“Following a thorough scientific safety review of all the available evidence on pholcodine, together with advice from the independent Commission on Human Medicines, it has been recommended, as a precautionary measure, that these products should no longer be used.” Source link
London: The AI classifiers trained on audio recordings cannot accurately predict whether someone has Covid-19 by analysing the sound of their coughs, according to the study led by the UK’s Alan Turing Institute. As first reported in a paper from researchers led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, there were claims that AI could detect … Read more
All manufacturing activity at Haryana-based pharmaceutical company has been stopped pending investigation All manufacturing activity at Haryana-based pharmaceutical company has been stopped pending investigation The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and Haryana State Drugs Controller have directed a stop to all manufacturing activity at Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited in Sonepat on grounds of deficiencies found … Read more
All manufacturing activity at Haryana-based pharmaceutical company has been stopped pending investigation All manufacturing activity at Haryana-based pharmaceutical company has been stopped pending investigation The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and Haryana State Drugs Controller have directed a stop to all manufacturing activity at Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited in Sonepat on grounds of deficiencies found … Read more
Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials say. Source link
That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid. Source link
Commonly used drugs for cough, cold, pain and skin irritation such as paracetamol, nasal decongestants and antifungals may soon be available without prescription as the Centre plans to list them under the over-the-counter (OTC) category. The Union Health Ministry has suggested amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to bring 16 such medicines under Schedule K … Read more
Dr Jenny Harries’ warning comes as early data shows there were 4,430 TB cases in England in 2021. Source link
Watery eyes, a stuffy nose, sneezing: How long these symptoms last can be a clue to what’s causing your congestion. Is it a cold or a sinus infection? Cold If it’s a cold virus, you may find yourself close to a tissue box for several days. Most of the time, colds get better on their … Read more
Oct. 28, 2021 – A number of fatal child poisonings have been linked to common cough and cold medications, according to a report. The Pediatric Cough and Cold Safety Surveillance System, which tracks fatal child poisonings, has identified 40 such deaths in recent years and raised particular concern about medications containing diphenhydramine, a common antihistamine … Read more