NPPA caps Trade Margin of five medical devices, MRP w.e.f. 20th July
Vaishali Sharma —
July 24, 2021
In a significant decision by the Union Government, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) exercising extraordinary powers in public interest, has capped the Trade Margin vide notification dated 13th July 2021 for five... Read more »
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said more information is required from Bharat Biotech, which is seeking emergency use listing (EUL) for its Covaxin vaccine for COVID-19. The latest Status of COVID-19... Read more »
ICMR study reveals 3.6% of hospitalized Covid patients diagnosed with bacterial, fungal infections
Vaishali Sharma —
May 24, 2021
Just as cases of black fungus are being reported in Covid-19 patients during the second wave of the pandemic, secondary bacterial and fungal infections affected at least 3.6% (ranging from 1.7% to... Read more »
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) director Randeep Guleria on Friday listed three factors important in the prevention of ‘black fungus’ or mucormycosis outbreak, prevalent in Covid-19 patients. “Three factors are... Read more »
ICMR releases advisory regarding RAT
Vaishali Sharma —
May 20, 2021
ICMR has released an advisory on Wednesday for Covid-19 Home Testing using Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). For more details, visit icmr.gov.in Read more »
Dr Reddy’s, on Wednesday released an important information regarding 2-Deoxy-D-glucose, a drug developed by INMAS, a DRDO lab in collaboration with Dr Reddy’s, for the treatment of Covid-19. Emergency use approval has... Read more »
DRDO’s anti-COVID drug will be available to hospitals across country from June
Vaishali Sharma —
May 17, 2021
After the first batch of anti-Covid drug 2-DG developed by DRDO was released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here, it will be available only to AIIMS, Armed Forces Hospitals, DRDO hospitals and... Read more »
Govt allows employees with medical qualification to undertake practice, offer teleconsultation
Vaishali Sharma —
May 12, 2021
The Centre on Wednesday allowed its employees with medical qualifications to undertake practice and offer teleconsultation. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) said the central government employees with medical qualifications can... Read more »
World Thalassemia Day 2021
Vaishali Sharma —
May 8, 2021
May 8 is observed as World Thalassemia Day every year. The day commemorates the struggles of the patients suffering from this genetic disorder and raise awareness about the disease and its symptoms. This... Read more »
Karnataka government caps decides to cap price of CT scan and digital X-ray
Vaishali Sharma —
May 7, 2021
The Karnataka government Friday decided to cap rates of CT scan and digital X-ray in private hospitals in the state, as the demand for the same in diagnosing Covid-19 has been on the rise... Read more »