No link between the use of ranitidine and cancer risk, claims Nature

N-nitroso dimethylamine (NDMA) is a probable human carcinogen and tts effects on humans rely on observational studies.

Govt. appoints Rajeev Raghuvanshi new DGCI

Genomics, big data among key themes driving M&A activity in medical devices, says GlobalData

A total of 889 M&A deals were announced in the medical devices sector in 2022 worth $93 billion

USFDA accepts biologics license application for Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus maternal vaccine candidate for priority review

This action follows the recent acceptance of the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Pfizer’s RSV vaccine candidate by the European Medicines Agency

Merck updates on Phase 3 MOVe-AHEAD trial evaluating Lagevrio

The safety profile of LAGEVRIO in this trial was generally consistent with that observed in previously reported clinical studies

India achieves 15,000+ transplants in a year

There is a fast resurgence in the transplant activities post COVID

Sanofi announces change in R&D leadership

Dr. Dietmar Berger, has agreed to take the leadership of the team ad interim

India committed to strengthen traditional medicine practice by bolstering evidence-based research: Sonowal

The Ministry of Ayush endeavour is to get entry level NABH certification for 12,500 Ayush Wellness Centers by the end of 2023

Briefs: Biocon, Laurus Labs and Smruthi Organics

Laurus Labs has announced that the USFDA completed inspection of the formulations manufacturing facility Unit-2, APSEZ, Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Need a paradigm shift for popularising ayurveda in India

For discovery or for standardization, Ayurveda colleges/institutes need to collaborate closely with Phytochemists, Pharmacologists, and Toxicologists from premier institutions