Health Pharma News

Aspirin may stop breast cancer growth dead in its tracks: Study
PTI: Washington, Apr 22, 2013 at 1745 hrs ISTAspirin may also improve the effectiveness of current treatments for women.
'New norms won't lead to rise in drug prices for a year'
Jayati Ghose: New Delhi, Apr 20, 2013 at 0349 hrs ISTRetail price of 348 essential medicines would be regulated.
Cipla launches biosimilar for rheumatic disorders in India
PTI: New Delhi, Apr 17, 2013 at 1250 hrs ISTCipla shares were today trading at Rs 400.75 per scrip on BSE, up 0.21 per cent.
Dr Reddy's Labs recalls muscle relaxant drug from US market
PTI: Hyderabad, Apr 11, 2013 at 1601 hrs ISTDr Reddy's Laboratories has initiated recall of its tizanidine tablets, used as a muscle relaxant.
Dr Reddy's launches generic Zoledronic Acid injection in US
PTI: New Delhi, Apr 04, 2013 at 1238 hrs ISTThe product is generic version of Novartis AG's Reclast injection in the same strength.
US industry reviewing Supreme Court decision on Novartis
PTI: Washington, Apr 03, 2013 at 1129 hrs ISTUS India Business Council (USIBC) expressed its unease over the Supreme Court decision

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Coughing into sleeve can prevent spread of flu
PTI: Melbourne, Apr 02, 2013 at 1909 hrs ISTCovering nose and mouth with hands when sneezing and coughing are more likely to help...
Walnuts can slash diabetes risk in women: study
PTI: London, Apr 02, 2013 at 1604 hrs IST'Although research was conducted on female nurses, it's likely that same benefits apply to men.'
Eating fish could help you to live longer
PTI: Washington, Apr 02, 2013 at 1549 hrs ISTEating fish twice a week could help you live at least two years longer, a new study has claimed.
India's rejection of Novartis drug patent could reverberate
Associated Press: Apr 02, 2013 at 1109 hrsNovartis patent rejection could have big implications for the world's largest drugmakers.
Novartis sulks after Supreme Court Glivec verdict, says won't invest in India
PTI: New Delhi, Apr 01, 2013 at 2224 hrs ISTSwiss pharma major lost patent plea for cancer drug Glivec in the Supreme Court today.
Supreme Court rejects Novartis petition for Glivec patent
PTI: New Delhi, Apr 01, 2013 at 1112 hrs ISTNovartis has been fighting since 2006 to win an Indian patent for an amended form of Glivec.
Pharma firms need to give 6 mth notice to stop making essential drugs
PTI: New Delhi, Mar 31, 2013 at 1344 hrs ISTDPCO 2013, which would replace DPCO 1995, is most likely to be notified by the government in April.
Baldness tied to increased prostate cancer risk: study
PTI: Washington, Mar 29, 2013 at 1739 hrs ISTUS researchers found baldness was associated with a 69% increased risk of prostate cancer.