Govt set to file progress report on talks with makers of rare disease drugs
Activists have demanded that tax exemption be given for such drugs that are approved by India’s drug regulator and are available in the country. During the last hearing, the government counsel informed the court it has flagged the issue over customs duty and GST to the finance ministry and “is hopeful of informing the court about the outcome of the said issue on the next date”. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - November 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why maintaining healthy boundaries is important for a strong relationship
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Source: The Economic Times - November 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
IKS Health acquires healthtech provider AQuity in a deal worth $200 million
IKS Health has a market leadership in the ambulatory (outpatient) market in US where it takes care of administrative, clinical, and financial support services to doctors and clinics, and allow them to focus on core purpose of delivering clinical care. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ICMR findings soon on Covid-heart attack link
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is on the verge of unveiling the outcomes of a comprehensive study aimed at understanding the unexpected surge in cardiac events following Covid-19 infections. The premier medical institute in India has taken a significant step by submitting the study results for peer review, with plans to make the findings public in the near future, as disclosed by an informed source to ET. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
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Source: The Economic Times - October 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
DCGI to meet stakeholders soon to discuss improvements in clinical trials
A meeting to be attended by representatives from the Indian Society for Clinical Research, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance will be held on November 14. India's drug regulator has received several representations raising concerns on the processing of global clinical trial applications. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blackstone-owned Health Platform Quality Care to buy KIMS Kerala
Quality Care India Limited (QCIL), a hospital platform owned by Blackstone, has agreed to acquire KIMS Health Management (KHML), Kerala's leading hospital chain, for ₹3,500 crore ($400 million). With this acquisition, QCIL will become the fourth largest hospital group in India, owning close to 3,800 beds. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Screen time in childhood may cause heart attack: Study
A new study reveals that excessive screen time during childhood can lead to heart damage in early adulthood. The research, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, found that sedentary children are at an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes later in life, regardless of weight and blood pressure. The study highlights the importance of limiting screen time and encouraging physical activity in children and adolescents. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Affinity Petcare to invest 20% revenues on marketing
Affinity Petcare has entered the India market in partnership with pet foods and products maker Scientific Remedies. The company has first launched Affinity Advance, the flagship brand of Affinity Petcare in India, a market that is forecasted to touch $1,932.6 million by 2030. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pregnancy and weight gain: How it affects the heart
A study published in The Lancet journal found that pregnant women who acquire more weight than is advised have a higher chance of dying later in life from diabetes or heart disease. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Novo Nordisk gets approval to carry out clinical trials on weekly insulin
Novo Nordisk has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India to conduct phase-III studies for its new weekly insulin injection, IcoSema, in India. IcoSema is a combination of insulin and Semaglutide and is meant to control blood sugar levels in people with type-two diabetes. The proposed weekly insulin shot could be a game changer as it would decrease the discomfort of daily injections and may be as effective as regular insulin. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AIIMS adds 63 drugs to free medicine list
"Sixty-three medicines have been added to the existing list," Dr M Srinivas said. Palbociclib, Dasatinib, Methotrexate, Trimazet, Magesterol Acetate and Leucovorin are among the medicines added to the list. Besides, injection regular insulin, injection NPH Insulin and injection Insulin Premix 30/70 will also be available free of cost. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Apax, TPG among PE funds in talks to buy Inventia health
Global and domestic private equity funds, including Apax Partners, TPG Capital, TA Associates, and Kedaara Capital, are in talks to acquire Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Inventia Healthcare for ₹2,600 crore ($300 million). The promoters and existing private equity investors are expected to exit their investments. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Manipal HealthMap completes acquisition of Hyderabad-based Medcis PathLabs
The combined entity will have a consolidated back-end operation of its labs at common locations of Pune, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolhapur, and Nagpur. Medcis Pathlabs currently has 23 laboratories spread across the country. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
About 52 per cent cases of cervical cancer diagnosed from 2012-15 survived: Lancet Study
A study analyzing data from Population Based Cancer Registries (PBCRs) in India found that approximately 52% of cervical cancer cases diagnosed between 2012 and 2015 survived. Ahmedabad's urban PBCR had the highest survival rate at 61.5%, while Tripura had the lowest at 31.6%. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
