On Rare Disease, Speciality Drugs Imported From India
The move is part of the US administration's wider changes to pharmaceutical imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. A zero tariff means eligible medicines from India will not face an additional percentage-based import duty.
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India Sends 3 Tonnes Of Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines To Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that a consignment of anti-tuberculosis medicines was sent to Colombo aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.
