The month of May is commemorated as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. It aims at raising awareness about cystic fibrosis (CF). Cystic fibrosis foundation (CFF) sponsors this month. According to estimates, more than 70,000 people globally are affected by cystic fibrosis, but the prevalence of the condition varies globally. The US alone accounts for around 30,000…
DetailsMost of us have possibly used it or sprinkled on our skin at some point in our life, ‘Talc’ which is a processed from of soft mineral compound of magnesium silicate and is called talcum powder or just talc in general terms. The natural smoothness and adsorbency of talc have been utilized since millennia and…
DetailsDiagnostics play a very important role in our everyday life, be it for a disease, condition or identification of a risk factor. Various diagnostic advancements viz. novel techniques, devices, pathology and laboratory services, etc. are introduced regularly in the market by companies across the globe to help improve the lives of people and ensure quality‑care…
DetailsThe regulatory authorities have been on fire lately. They are vigilantly sniffing any suspicious and harmful substance in healthcare and OTC (Over the Counter) products. They are working towards the standardization of products which has added to the woes of some famous names as well. Everything going wrong with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) The most…
DetailsEffective from March 19, 2019, The New Drug and Clinical Trial Rules released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have met with mixed reviews by the industry. These rules which apply to Investigational new drugs for humans, clinical trials, bioequivalence and bioavailability studies, except the chapter on ethics, were much awaited by the…
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