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  • Propeller Health Raises Strategic Investment from McKesson Ventures

    MADISON, Wis. : Propeller Health, a leading digital therapeutics company, announced a strategic investment of an undisclosed amount from McKesson Ventures, adding to the $20M funding round announced last week. Proceeds from the investment will provide further support for Propeller’s development of additional connected medicines for the treatment of chronic respiratory disease, such as injectables […]

    Doctors at Fortis Hospital treats rare Achalasia Cardia condition through unique POEM procedure

    Bangalore : Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road treated a rare condition on a 38-year-old patient by performing a unique Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedure here recently. The team of doctors was led by Dr Sreenivasa D, Chief Gastroenterologist, Fortis Hospital at Cunningham road in Bangalore.   Achalasia is a rare disease of the muscle of the lower esophageal body and the lower […]

    Cure for alcoholism could be close after brain protein discovery

    A protein in the brain linked to a person’s alcohol tolerance could be the key to curing alcoholism, according to a study Indian-American medicinal chemist. The protein called MUNC 13-1 plays a pivotal role in the development of tolerance to alcoholism, University of Houston College of Pharmacy medicinal chemist Joydip Das said in eNeuro, the […]

    Doctor offers guidebook to awakening unlimited brain potential

    RALEIGH, N.C.  : – Holistic Life Coach and Global Peace Ambassador, Dr. Tatiana H. Irvin is offering a wake-up call to society.   In her new book, “The Reluctant Intuitive: A Soulful Confession and Practical Guide,” Irvin asserts that humans are powerful beings, with unlimited potential and power, if one can but “awaken.”   “Once conscious […]

    PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of PMBJP, affordable Cardiac Stents and Knee Implants tomorrow

    New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP) and affordable Cardiac Stents and Knee Implants tomorrow morning through video conferencing. An official release said, the purpose of the interaction is to get to know as to how these initiatives have brought changes in the lives of […]

    Sakra World Hospital Conducts Imaging and Coronary Symposium 2018

    Bengaluru:  The Imaging and Coronary Symposium conducted by Sakra World Hospital aims to showcase a comprehensive review of the existing intravascular imaging techniques.   It aims to educate and encourage doctors to adopt intravascular coronary imaging into their practice. Angioplasty is a common treatment provided in case of coronary blockages.  Previously, Angiogram technology was used by […]

    Tata Memorial Hospital Team Presents Biocon’s Nimotuzumab Study Results at ASCO Annual Meeting 2018

    Mumbai  : Biocon Ltd.  , Asia’s premier biopharmaceuticals company, announced today that a Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai team led by Dr Kumar Prabhash, Head, Solid Unit, Medical Oncology presented the results of a study with Biocon’s novel biologic molecule Nimotuzumab at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting held in Chicago […]

    Shri J P Nadda takes stock of the public health measures for Nipah Virus disease

    New Delhi : The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda today reviewed the ground situation with the Health Minister of Kerala and took stock of the public health measures in the affected areas. On directions of the Union Health Minister, a multi-disciplinary Central Team led by Director, National Centre for Disease Control […]

    Biocon & Mylan Present New Data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018, Reinforcing the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of Ogivri™, the first biosimilar for Herceptin®, approved by the US FDA.

    Bengaluru :  – Mylan N.V.  and Biocon Ltd.   announced that 48-week results from the HERITAGE study will be presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, June 1-5. The HERITAGE study compared Ogivri™, the first biosimilar for Herceptin® approved in the U.S., to the reference product in patients with […]

    Did You Know Your Eyes Could Get Sunburned?

    Now that summer is here, be aware that extreme heat conditions coupled with UV rays of the sun can play spoilsport and cause eye-strain. Unknown to many, eye problems tend to soar during the hot season and you need to protect your eyes from the ultraviolet (UV) rays just as much you protect your skin […]