MedTech industry recommends MDTAG representation in Centre’s Committee to frame new drugs, medical devices act

MedTech industry recommends MDTAG representation in Centre’s Committee to frame new drugs, medical devices act

The Union Health Ministry has formed a committee to frame the New Drugs, Cosmetics And Medical Devices Bill for the enactment of New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Act. Medical device industry has asked for Medical Devices Technical Advisory Group (MDTAG) representation in Centre’s committee for framing of new drugs, cosmetics and medical devices act.The … Read more

Health ministry issues draft notification on NDCT Rules to substitute word “CLA” with “DRA” towards regulation

Health ministry issues draft notification on NDCT Rules to substitute word “CLA” with “DRA” towards regulation

The NDCT Rules are today applicable to all new drugs, investigational new drugs for human use, clinical trial, BE study and Ethics Committee. The Union health ministry has issued draft notification on New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Amendment Rules, 2021 for inclusion of  word Designated RegistrationAuthority (DRA)” in place of “Central Licensing Authority (CLA)” … Read more

New Drug Offers Hope Against MS

New Drug Offers Hope Against MS

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A new immunotherapy that has shown success against multiple sclerosis in animals could be promising for humans, a new study suggests. Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia are studying a drug that would prevent immune system cells from … Read more

Potential COVID Drug May Raise Heart Risk: Study

Potential COVID Drug May Raise Heart Risk: Study

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