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Costly medicines may worsen perceived side effects: study

While placebo effect means some people feel better when they have unknowingly been given control treatment, the nocebo...

8 Oct 2017 5:31 PM IST

The medicine is a version of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltds established drug Abilify for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, containing a tracking device developed by Proteus Digital Health.

US approves digital pill that tracks when patients take it

The system offers doctors an objective way to measure if patients are swallowing their pills on schedule.

20 Nov 2017 8:10 PM IST

Residents flock to a medical camp in Ramapuram. (Photo: Asian Age)

Tamil Nadu: Medical camps run short of medicines

The residents also expressed apprehension about using medicines given by the Corporation.

6 Nov 2017 6:13 AM IST

Limiting antimicrobial resistance is a strategic goal of the WHO and countries worldwide (Photo: AFP)

Medicines sold by multinationals in India are a threat to antibiotic...

India has rate is amongst the highest rates globally of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic consumption.

5 Feb 2018 8:11 PM IST

The healthcare centres in todays age need to stay connected to patients records as well as emergency protocols round the clock.

How medical apps give access to patients

Apps are already empowering people to have more knowledge and say in their medical decisions.

13 Feb 2019 1:38 PM IST

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Janaushadhi scheme led to around Rs 1,000 cr savings for common...

Medicines at Janaushadhi Kendras are available at 50-90 per cent lower price than market rates.

7 March 2019 4:45 PM IST

Janaushadhi Kendras accepting orders on WhatsApp, e-mail to facilitate access to medicines. (PTI Photo)

Now order your meds by WhatsApp

Supply arrangements with India Post have been made for delivery of medicines to the remotely located stores

5 May 2020 3:15 PM IST

India initiates probe against alleged dumping of Vitamin C from China. (PTI Photo)

India probes alleged dumping of Vitamin C from China

Bajaj Healthcare Ltd has filed the application before the commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR, seeking initiation...

7 Sept 2020 3:45 PM IST

OTC drugs which are abused in India are cough and cold medicines, pain relievers and medicines for motion sickness.

Soon, TB patients to get free drugs from private Chemists

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in the process of establishing the central government's move.

18 March 2018 6:04 AM IST

Govt removes curbs on exports of formulations made from paracetamol.(DC Photo)

India eases curbs on export of paracetamol based medicines

The government on March 3 had put export restrictions on 26 pharma ingredients and medicines, including paracetamol

17 April 2020 2:06 PM IST

Nanavu, built on 34 cents of land, measures just 960 sft. Ninety per cent of its walls was constructed using mud gathered from the very same plot. Its also a favourite of birds.

Tiny footprint: A mud house of love

Owners Hari and Asha explain how they spend their days living off the land, without a single fan.

25 Jan 2017 1:27 AM IST

Nanopatch needs no refrigeration and its embedded with thousands of tiny spikes that are dry coated with vaccine.

Fear of needles? New technology on its way

Biomedical engineer Mark Kendall's needle-free Nanopatch is tinier than a postage stamp but huge on potential impact.

24 Nov 2016 12:17 AM IST