The nation's drug regulator has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to an Omicron-specific mRNA-based booster vaccine. Developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd

Singleron Biotechnologies GmbH has launched two new instruments to standardize single-cell analysis workflows. The company specializes in single-cell multi-omics produc

Apollo, the world's largest integrated healthcare provider, has expanded its robotic colorectal surgery program to 6 cities, including Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, De

Fujifilm India has launched 'FUJIFILM Connect,' a mobile app for healthcare professionals. It provides a convenient one-stop solution to manage service and support for

ARUP Laboratories received FDA approval for AAV5 DetectCDx, a companion diagnostic for selecting adult patients eligible for Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec-rvox)

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has introduced the ICMR Health Communications Internship Programme (IHCIP), a 3-month internship for undergraduate and pos

HempStreet and myUpchar have partnered to create a valuable resource for patients seeking information on cannabis-based medicines in India. HempStreet, the country's fi

Sonde Health, a healthcare technology company, has revealed new research on its respiratory responsive vocal biomarker (RRVB) model. The study, published in the Journal

Numen Health, India's top digital-first heart care platform, has partnered with Aster Hospitals to deliver preventive and rehabilitative medical care to patients at the

Patient Discovery Solutions partners with AmerisourceBergen's Trusted Vendor Programme, offering access to its Equitable Care Platform. This collaboration enables natio

India is poised to lead in diabetes care technology and medical tourism, according to Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Scien

Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre and BEST-Swastha Hriday Abhayan have launched the 'Dil Dhadakne Do' campaign to train Mumbai bus drivers and conductors in CPR. Th

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) investigators have identified immune system and autonomic nervous system differences in individuals experiencing persistent neur

MicrofluidX, a UK-based bioreactor provider, joins forces with Immatics, a leader in T cell receptor (TCR)-based immunotherapies, for a research partnership. Their coll

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has clarified the use of the NABL-accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) combined

The iDrone initiative, led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has successfully conducted a trial run of blood bag delivery using drones. This pioneering

A study conducted by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institut

The Amrita Haemophilia Treatment Centre has partnered with the Manchester Haemophilia Treatment Centre to enhance haemophilia care in India. Haemophilia causes severe b

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, addressed the G7 Ministerial meeting on Health Innovation in Nagasaki, Japan. He emphasized the r

The Union health ministry has issued "Accessibility Standards for Healthcare" to ensure accessible healthcare facilities for persons with disabilities. These standards

Researchers have recently tested the accuracy of an algorithm-based smartphone application called OptiBP, designed to estimate blood pressure through optical pulse wave

Researchers at S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata have developed a non-invasive method for diagnosing gastric disorders based on breath pattern reco

UNESCO India and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, among India's top ten universities, have teamed up to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene among women, parti

Scientists from Macquarie University, the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), the University of Queensland, and the University of Helsinki conducted research on viruses,

Cognizant has partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim, a prominent research-driven biopharmaceutical company, to accelerate the speed and quality of medicinal therapy devel

Eseye, a cellular IoT connectivity solutions provider, has partnered with AmericanPharma Technologies, a healthcare environment monitoring solutions provider, to improv

The Ministry of Electronics & IT's Common Services Centers (CSC) has partnered with Medikabazaar to improve healthcare accessibility in remote towns and rural areas

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for advanced implementation of new and existing interventions to protect lives from malaria on World Malaria Day. An ongo

Indian hospitals embrace green healthcare infrastructure to improve patient recovery and optimize natural resource utilization. This shift towards environmental sustain

Pristyn Care, a prominent healthcare services provider, has recently introduced Mira.AI, an AI-powered trainer, to transform its care coordinator training process with

Cellular Origins, a TTP company, is partnering with ScaleReady, a joint venture of Bio-Techne, Fresenius Kabi, and Wilson Wolf, to automate parts of ScaleReady's cell a

TechInvention Lifecare Pvt. Ltd. in India has partnered with Eubiologics Co. Ltd. from South Korea to introduce Euvichol-Plus, the world's first oral cholera vaccine (O

GSK has launched Shingrix, a non-live recombinant subunit vaccine for preventing shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults aged 50 years and above in India. Shingl

The World Health Organization (WHO) is alarmed by the tobacco industry's persistent efforts and their surrogates to manipulate scientific research, media, public percep

A study sponsored by the NIH (National Institutes of Health) found that children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a rare condition linked to Covid-19, ha

Mortein, a popular brand of household insecticide from Reckitt, has initiated the 'Mission Zero Malaria' campaign in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh

In light of India's 75th year of independence, the principal of Government Pharmacy College in Pondicherry has suggested that the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) should

DYU Healthcare has recently launched Smart IVF, a groundbreaking technology that utilizes artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to optimize the IVF process, e

The World Health Organization (WHO) has started a new initiative, the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Initiative (PRET), aimed at better-preparing coun

India's foremost think-tank for preventive and promotive healthcare, the IHW Council, has launched the Spirituality for Health & Environment Alliance (SHE-Alliance)

InSilicoTrials and AchilleS Vaccines have partnered to accelerate the development of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies against infectious diseases and advance the conc

Horizon Healthcare Services, New Jersey's largest health insurer, has selected Cognizant to support its government healthcare programs. In a 7-year agreement, Cognizant

Pristyn Care has launched Shield360, a comprehensive and affordable health cover on Lybrate, to provide access to preventive healthcare. The health cover includes doors

Wound care is a rapidly evolving field focusing on finding better ways to treat acute and chronic wounds. Innovative technologies, digital diagnostics, and precision te

Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad has collaborated with Northern Railway Central Hospital (NRCH) in Delhi to launch the Sarvodaya NRCH Imaging Centre (SNIC) on a public-p

Medtronic plc and DaVita Inc. have jointly announced the launch of Mozarc Medical, an independent company dedicated to transforming kidney health and developing patient

The introduction of Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics has been a game changer for healthcare delivery in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), improving access to affo

Ekacare, a connected healthcare platform, has highlighted the potential benefits of digital technologies in the healthcare sector. With the help of electronic health re

Pharmaceutical companies are funding heavily in research and development to develop better medicines. Hospitals are increasingly adopting advanced medical technologies

Oviya MedSafe, a company specializing in global pharmacovigilance consulting and drug safety services, has proposed a new approach to address the gray areas in norms th

With the rise of technology, cyber threats in the pharmaceutical industry are becoming more prevalent. In 2023, Indian pharma companies must be aware of the biggest cyb

Apollo Telehealth, through a public-private partnership with the Andhra Pradesh government's Mukhyamantri e-Eye Kendram initiative, has provided eye care services to ov

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a top vaccine manufacturer, has received clearance from the Drugs Controller General of India and the State Drug Control Administra

LiveOnNY and MediGO are collaborating to improve the transportation of organs across the US. LiveOnNY, a nonprofit organ procurement organization, had a 30% increase in

Recent global health crises such as Covid-19, Ebola outbreaks, the looming threat of other zoonotic diseases, food safety issues, antimicrobial resistance, ecosystem de

MrMed, a leading online pharmacy in India, has launched a mobile app enabling patients and caregivers to purchase over 5,000 super-speciality medicines at affordable pr

Harish Jagtani, the founder of HJ Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthcare services to underprivileged communities, launched a new health

The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) recently concluded a review of all State AIDS Control Societies (SACS) in two phases. The objective was to ensure proper i

Orbis, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness, has launched a digital training hub (DTH) at Dr Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital in Delhi. T

India's mental health infrastructure faces challenges such as a shortage of primary care hospitals and psychiatrists, and mental health education remains limited, leadi

Due to ongoing protests against the Right to Health Bill cleared by the Rajasthan assembly last week, OPD services in the state's hospitals will remain closed on Wednes

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE have received authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer a single booster dose of their Omicron BA.4/BA.5-ad

The AIDS Society of India (ASI) has urged the Government of India to develop a national policy on HIV self-testing. ASI, a network of HIV medical exper

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital has initiated free ENT screenings for around 1,000 traffic personnel in New Delhi to check for any potential health complications due

MedLern HeartCode is making a difference in the survival rates of sudden cardiac arrests among vulnerable populations in India. The user-friendly platform has been desi

Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a non-invasive imaging tool called Electromyometrial Imaging (EMMI) that creates real-ti

The MHRA has withdrawn pholcodine-containing cough and cold medicines from the UK market because the potential risks outweigh the benefits. Pholcodine is an opioid medi

BlueRock Therapeutics LP, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm and a subsidiary of Bayer AG, has partnered with Rune Labs and Emerald Innovations to enhance the moni

During World Glaucoma Week, Allergan, an AbbVie company, collaborated with ophthalmology experts to highlight the significance of glaucoma's early detection and treatme

The World Health Organisation (WHO) cautioned on batches of tetracycline hydrochloride ophthalmic ointment USP 1% manufactured by Galentic Pharma (India) Pvt Ltd for va

MNM entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha's Department of health & family welfare to eradicate malaria from the state.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd recently introduced its first-ever 12-week-long campaign across TV and digital. With this new campaign #BeShelcalStrong the pharma giant ann

National Fertilisers Limited (NFL) reportedly launched its CSR project for preventive health screening of essential (20+) metabolic vitals of the masses in collaboratio

Global Health’s Medanta, one of the most extensive private multi-speciality tertiary care providers in Northern and Eastern India, announced its entry into a bind

Implantica AG (publ), a med-tech business at the forefront of bringing avant-garde technology into the body, reported the launch of RefluxStop in Sweden.

Moderna Inc. reported receiving Health Canada approval for using its Omicron

The adverse effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on tuberculosis (TB) services has created an urgency of vaccine development efforts into sharp focus. Speaking at a high-lev

HN Reliance Foundation Hospital (RFH), which houses the most well-equipped sports and rehabilitation department, shall now offer the most futuristic robot Lokomat &ndas

The Armed Forces Medical Services flagship tertiary care hospital, Army Research & Referral Hospital (R&R), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, implemented the Clinical Dec

India’s leading chain of IVF centres, Seeds of Innocence, has become the first homegrown and family-owned chain of IVF clinics to open avant-garde full-scope IVF

Apollo Hospitals Group has launched Apollo Clinical&

Apollo Indraprastha Hospitals, along with MediSage, recently organized a unique ‘Apollo Cancer Conclave—Insights from Our Experts’ in Delhi. This meet

India’s largest digital healthcare company, MediBuddy, recently acquired the ‘vHealth by Aetna’ business (Indian Health Organization –IHO) in In

Gerresheimer AG announced a joint venture (JV) with Corning Incorporated to expand global access to the Velocity Vial technology platform, addressing the demand for a h

The World Health Organization (WHO) presented a new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework facilitating a roadmap to save 2.5 million women from breast cancer by 204

Revive Therapeutics Ltd. and PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. have entered into a research collaboration agreement to assess the delivery of 3,4-Methylenedioxy methamphetamine

Jana Care, Inc. and Roche Diagnostics entered a partnership for its digitally connected blood testing platform, allowing patients to self-administer critical blood test

At the Interpack trade fair in May 2023, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection intends to present a wide range of smart product inspection solutions that can support pharma

International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has now released its new quick reference guide for pharmacists on managing reflux symptoms.

08-02-2023

WHO introduces global individual patient data platform for tuberculosis treatment

Abbott's Proclaim XR spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system received the USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval to treat painful DPN, a debilitating complication o

SAMEER, India's leading R&D Institute of Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), inked an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with Siemens Healthineers to contribute

On World NTD (Neglected Tropical Disease)Day (January 30), WHO released a new progress report titled “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023,” em

The WHO (World Health Organization) and Gilead Sciences entered a fresh agreement to donate 304,700 AmBisome injection vials (liposomal amphotericin B for injection) to

Lupin Digital Health, Lupin Limited's wholly-owned subsidiary, reportedly launched its digital therapeutics program, LYFE.

LYFE is

To improve molecular diagnostic (MDx) testing for the Non-Variola Orthopoxvirus (Mpox), Microbix Biosystems Inc. reportedly launched a new quality assessment product (Q

UK-based manufacturer Sterimedix displayed its ophthalmic and aesthetic cannulas development at this year’s Arab Health as part of its continued expansion into in

EMMA International, an expert in quality, regulatory, and compliance services for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical device industries, has entered a strategic

Five billion people worldwide remain unprotected from unhealthy trans fat, a recent status report from WHO has uncovered, increasing their risk of heart disease and dea

Manipal Hospitals and Fujifilm India entered a partnership to leverage the latter’s ingenious digital technology for storing sensitive medical records and picture

After a spate of adverse events reported related to the over-the-counter(OTC) cough syrups with confirmed or presumed contamination with high levels of diethylene glyco

The Indian Cancer Society (ICS), an Indian non-profit organization for cancer, participated in the Tata Mumbai Marathon in the Dream Run category, including 25 young ca

HempStreet, India's foremost research-to-retail medicinal cannabis startup, in collaboration with MGC Pharma, unveiled 'ArtemiC,' a nutraceutical mouth spray to aid the

India is emerging as a prominent destination for availing of critical healthcare services. More and more international patients are traveling to India for clinical trea

HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), India's largest cancer care network, became a mercury-free hospital by removing mercury-based medical measuring devices to

Environics recently declared the outcomes of a research study conducted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Apollo Hospitals on the usefulness of Env

Huma Therapeutics Limited, an international digital health technology enterprise that advances digital-first care delivery and research to help people live longer, repo

Hexaware Technologies recently declared a considerable expansion of its global Life Sciences and Healthcare industry credentials by concluding the integration of the ne

Digital health organisation, Definition Health, intends to launch its end-to-end digital pathway for surgical patients at Arab Health 2023.

09-01-2023

Valencell plans to launch products for chronic disease

RQM+ has launched its clinical trial services unit to complete its Medtech contract research organization (CRO) services.

Corrobora

Apollo Hospitals plans to organize the 9th edition of the IPSC (International Patient Safety Conference) and the 10th International Conference on THIT (Transforming Hea

The award-winning leader in digital data solution platforms for progressive therapies has entered into a strategic alliance with Reef Group, a real estate company speci

Alniche Lifesciences has undertaken a GutHealthAwareness campaign across various hospitals in cooperation with KOL's to extend awareness and enhance the understanding o

The drug regulator has halted the manufacturing activities of Noida-based Marion Biotech after an inspection conducted by its team owing to the allegations by the Minis

South India's largest edible oil brand, Sunpure, partnered with the Government of India to boost its TB-Free India campaign. The Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan,

CK Birla Hospitals and MediSage entered a partnership to hold a string of virtual programmes for continuous medical education of doctors in and around West Bengal and n

Fosun Pharma (Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.) and BioNTech SE reported that the Fosun Industrial Co., Limited (Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial's sub-lice

Navi Mumbai's Apollo Hospitals has launched an exclusive free support group and helpline phone number to support those with colorectal cancer (CRC) and a stoma clinic.<

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, entered a partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to improve paediatric liver transplant facilities

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE reported that the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved their Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent Covid-19 vaccine under Emergency U

Fujifilm India has ventured into the second phase of its drive on TB, "Never Stop: Screening To Reduce Diagnostic Delays", in chosen districts of Assam, Kerala, and Guj

One of the biggest integrated healthcare service providers in the GCC and India, Aster DM Healthcare, entered an agreement with Faruk Medical City, Iraq's leading healt

To improve maternal and child health, spread awareness and provide equitable and conveniently accessible healthcare services to eradicate anaemia eventually, the Gurugr

Palo Alto Networks has revealed Medical IoT Security, which according to the company, is a complete Zero Trust security solution for medical devices allowing healthcare

The UK MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) approved the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) for infants and children between 6 months to

Mylab received authorization for the first Made in India TB Detection Kit to detect tuberculosis from CDSCO, TB Expert Committee and ICMR. 

04-12-2022

The world's largest particle physics laboratory supports the push to transform cancer radiotherapy

Novavax, Inc., declared receiving Health Canada's expanded clearance for Nuvaxovid (Covid-19 Vaccine (Recombinant protein, Adjuvanted)) (NVX-CoV2373) for active immuniz

Roche declared the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the VENTANA FOLR1 (FOLR1-2.1) RxDx Assay, the first immunohistochemistry (IHC) companion diagnostic

Millions of young children develop short-sightedness every year because of myopia. It can lead to complications during adulthood or adolescence, like the early onset of

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how telemedicine could help deliver healthcare to all, especially those in remote areas and underserved communities. However, countrie

Flipkart Health+, the online healthcare marketplace platform of India's Flipkart Group, introduces one of the biggest diabetes care endeavours in the digital healthcare

Otrivin Breathe Clean (introduced by GSK Consumer Healthcare Ltd) has launched a campaign to improve air quality towards preventing respiratory diseases among school ch

Following the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, assuming a positive opinion for VidPrevtyn Beta, the vaccine received ap

L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) (a WHO Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness) entered a partnership with CognitiveCare to follow efforts that promote the ea

Wipro and Helping Hand Foundation (HHF) have introduced a complete health care programme for women & children under Maheshwaram Mandal, R.R. District. In the initia

Net Health recently released a first-of-its-kind predictive analytics resolution for hospital-based rehab therapy clinics called the Missed Visit Prediction Indicator.<

Roche declared that its digital health solutions will now be available under the navify brand at the HLTH 2022 meeting in Las Vegas, NV, US. The navify digital solution

Instalimb, Japan, the world's foremost 3D-printed prosthetic legs, collaborated with the renowned NGO Jaipur Foot. Instalimb employs unprecedented 3D printing and machi

Bengaluru-based health-tech start-up, Clinikk, is working to create Evidence-Based Care Pathways (EBCP) for its doctors. In this direction, the organization carried out

Within a year of its creation, LNE-GMED UK, a subsidiary of LNE Group, was appointed as an approved body by the UK Government. It allows LNE-GMED UK to give the UKCA marking under four legislations

Indira IVF, India’s biggest fertility treatments chain, has partnered with Presagen to introduce the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tool, ‘Life Whisper

Approximately 10.6 million people got tuberculosis (TB) in 2021, a growth of 4.5% from 2020, and 1.6 million individuals died from TB (including 187 000 among HIV-posit

A top supplier of single-use solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry, HPNE (High Purity New England), has launched MicroMaxx, a new tangential flow filtration (TFF) lab-scale screening system

GenWorks, a foremost digital medical and healthcare solution provider, presented a new device, Braster Pro, for the early detection of breast cancer. The device is radi

Karnataka health and family welfare department presented the Blueprint for a National Medical Oxygen Grid (NMOG) in India to support the Oxygen-for-India campaign's obj

As per a new study from the NIH (National Institutes of Health), women using chemical hair straightening products were at increased risk for uterine cancer compared to

The country's Healthcare industry is expediting its efforts to transform traditional medical practices into a digitally combined ecosystem. It is to drive fruitful inte

B Medical Systems, a Luxembourg-based manufacturer and international distributor of medical refrigeration appliances, will shortly launch a refrigerator vehicle in Indi

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released revised consolidated guidelines and a fresh operational handbook on tests to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) infection. 

Roche reported the launch of the SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antibody Test 2.0 in countries that accept the CE Mark. 

The test is the suc

The World Health Organisation issued a warning against four contaminated medicines, which resulted in the death of 66 kids in the Gambia, Africa, allegedly manufactured

Terumo BCT (Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies) announces its Quantum Flex Cell Expansion System. This bioreactor platform helps process development to commercial manuf

A recent study by Sankara Eye Hospital has demonstrated vitamin D3 deficiency in children, potentially contributing to advanced myopia.

The study, conducted over a period of 6 months from J

Neglecting mental health risks women’s comprehensive health and well-being and affects infants’ physical and emotional development. Almost 1 in 5 women expe

The foremost installation of Niramai’s AI (artificial intelligence) -based Thermalytix solution for early detection of breast cancer took place in Kerala.

On World Heart Day, i.e., September 29, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute partnered with the NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) and IACTS (Indian As

Krsnaa Diagnostics declared its plans to introduce 600 diagnostics centers across India.
The company will bolster its footprint across Maharashtra, West Bengal, Hi

Industrial automation firm Cybernetik has ventured into a Global Partnership (GP) program to collaborate with organizations across geographies on robotics and process a

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) launched a next-generation glass refillable syringe (PFS) that sets a new benchmark in performance for vaccine PFS with new and tight

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE reported a 30-µg booster dose of their Omicron BA.1 Bivalent Covid-19 vaccine (Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.1 15/15 µg) has bee

To help clinicians rapidly test for TB and multidrug resistance as a first-line test, BD Diagnostics, an arm of BD Lifesciences (Becton, Dickinson, and Company), presen

Medikabazaar launched MBARC, an end-to-end medical gear service platform that helps hospitals manage their biomedical assets efficiently and effectively.

Moderna, Inc, a biotechnology enterprise pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, reported that Health Canada has approved the use of its Omicron-targ

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to provoke high rates of infections the world over. As per global estimates, over 1 million curable STIs are developed e

Moderna, Inc reported that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has embraced a positive view recommending conditi

Global consultants for digital transformation, MSRvantage to provide safe, efficient, and seamless systems for firms operating in the healthcare segment via technologie

Ericsson in association with Save the Children India has delivered over 30 life-support ambulances to government health care facilities in 10 states pan India.

Mallcom India, an integrated manufacturer of Head-to-Toe Personal Protection Equipment forayed into a unique segment with the introduction of aesthetically developed sa

At the International Mass Spectrometry Conference (IMSC 2022), Bruker Corporation revealed the launch of the new nanoElute 2 nano-LC, of MetaboScape and TASQ 2023 softw

Arbor Biotechnologies announced a collaboration with Acuitas Therapeutics, a leader in the development of lipid nanoparticles (LNP).

27-08-2022

Paras Healthcare collaborates with Fujifilm India to boost the quality of health care in India

Roche Pharma India and Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) entered a partnership to strengthen capabilities in avant-garde cancer care and facilitate the delivery of qu

Under the direction of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) and aegis of Mission TB Free Haryana, Medanta and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases are work

Wolters Kluwer has contributed three market-leading clinical decision support (CDS) tools including Lexicomp, UpToDate, and Lippincott Procedures to Mercy Ships, a glob

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), the National Coordination Centre (NCC) for Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), raised a drug safety warning stating

Allergan Healthcare India Private Limited declared the launch of Juvéderm Volux under its Business Unit of Allergan Aesthetics. Allergan Aesthetics has acquired

The Karnataka Drugs and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (KDPMA) is now positive on the Union government’s scheme of ‘Strengthening Pharmaceuticals

The ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) has advanced the deadline for the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinics, ART banks and Surrogacy clinics in 1

Researchers from the National Eye Institute (NEI), a branch of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), have employed a unique imaging technique to demonstrate subtl

ReCor Medical and Otsuka Medical Devices registered positive results from the RADIANCE II US FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) pivotal trial of the Paradise Ul

Baxter Healthcare is recalling its Abacus Order Entry and Calculation software used for compounding liquid medications because of mistakes on the final printed medicine

HealthPlix Technologies, India’s foremost EMR platform entrusted by doctors today, announced a milestone of treating over 20 million patients. The doctor-first B2

India's avant-garde SEED Innovation Hub for screening and quick detection of non-communicable diseases was launched at Mumbai's Lion Tarachand Bapa Hospital. In its mis

As part of its initiative to revolutionize healthcare infrastructure, Avisa Smart Hospitals has directly entered into Ghaziabad-based Family Healthcare Hospital for com

Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma Ltd (APL) has informed the stock market that the SEBI (Securities Exchange Board of India) has issued a warning notice to it for reveal

FirstCure Health, a Noida-based healthcare services startup that makes advanced surgical care available to all by providing best physicians, precise consultation, corre

Iktos announced a research partnership with Zealand Pharma A/S to co-develop productive and predictive AI technologies for peptide drug design. Zealand Pharma is a biot

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., Gemco Vac-19, vaccine against Covid 19 received the EUA from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

01-07-2022

Fresh chronic kidney disease study reveals that CKD is present in one out of ten adults

HelpAge India, a non-governmental organization that addresses the needs of vulnerable geriatrics, has set up three mobile healthcare units (MHUs) in Telangana and weste

Aster Innovation and Research Centre partnered with Intel Corporation, and CARPL to showcase a cutting-edge ‘Secure Federated Learning Platform.’ The collab

MediSim VR, has set up India’s first fully automatic Virtual Reality (VR) lab in the Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for MBBS students to improve

India’s largest fertility treatment chain, Indira IVF, inaugurated a new avant-garde center in Patel Nagar, Delhi. 

The

Avesthagen Limited and Wipro Limited have entered a strategic collaboration for four years to launch its genetic testing portfolio commercially.

29-04-2022

CLIRNET joins hands with Medica for better patient outcomes

AstraZeneca India, with Plan India, has declared the expansion of its CSR initiative, the Young Health Programme, by opening three health information centers (HIC) in Delhi across the communities o

India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre, an association between the Swedish Trade Commissioner’s Office, AIIMS New Delhi, and AIIMS Jodhpur, presented the ‘Skill For Scale’ init

Novavax, Inc., a biotechnology company, declared that its partner, Takeda, obtained manufacturing and marketing authorization for its nuvaxovid intramuscular injection

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft guidance that, when concluded, will summarize the agency's strategy for assessing the public health importan

Flebo.in, a one-stop destination that permits convenient booking of diagnostic and healthcare tests from any lab of the customer's choice, has established operations in

Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road established a support group to fetch together patients and caregivers and counsel them concerning appropriate treatment and care. The prog

To make healthcare affordable to patients suffering from chronic diseases in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, health tech startup DoctCo launched its center in Agra, Aligarh,

Bristol Myers Squibb reported results from the phase 3 CheckMate -816 trial, which illustrated that neoadjuvant therapy with three cycles of Opdivo (nivolumab) in combi

BC Platforms (BCP), a multinational leader in health care data management and analytics, declared a collaboration with analytics leader SAS to sustain clients in health

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. reported positive long-term survival data from ReoGlio, an investigator-sponsored phase 1b trial assessing the pelareorep and granulocyte-macrop

Noida International University's (NIU) School of Nursing has recently organized a day-long campaign on tuberculosis awareness under the flagship of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

The government of Punjab’s department of health & family welfare, Roche Pharma India, and Niramai Health Analytix signed a collaboration to accelerate screeni

WHO broadcasted Digital Documentation of Covid-19 Certificates: Test Result technical specifications and guidance document for countries and executing partners on the t

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first-ever global guidelines to sustain newborns and women in the postnatal time – the first six weeks after birt

In association with Lokmanya Hospital, Pune, SRV Hospitals Group has established a new center of excellence in robotic orthopedics under "SRV LHPL Centre of excellence

Pacific Rim Shellfish Corporation recalls Pacific Rim Shellfish Corp. brand oysters because of potential norovirus contamination. This recall got initiated by the results of the Canadian Food Inspe

The CALLA phase III trial for AstraZeneca's Imfinzi (durvalumab) provided together with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) did not attain statistical significance for the primary

Women's menstrual problems increased in 2021 to 38.8 percent, and about 10 percent of women have irregular periods, as per the GOQii's Women's Health Report.

Vahak, India’s largest online marketplace for lorries and loads, has bound with MediBuddy for a noble endeavor to provide eight lakh+ truck owners across India wi

Pfizer Inc. declared positive results from a phase 3 study of etrasimod, an investigational, oral, once-a-day, selective sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulato

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. reported the publication of a preprint entitled “Chimeric mRNA based Covid-19 vaccine induces protective immunity against Omicron and

India Health Link Pvt. Ltd. has founded IHL Care Digital Health Centre at Adarsh Nagar, Marar Road, Near Chura Mill in Khagaria, Bihar. 

25-02-2022

GSK and MS Dhoni collaborate for 6 in 1 vaccination awareness campaign to combat serious illnesses

Sirnaomics Ltd reported interim data from a phase II clinical trial of STP705, a siRNA (small interfering RNA) therapeutic, to treat cutaneous basal cell carcinoma (BCC

The World Health Organization (WHO) and The International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued a new handbook on designing and executing stronger occupational health a

NISHTHA, a health system strengthening project supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Jhpiego, and the Indian Association f

A phase 3 trial (CUPID STUDY B) investigating Dupixent (dupilumab) in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), who were refractory to omalizumab, will cease b

In a first, India's first unique telemedicine platform PyraMed has declared a tie-up with doctors in rural places to launch second opinion services for patients.

The Drugs Controller General (India) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the single-use Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine, manufactured by Hyderabad-based Dr.

Hemab Therapeutics disclosed its lead candidate, HMB-001, a novel bispecific antibody with the prospect for treating GT (Glanzmann Thrombasthenia) and different rare bl

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) declared results from its phase III clinical study, VP-VLY-686-3303, evaluating the safety and efficacy of tradipitant in treating th

The scientists from the School of Biotechnology at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and Amrita Hospital, Kochi, have indicated that a novel intervention for Covid-19 has been

ImmunityBio, Inc. declared favorable study results indicating the activation of natural killer (NK) cells and CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in people living with HIV by Immunit

Battling the myths of ‘Desi Totkas’ and its futility, BeatO has teamed with the humorous, very desi, and influential – Pammi Aunty (aka Ssumier Pasric

UCB declared positive top-line results from the phase 3 BE COMPLETE study, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of Bimzelx (bimekizumab) in treating

Innovent Biologics, Inc. announced with Eli Lilly and Company the final clinical outcome and biomarker analysis of the open-label, phase Ib study (NCT04072679) of sinti

Covid-19 vaccination does not impact the chances of conceiving a child, as per a study of more than 2,000 couples funded by the National Institutes of

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsored clinical trial has revealed that giving peanut oral immunotherapy to highly peanut-allergic children

India's pioneering vegan and dairy-free brand, White Cub, has come up with unique and healthy gift hampers that offer vegan butter, hazelnut-cashew spread, and vegan cu

Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) Limited has declared positive results from the Hydra transcatheter aortic heart valve study issued in JAC

L V Prasad Eye Institute has partnered with the Bajaj Group for a Global Resource Center for Retinal Diseases to develop various Institutes of Excellence that focus on

World Health Organization (WHO) has made functional the membership of the GDG (Guidelines Development Group) for the updation of the WHO guideline

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiol

An Emory University study states that a booster dose of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin administered six months after the initial two doses can neutralize the coronavirus's Om

The Medical Care Standards in Diabetes clinical practice guideline has been revised for 2022 by the American Diabetes Association and published to supplement the Januar

A small study funded by the (NIH) National Institutes of Health suggests that sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy is linked to insulin resistance or difficult

Additional shot of Bharat Biotech's whole-virus inactivated Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin (BBV152) may give long-term protective efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 infection, says

Kallam Anji Reddy Campus of L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad set up an advanced ophthalmic research biorepository.

Bio

Women receiving a single Covid-19 vaccine dose during the menstrual cycle increases the cycle length by nearly one day, compared to unvaccinated women, according to an

Apollo Hospitals initiated the vaccination program for children aged 15 to 18 years at its vaccination centers throughout the country.

03-01-2022

Manipal Hospitals starts vaccination campaigns for kids with special needs

Hospitals across the U.S. are again discontinuing non-urgent surgeries because of a steep rise in COVID-19 cases to make room for patients in need of care almost immedi

C Com Digital is obtaining a paradigm transformation in digital marketing strategies for the pharma sector. The company has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and

Philips contends that exposure to VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in recalled ventilator and sleep apnea machines is not typically related to long-term health consequ

Ascletis Pharma Inc. declares that the results of the Phase IIa trial of subcutaneously administered PD-L1 antibody ASC22 (Envafolimab) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) will be presented

The RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund) and Gamaleya Center stated that the One-shot Sputnik Light vaccine (first component of the Sputnik V vaccine) demonstrates 70% efficacy against infection w

The pandemic has led to a visible rise in screen time, owing to virtual meetings or education, WFH, video conferences, etc. All this has adversely impacted our eye health, as per Bharti Eye Foundat

The application of blockchain technology in healthcare will provide an opportunity to transform healthcare in India. It will grow into the de facto standard in healthcare management, stated the chi

India’s indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin from Bharat Biotech has been recommended by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of drug regulators for children between two to 18 years.

As

Under the Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, the National Council for Clinical Establishments recommended ensuring oxygen availability in hospitals and clinical establishm

Lebrikizumab provided significant improvements with at least 75% skin clearance in over 50% of the people with moderate-to-severe AD (atopic dermatitis) in Eli Lilly and company's ADvocate 1 and AD

Asensus Surgical received USFDA’s 510(k) clearance to boost machine vision capabilities on its Intelligent Surgical Unit (ISU).

The said ISU is used for digital laparoscopy with Asens

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical sequencing unit and AstraZeneca entered a collaboration for multiple years to create next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based companion diagnostics (CDx).

Researchers at NCI's (National Cancer Institute) Centre for Cancer Research and Washington University School of Medicine have come up with a blood test to detect cancer early in people with neurofi

Zymo Research received a CE mark for its novel at-home sample collection kits for sale in the EU (European Union).

The SafeCollect Sample Collection Kits offer customers safety and utility

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) granted De Novo classification and authorization to Zimmer Biomet and Canary Medical to market the tibial extension for Persona IQ for total knee replacemen

The Knee Clinic at ACI-Cumballa Hill Hospital launched Mumbai's foremost robotic knee replacement center.

The NAVIO-CORI robotics platform is one of the advanced healthcare innovations of t

The WHO (World Health Organization) Global Tuberculosis Program released a rapid communication on important updates to guidance on TB (tuberculosis) management in children and adolescents. The new

Molbio Diagnostics aims to transform healthcare practices by providing near-care diagnostic solutions using robust portable platforms and enabling decentralized diagnostics through high-end point-o

Lancaster-based ViraCoat Limited announced the global launch of a new range of antiviral and antimicrobial personal protective equipment (PPE) masks that could kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses on

The USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) reduced its recommended screening age for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and prediabetes from 40 to 35 years for overweight and obese

The WHO (World Health Organization) issued fresh guidelines for blood pressure (BP), recommending 130 as the upper number threshold for starting medicines for anyone with risk factors or a history

Catalyst OrthoScience unveiled an imaging software, Archer 3D Targeting, that aids in preoperative planning for shoulder arthroplasty.

The software developed in collaboration with a 3D-Side

The USFDA approved Medtronic’s latest self-expanding TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) system to treat symptomatic severe aortic stenosis.

The Evolut FX TAVR system is eas

The UK Health Security Agency's new national surveillance program aims to perform antibody tests for adults. It would help improve understanding of immunity against COVID-19 from vaccination and in

Mackwell Health and GE Current announced a collaboration in the field of LED UV disinfection technology. The partnership will spread Current's 365DisInFx UV Technology to the Middle Eastern, Europe

Abingdon Health, a global developer and manufacturer of rapid tests, launched the BioSURE COVID-19 IgG Antibody Self Test.

BioSure, UK, is the legal manufacturer of the test that uses a fra

The UK’s MHRA approved an extension to the latest consent of the Spikevax vaccine, formerly COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, that allows its use in individuals aged 12-17 years.

The JCVI (Jo

Ketto.org, South East Asia’s leading crowdfunding platform, launched ‘Healthnest,’ a healthcare community app. 

Healthnest is a social community platform that connect

Mustang Bio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, declared that the company had implemented an elite license agreement with Mayo Clinic for innovative technology. The technology may reconstr

Ethnic and racial disparities in maternal mortality — deaths about pregnancy or childbirth — in the United States may be greater than previously reported, recommends a study funded by t

On receiving the CE mark, Medtronic has introduced its DCB (drug-coated balloon) catheter, Prevail, in Europe to treat CAD (coronary artery disease) patients.

Prevail DCB is useful in percu

The Neuberg Centre for Genomic Medicine recorded a rise in lung cancer incidences among women. Smoking remains a principal cause of lung cancer, with a danger of advancing it in smokers vs. non-smo

PerkinElmer announced four new ready-to-use AlphaLISA KRAS kits designed to assist scientists in better understanding complex KRAS protein structures and mutations. It would aid the scientists in i

A host response-based technologies specialist, MeMed, received the CE Mark in Europe for its new disease management solution, MeMed COVID-19 Severity.

The test measures multiple proteins fr

Sanofi declared a pivotal phase 3 trial assessing Dupixent (dupilumab) in patients with moderate-to-severe CSU (chronic spontaneous urticaria), an inflammatory skin disease, met its primary endpoin

An expert panel of India's Central Drug Authority recommended granting permission to SII (Serum Institute of India) for conducting phase 2/3 trials of Covovax on children aged 2 to 17 years with ce

Merck announced positive overall survival (OS) results from the pivotal phase 3 KEYNOTE-355 trial analyzing Keytruda, Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, combined with chemotherapy to treat metastatic

Orthofix Medical launched its fiberFuse Strip, an advanced demineralized bone-graft solution comprising cancellous bone.

The latest fiberFuse Strip is a preformed bone-graft strip for poste

According to some experts from the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Hair loss is one of the most frequently listed syndromes in patients recovering from Covid-19.

Problems like recurrent skin

HMD (Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices), one of the top five manufacturers of syringes and needles worldwide, has introduced Dispoway, a new and improved 3-way stop cock for infusing more than

Cepheid declared that it had received CE-IVD approval for Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC and Xpert HIV-1 Viral Load XC, next-generation extended-coverage (XC) tests for HIV testing.

Xpert HIV-1 Viral

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Medtronic’s two artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for use with the LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor (ICM).

The AccuRhythm AI

Abbott announced the US introduction of Jot Dx, the company's newest insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). The Jot Dx ICM provides clinicians and hospitals command of how they control data flow through

To fight any upcoming Covid-19 variants, the Rajasthan government has installed the fifth oxygen generator plant in Pilani in the Jhunjhunu district.

Since early 2020, people are living wit

The Union Ayush Ministry directs the States/Union Territories licensing authorities/Drug Controllers to allow Ayush-64 licensed manufacturers under their jurisdiction to include a new indication of

AstraZeneca's analysis of its Covid-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, showed no increased incidence of TTS (thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome) after a second dose. Vaxzevria's brand name in India is C

Vodafone Idea Foundation (Vi) has volunteered to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure across India. As a component of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Vi has distributed critical medi

Biocon Biologics and Adagio Therapeutics collaborated to advance antibody treatment to prevent and treat COVID-19.

Adagio Therapeutics, U.S., granted an exclusive license to Biocon Biologic

MolGen B.V., a single-source supplier of DNA/RNA extraction technology and services for the life sciences and biotechnology, has announced its entrance into the U.S. market with the launch of MolGe

Scientists at Cancer Research UK have devised tests to identify glioma, a type of brain tumor, from the patient's urine or blood plasma sample.

To aid in easy monitoring, scientists seek wa

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Vision launched its phacoemulsification (phaco) system worldwide. The VERITAS Vision System intends to provide surgeons with improved efficiency and comfort during c

The Wyss Center and Artiria Medical have collaborated to develop a technology that can potentially lower mortality and enhance the quality of life in stroke patients.

Stroke leads to bleedi

NanoDx collaborated with IBM Research to use its metal-oxide semi-conductive (CMOS) compatible nanoscale sensors to boost and extend accurate, rapid testing for various indications.

The com

A life science research, and clinical diagnostic product provider, Bio-Rad Laboratories, has launched the "Reliance SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB RT-PCR Kit (IVD)" for EU markets after CE-IVD mark approval.

The Research Institute of Rospotrebnadzor has started working on the development of a biochip for COVID-19 testing. 

Rospotrebnadzor published the outcomes of studies of the COVID-19 i

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded breakthrough device designation to Endologix’s ChEVAS (Chimney EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing) System for treating abdominal aortic aneurysm (

Johnson & Johnson's orthopedics company, DePuy Synthes, originated its VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for knee replacement surgery in Australia.

VELYS is to be used with the company's

Patients experiencing total knee replacement at Mater Private Network in Cork could benefit from faster recovery times and an extra customized overall experience, introducing the new ROSA Knee Syst

Washington state recalled live oysters harvested from the Samish Bay growing area in the Puget Sound area. The recall is because of multiple Vibrio parahaemolyticus illnesses linked with oysters ha

Phoenix Hospital Group, UK, has launched a new full-body cancer screening imaging service to detect cancer in its early stages.  

The hospital’s outpatient consulting and im

IQVIA- analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services provider, announced a new collaboration with BREATHE – a Health Data Research Hub for Respiratory Health.

The pa

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its charity CW+ have launched the Acute COVID app, co-developed with Imagineear Health to support NHS staff redeployed to care for COVID-19

Intelligent Fingerprinting, UK, has created a user-friendly, saliva-based lateral flow VSS-GP test for rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection.

The current Covid-19 tests require invasive nose a

Because of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing demand for medical devices, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is restricting the trade margin for five medical device

iSTAR Medical received IDE (investigational device exemption) from the USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) to begin a clinical trial of its MINIject, a minimally invasive implant for glaucoma surg

NuVasive is permanently stopping US sales of its MAGEC 1.5 and 2 scoliosis medical devices amid biocompatibility concerns. The move comes after the FDA's warning of potential mechanical failures an

The FDA approved Dexcom's Partner Web Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), allowing the third-party developers to access the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) information of Dexcom users.

Canon Medical Systems, USA, has subscribed to a decisive collaboration with Cleerly to facilitate simple and effective cardiac computed tomography (CT) to grant a new standard of care for heart ail

The FDA officially labeled Philips' recall of sleep apnea and ventilator devices a Class I event, about one month after the company's announcement. The agency put out two separate notices Thursday

NuVasive launched a new 3D-printed porous titanium implant, Modulus ALIF, for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) procedures in certain countries.

The device strengthens the company&rsq

A Scottish syndicate is launching an AR (augmented reality) tool to help train surgeons on hyper-real 3D-printed models of human organs.

The software will guide trainee surgeons while

Over the next couple of years, 30,000 children across England will be evaluated using a heel prick blood test for a ‘faulty gene’ which causes familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).

B-Secur has launched an ECG (electrocardiogram) solution based on the TI's (Texas Instruments) AFE4950 analogue front end for photoplethysmography (PPG). The new ECG sensing will accelerate the des

Quicktome, Omniscient Neurotechnology’s (o8t) digital brain mapping platform, received the USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) 510(k) clearance for neurosurgery.

A neurosurgical plan

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) granted breakthrough device designation to Royal Philips’ laser-assisted IVC (inferior vena cava) filter removal device.

The device helps in a

Boston Scientific reported positive data from the PINNACLE FLX clinical trial of its WATCHMAN FLX LAAC (Left Atrial Appendage Closure) device in NVAF (non-valvular atrial fibrillation) patients.

Quibim has entered a temporary business association (TBA) with molecular imaging companies to develop a total-body PET (positron emission tomography) /CT (computed tomography) scanner for simultane

Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) plan to introduce a 'One-Stick Hospital Stay' approach by using its expertise in blood collection and vascular access solutions.

The company will us

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) has granted breakthrough device designation to NeuroMetrix’s Quell device to treat fibromyalgia symptoms in adults.

A transcutaneous electrica

Miiskin, a digital health app, which helps people track modifications in their skin, including existing and new moles, has come up with a new mole sizing feature that allows patients to check chang

Unilabs, a diagnostic services provider, and Ibex Medical Analytics, a specialist in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, have collaborated to implement Ibex's AI platform in Europe.

Starting wit

Owlstone Medical, a Breath Biopsy specialist for early disease detection and precision medicine applications, has published peer-reviewed research in Nature Scientific Reports. The paper examines t

The T-diagnostic centers, launched in Telangana, offer free medical testing and other disease diagnostic services to the public and relieve the poor from the ever-rising healthcare costs in the sta

As experts from IMA (Indian Medical Association) and various State and Central government agencies not denying a possible third Covid-19 wave in India, the Union government is working on a comprehe

As per experts, the waiting times for UTI treatment can be within 3-5 days, and undiagnosed UTIs have risen during the pandemic due to the limited access to GP appointments.

Now with this n

Evoke Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company,

announced some additional marketing initiatives focusing on launching a patient and physician experience program for Gimoti, the company&rs

Cue Health, a healthcare technology company, announced receiving regulatory approval from CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organization) for its Cue Covid-19 Test for professional point-of-car

Hologic has received a CE Mark for Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay in Europe to utilize saliva samples. The test is a molecular diagnostic assay that identifies the pathogen's genetic material causing COVI

The NHS (National Health Service) in the UK has announced an investment of £20m to hasten the rollout of ‘skin snaps’ and other rapid tests for same-day cancer diagnoses to improv

UK-based independent manufacturer of medical gas products, BPR Medical, received MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Program) certification for its medical gas solutions. 

Only a few me

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved Stryker’s InSpace balloon implant for arthroscopic therapy of MIRCTs (massive irreparable rotator cuff tears) for sustained improvements

South Korea-based biotech Seegene has introduced a new multiplex PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test to screen for six emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the Delta and Delta Plus variants.

Two new companion reports published by the WHO (World Health Organization) provide the first global recommendations to help establish human genome editing as a tool for public health, emphasizing s

The IMA (Indian Medical Association) has urged the state governments not to let off the guard against Covid-19 and control mass gatherings in the state in the wake of a possible third wave.

WHO (World Health Organisation) chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has cautioned against mixing and matching Covid-19 vaccines from various manufacturers, stating that it is a dangerous trend that

The Union Ministry of Ayush launched the Ayurveda dataset on the Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI) gateway. The move is a significant step towards global visibility for Ayurveda-based clinical

The WHO (World Health Organization) reformed its Covid-19 patient care guidelines to include interleukin-6 receptor blockers as a class of lifesaving medicines in severely or critically ill patient

Royal Philips inked a strong collaboration dealing with a MedTech stroke care company, NICO.LAB to intensify results in stroke patients.

The contract will complement the extensive stroke ab

GE Healthcare and SOPHiA GENETICS inked a letter of intent to operate together on targeting and coordinating therapies that can accommodate unique patient’s genomic profiles and cancer types.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has partnered with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics to supply its MAS Quality Controls and LabLink xL Quality Assurance Software to be used with the latter’s VITROS analyze

PocDoc and PATH will produce an app-based digital reader for primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID) to help scale PID rapid testing and support the rollout of polio vaccinations across the world,

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Siemens Healthineers’ MAGNETOM Free.Max, a High-V MR (magnetic resonance) scanner.

The device merges a 0.55 Tesla field strength with

Quidel has obtained a CE mark for its Savanna multiplex molecular analyzer and Savanna Respiratory Viral Panel-4 (RVP4) Assay.

The approval allows marketing and sale of the Savanna system i

EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) announced that myocarditis and pericarditis could emerge in rare instances following Covid-19 Vaccines Comirnaty and Spikevax (previously Covid-19 Vaccine Modern

Abbott declared the launch of Panbio Covid-19 antigen self-test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in grown-ups and children with or without signs. In line with the current ICMR guidelines on self-use,

Sunandan Divatia School of Science (SDSOS), Mumbai, originated a battery-operated reusable mask to protect from airborne human pathogens.

The technology is transferred to Mumbai-based Milto

PLUSS will supply its Celsure Covid Suraksha box to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, for optimal temperature-controlled transportation and storage for the Sputnik V vaccine, in India.

PL

Morphic Therapeutic announced positive results from its full phase 1 clinical trial for MORF-057, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the a4ß7 integrin in development to treat inflammatory bo

Digital therapeutics pioneer my mhealth has declared the launch of its latest app, myOp, which can halve post-surgery complication rates and better recovery times for even the greatest-risk patient

Royal Philips has partnered with the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) to create a new cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) technique.

Named "ESSOS" (Enhanced S

Viz.ai got a CE mark to sell "Viz LVO," an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven stroke care software.

The clinical data reveals that software can coordinate stroke care, reduce treatment tim

Qiagen declared that its NeuMoDxHAdV Quant Assay to identify and quantify human adenovirus (HAdV) DNA had obtained CE-IVD certification for the European Union and additional countries that allow th

The Blackfrog Technologies, a startup supported by the Department of Biotechnology-Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT-BIRAC), has developed Emvolio. This portable, battery-oper

Royal Philips and Cognizant announced a collaboration to develop end-to-end digital health solutions to enable life sciences companies and healthcare organizations to accelerate clinical trials and

The PHSO (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman) has

written to the Government urging it to prioritize improvements to NHS (National Health Services) imaging services as part of the he

Quidel obtained emergency use authorization for its Lyra assay on March 17 of last year, presenting it as one of the primary companies to bring a SARS-CoV-2 test to market in the U.S. A rapid antig

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted breakthrough device designation to Hyalex Orthopaedics’ cartilage system for fixing cartilage deformities.

The HYALEX Cartilage Syste

Natural Cycles, the novel FDA-cleared birth control app, has received new FDA clearance to revise its labeling and expand the types of third-party thermometers, including consumer wearable already

A pathogens diagnostic device able to detect SARS-CoV-2 within 20 seconds, SpectraLIT, is undergoing MHRA registration and may shortly be available in the UK.

The device uses mass spectrome

UK-based developer, QuantuMDx, launched Q-POC - a rapid, PCR point of care diagnostic system. Q-POC received a CE-IVD mark under the In Vitro Diagnostics Directive (98/79/EC), enabling its use in E

Medtronic recalled 54,997 guidewire components used during angiography to place catheters into the vascular system for sterilization issues before being shipped to hospitals.

FDA

Roche announced the inclusion of Cobas MTB and Cobas MTB-RIF/INH tests used on the Cobas 6800/8800 Systems to detect tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB. 

The WHO (World Health Org

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded 510(k) approval to AliveCor’s electrocardiogram (ECG) device, KardiaMobile 6L, for the measurement of QTc interval in patients by healthcare

FDA signaled healthcare providers regarding likely biocompatibility concerns related to NuVasive's stainless steel and titanium Precice orthopaedic appliances. The machines are used to extend the l

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (Merck) collaborated with Innervia Bioelectronics to jointly develop graphene-based bioelectronic vagus nerve treatments for severe chronic diseases.

The coll

The US Food and Drug Administration has awarded Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to BioGX’s direct sample addition Xfree COVID-19 reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tes

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) medical devices and diagnostics division ordered Philips India Limited to discontinue continuous and non-continuous ventilators because of so

Vivalink, a provider of coupled healthcare solutions, has originated an afresh enhanced temperature and cardiac electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor.

The new temperature monitor constituted an o

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Control of Bleeding, Resuscitation, Arterial Occlusion System (COBRA-OS) from Front Line Medical Technologies.

The COBRA-OS is the first 4 Fr

The clinical diagnostics specialist, Novacyt, is launching two PathFlow COVID-19 antigen lateral flow tests (LFTs) to bolster its COVID-19 portfolio and to pursue new market opportunities, especial

Abbott's Panbio COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test received a CE mark. Panbio aims to identify the SARS-CoV-2 virus in adults and children with or without symptoms. The CE mark allows over-the-counter sale

Abiomed's Impella RP with SmartAssist got pre-market approval (PMA) from US FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Impella RP is a heart pump that aims to treat acute right heart failure. 

Pregnant women in India are now qualified to get inoculated against Covid, with the Union Health Ministry on 2 July 2021 granting consent based on the advice of the National Technical Advisory Grou

The US drug regulator recently appended a warning to the literature that accompanies Pfizer Inc BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccine shots to intimate the rare risk of heart inflammation after its

Gilead Sciences stated interim results from the phase 2b and 3 clinical trials assessing the first-in-class entry inhibitor Hepcludex (bulevirtide) to treat chronic HDV (hepatitis delta virus). Con

Fitza, a pioneer in the digital fitness market; a one-of-a-kind mobile application to touch people's experiences by holistic health and nutritional well-being, leveraging advanced technology. The a

SP Industries, Inc. (SP) declared the launch of its SP Hull LyoStar 4.0 R&D and process development freeze dryer devised and developed to improve the market of biopharmaceutical products, such

Johnson & Johnson Vision declared the availability of TECNIS Synergy and TECNIS Synergy Toric II IOLs in the US and Canada. These next-generation PC-IOLs blend the extensive depth of focus and

Wipro GE Healthcare intensified its local capacity to manufacture a wide variety of Versana products in India. The initiative is a part of the company’s plan to extend localization and encour

Innovent Biologics declared that the phase 3 ORIENT-15 study met the predefined overall survival primary endpoint. ORIENT-15 is a randomized, double-blind, global, multi-center clinical study asses

Specialists have proposed measures to do work from home necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic without harming your back. Back pain is induced by work-related stress as well as work-related physical

Max Healthcare's Max@Home service has partnered with NephroPlus to begin a novel initiative to give patients dialysis services at their doorsteps.

This unprecedented partnership brings both

Novartis and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) declared a partnership that aims to stimulate the data and digital technologies' use within Novartis to reimagine global health and better access to he

Merck, known as MSD also, declared that the pivotal phase 3 KEYNOTE-826 trial analyzing Keytruda, Merck's anti-PD-1 therapy, in combo with platinum-based chemotherapy (cisplatin plus paclitaxel or

Nordic Nanovector proclaimed prompting preliminary results from the LYMRIT 37-05 phase 1 trial investigating Betalutin (177Lu lilotomab satetraxetan) for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell ly

QIAGEN declared the launch of QIAprep&amp CRISPR Kit and CRISPR Q-Primer Solutions that enable researchers to examine edited genetic material with unmatched pace and competence to ascertain how

Thermo Fisher Scientific declared the introduction of a novel CE-IVD marked Covid-19 test. The TaqPath Covid-19 Fast PCR Combo Kit 2.0 extends Thermo Fisher's series of high-precision tests to dete

Sensome declared that the Center for Devices and Radiological Health had awarded it a Breakthrough Device designation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for it

Avacta Group declares a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Calibre Scientific for Avacta's AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test for licensed use in the UK and European Economic Area (

Algorithmic Biologics, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup producing algorithmic innovations to molecular analysis, received the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approval for commercial use

Implandata Ophthalmic Products has declared that its Eyemate-SC biosensor has received CE Mark. This tool is used in association with the breakthrough Eyemate system for digitally-enabled remote gl

Globus Infocom has recently inaugurated its latest AI face identification temperature screening commodity for the initial separation of infected people. It also has an access controller arrangement

Co-Diagnostics, Inc. declared that its Logix Smart SARS-CoV-2 DS (Direct Saliva) had received regulatory authorization to be traded as an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) for the Covid-19 diagnosis in mar

A trio of scientists from the University of Exeter has uncovered a novel approach to manage the light that the way has scrambled through a single hair-thin strand of optical fibers. These ultra-thi

Smart Meter, one of the leads in cellular-enabled distant patient monitoring data and tools, declared the introduction of iScale, a cellular-connected body weight scale. This extension extends its

Bayer's Astepro Allergy (Azelastine HCI .15%) got the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approval as an OTC (over-the-counter) product for the temporary relief of runny nose, sneezing, nasal

Scientists at the NIH (National Institutes of Health) have produced a model tool that could probably diagnose pregnancy complexities by watching the oxygen level of the placenta. The equipment tran

Biogen declared topline conclusions from its phase 2 TANGO study of gosuranemab (BIIB092), an investigational anti-tau antibody evaluated as a potential therapy for Alzheimer's.

Gosuranemab

The US FDA alerted the public against the use of Innova’s Covid-19 test, citing health hazards.

The UK MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has extended the EUA

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals declared positive results from the largest trial assessing monoclonal antibody therapy in patients hospitalized with critical Covid-19. The UK RECOVERY trial discovered th

AstraZeneca declared results from the STORM CHASER trial assessing the safety and efficacy of AZD7442, a long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination, for prevention of symptomatic Covid-19 in participa

Vuram has originated an innovative app to trace Covid essentials such as vaccines, PPE, oxygen cylinders, and masks. Trackable is the first of its kind Appian live tracking app, and Vuram's team be

Helius Medical Technologies and Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini, declared that a device - Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS), designed for short-term treatment of gait deficit due

Medtronic abruptly removed its HeartWare Heart Ventricular Assist Device pump system from the market after a range of Class I recalls in 2021 and reports of patient harms and deaths associated with

India Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc, announced the launch of Micra AV - a miniaturized, fully self-contained pacemaker that delivers advanced pacing technolo

Biogen declared topline results of the timrepigene emparvovec (BIIB111/AAV2-REP1), an investigational gene therapy for the potential treatment of choroideremia from the phase 3 STAR study. The stud

Antibody tests that can recognize whether people have been exposed to new variants (known as the Alpha and Delta variants) of COVID-19 have been produced by the University of Aberdeen, collaboratin

Celltrion Group declared top-line efficacy and safety data from the global phase III clinical trial, illustrating that anti-Covid-19 monoclonal antibody treatment candidates, regdanvimab (CT-P59),

Avacta has obtained notification of registering its AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test in the EU, enabling the company to place the product on the market in all 27 countries for acknowledg

Royal Philips voluntarily recalled breathing devices and ventilators after discovering possible health risks linked to the PE-PUR (polyester-based polyurethane) sound abatement foam used in them.

FDA has rejected Verily's (Google's sibling company) request to use a wrist-worn wearable device that aims to trace changes in the motor symptoms of clinical trial patients with Parkinson's disease

Medtronic received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its recharge-free implantable neurostimulator (INS), Vanta. It is a device with an optimized life of up to 11 years.

Ibex Medical Analytics, an AI-powered cancer diagnostics firm, has received the CE mark for the Galen Breast solution to support pathologists in detecting various types of breast cancer. 

Quest Diagnostics and Paige have collaborated to develop software products leveraging AI (artificial intelligence) to enhance and expedite the pathologic diagnoses of cancer and various other disea

Rockley Photonics plans to develop a technology that enables the Apple Watch to track blood glucose levels non-invasively.

All clients of Rockley Photonics, like Apple Inc., are developing

FDA approved two new single-use, disposable endoscopes, less than two months after again cautioning healthcare providers to be aware of contamination issues and infection risks tied to versions of

The outcomes of a new clinical trial published in the NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine) reveal that immediate kangaroo mother care started soon after a preterm or low birthweight baby is born

Fitterfly, a digital therapeutics company, launched a post-Covid recovery program for people with diabetes. During this Covid pandemic, the worst affected are people with comorbidities like diabete

Allovedas, a unit of Brains Hospital, is a comprehensive, integrated rehabilitation center that introduced an exclusive program for post-Covid rehabilitation. The initiative termed ‘Bounce Ba

Boston Scientific is recalling all Vici RDS and Vici SDS venous stent systems sold over the last 30 months because of 17 complaints about the products.

Users complained that the devices mig

Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) provisionally authorized Breathonix's BreFence Go COVID-19 Breath Test System for accurate disease identification in a minute. Breathonix, a spin-off fir

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the at-home Covid-19 testing kit for children aged three years and above by Eurofins Scientific subsidiar

BeiGene Ltd. declared that the phase 3 RATIONALE 309 trial of its anti-PD-1 antibody tislelizumab together with gemcitabine and cisplatin versus placebo combined with gemcitabine, and cisplatin as

PathShodh Healthcare, a start-up nurtured at the Society for Innovation and Development (SID), IISc (Indian Institute of Science), received the license to manufacture the test for sale of its semi-

The NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) has mandated QR codes on the test reports and calibration certificates to check the manipulation of test results and

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics launched the first quantitative Covid-19 IgG antibody test in addition to a complete Covid-19 nucleocapsid antibody test.

Ortho is the first company offering labo

India-based DCAL (Dishman Carbogen Amcis Limited), the pharmaceutical industry's global outsourcing partner, announced the results of a new study providing critical insights into the treatment of v

KareXpert, one of India's most agile growing healthcare technology companies, launched its cloud-based virtual care platform for hospitals and other healthcare institutions to treat Covid and non-C

Merck stated that the company’s investigational 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, V114, met its primary immunogenicity and safety endpoints in two trials of phase 3 pediatric clinical

AstraZeneca’s, Vaxzevria (ChAdOx1-S [Recombinant]), formerly AZD1222, a Covid-19 vaccine, has obtained special approval for emergency use for active immunization of individuals aged 18 years

Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) granted special approval for the emergency use of Moderna’s mRNA Covid-19 vaccine under article 14-3 of the

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company announced positive results from primary analysis data from the phase 2 optimizing ponatinib treatment in CML (OPTIC) trial in patients with chronic-phase chronic myelo

The TricValve Transcatheter Bicaval Valves System, from the joint partnership of OrbusNeich Medical Company Ltd and P&F Products & Features (OrbusNeich P&F), received CE mark approval.&

Royal Philips launched a spectral detector-based Spectral Computed Tomography (CT) 7500, the latest solution for precision diagnosis. 

This new system intelligently delivers high-quali

Becton, Dickinson and Company launched its BD Multitest 6-Color TBNK Reagent with BD Trucount Tubes with an expanded clinical application in India. 

It aims to identify Covid-19 patien

Sorrento Therapeutics announced that the first patient had been treated in a phase 1b proof-of-concept, open-label study to assess the safety, tolerability, and pilot efficacy of Enbrel once weekly

Chugai pharmaceutical obtained approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for FoundationOne Liquid CDx Cancer Genomic Profile to be used as a companion diagnostic for the PARP

A laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-Defense Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), has developed an antibody detection-based kit, 'DIPCOVAN,' the DIPA

A slew of recalls has hit Medtronic's HeartWare HVAD pump system recently. Since it's been on the market, the rate of device malfunction reports documented in an FDA database outpaces competing pro

Researchers at the University of Florida and the National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan have developed a microfluidic device to detect the SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein in saliva samples within on

Intersect ENT's PROPEL Contour (mometasone furoate) sinus implant obtained a CE mark promoting its supply and marketing within the European Union.

The implant is outlined to preserve patenc

The ICMR has approved Pune-based Mylabs' new self-use rapid home-test kit for Covid-19. The new kit can generate results in just 15 minutes.

Named 'COVISELF,' the country's first Covid-19 h

Positive results of the interim phase 2 clinical trial safety were declared along with immunogenicity data for Medicago’s plant-derived Covid-19 vaccine candidate. The vaccine is being tested

Google introduced an AI-powered dermatology assist tool that uses a phone's camera to detect skin, hair, and nail conditions. 

The internet-based application requires three images of t

Columbia Pacific Communities (CPC) and Fortis Healthcare have launched #ReachOut, a mental wellness initiative. CPC is India’s largest senior living community operator, while Fortis Healthcar

India’s leading consumer health platform, 1mg, entered a partnership with Seekify and Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) to impart skills training to healthcare professionals (medical stu

Orthofix Medical launched OSCAR PRO Ultrasonic Arthroplasty Revision System in the U.S. and European market.

OSCAR PRO is an ultrasonic surgical system used to amend

Abbott got CE Mark for its new-age TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) system, Navitor, to treat severe aortic stenosis. The latest minimally invasive device can mitigate the high or ext

The adjuvanted recombinant Covid-19 vaccine candidate from Sanofi and GSK achieved potent rates of neutralizing antibody responses, coherent with those measured in people post recovery from Covid-1

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson's phase 3 VOYAGER PAD study revealed that Xarelto (rivaroxaban) (2.5 mg twice a day) in combination with aspirin (100 mg once daily) pe

ACON's Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test received CE mark approval for self-testing. The CE certificate issued by TUV SUD (CE0123) is valid from 14th May 2021 to 26th May 2024. 

A

Telehealth Company, CareNiva, introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Telehealth platform to deliver a global healthcare solution for providers. The physician can easily and seamlessly pr

One Drop secured CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) for its AI-based Blood Glucose Prediction Analysis Engine. The new device can accurately forecast glucose levels up to eight hours in

Biogen Inc. declared positive results of cotoretigene toliparvovec (BIIB112), a gene therapy investigated as a one-time therapy in patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) from the phase

ReGenTree LLC posted results of additional analysis of phase 3 clinical trial ARISE-3, using RGN-259 to treat dry eye syndrome. The company further declared the consolidated data from all three pha

Royal Philips introduced an integrated system comprising its Interventional Hemodynamic System and market-leading portable Patient Monitor IntelliVue X3. The integration provides advanced hemodynam

Abbott plans to recall 61,973 Assurity and Endurity pacemakers from the U.S. due to electrical shorts resulting in problems like loss of telemetry, loss of pacing, and reduced battery life. FDA sta

FDA raised a public warning for patients using pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. The agency warned that high-strength magnets in some cell phones and smartwatches could alter these de

SPARC, Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd., announced positive top-line results from its phase 3 trial (CLR_16_33) of PDP-716 ophthalmic suspension, an investigational drug for treating ocula

Amgen and AstraZeneca reported detailed results for tezepelumab from the pivotal NAVIGATOR phase 3 trial demonstrating superiority across all primary and key secondary endpoints in a broad populati

Merck (MSD outside the U.S.A. and Canada) announced positive results from the pivotal neoadjuvant/adjuvant phase 3 KEYNOTE-522 trial investigating Keytruda. 

Keytruda is Merck’s

The USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration) granted a re-issued EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) to Linea Covid-19 Assay Kit from Applied DNA Sciences Inc. The Assay Kit’s use now includes a

A new 3D printed COVID-19 testing swab is now being manufactured in Scotland. It can collect adequate viral material from the back of the nose - without requiring a throat swab. 

The n

Eli Lilly entered a collaboration with remote patient monitoring and data management solutions provider, Glooko for its connected insulin pen solutions.

The partnership aims for better

European Medicines Agency has initiated the assessment to extend COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty in young individuals aged 12-15.

The Human Medicine Committee at EMA will conduct accelerated dat

Ayush Ministry has released revised guidelines for COVID-19 patients under home isolation. This is specifically for Unani and Ayurveda practitioners to provide preventive measures for self-care.

USFDA has authorized the use of Neurolutions' device in stroke patients. It can help in regaining movement in the hand, wrist, and arm through brain-computer interface.

It is a non-invasive

Forrester Research's report on wearables in the healthcare sector suggested these devices have numerous shortcomings. Interviews from more than 40 physicians and patients were taken before the repo

The USFDA granted approval to Roche's VENTANA MMR RxDx Panel. It will act as a companion diagnostic (CDx) for the identification of advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer patients.

It is

The (USFDA) United States Food and Drug Administration approved Medtronic’s Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology. The Shield Technology introduces a surface-modified impla

An electrical pump has been developed to deliver a precise amount of therapeutic drug into the brain. It can be implanted into brain tumor resection sites for an extended period for drug delivery.<

Researchers at Berkeley's University of California, designed an ultrasound-powered implantable sensor to monitor oxygen levels and transmit the information into an external device.

An on-bo

The surgical and advanced wound care specialist company, Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) Group, received CE mark approval for its laparoscopic gastrointestinal (“GI”) sealant device, S

A user friendly COVID-19 vaccination app has been developed in Andhra Pradesh.

The app will monitor online and capture the information regarding an individual's vaccination across the

Drug susceptible Tuberculosis (TB) is affecting around 7 million individuals annually. The current treatment includes the use of four first-line medications for 6 months. It is now considered as a

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Thermo Fisher Scientific Amplitude Solution with the TaqPath COVID-19 High-Throughput Combo Kit.

The

Bristol Myers Squibb declared positive results from the phase 3 CheckMate -648 trial analyzing treatment with Opdivo (nivolumab) + chemotherapy or Opdivo + Yervoy (ipilimumab) in unresect

Neurological experts have disclosed that Covid-19 is associated with neurological disorders in several ways. Experts say that common neurological disorders associated with Covid-19 are encepha

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and

Ibex Medical Analytics, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) based cancer diagnostics, announced a strategic collaboration for p

BeiGene declared that the phase 2 trial evaluating Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) in Covid-19 patients hospitalized with respiratory symptoms, with the need for supplemental oxygen without mechanical vent

FDA has classified another set of products recalled related to Medtronic’s HeartWare HVAD ventricular assist device as a Class I event after receiving reports of deaths associated with the is

The WHO has rejected the Serum Institute of India's proposal seeking extension of the shelf life of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield, from six to nine months, indicating insufficient

Abbott announced it had received CE Mark for its next-generation TriClipTranscatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair System to treat TR (tricuspid regurgitation). The system is known as TriClip G4, is a no

Bausch + Lomb announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved ClearVisc dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) for ophthalmic surgery use.

OVDs help in intra

The University of Oxford announced pausing dosing of the Covid-19 vaccine, co-developed with AstraZeneca PLC in a small U.K. study in children and teenagers.

This pediatric trial started in

A whistleblower lawsuit accusing Medtronic of fraudulently obtaining FDA clearance for several spinal fusion devices can proceed, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled. The plaintiffs &md

The FDA is probing more than 450 reports of patient infection and contamination associated with reprocessed urological endoscopes during the past four years, including three deaths outside the U.S.

Zymo Research declares the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of its RNA/DNA Shield Collection Tube as a Class II medical device. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance enable

Novavax, developing a recombinant vaccine for COVID-19, declared a final efficacy of 96.4% against the original SARS-CoV-2 strain in a pivotal Phase 3 trial in the United Kingdom (U.

WHO stressed that no causal link had been established between the AstraZeneca vaccine and clotting, as confirmed by the vaccines advisory committee. There was no rationale to stop us

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) recently declared that the World Health Organization (WHO) had issued Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine, produced by

The FDA alerted about false-positive results associated with the Roche Cobas SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and influenza A/B nucleic acid test may be related to tw

Agilent Technologies announced the launch of a real-time reverse transcription (qRT) PCR-based diagnostic kit to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The CE-IVD mark follows the European Union in Vitro Diagnosti

ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company (largely-owned by GSK, with Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders), presented positive data of the investigational maturation inhibitor

Royal Philips and US-based openDoctor declared a partnership to offer an integrated radiology patient engagement platform that advantages openDoctor's real-time online appointment scheduling servic

Rigenerand SRL, the biotech company, inks the distribution agreement with Lacopa LLC enabling Lacopa to distribute Rigenerand’s VITVO 3D cell culture technology throughout the

Novartis declared that Canakinumab (ACZ885), in combination with the chemotherapy agent docetaxel, did not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) in the phase III CANOPY-

Entod Pharmaceuticals will offer financial support to 250 under-privileged glaucoma patients to ensure they have lifetime access to critical glaucoma medicines. The campaign #FreeGla

Abbott launched the NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic in the US, allowing patients to ensure proper settings and functionality, communicate with physicians, and receive new treatment settings remotely as

Digital Jalebi is considering scaling up the technology and a mobile-based app that trains healthcare professionals to use augmented reality (AR). The app aims to address the shortage of healthcare

The newly released study by associate professor of psychology at the University of Houston, published in Child Psychiatry & Human Development, showed strong evidence to suggest t

According to new research from the Netherlands, a mobile app called URinControl was as effective as usual, in-person treatment of urinary incontinence in primary care for women.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (Office européen de lutteantifraude - OLAF) has warned governments from dubious offers to provide them with COVID-19 vaccines. These offers are largely fake.

The US FDA granted an EUA (emergency use authorization) for the Cue Covid-19 Test for home and OTC use. It is a molecular nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) intended to detect genetic material

The FSDA (Food Safety and Drug Administration), Uttar Pradesh, has estopped Ipca Laboratories, Lucknow, from supplying pharmaceutical products to hospitals and medical practitioners without permiss

Scientists from City, University London, supported by Allergan Pharmaceuticals and Glaucoma UK, have launched the latest version of an app for newly diagnosed glaucoma patients.

The launch

Abbott announced the US FDA EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for Alinity m Resp-4-Plex molecular assay to detect and differentiate SARS-CoV-2, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza A, and i

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers, and health care providers, of thermal imaging systems intended to measure human body temperature—also known as telet

Eli Lilly and Company's 40-week SURPASS-2 clinical trial of Tirzepatide showed body weight reductions and superior A1C from baseline across all three doses compared to injectable sem

Moderna, a biotechnology company, declared that Takeda

Pharmaceutical submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to MHLW (the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labo

The U.S. FDA granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the T-Detect COVID Test developed by Adaptive Biotechnologies. The T-Detect COVID Test is an NGS (next-generation sequencing-based) tes

Indigital Technologies has launched a hand-held screening machine, Kribado that will help healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat patients at the pre-admission level.

Kribado is th

Luminex Corporation had received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a new expanded version of its NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP), including the SARS-CoV-2 virus for high-throug

Fujifilm India Private Limited announced Fujifilm’s first portable X-ray device FDR Xair XD2000 that can easily be used with limited space and resources, providing quick and easy access to di

QIAGEN declared the global launch of the QIAcube Connect MDx, a platform for automated sample processing available to molecular diagnostic laboratories in the US and Canada, the European Union, and

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declared the launch of the Covid-19 vaccine management and testing suite.

This suite of modular, easy-to-deploy solutions simplifies every stage of the

Bharat Biotech, a global leader in vaccine innovation, developing vaccines for infectious diseases, announced the first interim analysis of its BBV152 Covaxin.

The Covid-19 v

Approximately 2.5 billion people worldwide - or 1 in 4 people - will live with some minor hearing loss by 2050 and warns the World Health Organization’s (WHO) first World Repor

GlaxoSmithKline Pharma launched a massive public interest campaign called "Health ka Passport" on Public App across all major Indian languages. The ad campaign seeks to educate child

Dozee declared the launch of Dozee Pro, a Contactless Vitals Monitor for hospitals. The device features an AI-powered triaging system that converts any bed into a step-down ICU in under 2 minutes.

Bravo Packing Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ, recalls all of its raw frozen pet food — ground beef and “Performance Dog” — after tests showed contamination with Sa

Eurofins’s Clinical Enterprise announced the grant of US FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its EmpowerDX Covid-19 Home Collection Kit, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) versio

Eurofins’s Clinical Enterprise announced the grant of US FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its EmpowerDX Covid-19 Home Collection Kit, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) versio

An interesting new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the U.S. suggests that the currently used Moderna vaccine reduces viral shedding by about 60%.

Johnson & Johnson declared that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended the first&

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) declared results from the proof

of concept OSCAR (Otilimab in Severe Covid-19 Related Disease) phase 2 study

with otilimab.

The primary endpoint wa

AstraZeneca Plc and Amgen Inc jointly announced the phase 3 clinical trial results of the biologic tezepelumab in severe and uncontrolled asthma patients. It demonstrated a clinicall

Fujifilm India Private Limited declared the launch of its mobile digital radiology system – FDR Nano. This new digital radiology technology with high-resolution imaging with lo

Fujifilm India Private Limited declared the launch of its mobile digital radiology system – FDR Nano. This new digital radiology technology with high-resolution imaging with lo

United We Care, a web and app-based platform for emotional well-being, recently launched a campaign to increase awareness on depression and other mental health issues.

It ask

Pfizer and BioNtech's Covid-19 vaccine's single-dose reduces the number of asymptomatic infections. It could significantly reduce the risk of transmission of the virus depicted from

Qiagen, a Netherlands-based holding company, and INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company, declared an extension of their collaboration with a new master partnering agreement

MJ Biotech declared US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Sterile and individually wrapped nasopharyngeal (NP) specimen collection swabs for the RT-PCR Covid test. This C

CityHealth Urgent Care, a healthcare clinic in the US, has come up with a new home-based test kit for Covid-19 patients.

The In-Home COVID-19 Test Kit contains a how-to guide, a sterile swa

BioIQ and Assurance Scientific Laboratories have partnered to bring over-the-counter (OTC) RT-PCR Covid-19 testing kits in the market.

They have received the US Food and Drug Administration

A safety issue has induced Medtronic to issue a global recall of unused Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft systems during a worldwide clinical trial. For the sake of patient safety,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is closely observing the content of hand sanitizer products imported into the United States. Of late, a product calle

Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF) launched the #YesICan campaign to generate awareness amongst the folks on the eve of Anti-leprosy Day. The campaign intended to create aware

Germany's vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus should not be given to people aged over 65 years, amid a sour dispute between the European Union and the drugmaker over

Vir Biotechnology declared initial topline data from its ongoing trial of VIR-3434 with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infected patients. 

VIR-3434 is an HBV-neutralizi

Myovant Sciences and Pfizer declared that relugolix 40 mg plus estradiol 1.0 mg and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg (the investigational once-daily relugolix combination therapy) in end

AstraZeneca declared that its Symbicort Turbuhaler (budesonide/formoterol 160/4.5mcg) is approved in China as an anti-inflammatory reliever to be used as needed in response to sympto

Roche declared that it entered into a Global Business Partnership Agreement (GBP) with Sysmex. Under this, the parties renewed their commitment to the extended-standing distribution,

ADLINK Technology launched the ASM (ADLINK Surgical Monitor) series of surgical monitors developed for integration with microscopic, fluoroscopic, endoscopic, multi-mo

AstraZeneca declared positive high-level results from the ELEVATE-RR phase III trial of Calquence (acalabrutinib). The study met the primary endpoint showing non-inferior PFS (progre

Roche declared positive results from TENAYA and LUCERNE (two identically designed global phase III studies), analyzing its investigational bispecific antibody, faricimab, in people w

Aktiia announced a 24/7 automated blood pressure monitoring system in the UK after receiving CE Mark as a Class IIa medical device. It can record blood pressure data throughout the d

Marinomed Biotech AG declared positive results from its clinical study on the antiviral efficacy of Carragelose-containing lozenges (10 mg iota-carrageenan) in 31 healthy subjects. R

Roche declared that the New England Journal of Medicine had published data from the dose-finding Part 1 of the pivotal FIREFISH study of Evrysdi (risdiplam) in infants with symptomat

Locate Bio declared that the US Food and Drug Administration granted Breakthrough Device designation to Chondro3 - a biomimetic graft for osteochondral lesions. Chondro3 is currently in development

A group of scientists having expertise in evolution, virology, infectious disease, and genomics from the University of East Anglia (UEA), Earlham Institute, and University of Minneso

The virtual meeting of the GACVS COVID-19 Vaccine Safety subcommittee held on January 19, 2021, to evaluate the information and data available on deaths reported in frail, elderly in

The Andhra Pradesh (AP) government is aggressively working to open the PMBJK (Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras) outlets or Jan Aushadhi Stores in all the public health cen

Methamphetamine overdose deaths surged in eight years in the United States, according to a study that will be published in JAMA Psychiatry. The analysis revealed a rapid increase acr

Beckman Coulter, a clinical diagnostics firm, launched its Access SARS-CoV-2 IgG II assay in the CE mark accepting countries. The new assay quantitatively measures a patient's antibo

The Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Switzerland), affiliated to the Università Della Svizzera Italiana (USI), has come up with a second-generation 'double-antibody' tha

Roche Diagnostics India declared the launch of its antibody test SARS-CoV-2 test - Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S.

The test is CE IVD approved and has received ICMR and CDSCO appr

OraSure Technologies declared that its OrageneDx (OGD-610) saliva collection device was incorporated as a component in the De Novo authorization granted by the US FDA for a whole-exo

Eli Lilly and Company declared that bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) significantly decreased the risk of contracting symptomatic Covid-19 in long-term care facilities staff and residents.

Indian clinical trial sector welcomes US FDA new norms to protect participants in BE studies for ANDAs (abbreviated new drug applications) to ensure patient safety and data integrity

The FDA approved Boston Scientific's Vercise Genus deep brain stimulation (DBS) system portfolio for conditional use in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment. It comprises o

The authors from the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) spotlight the link between obesity and impaired metabolic health with the COVID-19 severity in a Nature Review

Medical device company Lightpoint Medical's Robotic gamma probe for intra-operative cancer detection received CE mark approval. The miniaturized surgical tool named SENSEI is designe

Bharat Biotech has officially released a fact sheet for its Covaxin Covid-19 vaccine, indicating that the vaccine is contraindicated in people who have allergies, fever or bleeding d

InDevR, a life science tools company, announced its VaxArray Measles and Rubella (MR) antigen quantification kit's commercial availability.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundat

The (MHRA) Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of UK approved Perspectum's CoverScan MD, an MRI-based technology to map the effects of COVID-19 on several of the bo

AVEO Oncology declared the presentation of results of Fotivda (tivozanib), in combination with AstraZeneca’s human monoclonal antibody directed against programmed death-ligand

A Calliditas Therapeutics AB's (publ) subsidiary, Genkyotex SA, declared positive phase 1 data with a commendatory pharmacokinetic and safety profile of high-dose setanaxib.

ADLINK Technology Inc. has launched the MLC-AL and MLC-KL series of medical panel computers specifically developed for integrated system control and complex medical data management.

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA, are conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research to investigate the causes, treatments, a

Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., declared clinical results from the global, double-blind placebo-controlled, randomized, phase 2 FIGHT trial analyzing first-in-class targeted therapy b

SCTIMST signed technology transfer agreements with the Pune-based Biorad Medisys for two biomedical implants, an intracranial flow diverter stent and an atrial septal defect occ

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) granted Neuberg Diagnostics approval to conduct Covid-19 tests in Noida, Vizag, Salem, and Kozhikode. Neuberg Diagnostics is the fourth

MyHealthcare and AliveCor announced their partnership for their KardiaMobile 6L device that allows patients to read their ECG data at home. The collaboration brings an integrated car

PerkinElmer declared that its New Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the US FDA to test individuals without symptoms or other reas

Royal Philips declared a multi-year partnership with Merck to develop clinical-grade digital solutions for highly customized fertility treatment. These solutions aim to better inform

Abbott's neuromodulation portfolio is around Proclaim XR, a version of a St. Jude Medical spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device approved by the FDA in 2015, and the Proclaim DRG Syste

Boston Scientific has enlarged its SCS portfolio with the limited market release of its WaveWriter Alpha SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulator) Systems. The port

maxon Group and Fourier Intelligence declared about entering into a global strategic partnership to develop rehabilitation technologies.

Technology

The FDA alarmed healthcare providers and clinical laboratory staff regarding the U.K. coronavirus variant and other emerging forms of the virus' impact on specific PCR test results.<

Colombia’s food and drug regulator recently authorized the emergency use of Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine.

The National Institute of Food and Drug

Accuray Incorporated declared about grant of 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ClearRT Helical kVCTImaging for the Radixact System, the latest T

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech vaccines named Covishield and Covaxinfor, respectively, for res

RedHill Biopharma Ltd. declared the preliminary positive data with orally-administered opaganib (Yeliva, ABC294640) in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia. The US phase 2 s

Sorrento Therapeutics declared that its agents in Mexico had submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to Mexico's health regulatory authority for its COVI-STIX rapid diagnosti

Micro-Tech Endoscopy and Interscope Inc signed a partnership agreement to collaborate and distribute the EndoRotor System for interventional gastroenterology. 

It is a s

The WHO declared the Comirnaty vaccine for emergency use, resulting in the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to be the pioneer to get emergency validation from WHO since the outbreak began a y

Fitgo has come up with a range of infrared thermometers with the latest technology that may be launched worldwide. The new devices have advanced sensor technology that gives results

Medtronic India launched EEA™ Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple™ Technology. It is touted as the first 3-row Circular Stapler with varied height staples causing lesser str

Astellas Pharma declared that a phase 3 trial of Xospata (gilteritinib) plus azacitidine versus azacitidine alone in newly diagnosed FLT3 mutation-positive (FLT3mut+) AML (acute myel

Roche declared positive results from two identically designed-YOSEMITE and RHINE, randomized, multicentre, double-masked, global phase III studies, evaluating its investigational bis

Health Canada granted its approval to Medtronic Canada's Micra AV pacemaker with atrioventricular synchrony. The USFDA approved the device in January 2020. 

The leadless

The USFDA granted clearance to Rapid Medical’s Drivewire; the guidewire used to treat vascular diseases.

The Israel-based company aims to help treating doctors control

According to a study shared with the New England Journal of Medicine, pulse oximeters have a higher error rate with Black patients. The study states that the handy devices may give m

Quidel's instrument-free COVID-19 antigen test received FDA's emergency use authorization (EUA). It is a pregnancy test-style product that can deliver results in minutes.

Qui

FDA has approved a resorbable implant under the De Novo premarket review pathway that can fill the crack between the torn ends of a person's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It is o

The catheter device, Jet 7 Xtra Flex, of Penumbra is recalled because of the injury risk and even death during removing clots in stroke patients, after FDA advice. The company announ

Roche declared the launch of the high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 antigen test to aid in diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infections (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) with the CE Mark

The Central government has launched a new digital platform called Co-WIN for COVID-19 vaccine delivery. There will be a new mobile app and will allow people vaccine registration.

HealthiumMedtech has come up with the first 'Made in India' meniscal repair device. The device named 'Surestitch' is a part of its arthroscopy range Sironix. The company has applied

In a Rapid Communication issued, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared several updates to its prospective guidance on TB disease's systematic screening. The updated guidance w

Medtronic plc declared the commercial launch of the Carpediem cardio-renal pediatric dialysis emergency device. After the US FDA marketing authorization grant earlier this year, the

Advaite, an innovative biotechnology company, declared that it had obtained CE Mark approval for its rapid IgG antibody test called RapCov, which will help contain the spread of coro

QIAGEN declared the launch of its QuantiFERON SARS-CoV-2 Research Use Only (RUO) solution to detect T-cell responses of the immune system to the COVID-19 causing pathogen in humans,

Kite declared positive results from the interim analysis of ZUMA-12, a multicenter, open-label, single-arm phase 2 study evaluating Yescarta (axicabtageneciloleucel) as first-li

Omron Healthcare has come up with an automatic wheeze detection device, WheezeScan. It is primarily meant for domestic use and detects the presence of a wheeze in young children.&nbs

Omron Healthcare has come up with an automatic wheeze detection device, WheezeScan. It is primarily meant for domestic use and detects the presence of a wheeze in young children.&nbs

The scientists from CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), Hyderabad, have designed an innovative and most effective COVID-19 testing technique utilizing dry swabs, which

MEQU, a Danish Medtech company, announced a new battery for M Warmer System, the compact blood and IV fluid warming device. Appropriately brand named Power Pack, the new battery has

the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) approved three wearable devices from GOQii for medical device registration.

The devices Smart Vital, Vital 3.0, and Vi

Baxter has received FDA approval for Homechoice Claria with the Sharesource Connectivity platform for adult and pediatric populations.

The technology is a home peritoneal dia

CooperSurgical’s PGTai 2.0 technology is a machine learning AI, with statistical analysis, omitting human subjectivity from the procedure. The technique works by testing embryo

Pfizer declared positive results from the phase 3 JADE REGIMEN study. This 52-week study analysed abrocitinib, an investigational oral once-daily Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, in

Pfizer and BioNTech declared their mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, against SARS-CoV-2 demonstrated efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior proof of SARS-CoV-2

AstraZeneca and Amgen declared positive results from the NAVIGATOR phase III trial of tezepelumab in patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma.

Tezepelumab is a potential fir

SynAct Pharma AB declared positive results of interim phase 2 study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with high disease activity to recommend which dos

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories declared preclinical data presentation for its engineered IL-2-diphtheria toxin fusion protein, E7777 (denileukin diftitox), at The Society for Immunoth

Smart Tech Overseas declared a new brand launch, FitGo, to nurture a healthy routine of life worldwide with its modern medical innovations.

FitGo's first few products in the

Junkosha launched its latest innovation, cut-to-length and slit Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing (PHST), to enable a range of catheter-based procedures where flexibility is the fundamenta

Beckman Coulter has launched its Access SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin M (IgM) assay in CE mark accepting countries. 

The new antibody test demonstrated 99.9% specificity wit

Calliditas Therapeutics declared positive results of Nefecon from Part A of the global phase 3 clinical trial NefIgArd, in patients with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

The t

Boehringer Ingelheim declared positive interim results from the SENSCIS-ON trial evaluating nintedanib in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) patients.<

Nocca Robotics, is developing economical high-end ventilators

The company is also working on regulatory aspects to export the Noccarc H210 machines and is on track to deploy

Nocca Robotics is developing economical high-end ventilators.The company is also operating on regulatory aspects for Noccarc H210 machines export and is ready to install 400 high flo

Bengaluru-based medical technology startup Inito's Fertility Monitor had received the United States Food and Drug Administration approval, resulting in the product's launch in the US

Anna University researchers have developed a biodegradable material, a cellulose derivative-based polymer, for detecting glucose and alcohol levels from swea

BioLineRx Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company, declared positive results from a planned interim analysis of the ongoing GENESIS Phase 3 trial of motixafortide in multiple myeloma patie

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited declared that one of its subsidiaries presented positive data for Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn) from the combined five-year phase 3, reSURFACE 1 r

Kochi-based medical devices manufacturer, Agappe Diagnostics Ltd, is launching a new Covid-19 test kit on November 10, based on Reverse Transcription Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplifi

HCG, the cancer care specialist, in collaboration with Pinkathon, hosted The Pink Strong Talks, a live session to create awareness on 'women's health and breast cancer' virtually to

PerkinElmer, Inc. declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), which allows sample pooling with PerkinElmer New Coronavirus

Merck declared collaboration with Mammoth Biosciences for the development, scale-up and commercial production of Mammoth’s CRISPR-based SARS CoV-2 diagnostic test.

Mamm

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc declared positive results from an ongoing phase 2/3 COVID-19 outpatient trial analyzing its investigational antibody cocktail, REGN-COV2. The trial resu

Camellia Clothing, a clothing company based in Bangalore, under an exclusive global license from CeNS, has manufactured and is marketing a 3bO face mask. This is India’s first

Global Diagnostic firm Genbody Inc has received the Indian Council of Medical Research and Drugs Controller General of India's approval for "Genbody Covid-19 AG" antigen test kits to

Cipla and KARWA Ltd. have collaborated to launch Covid-19 antibody detection kits in India with the brand name ‘ELIFast.’ KARWA ltd. will be responsible for manufacturing

In the wake of the ongoing pandemic, the Union health ministry has ordered pharmaceutical companies to set up PV (Pharmacovigilance) cells on war footing after due considerations to

Indian pharma industry sees enough pertinence to the recently released draft guidance on postmarketing obligations by the US FDA. 

This is because of the COVID-19 drugs

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST), a Thiruvananthapuram-based Centre of Excellence under the Department of Scien

US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Celltrion Inc.’s rapid Covid-19 testing kit, Sampinute, for emergency use authorization (EUA). The company initiated the re

US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance to the Vial2Bag Advanced 20mm Admixture Device from West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. The company has announced its l

Bayer's FoundationOneCDx for use as the first companion diagnostic gets US FDA approval for identifying neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase (NTRK) gene fusion-positive patients whe

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an advisory related to the use of the Feluda paper strip test, by the laboratories, for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. The test based o

Scientists have come up with a novel tool to assist physicians and speed up stroke diagnosis in clinical settings. The new tool based on machine learning may help diagnose stroke and

Gilead Sciences declared 48-week data from the BRAAVE 2020 study, a phase 3 clinical trial analysing the efficacy and safety of switching from a standard regimen of two nucleoside re

CRISPR Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, declared positive results from the ongoing phase 1 CARBON trial analyzing the efficacy and safety of CTX110, its wholly-owned alloge

Tyber Medical LLC, a leading orthopedic device manufacturer, received a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for foot and ankle plating systems. It covers over 42 d

CureVac N.V., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, declared positive data of its investigational SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, CVnCoV, in mice and hamsters from preclinical st

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) releases a Drug Safety Communication regarding labeling changes for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 

NSAIDs such

India has one-fifth of the worldwide burden of blindness; hence, comprehensive eye care is the need of the hour, especially children’s eye health, according to experts, specifi

Magnolia Medical Technologies Inc, a medical device company, launched the new Steripath Micro Initial Specimen Diversion Device.

Micro is the first US FDA 510(k)-cleared devi

Anavex Life Sciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, released results from the proof of concept phase 2 controlled trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerabilit

As the national government's primary focus shifted towards COVID-19, the emphasis on healthcare resources, infrastructure, and professionals to treat various other deadly diseases an

The global medical technology company, Medtronic, collaborated with a medical device company incubator, The Foundry, to bring up a novel transcatheter mitral repair technology (TMVr)

The University of Colorado researchers have come up with a novel test based on ultrasound technology to detect sickle cell disease. The miniature size of the device, its swift mechan

A report from WHO notifies that access to Tuberculosis (TB) services remains a challenge, and without urgent action and investments, global targets for treatment and prevention will

Abbott Healthcare introduced its new heart rhythm management devices, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) in Indi

After reviewing feedback from its advisory committees, AdvaMed and Cook Medical, FDA has concluded the guidelines pertaining to nonclinical assessment of medical devices containing N

Researchers at Purdue University have devised externally controlled tiny robots to precisely deliver the drugs at the targeted area. An external magnetic field is used to control the

The University of Leeds researchers have come up with a robotic system to help physicians or nurses perform colonoscopies. It uses magnets for guiding the probe through the body. As

An initiative to build mental strength, "Mann Talks," was launched on October 10, at World Mental Health Day commemoration. The initiative aims to empower individuals suffering from

US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to ZEUS Scientific's ELISA diagnostic test. The test is used to detect IgG antibodies to the SARS-C

Medical Experts may follow US FDA set norms to evaluate the candidature of individuals with COVID-19 symptoms for clinical trials. The US FDA devised guidelines are being used as ref

Even as the mental healthcare demand is increasing worldwide, 93% of the countries are witnessing disruption in the critical mental health services due to COVID-19. In a survey condu

Medtronic plc's Indian subsidiary India Medtronic Private Limited, launched the Azure pacemaker with BlueSync technology. It is designed to communicate seamlessly with patient's smar

Blautix, a single strain Live Biotherapeutic from 4D pharma plc for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), shows promising results from its phase II BHT-II-002 trial.

I

Zydus Cadila launched India's first pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI), ForglynpMDI, for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients in India. With a price tag of Rs.

Novartis declares positive results of the phase III HAWK and HARRIER clinical trials in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the EURETINA 2020 virtual congress.

AMD

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union health minister, recently showcased National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for COVID-19 management. Shripad Yesso Naik (the Minister

Ashtel Studios issued a recall notice containing product destruction directions for the hand sanitizer manufactured and distributed by it. The packaging of sanitizer pouches have ima

The Ministry of AYUSH recently endorsed integrating its digital platform, Ayush Grid, with the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). The final round of discussions between the Ayus

The COVID-19 pandemic requires priority diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic patients. The pandemic has sent the national health infrastructure for a toss as the government is dedi

SyntheticMR has collaborated with GE Healthcare to merge its MRI solution SyMRI in GE's platform. The newly integrated platform may provide quicker workflows and complete physiologic

Almost the entire range of WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems was officially launched in Europe by Boston Scientific, a global medi-tech giant. It includes four MR

Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) approved the Itamar Medical's WatchPAT 300 Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) device for commercial launch, effective September

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, posts positive results from the pediatric Phase 3 (ILLUMINATE-B) study of lumasiran, an investi

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, posts positive results from the pediatric Phase 3 (ILLUMINATE-B) study of lumasiran, an investi

Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc's subsidiary RVL Pharmaceuticals Inc. stated that its novel medicine Upneeq's Phase 3 clinical trial data was published by JAMA Ophthalmology. Pooled ana

Trivitron Healthcare Private Limited received approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to launch its 'Biocard Pro COVID-19 Rapid Antigen' testing kits commercially

Researchers at the University of Georgia are supporting the theory of - Airborne transmission of COVID-19 in enclosed spaces.

According to their studies, they distinctly supp

FDA issued a notice warning the healthcare providers about the risk of infection through using CardioQuip’s heater-cooler device. The device is used to control patients' body t

FreeStyle Libre 3, the latest continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device from Abbott, received the CE mark, thereby paving the way for its commercial launch in the European market. A

Equine Biotech, a start-up of IISc (Indian Institute of Science) students, has developed a novel and affordable Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) diagnostic ki

Aequs Force Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd. is coming up with a medical-grade and affordable mechanical resuscitator, AQovent. The company, in collaboration with the University of Illino

WaveForm C Interbody Implant System was launched commercially by SeaSpine. The global medical technology giant plans to launch four more devices by mid-2021.

The novel WaveFo

KardiaMobile 6L, the best personal electrocardiogram (ECG) device with US FDA approved ECG technology, was launched by AliveCor in India. It has proven efficacy in detecting atrial f

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test v2.0 of Vela Diagnostics. Certain laboratories certified und

USFDA granted 510(k) clearance to the RTI Surgical’s Dynamic Active Compression (DAC) plate. Post-approval, the DAC plate has become the first-ever product that may be used to

Affordable breathing assistance medical device, Chitra Air Bridge, may become available for all as Wipro 3D ties up with GenWorks Health.

As the COVID-19 cases are surging in

AR-12 is a powerful drug which has been studied considerably by the Researchers. This drug is an anti- cancer drug which also tends to have anti- viral function. This drug administer

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the commercial launch of the low-cost COVID-19 test, FELUDA, under strict ICMR guidelines. The test designed by CSIR (Council of

A single high-dose in a day of Enerzair Breezhaler (indacaterol acetate, glycopyrronium bromide and mometasone furoate [IND/GLY/MF]), from Novartis, is claimed to reduce moderate to

The largest energy-based medical device company, Lumenis Ltd., announces the launch of revolutionary NuEra Tight with FocalRF technology, in the Middle East and Europe for body sculp

Akebia Therapeutics Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, declared positive results of vadadustat, oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (HIF-PHI) from PRO2TECT, the

The paper published in Lancet states the findings of two open-label, Russian non-randomized phase 1/2 trials (Sputnik V) looking at a freeze-dried formulation and a frozen formulatio

OSKA Wellness launched 'OSKA Pulse'; PEMF (Pulsed-Electromagnetic-Field-Therapy) technology-enabled products, in India.

The company is the first enab

SUZHOU and SAN FRANCISCO, China - Researchers have declared that Tafolecimab (IBI306), an innovative PCSK9 inhibitor (recombinant fully human monoclonal antibody) in Phase 1 (NCT0336

Sanofi is unsuccessful in meeting its primary endpoint and key secondary endpoints in the global phase 3 trial investigating intravenously administered Kevzara (sarilumab) at a 200 m

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval awarded to Roche for the cobas 6800/8800 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative Test in the US. The healthcare professionals may have a single result

Novartis declares results of pooled data from the phase III ORION-10 and -11 trials from a post-hoc analysis studying patients' specific responses on low-density lipoprotein choleste

Acasti Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company, declares positive results from phase 3 TRILOGY 2 study evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of CaPre (omega-3 phospholipid) i

Boehringer Ingelheim declares positive results from the EMPEROR-Reduced phase III trial of empagliflozinin in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fract

Roche received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Foundation One Liquid CDx, Foundation Medicine’s comprehensive pan-tumor liquid biopsy test for solid tumor pa

AstraZeneca India declares the complete results from the clinical trials of its latest diabetes drug, dapagliflozin. It reduces chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in patients w

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new draft guidance for Device manufacturers for the selection of patient-reported outcome (PROs) instruments in clinical&nbs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signals consumers regarding alcohol-based hand sanitizers packaged in containers imitating food or drinks. If ingested, it may put consumers

GSK declares that GSK’836 (GSK3228836), an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), shows a significant decrease in hepatitis B virus DNA and hepatitis B surface antige

The Union health ministry releases guidelines stating that tuberculosis (TB) screening will be done for all COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 screening will be done for all TB

Royal Philips announces new imaging and workflow enhancements for its novel Kodex-EPD cardiac imaging and mapping system. The system treating a common heart rhythm disorder,&nbs

Nocca Robotics Pvt Ltd, of SIIC, IIT Kanpur, launched a clinically validated and certified High- Flow Oxygen Therapy Device for COVID-19 patients. The device

Abbott receives Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card rapid test for COVID-19 infection detection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (

Novartis' phase III ASCEMBL study met its primary endpoint of major molecular response
(MMR) rate at 24 weeks for asciminib (ABL001) vs bosutinib at statistically significant

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) lifts ban on PPE medical coveralls and all masks export varieties, except N95 masks.

DGFT, on August 25, 2020, revised the exp

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Foundation Medicine's pan-tumor liquid
biopsy test FoundationOne Liquid CDx.

The kit's assay uses blood samples to eva

Bristol Myers Squibb did not meet the primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) in phase 3 IDHENTIFY study evaluating IDHIFA (enasidenib) plus best supportive care (BSC) versus&

Delhi based Oscar Medicare Pvt. Ltd. that manufactures various in-vitro diagnostic kits have developed a simple, single prick rapid testin

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued clearance for Flyte™, intravaginal in-home, non-invasive, device meant to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which help

Novartis failed to meet its primary endpoint of investigator-assessed progression-free survival in phase III COMBI-i study for evaluation of investigational immunotherapy spartalizum

HFNO has become synonymous with a bridge between mask and ventilator. It is replacing the invasive mechanical ventilation for treatment of respiratory distress in Covid-19 patients.

The USFDA disapproves plasma therapy as an emergent weapon for treating COVID -19 as reported on 19 August, 2020. However, currently the plasma therapy is being tested globally

FDA registered a non- prescription over the counter ointment possessing virucidal activity has the potential to kill and treat viral infections including SARS-CoV-2, the virus respon

The Drug Controller General of India gave approval to Bharat Biotech to test its first Covid-19 vaccine via the skin through intradermal delivery.  The company would now conduct

The Union health ministry issued guidelines on safe ophthalmology practices in COVID-19. The guidelines describe the preventive and responsive measures to minimize and avoi

The smart ventilators can auto adjust patient's oxygen flow. In emergent cases, these send alerts to the concerned medical staff and to family members. The s

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Olinvyk (oliceridine), an opioid agonist to Trevena, Inc. for moderate to severe acute pain management for intravenous use in hospi

Clinical trials are the research-based studies conducted on human volunteers to evaluate a medical and therapeutical intervention by determining its effects in human health outc

The World Health Organization along with UNICEF advises the use of masks for children to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the disease has evolved to be asymptom

Fitbit, a leading manufacturer and marketer of health-tracking watches, launched a study aiming to create an algorithm to detect COVID-19 before symptoms appeared. Out of the 100,000 enrol

Fish is the most important source of protein and is included as an important component of cuisine not only in the coastal areas but also in towns.

As per the survey conducted

USFDA cautions health care professionals and patients against the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 patients.  Based on the various data analysis, FDA recalls the

Roche was awarded by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grant for CINtec PLUS Cytology for the 1st biomarker-based triage test for women whose p

A request has been brought to notice by All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to the government for terminating illegal marketing of medicines through on

For the Komipharm International clinical trial of Panaphix, a leading CRO, Novotech, has been chosen as the trial has the potential treatment for coronavirus - Covid-19. Ko

The present memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and India for mental healthcare identifies the growing burden of mental health disorders in India. On his first

A new study advertised in the journal Nature on March 11, 2020, could change the currently held aspects on cancer causation and diagnosis. The researchers have come up with

A novel genetic test could assist doctors in picking out patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma that is at 'ultra-high risk' of their cancer progressing aggr

An OPKO Health company, BioReference Laboratories, Inc., declared regarding offering a test for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which is a contagious virus that leads to

A molecular diagnostics company known as XCR Diagnostics has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO) for its technology that expedit

An inspection has been performed at firm located in Santa Sofia, Forli-Cesena, Italy, on July 29, 2019 to August 1, 2019, an investigator from the

Regulatory and Clinical trial supports for innovative drug development in Japan, latest upbeat of clinical trial needs in pre and post marketing phase in India, and medical

Government of Karnataka has allocated Rs.10,122 crore for health & family welfare in its financial budget for year 2020-21. The government has declared a slew of suppor

By conducting a few simple physical exercises routinely, and getting data about their disease regularly, 500 osteoarthritis patients were able to on average halve their pai

Excillum which is Stockholm-based Company declared the introduction of a new generation high-resolution X-ray tubes.

The Excillum NanoTube N2 110 kV and N

For decades, curry lovers have sworn by the anti-inflammatory characteristics of turmeric, but its active compound, curcumin, has long antagonized scientists hoping to vali

Diagnostics company SphingoTec GmbH announced on new information on the utility of endothelial function biomarker bioactive Adrenomedullin (bio-ADM®). The data demonstr

As Covid-19 patients continue to rise in India, sanitizers and masks have started to vanish from shelves with several stores and chemists in larger cities marketing the coveted

The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has joined hands with United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) for knowledge sharing on drug standards followed in the US.

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, which is an institute of national importance, has c

A leading cardiac and vascular surgery company known as CryoLife, Inc., committed on aortic disease, declared that it has achieved CE Mark for the E-vit

The Alaris System is vital signs monitoring system and an infusion pump. The infusion pumps deliver medications, fluids, blood and blood products into the body of a patient

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered chemists to market coronavirus kits only when it is prescribed by the doctor, as per the official statement o

Evaluations of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), which is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease, are usually performed via histology and endoscopy. But now, researchers

A biopharmaceutical company, Acadia Pharmaceuticals and Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) d

To talk about the regulatory vacuum and issues of patient safety in medical devices, Niti Aayog is likely to spread a draft of the Medical Devices Bill for s

A leading science and technology company, Merck, inaugurate its LANEXO Lab Inventory, safety and compliance management system which is a new digital lab

Roche declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Breakthrough Device Designation to the Elecsys GALAD score. This algorithmic score

The World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested people to neglect using currency notes to prohibit the spread of the COVID-19 virus or the novel coronavirus that has caused a

Zydus Cadila has received permission from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for its novel drug application for Saroglitazar for treatment of a particular condition of

A ten-year-old drug utilized for treatment of inflammation in arthritis patients could be the answer to the fears of the coronavirus throughout the world.

An anti-inflam

Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has ordered state drug controllers (DCs) to assist manufacturers in executing incorporation of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) as an adve

For the development of CAR-T cell therapy at affordable price in India, DBT invites concept proposals Concept proposals have been invited by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT

An institute of national importance, the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, has created a nickel-titanium allo

An enhanced mobile phone app will aid in identifying women who require special treatments at the right time and lower the emotional and financial burden on families and the

Karnataka govt. has stated that around 630 beds have been secured as isolation wards in government hospitals, while 1689 beds have been secured as isolation wards in privat

Virtual reality (VR) could assist in physiotherapy for patients to complete their exercises at home successfully thanks to WMG’s researchers, University of Warwick, w

In order to give approachable healthcare to the elderly the Union health ministry is executing National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) at various levels o

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took steps to make more respirators, including certain N95s, available to healt

As an involvement in the ongoing and aggressive commitment of US Food and Drug Administration to address the coronavirus outbreak, the agency furnished a new policy for cer

High sugar diet throughout pregnancy may result in enhanced progesterone levels and changes in the dopamine system and may have serious, long-term health complications for

TS Singh Deo, Chhattisgarh Health Minister launched a state-of-the-art integrated diagnostic laboratory called 'Hamar Lab' at the government hospital there on Friday. The l

Avanos Medical has gained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for selling its 80W COOLIEF Radiofrequency (RF) system for neuro

A US-based medical device company known as Cynosure is committed on medical aesthetics, has gained regulatory clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for i

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Novalung, a heart and lung support system created by Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) to treat acute respi

Novalung® has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is a heart and lung support system to treat acute respiratory or cardiopulmonary failure

RESPMETER wearable biosensor device of Altair Medical has been granted Breakthrough Device status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an effort to manage the gl

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded marketing authorization to Asuragen for its AmplideX Fragile X Dx and Carrier Screen Kit to assist in identifying Frag

For Twinkling Little Eyes, Aditya Jyot Foundation in association with Bajaj Auto Ltd will be performing 5000 free cataract and retina surgeries for low income groups.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted marketing of the first test for the detection of a genetic condition known as Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the most common known

A new device to treat of intracranial aneurysms, Contour Neurovascular System has achieved European CE Mark approval, declared medical device company Cerus Endovascular. Th

Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr Randeep Guleria on Friday described about some precautions to prohibit the disease due to widespread cases o

Despite bureaucratic obstacles, the vast majority of pediatricians want to keep enrolling in a national program that offers vaccinations at no cost to children who are on u

The Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers recently announced the Parliament that if any violation of price capping relating to Coronary Stents is found by the National Pharm

Mumbai hospitals which are civic-run are scuffling to regulate consistent supply of crucial life-saving medicines as 150 stockists from Maharashtra have halted supplies to

Novacyt, an Anglo-French Company specializes in clinical diagnostics currently declared that its molecular diagnostics division, Primerdesign, has introduced its CE-Mark mo

A Wireless Vital Signs Monitor and Continuous Blood Pressure & with ECG Patch has been commercialized for use of patients. This is developed by Caretaker Medical, a lea

Scholars at Monash University have created radical non-invasive X-ray technology to aid in diagnosis, treatment and management in respiratory lung diseases. The technology,

Prior this month, Eko, an artificial intelligence (AI) digital health company, was approved FDA approval for its latest cardio-technology.

The US-based co

University College London Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence for the first time to instantly and precisely measure blood flow. Utilization of Artificial inte

Following the health advisory furnished by the Union Ayush Ministry recently suggesting homeopathy medicines as effective preventive medication of the novel coronavirus (nC

Union health ministry has announced that all medical devices will now be maintained under the Drugs and Cosmetics (D&C) Act, 1940 with effect from the April 1, 2020 for

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved 510(k) clearance to bedside Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system of Hyperfine Research.

The fir

Medical device company TransEnterix has obtained CE Mark approval for an extended indication of the Senhance Surgical System for treatment of paediatric patients weighing a

Orthofix Medical declared today that it gained FDA approval for its STIM onTrack mobile app version 2.1 for utilization with its bone growth stimulators.

Researchers have observed that a blood test for cell senescence biomarkers and inflammatory may be a reliable predictor of cognitive decline, involving identifying those wh

There is no proof of intrauterine vertical transmission of novel coronavirus from mother to child, as per the new study.

Researchers evaluated intrauterin

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved a De Novo clearance to Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System engineered by private medical technology company B

All medical devices marketed in the country will now be maintained as ‘drugs’, and come under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The government stated

The new coronavirus that has caused mortality over 1,000 people in China and morbidity more than 43,000 others globally has been coined 'COVID-19', the World Health Organiz

At current scenario patients have to move to a location of a high-field MRI device for diagnosis of stroke causing vital delay in diagnosis. However, Advancement in low-fie

Novacyt, a Biotech company has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for the Emergency Usage Approval for its novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) test, developed by its

icometrix has gained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its icobrain ep solution.

Icobrain ep assists in identification o

Bluegrass Vascular Technologies has gained regulatory approval from the Federal Drug Administration to provide its medical device on the market in the U.S. roughly 9 years

In an important move to battle the epidemic, the Central Drug Control Organization (CDCSO) has provided an emergency grant to India Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to ut

Caption Health has gained authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing its cardiac ultrasound software.

Caption Guidance, th

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have provided over-the-counter (OTC) clearance to INNOVO of Atlantic Therapeutics, a non-invasive and wearable device for stress u

A developer of medical devices, Aria CV, Inc., for treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), today declared that they have secured from U.S. Food and Drug Administrat

Vision-MR Ablation Catheter and Vision-MR Dispersive Electrode get CE mark approval to conduct cariac catheter ablations using real-time MRI. Imricor is the first company to have car

The BioSticker™ on-body sensor for scalable remote care by BioIntelliSense Inc. receives the FDA 510(k) clearance.

A new standard for remote patient monitoring is offer

The Union health ministry has furnished the reframed draft National Policy to treat Rare Diseases (NPTRD), 2020. The ministry has invited views and comments from the stakeh

Arogya Sanjeevani which is the new standard health insurance policy, launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on January 1 this year aids 

Marking that currently there is no research proof substantiating the claim of utilizing stem cell treatment to treat Psychiatric Disorders, the Indian Psychiatric Society (

In a current study, scholars have been able to demonstrate how cell to cell contacts are important for the survival of human cells under protein-damaging conditions and str

India has furnished a travel advisory for those visiting China and stepped up surveillance at airports at the event of an outbreak of coronavirus in China.

Following reports

District collector Sambasiva Rao here on Friday stated that pulse polio vaccine will be given to 2,28,768 children up to five years in Kozhikode district during the immunization of p

Researchers, involving one of Indian-origin, have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can precisely detect modifications in clinical states in voice data of p

During their 1st physician visit, patients suffering from newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than physical therapy, counselling,

The World Health Organization alerted on Friday that a urgent lack of new antibiotics was threatening efforts to tackle the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, which kill te

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday introduced the most advanced version of TomoTherapy Radixact X9, the smartest radiation therapy for the treatment of the

Siemens Healthineers which is a medical technology company has initiated its first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, which will complement its existing R&D centre. T

The concept of the current study is already submitted in the conference materials furnished by the French publishing house Atlantis Press, con

Scholars at Scripps Research Translational Institute have discovered that fitness tracker devices – wearable tracker devices that calculate heart rate and sleep durat

Patients of Organ transplantation in Telangana to receive complete healthcare package under Arogyasri scheme Telangana state govt. has determined to give better financial help t

The govt. will give a financial support of up to Rs15 lakhs under its Rashtriya Arogaya Nidhi scheme for one-time treatment of rare diseases, as per the much awaited draft Rare Disea

American Heart Month is February. Did you know that sleep apnea effects heart health? As per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 30 million American adults are suffer

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is taking a series of measures to stop unethical and unfair practices in medical profession in Jammu Kashmir, as per the official spokesman who&n

Medtronic which is Irish medical device maker has secured CE Mark approval for its InterStim Micro neurostimulator and InterStim SureScan MRI leads.

501(k) clearance has been granted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for radiology company Aidoc’s AI-based system for the recognition of lar

Phagenesis declared that it has secured breakthrough device designation from the FDA for its Phagenyx System for restoring neurological swallowing control.

It's a question which pops in many aging Americans: Is it time for replacing my aching knee, or should I wait? New research indicates that for far too many patients, the procedure is

The Anganwadi Centres play a crucial role in the public health care system and give pre-school education to the children, Member of Parliament Santokh Singh Chaudhary stated here on

New European medical device guidance will need manufacturers to carefully review IT security and cybersecurity needs in relation to their devices and in

A late-stage biotechnology company known as CytoDyn Inc. is committed on developing leronlimab (PRO 140), a CCR5 antagonist with the capability for mult

The pneumococcal vaccine will be provided free of cost to children in the Noida from March-April this year.

The vaccine was to be introduced in Uttar Pradesh from December 1,

A 24-year-old woman experiencing tuberculosis (TB) was not taking free medicines regularly due to “carelessness” of accredited social health activists (Asha) of her villa

Indore is going through an increase in acute severe malnutrition cases this year, as per the data of nutritional rehabilitation centre of health department. The data also indicates m

As per the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), 6,000 people have lost their lives to a measles epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The organization

Screening of 20,000 women living in even remote areas of Goa will be done this year for the breast cancer, as stated by health minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday, after the inaugura

The Mizoram government currently drew criticism from the opposition Congress over its new rule constraining the issuance of blood bags from government-run blood banks without prior p

Researchers have created a method addressed on artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnosis and grading of prostate cancer.
The AI-system has the cap

KDx Diagnostics, a company committed on developing non-invasive cancer tests to enhance early detection and therapy decisions in cancer, declared that t

Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has commenced measures to make free health cover approachable to more poor patients under the Ayushman Bharat Yojna (ABY), an aspiring&

In a work to strengthen routine immunization and manage the menace of Diarrhoea, Serum Institute of India (SII), introduced a new variant of its WHO prequalified rotavirus vacci

The Mizoram govt has requested assistance from the United Nations to restrict the spread of HIV infection in the hilly state, as stated by official sources.

R Lalthangliana,

Silver Bullet Therapeutics which is US-based medical device company has gained CE Mark approval for the commercial sale of its antimicrobial bone screw syste

A constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Kasturba Medical College Mangaluru, in association with Pai Family Endowment (in memory of Shri Suhas Gopal Pai) as

Reflow Medical has obtained breakthrough device designation for its Temporary Spur Stent System from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The retrievable stent tec

The state government of Telangana is determined to bring in stringent regulations in order to monitor private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres in the state.

As

The Punjab government has granted approval for setting up of 3 district-level early intervention centres for children at Patiala, Gurdaspur and Ferozepur.

The objective

Abbott has gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its minimum invasive heart pump implant procedure to assist patients in av

Abbott declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to a new alternative surgical technique for Abbott's HeartMate 3 hea

Cognetivity Neurosciences Ltd. declared that its Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) software has been granted as a CE-marked medical device. The decl

510(k) clearance for PhotoniCare’s TOMi Scope has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for non-invasive imaging of the middle

Bioness, a US-based medical technology company has gained CE Mark approval for its StimRouter neuromodulation system for treatment faecal incontinence.<

As a much more extensive regulatory regime for medical devices in India takes hold, demand for safety syringes is elevating across the country. Safety-structured devices protect heal

In spite of being banned by the Union health ministry for utilization in patients below 12 years of age following severe adverse reaction, nimesulide is exuberantly being prescr

The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) has alerted healthcare organizations about fake entities obtaining empanelment for CGHS or Ex- Servicem

Hundreds of patients have been alerted of supply problems with the specially made IV feed they require to stay alive are likely to continue for months.

NH

As per the World Malaria Report furnished currently, in 2018 WHO South-East Asia Region had an approximated 8 million cases and 11 600 malaria deaths — 69 %and 70 % less in com

Chinese health authorities are working to recognize what is causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the central city of Wuhan, as stated by officials on Friday, as the data of cases rose

171 hospitals has been de-empanelled by the National Health Authority (NHA) and imposed a penalty of Rs 4.6 crore to several hospitals throughout nine states for involving in fraudul

The government of Andhra Pradesh has updated the existing Arogyasree free health insurance scheme in the state and has released a new pilot project to cover 2,059 different medical p

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has introduced prosecution against Trisis Ventures in Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court, Bhiwandi for producing disin

The government of Delhi is expanding the forensic science laboratory in Rohini with home minister Satyendar Jain has laid the foundation stone of an annexe building of the FSL.

During the span of years, 1976 to 1980, 15 percent of U.S. adults were obese. Today, about 40 percent of adults are obese. Another 33 percent are overweight.

Colliding with t

Tuberculosis (TB) is the major infectious cause of mortality globally, yet the world’s only licensed TB vaccine, Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG), was made a century ago. BCG

With an ambition of stepping up its efforts of removing of the menace of Tuberculosis in India, the central government has announced to new nomenclature to its national TB eradicatio

People who regularly utilize cannabis are at elevated risk of adverse changes in the left ventricular size and subclinical dysfunction in comparison to people, who rarely or never co

Statins have been widely utilized to lower cholesterol levels for prohibiting cardiovascular events in patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease, involving stroke. Intensive li

Exposure to pyrethroid insecticides for long-term is related with an elevated risk of cardiovascular death and early death, indicates a recent study appreared in JAMA Internal Medici

People suffering with atopic dermatitis (AD) are at a vitally higher risk of osteoporosis and major osteoporotic fractures, as per the recent study, absolute risk is low, but it is r

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for an artificial pancreas system that automatically regulates and monitors blood sugar levels.

The system is addre

Bariatric or weight loss surgery causes a vital reduction in thromboembolic events, driven by a reduction in deep vein thrombosis (DVT), as per a recent study advertised in the journ

People residing within a 5 kilometer radius of the AIIMS can now use an emergency mobile medical service in case of anyone suffering heart attack or chest pain with the authorities e

Medacta obtains FDA clearance for their MyShoulder Placement Guides for shoulder arthroplasty. This patient-compatibility, 3D printed solutions work in co-ex

2 new cases related to polio have come into light in northwest Pakistan, taking the number of those impacted by the disease in the region this year to 115.

The Emergency

United States guidelines suggest three to five hours a week of moderate activity for adults or one to three hours a week of vigorous activity. A new study has associated exercising t

Scholars and researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee have made bioresorbable and economical orthopaedic implants to heal bone fractu

The Telangana (TS) government has decided to update as many as 19 government hospitals across various districts with modern treatment facilities for performing free eye surgeries in

A leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, Sinovac Biotech Ltd. received China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) grant and a Product license for th

Almark Foods prolonged its call back on December 23, 2019, to involve all hard-boiled eggs manufactured at its Gainesville, Georgia, facility due to potential exposure with List

Invention of cost-effective bio-resorbable orthopaedic implants for healing bone fractures were done by the researchers of IIT Roorkee. The recent strat

A diet of 3 meals with snacks every day is so integrated in our culture that a change in this eating pattern will rarely be considered by patients or doctors. Therefore constraining

The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests a screen and vaccinate policy for the licensed dengue vaccine (Dengvaxia, Sanofi Pasteur) so that only people with prior dengue infection

MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) is a novel tool for the highly precise treatment of prostate cancer — without the common side

Siemens Healthineers has shipped its 1st indigenous CT scanner from its currently launched prior art medical imaging factory in Bengaluru. The Somatom go.Now with the Somatom go

One of the premier authentic ayurveda and panchakarma treatment of nation, Jivagram Centre for Wellbeing signed an MOU with the Traditional Medicine Hospital - Ministry of Publi

Researchers at National University of Singapore (NUS) have created tiny subcutaneous implants that can continuously quantify a heart rate, blood sugar and ot

Jaw and bone implants specific with patients can now be developed and created within the country, inside IARM (innovative additive research and manufact

FDA 510(K) Clearance secured by Life Spine for the Titanium Stand-Alone ALIF System. It is the 7th product of the company to obtain FDA approval this&nb

Alerted by enhancing incidences of drug abuse in the state, the Haryana health department has made a decision to set up de-addiction centres in all district-level hospitals. Dis

The aspiring vaccination of government drive against diphtheria and tetanus has come to a pause in few districts, following vaccine shortages. Karnataka needed 53 lakh TD vaccines bu

Roche Diabetes Care (RDC) India declared that its Accu-Chek brand of blood glucose monitoring products are in compliance with the revised standards of I

The number of surgical interventions is on the elevation and together there is an enhancement in number of postoperative complications.

Of all the pa

Approximately one in seven Indians suffered from mental disorders of ranging severity in 2017, with depression and anxiety disorders being the most general mental disorders affecting