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About Kamlesh Khunti, MD, PHD, FRCP, FRCGP, FMEDSCI: Guest Editor, Improving Outcomes of People With Diabetes Through Overcoming Therapeutic InertiaPreface




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What are the ethics of CGI actors – and will they replace real ones?

James Dean is set to be the latest actor to star in a film long after his death, but the rise of true Hollywood immortality raises big ethical questions




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RPGCast – Episode 294: “MacGuyver Doesn’t Live Here”

Anna Marie is pleading with Square Enix to make a game based on their latest video. Chris is developing non-wearable pants. But Manny has the...




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BCG vaccine being trialled as potential protection against covid-19

A long-standing hypothesis suggests the BCG vaccine also serves to generally enhance the immune system, meaning it could protect against covid-19, and trials are under way to find out




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BCG vaccine helps fight infections by boosting immune cell production

The BCG tuberculosis vaccine boosts the production of immune cells and this may explain how it protects newborns from dying of sepsis




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Boris Johnson's ICU nurse Jenny McGee reveals she thought it was a joke when he praised her as she speaks for first time about treating him for coronavirus

A nurse from New Zealand who cared for Boris Johnson as he battled coronavirus says he "absolutely needed" intensive care treatment after his symptoms worsened.





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Steph McGovern stops daily Channel 4 show so family can get 'our home back'

TV host joked she may still be wearing slippers when show returns to Channel 4 studio in the coming months




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Rose McGowan compares Democrats to 'cult' amid Joe Biden sexual assault claims

McGowan previously called her 'Charmed' co-star Alyssa Milano a 'fraud' for endorsing Biden




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Melbourne trio sentenced to jail after men bashed near MCG after AFL game

Three men, including two sons of a prominent Melbourne barrister, are sentenced to jail for a drunken attack on two men near the MCG after an AFL game. But at least one of the men could still avoid prison after appealing his sentence and being granted bail.





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Christine McGuinness details 'heartbreaking' impact of lockdown on autistic kids

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star joined the Loose Women panel via a video call to talk about how children with autism have been affected by the pandemic




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Stacey Solomon brands Paddy McGuinness 'Eminem' as he debuts blond hair

The Take Me Out presenter made a surprise appearance on today's Loose Women and proudly revealed his striking bleach blond hair to the presenters




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McGuire not yet done as Pies president

EDDIE McGuire has told fellow club chairmen there is more work to be done in the precinct surrounding the club’s opulent Melbourne Park home base before he hands over the presidency.




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Gal lines up SBW bout - and McGuire too

PAUL Gallen is closing in on the two biggest fights of his career, culminating in a showdown with Sonny Bill Williams. Maroon Josh McGuire even got an invite.




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WA Premier Mark McGowan embroiled in alleged Chinese hacking attempt

Cyber security experts and the State Opposition say there are still questions to be answered after an article published in the New York Times claimed an Israeli software company found hackers with links to China had sent malware in an email sent to the Premier's office in January.




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Conor McGregor Draws Cheekiest Reply From Dustin Poirier For Questioning His Rank In Deleted Tweet




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AFL boss confirms membership refunds after McGuire and Jones on-air clash

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan confirms club members can get their money back if they face financial hardship, but implores those who can afford it to stick with their clubs through the coronavirus pandemic.




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Katie McGlynn gives fans a glimpse inside her home in lockdown

The former Coronation Street star has sparked envy with her stunning decor




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Christine McGuinness says lockdown has stopped arguments with husband Paddy

The Real Housewives star says lockdown has brought her closer to husband Paddy




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DCGI extends validity of registration of BA/BE study centres




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DCGI grants approval to PGIMS, Rohtak to start clinical trials on BCG vaccine for treatment of COVID─19




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DCGI directs state DCs to take stock of issues in procurement & prices of HCQ, azithromycin and paracetamol APIs




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LifeSignals Receives CE Mark for ECG Remote Monitoring Patch

LifeSignals, based in Fremont, California, announced that it received the CE Mark for its LifeSignals ECG Remote Monitoring Patch. The patch, integrated with a remote monitoring platform, is designed as a continuous electrocardiography (ECG) and heart rate monitor. The ECG Remote Monitoring Patch is disposable and captures data for up to three days. The device […]




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ERT launches patient-administered ECG assessment

The technology enables sponsors to continue gathering cardiac data for clinical trials without interruption or risk to patient safety.




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Anadarko and Kerr-Mcgee to Pay More Than $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Royalty Underpayments from Federal and Indian Lands

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Kerr-McGee Corporation and their affiliates have agreed to pay the United States more than $17 million to resolve claims that the companies violated the False Claims Act by knowingly underpaying royalties owed on natural gas produced from federal and Indian leases, and numerous additional administrative claims.



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Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Pay $500 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations, cGMP Violations and False Statements to the FDA

In the largest drug safety settlement to date with a generic drug manufacturer, Ranbaxy USA Inc., a subsidiary of Indian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, pleaded guilty today to felony charges relating to the manufacture and distribution of certain adulterated drugs made at two of Ranbaxy’s manufacturing facilities in India.



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The MDCG MDR joint implementation plan

The MDCG just published a joint implementation plan regarding the MDR. Here is my summary and analysis. It’s not a happy story. Not the IVDR This implementation plan is not about the IVDR, and the fact that it is not about the IVDR is information in itself. It means that the MDCG is not even […]




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The MDCG cybersecurity guidance – a helpful rush job

It has been some time since the MDCG guidance on cybersecurity for medical devices was released (MDCG 2019-16 December 2019), so everybody has probably had the opportunity to get used to the document by now. While the document is by no means ideal or even flawless (congratulations MDCG on a glaring spelling mistake in the […]




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New MDCG Class I Article 120 (3) and (4) MDR guidance – nothing new but nice summary of requirements

I have blogged before about the effects and possibilities of the Corrigendum of December 2019 for class I medical devices. I refer you to that blog for the background to this discussion, which covers the mechanics of timing. The draft corrigendum discussed in that blog was adopted as described.  The new guidance The MDCG has […]




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New MDCG guidance on temporary extraordinary measures related to medical device Notified Body audits during COVID-19 quarantine orders and travel restrictions

When it rains guidance, it pours. The MDCG just released Guidance on temporary extraordinary measures related to medical devices Notified Body audits during COVID-19 quarantine orders and travel restrictions. The guidance takes immediate effect and is valid for the whole period of duration of the pandemic COVID-19 as declared by the World Health Organisation. It […]




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Faculty Positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Peking University

Applications are invited for Principal Investigator (PI) positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at PKU. Positions are open at all ranks from Assistant, Associate to Full Investigator ship.
The Institute was established in 2012 with support from Peking University, IDG and Patrick J. McGovern and Lore Harp McGovern, who are committed to improving human welfare, communication and understanding through their support for neuroscience research. The Institute consists of neural and c…




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Faculty Positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Peking University

Applications are invited for Principal Investigator (PI) positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at PKU. Positions are open at all ranks from Assistant, Associate to Full Investigator ship.
The Institute was established in 2012 with support from Peking University, IDG and Patrick J. McGovern and Lore Harp McGovern, who are committed to improving human welfare, communication and understanding through their support for neuroscience research. The Institute consists of neural and c…




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Faculty Positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Peking University

Applications are invited for Principal Investigator (PI) positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at PKU. Positions are open at all ranks from Assistant, Associate to Full Investigator ship.
The Institute was established in 2012 with support from Peking University, IDG and Patrick J. McGovern and Lore Harp McGovern, who are committed to improving human welfare, communication and understanding through their support for neuroscience research. The Institute consists of neural and c…




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Simultaneous noninvasive recording of electrocardiogram and skin sympathetic nerve activity (neuECG)




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Irradiation induces cancer lung metastasis through activation of the cGAS–STING–CCL5 pathway in mesenchymal stromal cells




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Phosphorylation of cGAS by CDK1 impairs self-DNA sensing in mitosis




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In celebration of MacGyvering: 90 hacks to welcome in a new word

With Oxford Dictionary’s addition of the verb 'MacGyver' to the official lexicon, we pay homage to the almighty hack.




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MacGyver actor Richard Dean Anderson rode 5,641 miles from Minnesota to Alaska when he was 17

Though accompanied by several friends at the beginning of this trip, he traveled the last thirty-three days alone.







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BCG: 65% of investors more bearish on the economy than just a month ago

Hady Farag of Boston Consulting Group discusses the firm's latest investor pulse check survey, including how many believe we'll need at least $1-$2 trillion of additional fiscal stimulus to support the economy through the coronavirus pandemic.




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Seeks to make fifth amendment (2020) to CGST Rules

[To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)] Government of India Ministry of Finance




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ICICI Prudential FMCG Fund - Growth

Category Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic
NAV 206.89
Repurchase Price
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Date 08-May-2020




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ICICI Prudential FMCG Fund - Dividend

Category Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic
NAV 59.53
Repurchase Price
Sale Price
Date 08-May-2020




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ICICI Prudential FMCG Fund - Direct Plan - Growth

Category Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic
NAV 218.38
Repurchase Price
Sale Price
Date 08-May-2020




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ICICI Prudential FMCG Fund - Direct Plan - Dividend

Category Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic
NAV 92.64
Repurchase Price
Sale Price
Date 08-May-2020




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GST update on Sec 70 of CGST Act, 2017 regarding issuance of summon

We hereby discuss one of the important aspect of any investigation, i.e., issuing summon to persons concerned with the investigation so as to take their statements and produce the documents which would form important evidence for the entire proceedings. Before proceeding further, it is important to




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The Big Idea: Jon McGoran

In the aftermath of writing his latest novel Spiked, author Jon McGoran found the reality of the moment catching up with the future of his fiction in ways he didn’t expect… and in ways that gave him food for thought. JON McGORAN: One of the things that has drawn me to science fiction since I was […]