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'Hair' raising surgery performed in Indore hospital
PTI: Indore, Mar 05, 2013 at 2253 hrs ISTThe woman, who had the habit of chewing and swallowing her own hair, had been suffering from severe stomach pain.
HIV cure: Baby born with ailment miraculously cured, say scientists
Associated Press: Washington, Mar 04, 2013 at 1148 hrs ISTIf true, it would mark only the world's second reported cure.
Indian-origin doctors claim 'inequality' in GP exams in UK
PTI: London, Mar 03, 2013 at 1301 hrs ISTGroup of Indian-origin physicians has launched a legal action against regulatory body for doctors in UK.
Strides Arcolab Q4 net profit down 10.55 pc at Rs 61.19 cr
PTI: New Delhi, Mar 01, 2013 at 1734 hrs ISTDrug firm Strides Arcolab reported a 10.55 per cent dip in consolidated net profit to Rs 61.19 crore for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012.
Zits may be zapped by 'good' skin bacteria
PTI: Los Angeles, Mar 01, 2013 at 1603 hrs ISTIn good news for teens, scientists have discovered that acne bacteria contain some beneficial strains which may act as body's natural defence to protect the skin from pimples.
Apax sells stake in India's Apollo Hospital for $90 mn: source
Reuters: Mumbai, Feb 28, 2013 at 1048 hrs ISTApax still retains a stake of under 1 percent in Apollo.

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India's drugmaker Cipla offers to buy South Africa's Cipla Medpro for $512 mn
Reuters: Mumbai, Feb 28, 2013 at 0938 hrs ISTDrugmaker Cipla has offered to buy all shares in South Africa's third largest drugmaker Cipla Medpro.
Mylan to buy injectable drugs unit of India's Strides Arcolab Ltd for $1.6 bn
Reuters: Feb 28, 2013 at 0817 hrsThe increased portfolio is also likely to help Mylan as many generic injectable drugs.
UK study confirms GlaxoSmithKline flu shot link to rare sleep disorder
Reuters: London, Feb 27, 2013 at 1013 hrs ISTThe vaccine, more than 30 million doses of which were given during the H1N1 flu pandemic in 2009-2010.
US OKs drug for painful sex caused by menopause
Associated Press: Washington, Feb 27, 2013 at 1005 hrs ISTSide effects of drug include hot flashes, vaginal discharge, muscle spasms and excessive sweating.
Royalty Pharma plans to tap Elan investors on offer: source
Reuters: New York, Feb 27, 2013 at 0938 hrs ISTCompany plans to spend the next few weeks calling Elan shareholders about its offer.
Peg medicine prices on India's per capita income: Govt panel
Reuters: Mumbai, Feb 26, 2013 at 2219 hrs ISTMedicines may get slashed as govt panel proposes prices be based on per capita income.
Ranbaxy Laboratories Q4 net loss at Rs 492.44 cr
PTI: New Delhi, Feb 26, 2013 at 1620 hrs ISTConsolidated net loss includes net loss after tax, minority interest, share in loss of associate.
Virus may help treat prostate cancer
PTI: Washington, Feb 26, 2013 at 1532 hrs ISTScientists including one of Indian-origin have discovered that a modified Newcastle disease virus can kill all kinds of prostate cancer cells.