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Alembic gets USFDA nod for generic medication
Alembic Pharmaceuticals announced approval from the USFDA to market Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules (110 mg) for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, equivalent to Pradaxa Capsules. The company now has 211 ANDA approvals. Shares closed 3.17% lower at Rs 1,076 on the BSE.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu called ‘health illiterate’ by ‘Liver Doc’ for suggesting hydrogen peroxide therapy. ‘Kushi’ star reacts
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has sparked controversy within the medical community on X. The Ye Maaya Chesave actress recently advised her followers to try the hydrogen peroxide inhalation protocol for viral fevers. However, this recommendation faced strong backlash from Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, a hepatologist known as 'The Liver Doctor' on X, who criticized the Yasoda star and labeled her "health and science illiterate. "
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Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for Dabigatran Etexilate capsules
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd received final approval from the US health regulator for generic Dabigatran Etexilate capsules 75 mg and 150 mg to reduce stroke and blood clots in adults with a specific medical condition.
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Snake venom can kill.... but it can also heal!
Snake venom hit headlines after YouTuber Elvish Yadav was arrested for selling snake poison at rave parties. Despite the bad reputation and long association with death and malaise, snake venom has been used to develope life saving drugs!
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Brazilian reality star Luana Andrade dies at 29 after liposuction surgery goes wrong
The surgery was abruptly halted after two and a half hours when Andrade suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequently tested positive for a massive thrombosis.
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World Thrombosis Day: From losing weight to reducing stress, 4 ways to keep blood clots at bay
Every year, World Thrombosis Day is observed on October 13. The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis has set aside this day, to create more awareness about this health condition.
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World Heart Day: 27% of deaths in India are caused by cardiovascular diseases
We should talk more about preserving heart health. In India, cardiovascular diseases account for more than 26 per cent of all deaths. Poor heart health is a leading cause of shortening of lifespan and increasing mortality rates.
Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for anticoagulant drug in Saudi Arabia
Venus Remedies on Monday said it has received approval to market a drug, which prevents blood clots, in Saudi Arabia. The company has received the marketing approval for Enoxaparin in pre-filled syringes, the drug firm said in a statement on Monday.
Serena Williams welcomes second daughter; husband Alexis Ohanian dubs her the GMOAT (Greatest Mother Of All Time)
Tennis icon Serena Williams joyfully welcomes her second daughter, Adira River Ohanian, with husband Alexis Ohanian. Overcoming challenges, Williams triumphs after a life-threatening experience during her first child's birth. Her retirement from tennis in 2022 is motivated by a desire to embrace motherhood and new life chapters.
Derek Thompson to leave drama Casualty after 37 years, bids farewell to role of Charlie Fairhead
After an impressive 37-year run, Derek Thompson, known for his portrayal of Charlie Fairhead, will be bidding farewell to BBC drama Casualty. As the show's longest-serving cast member, Thompson has remained the sole original character from its very first episode in 1986.
No, Covid-19 vaccine does not make you more vulnerable to heart attack
So, don't delay getting vaccinated!
What happens to your body on a long-haul flight?
Dehydration is common on long-haul flights. It can explain why your throat, nose and skin can feel dry on an aeroplane. The longer the flight, the greater the risk of dehydration. That's because of low levels of humidity in the plane cabin compared with what you'd expect on the ground.
Long-haul flight can play havoc on your body: Dehydration, sleepiness & headache
If you're taking a regular long-haul flight, the advice is relatively simple.
World Heart Day 2022: Cardiovascular diseases killing Indians the most; know about pulmonary embolism & rheumatic condition
World Heart Day: India accounts for approximately 60 per cent of the world's heart disease burden.
COVID-19 infection increases risk of blood clots for one year: Study
While a higher risk of blood clots after COVID-19 remained for the entire study duration, from week 26 to week 49, the likelihood of blood clots developing had dropped to 1.3 times in arteries and 1.8 times in veins. The researchers also found that people with mild or moderate disease who were not hospitalised too were affected, though the excess risk was not as high as those with severe disease and requiring hospitalisation.
Risk of diabetes & heart disease higher after Covid infection, but only for a short while
Covidis referred to as a multi-system condition.
Risk of blood clots in lung doubled for Covid survivors: US study
The research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that as many as one in five adults aged 18-64 years and one in four of those over 65 went on to experience health conditions that could be related to their bout of Covid -- a finding consistent with other research.
Kannada actress Chethana Raj died after liposuction. Know about fat embolism, pulmonary edema and other fatal risks of this surgery
Before you decide to go under the knife, here are a few important details that are important to remember.
Increased risk of serious blood clots up to six months after COVID-19: Study
The researchers found an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis -- a blood clot in the leg -- up to three months after COVID-19 infection, pulmonary embolism -- a blood clot in the lung -- up to six months, and a bleeding event up to two months.
Alembic Pharma gets tentative USFDA nod for generic version of Dabigatran Etexilate capsules
The tentatively approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD) product Pradaxa Capsules, 75 mg, 110 mg, and 150 mg of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc (Boehringer)
Do you have a sedentary lifestyle? Here's how you can change that with small efforts
Higher incidence of diseases like BP, diabetes, heart-realted issues are seen in those who sit for more than 5 hours per day.
Rising long Covid cases a new worry for hospitals
Max Healthcare, one of the leading hospital chains, conducted a study and found that Covid-19 had been contracted by patients in almost 40% of the cases. The symptoms lasted for several months after acute Covid-19 illness.
Link between AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots clear: EMA official
There is a causal link between the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and very rare cases of blood clots, although it remains unclear what the connection is and the possible causes are likewise still unknown, a senior European Medicines Agency (EMA) expert told an Italian on Tuesday.
Covid-19 vaccine safe, based on scientific evidence, AstraZeneca reassures the world
It further said that, a review of available safety data of more than 17 million people vaccinated in the European Union (EU) and UK with its vaccine has shown no evidence of an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombocytopenia, in any defined age group, gender, batch or in any particular country.
AstraZeneca says 'no evidence' of higher blood clots risk from vaccine
"An analysis of our safety data of more than 10 million records has shown no evidence of an increased risk of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis in any defined age group, gender, batch or in any particular country" from the jab, a company spokesperson said.
DYFI activist's death sparks political fight in Bengal
The political cauldron was on the boil in poll-bound West Bengal on Monday over the death of a DYFI activist with the Left Front accusing the state government of 'cold-blooded murder' and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemning the incident and offering a job and financial help to the bereaved family.
Coronavirus paradox: Why some people are dying after recovery in Gujarat
In the case of Surat-based 68-year-old physician and poet Dr Dilip Modi, the turn of events was slightly different. On July 15, his doctors assured the family that his X-ray and reports were good and he was recovering. The same evening he died of a sudden cardiac arrest.
Alembic Pharma gets tentative USFDA nod for generic Rivaroxaban tablets
Rivaroxaban tablets are indicated for multiple conditions, including reduction of risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation; treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE).
Mysterious blood clots are Covid-19’s latest lethal surprise
Blood clots aren't just dangerous for our limbs, but can make their way to the lungs, heart or brain, where they may cause lethal pulmonary embolisms, heart attacks, and strokes.
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