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25 Minutes of Walking is Better Than Bedrest for Older Patients

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WHO and Doctors Condemn Israel for Gaza Hospital Crisis

The healthcare system in Gaza is described as being in a dire state, nearing collapse, according to the medical community, which strongly condemns the




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Hospital Disinfectant Fails Against Global Health Threat Posed by Antibiotic Resistance

Chlorine disinfectant used in hospitals proves ineffective against the leading cause of medlinkantibiotic/medlink-associated sickness globally as




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Apollo Hospitals Faces Allegations of Illegal Organ Trade Scandal

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Microbial Resilience on High-Touch Hospital Surfaces Revealed

Frequent-touch surfaces in hospitals, despite strict adherence to disinfection protocols, retain microbial contamination, including harmful pathogens,




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Hospital in India Completes 200 Stroboscopy Procedures

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Hospital Sinks: Prime Spot for Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

A study revealed that the risk of spreading medlinkmultidrug-resistant bacteria/medlink is most pronounced in hospital sinks. These conclusions stem




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Fatal Procedure: Mother and Baby Dies After C-Section With Torchlight

In response to the tragic deaths of 26-year-old Saheedun Nisa Ansari and her newborn at the BMC-run Sushma Swaraj Maternity Home in Bhandup West, the




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Three-Step Plan for Fair Healthcare Access in Crises

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Family MRSA Risk Rises After Hospital Discharge

Family members of patients recently released from hospitals are at increased risk of contracting the dangerous Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus




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New Genomic Technique Helps Track and Prevent Hospital Infections

Scientists have created an innovative genomic method capable of monitoring the spread of various medlinksuperbugs/medlink within a hospital setting, concurrently.




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Green Spaces: A Natural Solution to Reduce Respiratory Hospitalizations

Insufficient green spaces and chronic exposure to medlinkair pollution/medlink can lead to more frequent hospital stays for respiratory illnesses (!--ref1--).




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Color Additive Wipes Make Hospital Rooms 69.2% Cleaner

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Neuromodulatory Implant Provides Relief from Urinary Urgency Incontinence

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Emergency Care Delay Linked to Higher Mortality in Hip Fracture Cases

Waiting more than 4 hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to increased risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients,




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Delays in Care for Pediatric Trauma Patients Brought in by Parents

Children with severe injuries brought to an emergency department by their parents or caregivers often experience longer wait times than those who arrive




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Healthcare Politics: Modi Slams Delhi and Bengal Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. The




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AstraZeneca Collaborates With Wallenberg for Developing Secretome Therapeutics

London-Based drug firm, AstraZeneca has entered into a new field of developing drugs using proteins secreted by the cells called as "Secretome". It has




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Natco Pharma and Hetero Receives Indian Drug Regulatory Approval for Hepatitis-C Drug

Two Hyderabad-based drug companies, Natco Pharma and Hetero have received approval for the sale of Hepatitis- C drug from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).




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California-Based Company to Roll Out World's First Stem Cell Therapy On Parkinson's Disease

A California-based company has received approval for trying out the world's first stem therapy on patients affected with mild to severe Parkinson's disease.




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Australian Company Spray-on-Skin Treatment for Burns Closer to Receive FDA Approval

Avita Medical has gained popularity by developing a medical device called "Spray-on-skin" which helps in treating burns on the skin.The device was first




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Turing's CEO in Trouble for Planning to Overprice a Free Drug in the US

The most hated CEO in the United States is again planning to increase the price of a drug used to treat Chagas disease in the Latin America.Chagas disease




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Merck Announces New FDA-Approved Guidelines for HPV Vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has released a new set of guidelines for the use of already approved Recombinant Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine in males.




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Comic Relief and GSK Collaborates to Reduce Global Malarial Rates By 2030

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Comic Relief has formed a five-year partnership to reduce the global malaria burden by 2030. Comic relief and GSK




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Soligenix's Drug Shows Potential to Treat Oral Mucositis in Phase 2 Trial

New Jersey-based biopharmaceutical company, Soligenix has revealed that its developing drug has showed positive results against oral mucositis in Phase 2 clinical trial.




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USFDA Lifts Clinical Hold On Three Cancer Drugs of Advaxis

Advaxis has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted the clinical hold on IND applications of its three drugs. Advaxis is




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Cipla Unveils Generic Version of Oral Hepatitis C Drug in India

Indian drug maker, Cipla has announced that it has released the generic version of Hepatitis C drug, Sofosbuvir in India.The drug will be marketed under




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GlaxoSmithKline's Asthma Drug 'Not Cost Effective': Boston-Based Independent Organization

The newly launched asthma drug by the London-based drug maker, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is not cost-effective, reports an independent nonprofit organization.




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Indian Biotech Company Develops First 3D Printed Artificial Liver Tissue

Bengaluru-based biotech firm, Pandorum Technologies, has announced that it has developed artificial living tissue using 3D printing which performs the function of a human liver.




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FDA Approves AstraZeneca's Drug to Treat Hyperuricemia Associated With Gout

Zurampic (lesinurad), a drug to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) associated with gout, has been approved by the US Food and




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Elanco Finalizes Acquisition of Novartis Animal Health India

Animal health products and knowledge services firm Elanco has more than 100 product development projects focused on life extension of pets, pet care,




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Genome Sequencing Company Plans to Develop Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Detection

As many companies are trying to develop liquid biopsy for diagnosing and preventing cancer development, the San Diego-based genome sequencing company Illumina has also joined this group.




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US Drug Company Recalls Children's Cough Syrup in Fear of Overdose

A US pharmaceutical company has recalled its two products due to concerns regarding incorrect markings on the dosage cups.Perrigo Company is voluntarily




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Olympus Company Develops Improved Duodenoscopes to Avoid the Spread of Superbugs

After receiving several reports regarding deadly patient infections due to contaminated duodenoscopes, Japan-based Olympus company has announced that




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FDA Offers Full Approval for Amgen's Blood Cancer Drug 'Krypolis'

The US food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved Amgen's supplemental new drug application for Kyprolis in combination with dexamethasone




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Effects of Trans-Pacific Partnership on Pharmaceutical World

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a multi-national trade agreement now being considered by 12 countries. The ramifications of major components of




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Manager Leadership Key to Employee Health Programs, Goals

It goes without saying that managers have a huge influence on employee behavior, from helping new employees get settled in a job to setting deadlines and job expectations.




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Indian Drug Maker Procures Two Patents for Neurodegenerative Drug

Indian biopharmaceutical company, Suven Life Sciences has secured two patents from two different countries on its new chemical entities (NCE's) for the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases.




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Lumbar Liquidators Flooring Pose Risk of Cancer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report states that some types of laminate flooring made by the company, Lumber Liquidators




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Blue Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

Austin-based food store Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling cheese products due to possible listeria contamination. The recalled cheese products




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Hemophilia B Drug 'Idelvion' Receives USFDA Approval

A biopharmaceutical company's drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treating people with hemophilia B. CSL Behring has




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Pharmaceutical Company Pfizer Stops Selling Corex in India

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has stopped making and selling cough syrup Corex in India with immediate effect after the government prohibited fixed dose




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GlaxoSmithKline Stops Sale of Crocin Cold (and) Flu Drug

After the Indian government has banned the sale of fixed dose combination drugs (FDCs) like Corex, Phensedyl and Vicks Action 500 Extra, the pharmaceutical




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Novartis Launches Scapho Drug for the Treatment of Psoriasis

Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, Novartis has launched the drug, Scapho for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in India. Psoriasis is a severe,




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Zembrace Symtouch Anti-Migraine Injection of Dr. Reddy's Now Available in the US

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the anti-migraine injection of an Indian-based pharmaceutical company for treating patients in the United States.




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Pfizer to Pay (Dollor) 785 Million for Overcharging Anti-Acid Drugs

US drug maker Pfizer has agreed to pay (Dollor) 785 million to settle allegations that one of its units has offered discounts to private purchasers on heartburn




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Lupin's Methergine Tablets for Postpartum Hemorrhage Now Hits US Markets

Lupin has bolstered its portfolio by introducing the generic Methergine brand into the US markets. Methergine (methylergonovine maleate) tablets are used




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India Grants Patent for Gilead's Hepatitis C Drug

US pharmaceutical giant Gilead has obtained a patent for its Hepatitis C drug from India. This patent could potentially stop affordable copies reaching millions of people in other countries.




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Stempeucel for Buerger's Disease Receives Limited Approval from Drug Controller of India

An effective cure for one of the most devastating disease could be in the cards as the Drug Controller of India (DGCI) has granted limited approval for




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Shire Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Rare Diseases Drugs

US Food and Drug Administration has granted breakthrough therapy designation for two experimental drugs for rare diseases conducted by the biotechnology company Shire.