Gennova Biopharmaceuticals rolls out low-cost cancer drug
Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a 100 per cent vertically integrated arm of the Pune-based Emcure Pharmaceuticals has commercially rolled out PEGEX (Pegfilgrastim) in India.
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Eli Lilly Unveils New Pre-Filled Insulin Delivery Pen
A new insulin delivery device, the Humalog KwikPen, a pre-filled pen that contains Humalog (Insulin Lispro, rDNA origin) brand of insulin has been launched by Eli Lilly and Company.
Sanofi-Aventis plans to introduce blood glucose monitors in India
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States asked to stop HPV vaccine project
The Centre has advised the state governments to suspend the human papilloma virus vaccine programme in the wake of reports of violation of ethical guidelines and exploitation during the clinical trials of the vaccine for preventing cervical cancer among women.
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H1N1 shots from one year onwards
In an effort to immunise more and more people with the HINI influenza vaccine, the Ministry of Health has decided to give the vaccine shots to children from one year old and above.
Indian Pharmaceuticals in demand in China
Indian pharmaceutical companies welcome in China for meeting their growing domestic demands.
Older version of allergy drugs may be dangerous for people
Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) have come up with a finding that that the older generation of HI-antihistamines that are used as allergy medicines may be dangerous to people’s health.
rheumatoid arthritis to be detected by simple blood test
A simple blood test may soon be helpful in predicting rheumatoid arthritis even before symptoms arise according to researchers.
Ampyra gets approval for Multiple Sclerosis
The FDA has approved the drug, Ampyra (generic name dalfampridine, formerly known as fampridine), which is the first Multiple Sclerosis therapy that is taken orally and the first of its kind to receive FDA approval.
Biocon plunges into profit in the third quarter
Bangalore based biotechnology major Biocon has recorded a profit of 81 crores this quarter.
Novartis providing equivalent of over USD 2.5 million for victims of Haiti earthquake
Through its local organizations in countries throughout the region, Novartis is providing the equivalent of over USD 2.5 million in immediate emergency aid for victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Virtual Liver Used to Practise Keyhole Surgery
A virtual 3D liver is being used by surgeons to practise keyhole surgery before they perform operations on patients.
