Covid nasal spray by Oxford University and AstraZeneca not as effective as expected, study shows"In their findings (published in eBioMedicine), the researchers reported mucosal antibody responses were seen in a minority of participants...
11 Oct, 2022, 07.52 PM IST
Inhaled vaccine for COVID-19: The pandemic-accelerated research for jab-free vaccine now in human testingA friendlier way to take a vaccine, the inhaled form requires much less vaccine - as little as one per cent of what is currently being used...
02 Jun, 2022, 11.31 AM IST
Lupin acquires exclusive rights to develop, manufacture TTP inhalation productsBy leveraging this technology, Lupin expects to provide healthcare professionals with alternative solutions for delivering affordable inhal...
02 Dec, 2021, 11.59 AM IST
Amid spurting COVID-19 cases, Delhi witnesses surge in demand for oximeters, oxygen concentrators"Last year, we were buying masks, hand sanitiser and infrared thermometers. This year, thanks to the ferocious second wave, we are buying o...
22 Apr, 2021, 10.57 AM IST
UK begins major trial for new inhaler-based COVID-19 treatmentSynairgen's SG018 trial is a randomised placebo-controlled study being conducted in approximately 20 countries enrolling a total of 610 COV...
13 Jan, 2021, 03.59 PM IST
Scientists develop new inhalation delivery system for vaccinesThe findings, published in the journal Med, suggests that a safe and effective lung delivery system could be developed for vaccines and the...
11 Dec, 2020, 05.16 PM IST
Inhaled vaccines aim to fight Coronavirus at its point of attackMost vaccines in human testing require two shots for effectiveness, and developers still aren’t even sure if they’ll prevent infections. Sc...
11 Oct, 2020, 09.57 PM IST
UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better if inhaledBritish scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by peop...
14 Sep, 2020, 06.41 PM IST
Vaping won't help your heart, can be just as harmful as smokingE-cigarettes are often used to kick the smoking habit.
14 Nov, 2019, 06.31 PM IST
Commerce ministry asks health ministry to frame law to ban manufacture, sale of e-cigarettesThe health ministry had asked the commerce ministry to issue a notification banning import of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), ...
10 Apr, 2019, 05.49 PM IST
World Asthma Day: Long-term usage of inhalers can have adverse side effectsNot only prevalent in developed countries, but it is also a major problem in the developing countries.
02 May, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
Do you live in an area with high air pollution? You are more susceptible to a heart attackTiny particles in polluted air can travel from the lungs into the bloodstream.
28 Apr, 2017, 06.02 PM IST
DGCA asks airlines to put in place electronic cigarette policyThese products are not yet regulated nor approved for smoking cessation by the US Food and Drug Administration and the long-term health eff...
31 Oct, 2016, 07.23 PM IST
Lupin to set up two new R&D centres in USLupin had also increased research and development spending to Rs 958.28 crore in FY'14 as compared to Rs 770.85 crore in the FY'13.
06 Jul, 2014, 11.58 AM IST
- Merck, Sun Pharma ink JV to bring innovative drugs to EMs
Sun Pharmaceutical will bring its product development skills to the table, while Merck will help with market presence.
12 Apr, 2011, 07.18 AM IST
- 3M in talks to license drug delivery tech
US-Based $23-billion diversified technology firm 3M is in talks with top domestic pharma companies to licence drug delivery technologies.
04 Dec, 2007, 01.05 AM IST
- Sun Pharma to invest $60-70 mn in research ops
Mumbai-based drug firm Sun Pharma is planning to hive-off its research operations into a separate entity.
18 Mar, 2007, 05.00 PM IST