New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre would support development of Covid-19 vaccines and appreciated efforts by Indian developers and manufacturers in this endeavour. India has resolved to provide “cost-effective, easily available and scalable solutions” for testing, vaccines and medication “not only for India but for the entire world,” Modi said at a … Read more
Bengaluru Police raided actor Vivek Oberoi’s Mumbai residence on Thursday in connection with the Sandalwood drug scandal probe. Earlier, the police had raided former Karnataka minister late Jeevaraj Alva’s son Aditya Alva, who is the brother-in-law of Vivek Oberoi. Bengaluru Police raided the house of Vivek Oberoi on Thursday. (India Today) Bengaluru Police raided actor … Read more
As actor Rhea Chakraborty is out of jail, Rajdeep Sardesai speaks to top lawyers who criticise NCB for “stretching” the drugs case linked to Sushant Singh Rajput’s death “too far.” Actor Rhea Chakraborty has been granted conditional bail. (Photo: PTI) Actor Rhea Chakraborty is out of jail after about a month. The Bombay High Court … Read more
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Friday, September 25, 2020 (Kaiser News) — President Donald Trump, outlining his “America First Health Plan” Thursday, announced that his administration will allow the importation of prescription drugs from Canada. The final plan clears the way for Florida and other states to implement a program bringing medications … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The widely prescribed antibiotic azithromycin is being investigated as a COVID-19 treatment, but a new study warns it could increase the risk of heart problems. Researchers analyzed data from millions of patients (average age: 36) in the United States and found … Read more
Yet, at the same time, the cost of a month’s supply of 30 tablets rose from $1,350 to $1,638, the study authors noted. But isn’t PrEP covered by insurance? Yes and no, Furukawa said. “PrEP is covered by nearly all insurance plans, most state Medicaid plans and Medicare,” he noted. “However, out-of-pocket costs … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Starting drug treatment early in rheumatoid arthritis patients may reduce their risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Rheumatoid arthritis at least doubles the risk of heart disease due to its links with atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries), heart … Read more
Because the study is observational, it can’t say in which direction this association runs — if depressed people are more likely to turn to pot, or if marijuana use fuels depression. “I think it’s probably both of these things at the same time,” Aoun said. “Marijuana could be causing depressive symptoms. Also, people who … Read more
This would be applicable for three financial years — 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 — subject to certain conditions. The government has amended the corporate social responsibility rules under the companies law that is likely to help boost funding for developing new vaccines, drugs and medical devices related to the coronavirus pandemic. With the latest amendments, … Read more
By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In the largest such study yet, researchers have found that two classes of common blood pressure medications seem tied to better survival against COVID-19. The U.K. findings should allay any worry that the two types of mediations — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) … Read more