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27 Oct

Glenmark launches Remo MV and Remozen MV

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A fixed dose combination (FDC) of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter Inhibitor (SGLT2i) - Remogliflozin Etabonate and another widely used DPP4 inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitor) – Vildagliptin, with Metformin (first-line medication for the treatment of type 2diabetes) has been launched by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark). Glenmark has launched the same under two brand names Remo MV and Remozen MV. This fixed drug combination is indicated for the management of Type 2 diabetes. The combination contains Remogliflozin (100 mg) + Vildagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (500/1000 mg) in a fixed dose and must be taken twice daily. Glenmark is the first company in the…

25 Oct

Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) a minimally invasive procedure

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Dr Bijit Kumar Duara, Professor & HOD, Department of Radio diagnosis and interventional Radiology at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, has emphasized on the importance of early detection of breast cancer as the only key to reduce mortality from this rapid disease. He also broke the common myth that breast cancer can occur only in older age groups. The percentage of women between 30-40 years being detected with the disease has more than doubled in the last two decades. In recent times about 50% of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year are below 50 years of age.In younger…

23 Oct

ProTeen revolutionises digital career counselling in India

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ProTeen has announced the launch of its next-generation digital and integrated academic and career guidance platform built for high-school and college students to make informed career choices in the 21st century. With the pandemic amplifying distance education and learning, the demand for digital education platforms has witnessed a steep growth. ProTeen boasts easy navigation, an engaging interface, personalised content, clear actionable academic and career paths, gamification, and much more.ProTeen’s 3D Awareness engine provides integrated academic and career guidance, analytics, and empowers students, counsellors, and parents. It provides top stream and career recommendations for all students, along with comprehensive insights. Since…

23 Oct

PM Narendra Modi to meet 7 Indian Covid vaccine manufacturers

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet seven Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers on Saturday. Representatives from seven vaccine makers -- Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Zydus Cadila, Biological E, Gennova Biopharma and Panacea Biotech will be participating in the meeting. Modi is likely to give special ways to vaccinate eligible people in India as quickly as possible and also help other countries in inoculating their population as part of the mantra "vaccine for all", an official source said. The COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country have exceeded 101.30 crore, according to the health ministry data updated at…

19 Oct

India records lowest single-day COVID case rise in 231 days; 164 deaths reported

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India recorded 13,058 new coronavirus cases which is the lowest in 231 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,40,94,373, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll reached to 4,52,454 with 164 fresh fatalities, while the active cases have declined to 1,83,118, the lowest in 227 days, according to the data updated. The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 25 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 114 consecutive days now. The active cases comprise 0.54 per cent of the total…

18 Oct

Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

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Colin Powell, a US war hero and the first Black secretary of state who saw his legacy tarnished when he made the case for war in Iraq in 2003, has died from complications from Covid-19. He was 84. "We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American," the family said in a statement posted to social media on Monday. The retired four-star general and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who served four presidents made his reputation as a man of honor distant from the political fray -- an asset in the corridors…

18 Oct

Incorporating a protein-rich diet along with daily workout

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Protein is an important requirement for building muscle mass and losing fat. A high protein diet not only boosts metabolism but also reduces appetite and can have a positive impact on several weight-regulating hormones. Protein is the single most essential nutrient for weight loss and a fitter body. The amount of protein that the human body requires daily is dependent on many factors, including age, overall calorie intake and the level of physical activity. There are a range of protein-rich foods one can incorporate in the diet such as lean meat, eggs, fish, almonds, milk etc. Celebrity Fitness Instructor Yasmin…

18 Oct

Lupin’s Aptivate can help to keep children safe from Covid-19

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Children are the heart of the concerns for an anticipated third wave of Covid-19 in India. The symptoms for children are similar to those for adults. For now, there is no approved vaccine available for children in India. With lockdowns being lifted and schools reopening, parents must take utmost care to keep their children safe. Making sure that children follow a healthy and well-balanced diet including fruits, vegetables and plenty of home cooked food will help boost their immunity. Lupin’s Aptivate is an ayurvedic syrup that helps in improving appetite. It contains nine natural ingredients including Giloy, Amla, Pippali, etc.…

09 Oct

Dr Batra’s Healthcare introduces Oxylung

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Dr Batra’s Healthcare has introduced Oxylung – a comprehensive lung health treatment programme which includes the Lung Function Test and Homeopathic Nebulization. The Lung Function Test - a hospital grade, accurate and scientific test that is computerized, painless and will help patients assess their lung's strength, volume and breathing capacity.Dr Batra’s Homeopathic Nebulizer administers homeopathic medicines in a safe, natural and side effect free way. Patients with respiratory allergies can now breath easy with Dr Batra’s Homeopathic Nebulizer - a device that quickly administers homeopathic medicines to give faster and augmented results in a natural and side-effect free way. The…

04 Oct

US duo Julius and Patapoutian win 2021 Nobel Prize in medicine

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The Nobel Prize in the field of physiology or medicine has been awarded to US. scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian.They were cited for their discovery of receptors for temperature and touch. The winners were announced Monday by Thomas Perlmann, secretary-general of the Nobel Committee. Last year's prize went to three scientists who discovered the liver-ravaging hepatitis C virus, a breakthrough that led to cures for the deadly disease and tests to keep the scourge from spreading though blood banks. "Our ability to sense heat, cold and touch is essential for survival and underpins our interaction with the world around…