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Three patients die at Jalandhar civil hospital, families blame fault in oxygen supplyThree patients died at Jalandhar civil hospital, triggering family accusations of oxygen supply failure. Hospital authorities denied the cl...
Drugs panel considering proposal to rein in sale of OTC medicines to prevent misuseIndia's drug advisory board is considering restricting over-the-counter medication sales to prevent misuse and ensure patient safety. The p...
Can you cure back pain using mind hacks? Scientists say they are better than pillsNew research shows mind-based therapies can help with chronic back pain. Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy work as well as drugs...
What is Fentanyl? The leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45The US has been having a challenge pertaining to Fentanyl overdose. It is nothing short of a pandemic. Further, its cheap availability and ...
Is ketamine poisonous? Debunking 6 myths around the drug that claimed Matthew Perry’s lifeThe drug, which is primarily used as a pain-relieving anaesthetic during surgeries, was also utilised by doctors to treat PTSD and severe d...
What is the ‘Zombie drug’ Xylazine? Here are some symptoms of the drug which created havoc in the USA new drug known as Xylazine or Tranq is wreaking havoc on American streets. This sedative is increasingly being used as a cutting agent fo...
Regulator may go over the counter to tackle issue of drug overdoseAs per the Nicholas Hall 2017 report, the Indian OTC market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% to cross th...
Do you frequently pop painkillers? It may double obesity riskCommonly prescribed painkillers may also cause sleep deprivation.
'Udta Punjab' to be screened at AIIMS for doctorsAIIMS are mulling screening 'Udta Punjab' on the campus to make the resident doctors aware of the different aspects of drug abuse & addicti...
Now, new non-addictive painkiller to help fight drug abuseScientists have developed a new painkiller that is as strong as morphine but has fewer side effects and is not addictive.
Neither took medicine nor was fed drugs: Indrani Mukerjea to policeIndrani Mukerjea told police that she did not consume nor was she fed any medicine on Thursday or Friday, when she collapsed at the Byculla...
Indrani Mukherjea out of danger; to be under observation, says hospitalMedia magnate Indrani Mukherjea, prime accused in the sensational murder case of her daughter Sheena Bora, today regained consciousness and...
Sheena Bora murder case: Indrani Mukerjea critical, next 48 hours crucial"The next 48 hours will be critical for her," J J Hospital Dean Dr T P Lahane told reporters today when asked if she is out of danger.
Indian-origin doctor indicted of running illegal pill millMohanty used the cash to support a lavish lifestyle and maintain a large home, which included a swimming pool, for which she paid $32,000.
US approves handheld opioid antidote deviceA new handheld device that can quickly deliver a life-saving antidote for opioid overdose, including heroin has been approved by the US Foo...
Indian scientist develops potential non-insulin diabetes drugArnab De, a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, has developed the non-insulin drug candidate in collaboration with...
Goa to crackdown on illegal drug detoxification centresSeveral medical facilities, like hospitals along the beach sides, have been doubling up as drug detoxification centres, without permission ...