Biocon Biologics says clinical study for drug Itolizumab initiated in India after approval from DCGI

Biocon Biologics says clinical study for drug Itolizumab initiated in India after approval from DCGI

Biocon’s partner US-based Equillium Inc has expanded its ‘EQUALISE’ study in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Lupus Nephritis for Itolizumab to clinical centers in India, Biocon Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Biocon Biologics, an arm of biotechnology major Biocon, on Thursday said the clinical study for its biologic drug Itolizumab for the possible indication … Read more

‘No big outbreak’ of COVID-triggered black fungus infection, says NITI Aayog member VK Paul

‘No big outbreak’ of COVID-triggered black fungus infection, says NITI Aayog member VK Paul

Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, is being found in COVID-19 patients and largely in cases of those who are diabetic but there is “no big outbreak”, Niti Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said on Friday. The situation is being monitored and the treatment for mucormycosis is available, he said. This comes a day after a … Read more

Govt talking to Russia for possible advancement of its COVID vaccine here: Health Ministry

Govt talking to Russia for possible advancement of its COVID vaccine here: Health Ministry

NEW DELHI: The Centre is in consultations with the Russian government for exploring the possibility of cooperation between the two countries for advancing the COVID-19 vaccine in India, Parliament was told on Friday. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has informed that it has received information about one COVID-19 vaccine developed and approved in … Read more