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Single-Shot Tuberculosis Prevention, Shorter Treatment Regimens: WHO Sets Global Targets
The WHO has issued new targets for long-acting injectable TB medicines that could reduce months of daily pills to a single injection for prevention or three dosing visits for treatment. Here's what this could mean for India.
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Expired Remdesivir In Kerala Given To Nipah Patients, Government Orders Probe
Remdesivir that expired in May 2023 was administered to patients, including those treated for Nipah infection, at hospitals in Kerala in subsequent years.
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Cancer Drug Prices Slashed: New Rates For 543 Drug Brands From November 9
The new MRPs will apply from November 9, 2026. The NPPA's latest list is based on the price information submitted by companies until October 27.
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A One-Person Startup Just Got Bought By Anthropic
Mithril Medicine's founder says he took a new idea to promising mouse results in under 18 months, with Claude doing much of the work. Anthropic bought the company in July and announced it on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Flags Massive Gap Between Medicine MRP And Retailer Cost, Asks Government, "Allowing This To Happen?"
The Court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Kishan Chand Jain seeking mandatory generic drug prescriptions, strict initial price controls on non-scheduled medicines, and statutory margin caps on medical devices under the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO).
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Community-Based Ayurveda Intervention Records Improvements In Quality Of Life: Study
A community-based Ayurveda intervention conducted by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Haryana's Faridabad recorded improvements in quality of life, Agnibala and bone mineral density, an official statement said on Tuesday.
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Scientists Reveal The Hidden Danger Of Missing Blood Pressure Medication: Study
The researchers believe that helping people take their medication consistently should become a greater priority in the treatment of high blood pressure.
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AI Can Help Doctors Detect Tuberculosis And Lung Cancer Earlier, Says Former AIIMS Director
"By helping identify suspicious findings on chest X-rays and CT scans, AI can support doctors in making faster, more informed decisions and directing patients towards timely investigations," said Dr. Randeep Guleria.
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Centre Expects Anti-Cancer Drug Prices To Fall 20-70 Per Cent Under Proposed Trade Margin Cap
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that capping trade margins on anti-cancer medicines at 30 per cent of their maximum retail price (MRP) is expected to save patients around Rs 2,500 crore annually, with the proposed measure likely to reduce the MRP of such drugs by 20 to 70 per cent.
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Bangladesh Sees 1,147 Deaths From Measles Over Weak Immunisation
Bangladesh is battling the world's worst measles outbreak this year due to failure in routine immunisation with over 2,02,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths reported since the outbreak began in midMarch, a new report has said.
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Culinary Medicine Explained: How Cooking And Nutrition Can Improve Your Health
Culinary medicine integrates nutrition science with cooking education to help patients make healthier food choices and manage chronic diseases.
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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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Single-Shot Tuberculosis Prevention, Shorter Treatment Regimens: WHO Sets Global Targets
The WHO has issued new targets for long-acting injectable TB medicines that could reduce months of daily pills to a single injection for prevention or three dosing visits for treatment. Here's what this could mean for India.
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Expired Remdesivir In Kerala Given To Nipah Patients, Government Orders Probe
Remdesivir that expired in May 2023 was administered to patients, including those treated for Nipah infection, at hospitals in Kerala in subsequent years.
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Cancer Drug Prices Slashed: New Rates For 543 Drug Brands From November 9
The new MRPs will apply from November 9, 2026. The NPPA's latest list is based on the price information submitted by companies until October 27.
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A One-Person Startup Just Got Bought By Anthropic
Mithril Medicine's founder says he took a new idea to promising mouse results in under 18 months, with Claude doing much of the work. Anthropic bought the company in July and announced it on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Flags Massive Gap Between Medicine MRP And Retailer Cost, Asks Government, "Allowing This To Happen?"
The Court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Kishan Chand Jain seeking mandatory generic drug prescriptions, strict initial price controls on non-scheduled medicines, and statutory margin caps on medical devices under the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO).
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Community-Based Ayurveda Intervention Records Improvements In Quality Of Life: Study
A community-based Ayurveda intervention conducted by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Haryana's Faridabad recorded improvements in quality of life, Agnibala and bone mineral density, an official statement said on Tuesday.
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Scientists Reveal The Hidden Danger Of Missing Blood Pressure Medication: Study
The researchers believe that helping people take their medication consistently should become a greater priority in the treatment of high blood pressure.
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AI Can Help Doctors Detect Tuberculosis And Lung Cancer Earlier, Says Former AIIMS Director
"By helping identify suspicious findings on chest X-rays and CT scans, AI can support doctors in making faster, more informed decisions and directing patients towards timely investigations," said Dr. Randeep Guleria.
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Centre Expects Anti-Cancer Drug Prices To Fall 20-70 Per Cent Under Proposed Trade Margin Cap
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that capping trade margins on anti-cancer medicines at 30 per cent of their maximum retail price (MRP) is expected to save patients around Rs 2,500 crore annually, with the proposed measure likely to reduce the MRP of such drugs by 20 to 70 per cent.
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Bangladesh Sees 1,147 Deaths From Measles Over Weak Immunisation
Bangladesh is battling the world's worst measles outbreak this year due to failure in routine immunisation with over 2,02,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths reported since the outbreak began in midMarch, a new report has said.
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Culinary Medicine Explained: How Cooking And Nutrition Can Improve Your Health
Culinary medicine integrates nutrition science with cooking education to help patients make healthier food choices and manage chronic diseases.
-
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.
