Health Secretary Srivastava chairs meeting with states/UTs on quality and rational use of cough syrups

States exhorted to ensure rational use of cough syrups, particularly among children, as most coughs are self-limiting and do not require pharmacological treatment

FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow progression of pediatric Myopia

FDA authorization was based on two years of clinical study data demonstrating that Essilor Stellest lenses significantly slowed myopia progression compared to single-vision control lenses

FDA responds to evidence of possible association between autism and acetaminophen use during pregnancy

Agency initiates safety label change and notifies physicians of possible link

Akums demonstrates clinical versatility of Lacosamide in epilepsy care

Clinical evidence has consistently highlighted lacosamide’s efficacy and safety.

Biocon Foundation constructs new high school building in Karnataka

Biocon Foundation is also expanding its reach with this first initiative in Channapatna region

FDA approves sBLA for Takeda's Vonvendi for Von Willebrand disease

Vonvendi is the only recombinant Von Willebrand factor replacement therapy with approved indications in adults and children with VWD

GC Biopharma submits IND to begin Phase 3 clinical trial for Barycela in Thailand

Apollo Hospitals Q1 FY26 PAT up 42% to Rs. 433 Cr

Apollo has also announced plans to add over 4,300 beds in the next five years with an investment of over Rs. 7,600 crore

Asian Institute of Nephrology & Urology expands hospital in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

AINU is set to accelerate its expansion footprint, enhance operational capabilities

Athena Diagnostics enhances Ataxia testing with long-read gene sequencing

Athena is also exploring the use of this technology for expanded carrier screening